The engine oil performs multiple functions for your car. Over time, the engine oil becomes stale and dirty, and the dirt interferes with some of the oil's functions. The following are some of the telltale signs of dirty engine oil and how it may affect your car.
The Signs
There are various signs of stale engine oil, but the following are some of the most obvious.
Change in Color
Clean oil is lighter in color than dirty oil.
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Owning a convertible Corvette is a dream come true for many car owners. If you own a convertible top, you want to make sure that you treat it with care.
#1 Avoid the Car Wash
The car wash is an amazing invention that makes it easy to quickly wash your vehicle, especially when it's chilly outside, and you don't want to do the job yourself. However, when you have a convertible, its best to avoid the car wash.
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There are many threats that mother nature can throw at a car, but few are as frustrating as hail damage. Although not all hail storms are serious enough to necessitate expensive repairs, severe storms can result in extensive damage across nearly every body panel on a car. If the hail is large enough, or if it is being driven by severe winds, it is even possible for the damage to be so significant that a proper repair will involve respraying one or more body panels.
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Every manufacturer recommends oil changes at different intervals, but the general rule of thumb is that oil changes should be performed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles or every six months. When it comes to ensuring that your vehicle is in tip-top shape, the oil change is the most frequent automobile maintenance task that will need to be performed. To make certain that your vehicle is getting what it needs and to stay on top of things yourself, here are three questions that you should be asking the mechanic who is performing the oil change.
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One of the most frighting experiences drivers have when operating a vehicle is applying pressure to the brake pedal and being hit with the sudden realization that the car is not slowing down or stopping. Brake failures that happen at any speed can cause a serious accident and result in injuries to the driver, their passengers, pedestrians, and people in other vehicles.
The good news is that vehicle braking systems usually provide clues that a problem is occurring.
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