Posted on 6/27/2025
It’s easy to delay an oil change. Maybe life gets busy, or maybe your car still seems to run fine. But delaying this simple service can lead to major consequences for your engine. Even if there are no warning lights or unusual noises, the damage may be building up quietly every time you drive. Motor oil is your engine’s lifeline. It lubricates moving parts, reduces friction, regulates temperature, and helps keep internal components clean. When it breaks down or becomes contaminated, it can no longer perform those critical functions. Waiting too long between oil changes means you’re asking your engine to operate without proper protection. What Happens When Oil Breaks Down Fresh oil flows smoothly and has chemical additives that clean and protect your engine. But over time, heat, combustion byproducts, and moisture degrade the oil. It becomes thicker and darker and loses its ability to lubricate. The protective additives are used up, and ... read more