Making sure your engine has clean, good quality oil for lubrication is an essential but often overlooked aspect of car maintenance.

Over time, the quality of the oil in your engine degrades with accumulated dirt, sludge, dust, rust and other particles collecting the further you drive in turn increasing the risk of the engine overheating or locking up.

To make sure your car runs smoothly and safely it's essential to have the right amount and the right type of motor oil for your vehicle.

As a general rule of thumb, you should change your motor oil as well as the oil filter every 3,000 miles or every three months, whichever comes first.

During the winter, increased condensation can cause engines to burn oil at a faster rate which means that changing the oil more regularly still is a good idea.

Consistently changing your oil will contribute to safer driving, longer vehicle life and better overall engine performance.

Using the right grade of oil is just as important.

To find out what you should be using consult your manual for the manufacturer's recommended grade. Next, consider how you drive your vehicle and in what conditions. If you make frequent short trips, spend a lot of time in stop-and-go traffic, or use your vehicle to tow big loads, your engine may need an oil that offers extra protection.

You should also consider the age of your vehicle and the mileage. As a vehicle's engine ages, seals begin to deteriorate, gaskets become brittle and oil consumption increases. Specific oils are available to defend against engine wear and harmful deposits in vehicles with more than 75,000 miles on the clock.

Choosing the right oil and changing it consistently, your engine will perform better and last longer.

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