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Your Vehicle's Engine The Gift of Good Motor Oil
(ARA) - Holiday parties, shopping trips and family get-togethers mean
good times and special memories, but they can also mean added wear
and tear on your vehicle's engine. Coupled with every day driving,
these added miles can cause an abundance of dirt, sludge, dust, rust
and other particles to collect in your engine's motor oil, which
increases the risk of the engine overheating or locking up.
To make sure your car, SUV, minivan or truck carries your family
safely over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house
this holiday season, it's essential to have the right amount and the
right type of motor oil for your vehicle.
As a general rule of thumb, you should change your motor oil as well
as the oil filter every 3,000 miles or every three months, whichever
comes first. But in colder climates during the winter, increased
condensation can cause engines to burn oil at a faster rate.
Consistently changing your oil will contribute to safer driving,
longer vehicle life and better overall engine performance.
Using the right grade of motor oil is as important as changing it
consistently. How do you know what grade of oil is right for your
vehicle? First, consult your vehicle's manual for the manufacturer's
recommended grade. If you've lost or misplaced the manual, many
vehicle manufacturers, including Ford, GM and Chrysler, list
easy-to-use owner's manuals on their Web sites for quick customer
reference.
Next, consider how you drive your vehicle and in what conditions. If
you drive in extremely hot or cold temperatures, make frequent short
trips, spend a lot of time in stop-and-go traffic, or use your
vehicle to tow or haul loads, your engine may need an oil that offers
extra protection.
For example, if you drive a 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier the manufacturer
will recommend a grade such as Castrol GTX SAE 10W-30. However, if
you live in a warm climate such as Phoenix, Ariz., you might want to
consider using heavier-weighted oil, such as a Castrol GTX SAE 20W-50
to increase your vehicle's oil flow during ignition.
You should also consider the age of your vehicle and the number of
miles it's traveled when selecting the oil type and grade. As a
vehicle's engine ages, seals begin to deteriorate, gaskets become
brittle and oil consumption increases. Special motor oil
formulations, such Castrol GTX High Mileage, have been introduced to
defend against engine wear and harmful deposits in vehicles with more
than 75,000 miles.
By choosing the right motor oil and changing it consistently, your
engine's hard-working parts will slide smoothly even during
high-mileage holiday trips, or when the weather outside is frightful.
Happy holidays and safe driving!
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