At the Shop today I had a new customer come in with a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier with 82,000 miles on it. She had never changed the engine oil and filter, but always checked the oil level and added oil when needed. The engine now has a bad camshaft, cylinder head and two failed cam followers. 

The engine oil broke down and failed to lubricate the bearing surfaces on the valve train components. This repair is going to cost close to $1450.00 for a new cylinder head, camshaft, gaskets, cam followers and labor. That's a lot of oil changes! Just like my Dad (Bob) always says: "Change your oil and filter, its cheap insurance".

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