The impact of late changing vehicle engine oil
Friday 8 July 2022If we already have a vehicle, be it a motorbike, car or whatever, of course we also have to take care of the vehicle so that it is comfortable for us to use. For example, in this discussion we have to be diligent in changing the oil in our vehicle engines.
Oil itself is an important component in a vehicle that functions as a lubricant, protector, cleaner, and engine coolant. With the importance of oil in vehicles, it is necessary to carry out maintenance by changing the oil regularly.
If you don't do an oil change regularly, it will have a bad impact on the vehicle engine. Therefore, it is important to do an oil change in the vehicle engine.
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The following is a negative impact that will be obtained on the vehicle engine.
1. Engine Performance Decrease
Oil acts as a lubricant for the engine. If not replaced, it will cause the engine to dry out. In addition to being dry, the oil that is not replaced will contain dirt so that it becomes thicker. This causes its function as a lubricant to not work properly.
If the engine is not lubricated properly, the engine performance will be heavier. Because there is more friction in the engine. This will cause the inside of the machine to be damaged and make the engine performance decrease. Therefore, it is necessary to change the oil regularly.
2. Overheating the Machine
Oil has a function other than as a lubricant, namely as a coolant. If you don't do an oil change regularly, it will cause the engine to overheat where the engine will experience excessive heat. If this is allowed, it will cause damage to the engine.
The damage caused by overheating is fatal. Because it can have an impact on all components in the machine. If there is damage to the engine, it will cause the engine to drop. Therefore, do not let not change the oil.
3. Fuel becomes wasteful
A dry engine causes the engine performance to be heavier, so it requires more power. This causes the engine to require more fuel. So not changing the oil causes the fuel to be more wasteful. Therefore, immediately do an oil change when it's time.
4. Sound and Vibration in Machine
It has been mentioned above that oil has a function as a lubricant. If not replaced, it will cause the oil to become thick and the engine to dry. This causes the friction in the engine to be greater. This will cause noise and vibrations in the engine that make driving uncomfortable.
For additional information, for an oil change schedule, try to look at the time of the last oil change or the mileage that has reached 5000-10,000 km. Meanwhile, to check the volume and quality of the oil, use the measuring stick found in the oil filling line. If the oil volume is still above the minimum mark and the color of the oil is still light, it means the oil is still in good condition and the volume is still sufficient.
Now with maintenance on our machines, it will be more comfortable when we drive, one of which is to regularly change the oil in the engine as explained earlier.
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Oil changes that are not routine will make our engine damaged and the worst thing is that it will reduce the performance of our engine, with a very bad engine performance reducer that disrupts our activities.