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Q: How do regular oil changes save me money on gas? – Mr. Block

A: Mr. Block,

A regular oil change is like a check-up at your doctor, essential to the health of your car or truck. For superior performance and cleaner emissions, today’s engines are designed to run at close tolerances and high temperatures. High quality motor oil, whether conventional or synthetic, reduces friction and actually removes heat from the engine. As long as your oil is clean, it prevents wear – maintaining the perfect lubrication between the fast-moving parts, such as your pistons – and ensures that you get the maximum miles for every gallon of gasoline that you burn. In fact, you can improve your gas economy by at least 5% by keep your car properly tuned and using the recommended grade of oil for your engine. Scheduled maintenance at Tire Pros and our free engine and chassis inspections can help prevent major car repairs down the road.