The Importance of Regular Oil Changes for Your Lincoln: What You Need to Know

Every Lincoln comes off the factory line in tip-top shape, designed to run for decades and thousands of miles in style and safety. But the longevity of your Lincoln depends on proper routine maintenance, and no maintenance procedure is quite as humble or important as the routine oil change. As a leading local Lincoln dealer, we get plenty of questions about this service, so let us guide you through this affordable, yet crucial, maintenance procedure.

A Lincoln Dealer’s Guide to the Importance of the Oil Change: What You Need to Know

Oil Is Crucial for Engine Health and Longevity

Internal combustion engines rely on an explosive process to generate energy. The correct mixture of fuel and air is combined in the combustion chamber inside the engine, and is ignited by a spark from the spark plug. The resulting explosion drives the piston, and that motion is ultimately turned into power at the drive wheels. This happens thousands of times per minute and is the core of how your car works.

Because the process is dynamic, the engine requires motor oil to keep things moving properly. The pistons need lubrication to keep from jamming, and excess heat and microscopic debris must be cleared from the motor. Fortunately, motor oil does a great job of all three, as long as the oil is in good condition.

Oil Degrades with Time and Use

When motor oil is first added to the engine, it’s in the best condition it will ever be in. No matter what kind of oil you use, motor oil degrades with both use and time. That’s why every oil service will come with both a date and odometer reading, at which point the oil must be changed again. It’s important to recognize that the oil should be replaced at whichever milestone comes first; don’t wait for both to schedule service.

Leave oil in an engine for too long, and several issues can occur. First, as the oil starts to degrade, it can form a buildup of sludge. Second, the filter can become clogged, and sludge and debris can remain in the engine, possibly causing damage. Most crucially, if there’s a slow leak in the oil system and the engine runs out of oil, the engine can seize, requiring a costly repair or possibly even a replacement of the entire engine.

Oil Service is Fast and Affordable

Fortunately, it’s quick and easy to schedule an oil service, and the work can be completed in minutes. Our team of knowledgeable service experts can help you pick the perfect oil for your vehicle and driving scenario. We also use the opportunity to give your Lincoln a multi-point inspection to ensure its health and safety.

Now that you understand just how important fresh, clean motor oil is to your vehicle’s health and longevity, it’s time to schedule service. Book your next oil service today at Bayway Lincoln in Houston, TX. 

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