Why You Need An Oil Change Before Your Summer Road Trip

July 21, 2020
Why You Need An Oil Change Before Your Summer Road Trip

Is your car as ready as you are for a trip to the mountains or the beach? Making sure your car is ready for the drive ensures you will be able to enjoy your much anticipated vacation and not be sidelined with vehicle challenges! Everyone wants peace of mind that their car is going to be safe and dependable for any road trip. Make sure to schedule an auto repair and maintenance appointment for an oil change and safety inspection with one of our trusted mechanics here at Team Ryan Automotive. We are happy to serve the Buford GA community with top-quality automotive care. 

In this heat, we want to make sure your car is running the best it can be for those upcoming planned beach trips and not-so-planned ice cream runs. Keeping up with regular oil changes will help your car give your family the summer of a lifetime, and here’s how. 

#1 - Keeps Your Engine Strong

Did you know that changing your oil lengthens the life of your engine? Fresh oil helps keep your engine clean by getting rid of possible debris that gets stuck in the system, decreasing the life of your engine. Fresh clean oil with regular oil changes ensures your engine stays in good health.

#2 - Keeps Your Engine Efficient

Does anyone remember Tinman from the Wizard of Oz? He constantly needed oil to do just about anything, right? Well, let’s look at your engine as the Tinman of your car. A properly oiled engine means a much more efficient engine, and who doesn’t want an efficient engine? Regular oil changes ensure the proper amount, quality and quantity of oil for your engine to function at its optimal level, making those summer road trips that much easier.

#3 - Saves On Gas

It’s no secret. Gas gets expensive! Well, we have some good news for you. Remember how we said that a well-oiled engine runs more efficiently? Well, it just gets better from there. You see, an efficiently running engine also takes up less gas per mile, and that means your miles per gallon (or, MPG) will go up, and the amount of money you spend on gas will subsequently go down. Sounds great, right?

Stay safe and socially distant by driving rather than flying for your summer vacation.

When To Schedule Your Maintenance

Ideally, schedule your oil change and safety inspection two weeks prior to your road trip. Call us (678) 884-4863 or schedule here. We want to ensure the safety of your car, so you and your family can have a summer to remember!

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