Regular oil changes are an important part of keeping your car in good working condition. If you don't give your car the maintenance you are supposed to, then you can't count on it to offer you reliable transportation for as long as you should be able to. Here are some of the reasons why routine oil changes are so important for your car: 

Routine oil changes are important for the engine's performance

When your car gets an oil change, all that old oil will be removed and replaced with fresh, new oil. When the oil gets old, it will be dirty and can become more like thick sludge. The thicker and dirtier oil will be much harder on the engine. It won't do as good of a job lubricating the parts it is supposed to. Also, that thicker oil can create more friction in the engine, and this will create more heat. That extra heat is also harder on the parts. On the other hand, the new oil will lubricate everything well. This will allow the motor to perform the way it is supposed to, with no extra wear or stress being put on it. 

The oil changes will help to give the car better gas mileage

Another advantage of staying on top of those routine oil changes is having better gas mileage. Many people don't realize that this is a benefit of running clean oil in their cars. However, this is something that would be much appreciated by them with the price of gas prices climbing. When you have fresh oil in your car, there won't be the added friction caused by the old oil that can slow the engine down and cause it to struggle to provide good gas mileage.

 Routine oil changes provide the opportunity for other servicing and maintenance

When you bring your car in for an oil change, it is a good opportunity for you to also have the mechanic take a look at the all-around condition of the engine. If there is anything that's wrong, then they will be able to do those repairs as well. This can help to prevent surprise breakdowns that can leave you stranded on the side of the road. It also gives you the opportunity to have repairs done early, which can save you money by getting to them before they cause more damage that would need to also be taken care of.

Contact an auto tech to learn more about oil changes.