This car arrived around 40,000 miles overdue a service and its oil filter was in very poor condition. See why regular car servicing in Newtownabbey matters.
A vehicle came into 1Stop Motor Shop in Mallusk, Newtownabbey this week that was approximately 40,000 miles past its last due service.
When we removed the oil filter, its condition showed just how important regular servicing can be. The filter was heavily contaminated and in very poor condition.
An overdue car service isn't simply about changing the oil. Continuing to drive well beyond the recommended service interval can increase wear and potentially contribute to much more expensive engine problems.
Regular servicing gives us the opportunity to replace important service items and inspect the vehicle for developing problems.
If servicing is continually delayed, you could be driving with:
The longer servicing is neglected, the greater the possibility of unnecessary wear and expensive repairs developing.
Your engine oil filter removes contaminants from the oil circulating around the engine.
Engine oil has a vital job. It lubricates moving components and helps protect the engine from excessive wear.
The oil filter helps keep that oil clean.
When a filter becomes heavily contaminated, as seen on this vehicle, it is a clear indication that the car's maintenance has been neglected for far too long.
Potentially, yes.
Driving significantly beyond the manufacturer's recommended servicing schedule can contribute to:
Exactly what happens will depend on the vehicle, engine and how far beyond its recommended maintenance schedule it has travelled.
This particular vehicle being around 40,000 miles overdue is an extreme example of why servicing shouldn't continually be put off.
Some modern vehicles will display a service warning or reminder on the dashboard.
Other signs that your car may need attention include:
However, you shouldn't wait for the vehicle to develop symptoms before booking a service.
The work required depends on the vehicle and the type of service being carried out, but servicing can include checks and replacement of items such as:
It also gives our technicians an opportunity to identify developing problems before they become more serious.
There isn't one service interval that applies to every vehicle.
The correct interval depends on the manufacturer, model, engine, mileage and servicing schedule.
Always follow the manufacturer's recommended service intervals rather than relying on a generic mileage figure.
If you're unsure when your vehicle was last serviced, our team can help you determine what maintenance may be required.
If your car is overdue a service, don't keep putting it off.
At 1Stop Motor Shop in Mallusk, we provide car servicing and vehicle maintenance for customers throughout Newtownabbey, Glengormley, Carnmoney, Jordanstown, Whiteabbey, North Belfast and the wider Belfast area.
Whether you're slightly overdue or haven't had your vehicle serviced for a considerable amount of time, we can inspect it and advise you on what it needs.
Call or WhatsApp 07951 728365 to book your car service.
