What happens if I don’t get my oil changed in time?

Seeing that the engine oil is responsible for the efficiency of the engine, it is easy to say that without a timely oil change the results can be anywhere from slightly inconvenient to catastrophic. One of the worst scenarios is that the oil becomes old and dirty enough to stop from cooling and the engine eventually overheats and shuts down. The good thing is that if you are reading this, you most likely have not gotten to that point. In order to avoid that fate here is a list of warning signs that your oil needs changing:

• Increase in exhaust – Seeing excess smoke coming out of your tailpipe
• Knocking sound from the engine – When your oil fails to lubricate the engine you will eventually start hearing the knocking of the engine parts
• Your Check Engine Light is on – If you do not have an oil light or if your oil issue has progressed far enough, your check engine light will light up
• Shaking while the car is idle