Why You Should Have Your 2014 Chevy Spark Oil Changed

The 2014 Chevy Spark is widely considered one of GM’s more reliable vehicles;
however, any issues should still be taken care of by an expert technician.

Motor oil helps reduce friction between engine parts, carry away excess heat and
corrosion prevention, keep the engine cool while improving fuel efficiency.

Keeps the engine clean

Your Chevrolet Spark’s engine is an intricate machine, requiring professional
lubrication in order to avoid damage and keep performing optimally. A good
mechanic will change out your motor oil, replace the filter, and check other fluid
levels in order to keep your engine healthy and perform at its best. Furthermore,
they’ll perform an inspection to identify any potential issues with your car’s system.

Your engine generates heat as it works, which can damage vital components. Oil in
your vehicle helps disperse this heat to reduce it, thus protecting against
overheating which could cost expensive repairs.

As part of maintaining optimal vehicle performance, it’s crucial that oil changes are
performed at regular intervals. High mileage oil formulated specifically for vehicles
that have traveled over 75,000 miles should also be considered; such oils help
prolong engine lifespan while improving fuel economy while simultaneously helping
to reduce friction and protect from corrosion.

Prevents engine knocking

If you hear an engine knock or detonation while driving, particularly while
accelerating, that is your car alerting you of something being wrong. This type of
noise occurs when fuel air mix doesn’t combust efficiently and results in engine
detonation or knock.

Typically, an engine’s sensor will recognize these high pressure/temperature
conditions and instructs its spark plug to retard ignition timing so as to prevent
detonation from taking place. Unfortunately, however, this solution can be costly.

Other methods for avoiding engine knocking include switching out to higher octane
fuel (as recommended in your owner’s manual), installing carbon-cleaning additives
that scrub away carbon deposits, and getting an engine tune-up to ensure proper
combustion. Unfortunately, thicker oil won’t fix any of these issues permanently; at
best it may just temporarily mask them but not truly resolve them. It is better to
address such problems immediately so as not to lead to major engine failure down the line.

Why You Should Have Your 2014 Chevy Spark Oil Changed

Prevents engine heat

Your family may have big plans for the summer, but your vehicle’s engine doesn’t. If
it gets too hot, your vehicle could overheat, ending any travel plans and landing you
with an expensive repair bill.

Overheated engines often result from problems with the cooling system that
prevent heat from leaving the engine compartment, such as a radiator leak, broken
water pump, broken fan or clogged coolant hose. A classic sign of overheating is
steam coming out from under the hood or an unusual smell coming from beneath;
leakage of coolant often emits sweet-scented aroma while oil seepage can emit unpleasant odours.

As motor oil circulates throughout your engine, it helps dissipate heat away from
individual components to keep them at a safe temperature. But in case your engine
overheats, it is imperative that you immediately switch the air conditioning off and
increase heat – this will divert any excess heat away from your engine and give you
time to find a safe place for an immediate stopover.

Prevents corrosion

Maintenance at recommended intervals will help your engine avoid problems that
could trigger Code 82, although more frequent visits might be necessary if you drive
more miles, haul heavy loads or travel off-road. Furthermore, getting your oil
changed more regularly would also be wise if your check engine light illuminates or you notice oil leaking from your car.

Corrosion is an inevitable consequence of using metal products over time and, if left
unchecked, can cause expensive mechanical damage to your car. If left untreated,
corrosion can quickly lead to costly mechanical issues for which repair costs could run into thousands.

Motor oil protects engine components by keeping them separated to prevent
collision, friction, or knocking; while also helping transfer heat away from hotter
parts of the engine to cooler ones. As such, regular oil changes are important. If it’s
time for an appointment at Bill Estes Chevy Buick GMC Lebanon to perform one – schedule one now!

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