With the proliferation of electric Buick and GMC models, such as the new GMC Sierra EV, prospective buyers are asking questions about how these fuel-efficient cars work. Many buyers here at Peruzzi Buick GMC are primarily concerned with the service schedule of electric vehicles. Let’s review whether electric vehicles need a GMC oil change.
Why Gasoline Cars Need Oil Changes
Before going into whether electric cars require oil changes, we should first explain why oil is necessary in the first place. The engine in a gasoline-powered car contains hundreds of tiny moving parts that need lubrication to properly function.
This lubrication comes in the form of motor oil, and fresh oil does a better job of keeping the tiny parts in your engine working properly. As oil ages, it thickens, so after a period of time, you’ll need to change it.
Electric Cars and Oil Changes
The short answer is that electric cars do not require oil changes. EVs lack the internal combustion engine that powers conventional GMC vehicles. Instead, they are powered by a combination of a battery and electric motors. If you look under the hood of a vehicle like the GMC Sierra EV, you won’t find the same types of valves and pistons that you’ll find in the gasoline-powered GMC Sierra.
The lack of oil changes in electric cars is one of the many ways that moving to an EV can help save you money. Of course, electric cars still need to be maintained in other ways at our GMC service center, such as tire maintenance, battery checks, and other routine work as outlined in your owner’s manual.
To learn more about how electric cars operate, talk to a mechanic at our GMC service center. If you have a gasoline-powered vehicle, schedule your next oil change appointment today!
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