Keeping your German auto running at the peak of its efficiency means making sure that you’re keeping up with all of the routine maintenance. The most routine of all is of course the oil change. Here’s what Jim’s German Auto wants you to know about waiting too long for an oil change.
Performance and Gas Mileage Are Both Bad
One of the reasons you got your German car was probably because the performance is top of the line. When that performance starts to suffer and when your gas mileage starts to suffer, that’s a sign that something is definitely off. Regarding oil changes, what your German auto is telling you is that it needs clean, fresh oil in order to keep the engine clean, cool, and running like the precision machine it is.
There’s an Oil Leak Under the Car
Did you spot an oil leak? That’s never a good sign. It can mean that a seal has failed somewhere or that your oil filter is clogged. Either way, that’s not something that you want to see. It also means that there’s less oil in your car’s engine, which is where you want every drop of oil to be.
The Engine Oil Is Too Low
One of the reasons that it’s so crucial for you to check your car’s engine oil in between oil changes is because you need to keep tabs on how much oil is in the car. There’s a line on the dipstick that helps you to see exactly how much oil is in the car’s engine. If the oil is below optimal levels, there may be something wrong or you may have left the oil change too long and the oil has broken down so much that oil levels have dropped.
You’re Seeing a Dash Light
The dreaded dashboard warning light is definitely something that you don’t want to see in your German car. When it comes to oil changes, if you go too long, that affects engine performance and can lead to engine damage. As that damage worsens, your car’s onboard computer keeps track of what’s happening. Keep going without that oil change, and the car warns you about big trouble by flashing that dash light at you. It isn’t too late if you take action now.
Worried that it’s been too long since your last oil change? Let Jim’s German Auto in Corona, CA take a look. We’ll help you to get back on track with oil changes and stay on schedule.
