
There are many moving parts in an engine, all of which are in very close tolerances. These parts move at an incredible speed. The oil pump pushes oil through passages to all the moving parts. Most of the moving parts have a passage dedicated to that particular part. The oil is forced in between these parts to create a film separating the parts from each other.
Lack of oil for even two seconds is destructive to an engine. Without the oil to separate the parts, they begin to touch each other and metal-to-metal contact occurs at high speed. Without oil, an engine can destroy itself in a matter of seconds. When no oil shows on the dipstick but the oil light in the car did not come on, there is probably about at least two quarts left. If the light comes on, it means that the oil pump is not picking any oil up from the pan so there is no oil circulating, and therefore no oil pressure. Shut the key off as fast as possible no matter where you are. The car will often not make it to a service station once the oil light comes on. Within seconds, an engine can seize up. When that happens, the metal is so damaged within the engine that it can not be repaired. A new engine is the only answer. .
Changing your oil at R&H Toyota is a breeze. To schedule your appointment on line click here or dial us at (410) 654-8444. Our new vehicles come with ToyotaCare which provides for services that include oil changes at the appropriate intervals. For hard driving conditions for your older vehicle, you might consider coming as often as every 3,000 miles. Not only keeps the oil and the engine
clean, but it helps us locate any impending problems or oil leaks before they get out of
control. The most important part of servicing a car is changing the oil to make
sure the oil stays clean and does not build up in the drivetrain.
Toyota Yaris, Corolla, Camry, Venza and Avalons oil changes require anywhere from roughly 4.5 to 6.5 quarts of oil. Toyota Rav4, Highlander, 4runner, Sequoia, Tacomas and Tundra Oil Changes require anywhere from roughly 4.5 quarts to as much as nearly 8 quarts of oil.