We cannot stress enough here at Moose Jaw Truck Shop how important it is that you have your car, truck, or utility vehicle’s oil changed regularly. Failure to change the motor oil when it needs it will clog the oil filter, and this can cause severe engine damage. If it’s been a while since you have had your oil changed, the following problems are signs that the oil filter is clogged.
Reduced Engine Performance
You will notice a reduction in your engine’s performance if the oil filter is clogged. The reason why is that the motor oil is no longer being cleaned by the filter and is circulating through the engine dirty. Consequently, it deposits gunk throughout the engine which reduces the engine’s performance. As such, you will notice that your engine is not performing as it should be.
Problems With Fuel Economy
Naturally, when the engine is struggling to perform, it uses more fuel. Consequently, you will find yourself heading to the petrol station more often because you aren’t getting the fuel economy you normally get with your automobile. The only thing you can do to resolve this is to get your oil changed so that your engine’s performance is back to normal.
Sluggish Oil Pressure
Another thing that will get sluggish underneath the hood is the oil pressure. The clogged oil filter affects how well the oil circulates through the engine. Consequently, it will reduce the oil pressure in the engine and you will end up with the dashboard warning light. The light will be the oil light, and the engine control unit will turn it on because of the oil pressure problem.
Strange Metallic Noises
Unfortunately, when you don’t have enough oil circulating through the engine, you end up with metal-on-metal contact between the moving parts. As such, you will start to hear strange metallic noises coming from your engine. It’s crucial that you stop driving your automobile when you hear these noises. Your engine is being damaged while it is running.
Increased Hydrocarbons
Finally, the dirty motor oil is going to increase the hydrocarbons found in your vehicle’s emissions. If you are concerned about your carbon footprint, have your oil changed every 4,800 kilometres to ensure you don’t have dirty motor oil circulating through the engine.
Call Moose Jaw Truck Shop in Moose Jaw, SK, today to schedule an oil change if it has been more than 4,800 kilometres since your last one.
