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Your engine oil needs to be changed ASAP before this happens!
Deteriorated engine oil can impact both your engine's efficiency and your car's service life. As engine oil can deteriorate and lose its ability to provide optimal lubrication and protection over time, it is important to always observe your car's performance for signs of oil degradation, especially if it has been in use for a long time. PTT Lubricants will guide you through some key signs indicating that your engine oil may be starting to deteriorate!
1. Car starts to lose its speed
If you notice that the engine isn’t accelerating as smoothly or becomes slower than usual, it could be a sign of deteriorated engine oil. This is because deteriorated oil loses its ability to lubricate the engine effectively, making the engine work harder and struggle to accelerate as efficiently as before.
2. Engine produces unusually loud noise
If the engine starts to produce unusual knocking or vibrating sounds, it could indicate that the engine oil is not providing sufficient internal lubrication. It is because the noises are made by friction between engine components due to inadequate lubrication. This may also prevent the engine from operating at its best.
3. Higher fuel consumption rate
If you find that your car is consuming more fuel without any apparent reason, deteriorated engine oil might be the cause. When engine oil deteriorates, the engine will have to work harder, leading to increased fuel consumption to maintain driving performance. In this case, using high-quality engine oil is essential to improve fuel efficiency.
4. Engine oil appears darker and thicker
Deteriorated engine oil is usually darker and thicker in consistency. On the other hand, high-quality engine oil is typically clear or slightly yellow. Therefore, if the oil begins to darken and appear denser, it can indicate particulate contamination. This will reduce its ability to lubricate effectively and may eventually damage the engine.
5. Car emits more pollution
If you notice that your car is emitting more exhaust than usual, it could indicate that deteriorated engine oil is hindering the complete combustion process. This is because worn-out oil fails to regulate temperature and internal friction, resulting in increased pollution from your car.
6. Damaged internal parts
When engine lubrication becomes inadequate, friction between moving parts can occur internally and may result in premature damage. The deterioration of engine oil over time will also reduce protection for internal engine components, potentially causing severe damage and leading to higher repair costs.
Regularly monitoring and maintaining the condition of your engine oil is important for your car’s performance. When it’s time to change the oil, don’t wait until damage occurs! And remember to choose high-quality engine oil from PTT Lubricants that has been developed to provide maximum engine protection, longer driving efficiency, and prevent premature engine deterioration!