We’ve all heard that people learn best from mistakes. But for the sake of your car’s engine, please don’t make the mistake of forgetting an oil change. Even an engine as finely constructed as your Acura’s will suffer permanent harm from a few months of inadequate lubrication. Instead, it’s wise to change oil twice a year at your local Acura dealership and always respond quickly to the following signs of low or degrading motor oil.
Dirty-Looking Oil
Once a month, draw out the dipstick to check how the motor oil’s doing. If the level is low, top it up at once. And if the oil appears grimy and thick or sludge-like, filled with tiny particles, have it refreshed at once. Modern synthetic oil will typically last 7,500 to 10,000 miles before it becomes too dirty to use.
Oil Service Light
Your Acura will lend a hand by estimating when your oil should be changed. The system takes your driving habits and conditions into account when calculating this interval. If you see the light appear, it’s best to follow the suggestion and change your oil.
Struggling Noises
If your oil ever deteriorates and denies the engine proper lubrication, the pistons, valves, shafts, and other moving parts will start to rub and knock against each other. You’ll hear odd sounds from the engine as friction rises. Respond promptly to these noises before the engine begins to overheat.
Overheating Engine
The cooling system defends your engine against extreme heat. However, the motor oil helps by keeping friction at a minimum. Without good motor oil, the cooling system will struggle alone with the surging friction and might fail to stop the temperature from rising.
An overheating engine will emit ticking and knocking sounds. Power will drop sharply, and you may see steam burst from under the hood as the coolant boils. The engine temperature gauge on the instrument panel will also shoot up into the red.
Burning Oil Smell
If your motor oil leaks, you may catch a whiff of burning oil from inside the cabin. This comes from leaking oil dripping onto heated engine parts and burning up.
Never Skip a Scheduled Oil Service at Your Acura Dealership
Acuras are known to be exceptionally reliable and easy to maintain, especially for a luxury vehicle. As long as you diligently attend oil service visits at your dealership, your car’s engine will stay in wonderful condition for a very long time.
Let’s arrange a convenient maintenance schedule that keeps every aspect of your car in tip-top shape. Bring your Acura to Open Road Acura of East Brunswick in East Brunswick, NJ, today.
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