Car Oil Types

Making the best choice for your vehicle's motor oil can be a confusing task when considering all of the many different options on the market, whether it's conventional oil, full synthetic oil, or a synthetic blend. There are also specific varieties of the three, such as high mileage motor oil. Your decision could be based on multiple factors to pick the perfect oil, such as your area's seasonal temperature, the way you drive the vehicle, and its age or mileage. Besides would you can find in the service manual in your glove compartment, our certified technicians can assist in finding the most optimal choice for you.

Conventional Motor Oil

Conventional oil is the most traditional. It's the most available, the most widely-used, and the cheapest option, used long before the modern synthetic oils. It's produced by refining crude oil at a large scale in oil factories. It's a very appropriate choice for light-duty vehicles that rarely see long-distance travel, especially those driven in places with a narrow temperature range throughout the year.

Full Synthetic Motor Oil

Full synthetic motor oil, unlike conventional oil, is completely produced in a factory or lab from scratch. There's no need to extract and refine crude oil. This comes at a higher cost, but it's a great investment for those who wish to have the best possible performance enhancement, longevity, and fuel economy from their motor oil. It's able to be run at a higher viscosity than normal, is very protective of the engine components from oxidation and thermal breakdown, and reduces engine drag to a noticeable degree compared to conventional. It's especially great for those who find importance in maintaining the health of the engine by resisting oil sludge that older cars can be especially susceptible to, and by having the best adaptability in places of extreme temperature.

Synthetic Blend

Synthetic blends of motor oil are a mix of the previous two forms. They're a combination of synthetic oil, conventional oil, and beneficial additives that help maintain the benefits of the full synthetic, such as oxidation resistance and higher mileage necessary before an oil change. It's a good middle ground, as it's cheaper than full synthetic motor oil but can still last longer than conventional.

High Mileage Motor Oil

High mileage motor oil can still be bought as either full synthetic, conventional, or synthetic blend. It's recommended for engines that have surpassed 75,000 miles because of the additives that are directed towards reducing high oil consumption, leaks, and seepage. This reduces smoke and emissions and provides a good boost in fuel economy for older engines.

For more assistance in optimizing your vehicle's motor oil, make a call to our service department today.