European Fix understands that an oil change might not seem that important, but it is. Depending on the type of motor oil in your Jaguar, the oil needs to be changed every 3,000 miles to every 5,000 miles. This not only ensures that you have fresh motor oil in the engine but also a clean oil filter. If the oil filter gets clogged because it hasn’t been changed, you will end up with the following engine problems.
Performance Problems
The oil circulates through the engine to lubricate parts and reduce heat. It also picks up dirt that the oil filter cleans out of the oil once it flows through the filter. If the oil filter is dirty, the oil will deposit excess dirt throughout the engine that will cause the engine to run hotter than normal. In addition, the engine will suffer from poor performance because the oil is depositing grime.
Reduction in Fuel Economy
Any time your Jaguar’s engine is performing poorly it is using more gasoline or diesel fuel. Unfortunately, this means you will notice a reduction in the vehicle’s fuel economy. You will continue to suffer from poor gas mileage in the Jaguar until you have the oil and oil filter replaced. This will help to clean the engine and restore its efficient performance.
Reduction in Oil Pressure
The oil pressure will also be reduced if the oil filter gets clogged. This means that you will not have as much oil circulating through the engine at the proper pressure. Because this can damage the engine, the engine control unit will turn on the oil light to let you know there is a problem with the oil. In this case, the oil pressure is too low to properly protect the Jaguar’s engine.
Strange Metallic Noises
As the oil level gets lower and lower, you may start to hear strange metallic noises coming from the Jaguar’s engine. This is an indication very little oil is in the engine if any oil at all. Consequently, if you continue to drive the Jaguar, you could damage the engine beyond repair. It’s important to pull over and have the Jaguar towed to our shop.
Increased Hydrocarbons
Finally, because a clogged oil filter keeps the motor oil dirty and this makes the engine dirty, your Jaguar will release excess hydrocarbons in the vehicle’s exhaust. If you live in an area where you need to have the emissions tested regularly, the Jaguar may fail the test.
European Fix in Clinton Township, MI, is here to help, so ring us up today if your Jaguar is overdue for an oil change.
