The oil in your Hyundai’s engine works like the blood in your body. It is driven by a pump like your heart pumps blood. It circulates through your engine like blood flows through your veins and arteries. To maintain the health of your vehicle, it’s essential to get regular oil changes.

Oil Doesn’t Last Forever

Of course, there are some differences between the body’s circulatory system and the oil in your Hyundai’s engine. We don’t need to have our blood replaced. Our organs and immune system have the ability to filter out and remove impurities and other harmful things from the body. The auto industry hasn’t advanced far enough to develop a similar system for oil to purify itself.

This is why regular oil and filter changes are essential to maintain your car’s health. Engine oil is a complex fluid, made of a base stock and many additives. It is engineered to lubricate, clean and preserve your engine’s moving parts, and it’s designed to work under a wide variety of temperatures and hostile operating conditions.

As oil circulates through your engine, it absorbs dirt from the intake valve, metal particles from the engine, and chemical byproducts of the combustion process. The additives it contains are used and depleted over time. Removing the used, contaminated, worn-out oil gets rid of all this bad material. Replacing your car’s oil gives your engine a “fresh start.”

The Filter Also Needs Replacing

The oil filter in your Hyundai’s engine is another key item in the lubrication process. As you drive, the oil circulates through the oil filter before returning to the engine. The filter contains material that strains the oil as it passes through. It removes most of the dirt and metal particles.

Over time, though, the filter material gets saturated with these particles and becomes less absorbent. If you wait too long to change the filter, it will become clogged and won’t work properly. When this happens, the oil will bypass the filter and circulate through the engine unfiltered.

Old oil plus unfiltered oil will create engine problems in your future!

Avoid Engine Problems With Regular Oil Changes

Your Hyundai owner’s manual will tell you exactly how often you need to change your oil and oil filter. You can also check the Hyundai website for this important maintenance information.

To schedule an oil change service for your Hyundai, or for more information, contact us at Hyundai of New Bern. We are here to keep your Hyundai running in tip top shape!