The Negative Effects Of Changing Oil In A Car

When driving a car, the parts of the engine heat up with friction, and oil absorbs the heat. When it gets dirty, it cannot absorb the heat as well, and not changing the oil in a car can have harmful effects to the engine (Ulin, Don). Although changing the oil in a car every 3,000 miles might sound like a good thing for longer engine life, it should be done around 7,500 miles or more because of the harmful effects on the environment and finances. According to Jamie Cameron-Harley, “…if you can change your oil in less-frequent intervals, you not only save yourself money, you help save the environment” (Cabanatuan, Michael). When oil is changed more often, at home or by a mechanic, the chances of a spill occurring are increased.
Oil is able to