Why You Need to Change Your Oil

When it comes to preventative car maintenance, consistent oil change is at the forefront of most people’s minds. Staying proactive about the life of your oil will help the engine stay lubricated and maintain, if not improve, the performance of your vehicle. By following your manufacturer’s recommended oil change intervals, you’ll be ensuring your vehicle is operating at its best.

If find yourself needing an oil change, make sure to call the team at K.A.R.S. (Kale’s Auto Repair Service) in Alliance, Ohio. Our team of trained professionals can quickly and efficiently change your oil and get you back to your life. We are also proud to be “Home of Oil Change,” which includes a tire rotation and brake inspection!

Do You Need An Oil Change?

Oil changes are one of the most basic car maintenance tasks that a vehicle owner can do. Along with that, it’s also easy to determine when you need an oil change. Find yourself wondering if it’s time? Here are some things to keep in mind.

Exhaust Smoke

When your car is operating, transparent vapors are being released from your exhaust pipe. If you start seeing smoke released from the exhaust pipe, it could mean there is an oil leak in your engine and you’ll need to replace your oil.*

*If your oil is fine, please visit a K.A.R.S. technician as soon as possible as there may be additional problems with your vehicle.

Dark Oil

When you pour clean oil into your engine, you’ll notice that it has an amber color to it. Over time, that oil starts to darken due to the particles it’s exposed to in your engine. When you see that your oil has lost its original color, it means that the oil is old and dirty and it needs to be changed.

Noisy Engine

Oil is responsible for lubricating the parts within your engine and preventing metal-on-metal contact. As oil starts to get old and dirty, it breaks down and loses some of its function. If you keep that same oil, those parts will rub against each other and cause louder noises in your engine. This usually occurs when you haven’t changed your oil in a while, so make sure to stay proactive!

Schedule Your Oil Change With K.A.R.S!

If you’re ready for a quick, affordable, and convenient oil change, then visit the “Home of the Oil Change” — K.A.R.S. (Kale’s Auto Repair Service). Our team is ready and waiting to check, inspect, and change your oil so you can get back to living your best life. Give us a call at 330-821-3100 and schedule an appointment with us today! Waited too long and need emergency service? No problem. Visit our shop at 157 Prospect Street. We happily accept walk-ins!*

*Wait times will vary based on schedule.