5 Reasons Oil Changes Are Important

May 20, 2019

From driver's ed classes onwards, you've probably heard over and over again how important it is to regularly change the oil in your Subaru. This is good advice--but do you know why it's so important? Regular oil changes are necessary to keep your engine working properly. Below, we look at five ways changing your engine's oil can help your Subaru be the best it can be.

5. Regular Oil Changes Keep Your Engine Lubricated

Your engine has lots of metal parts. One of the things the oil does is to keep everything lubricated well so that heat and friction don't cause damage. Over time, the oil in your engine will begin to break down and lose its effectiveness at lubrication. If you go long enough between oil changes, your engine could suffer damage and premature wear.

4. Oil Changes Improve Gas Mileage

If your engine is experiencing poor lubrication and increased friction, it can also mean that your Subaru is using more fuel. Regular oil changes can help make sure that your Subaru gets every last one of those precious MPGs!

3. Oil Changes Help Your Subaru Run Cleaner

When the time comes for your next emissions test, you want your Subaru to pass. Regular oil changes can help this happen. Dirty oil can cause increased hydrocarbons in your Subaru vehicle's exhaust, which may cause the vehicle to fail the test. What's more, it's bad for the environment!

2. Oil Changes Keep Things Cool

Heat is not a friend of your vehicle's engine. If your engine is experiencing increased friction from improper lubrication, it will produce more heat. This could lead to problems down the road. Getting the oil changed at the recommended intervals is a great way to make sure your engine doesn't begin to overheat.