Oil Change in Garner, NC

Oil Change

What Oil Do You Need?

When it’s time to change your vehicle’s oil, you have three major categories to choose from — conventional, full synthetic, and synthetic blend. If you need help deciding what’s right for your car, Garner Lube & Tune is your go-to locally owned auto shop. We are located at 16370-B NC-50, Garner, North Carolina. You can schedule an oil change appointment by calling (919) 879-2525 or using our online scheduling tool.

What Oil Does

All drivers know that cars need motor oil, but do you know why? Engine lubricant serves three extremely important functions. First, it lubricates the engine’s moving parts, preventing the damage caused by metal rubbing against metal. Also, it removes some of the heat generated by the friction of the moving parts. Finally, oil suspends dirt and debris particles, keeping them away from the metal surfaces where they cause corrosion.

Why Oil Needs Changing

While some engine oil is certainly better than none, quality, not just quantity, matters. As oil ages, it loses some of its essential properties and begins to break down. As this happens, the lubricant is less able to cling to and coat the moving parts. It also has reduced capability to remove heat from the engine. In addition, it ceases to be able to suspend the dirt. Corrosion sets in, adding even morae debris to the mix as tiny metal particles flake off. The aged oil and the dirt and debris form sludge, the dark, gooey substance that builds up in your engine and can sometimes be seen collecting on the outside of the engine. Sludge decreases vehicle performance and causes damage that can drastically shorten the life of your car. Changing your auto’s oil and filter on a regular basis prevents the formation and build-up of nasty sludge.

Making Choices for Oil Changes

While you have selections of lubricant types to purchase, let Garner Lube & Tune be your only choice when you’re ready to change that oil. We can help you fully understand your options as well as assist you with analyzing information in your owner’s manual, your driving habits, and the type oil you use to set an oil change service schedule that is optimal for your car. Once here, you can be out the door and back on the road quickly. While you wait or if you leave your vehicle with us, we’ll extend a number of courtesies to you, including free wifi, text/email status updates, free pick-up, and drop-off, and loaner cars or shuttle/ride-sharing opportunities. Stop by or call to discuss your next oil change. We’ll appreciate your business, and your car will thank you for the fresh start for its engine.