Lots of car owners find oil to be a complicated subject, especially when you start talking about conventional and synthetic oils and how they’re different. Skiles Automotive can help. Here’s some information that can help you to decide.
Always Check Your Owner’s Manual for the Right Oil for Your Car
Any time you’re in doubt about what oils, oil weights, or other fluids to use in your car, your car’s owner’s manual is always the best and most definitive guide for that information. That said, it is possible for you to use synthetic oil rather than conventional oil in your car. Both types of oil offer serious benefits, especially when you’re getting your car’s oil changed on a regular basis.
Conventional Oil Offers a Protective Coating for Engine Components
The entire purpose of engine oil is that it coats the engine components and helps to cool, lubricate, and clean the engine itself. That’s a hefty job, and the heat of your car’s engine and the constant circulation of the oil through the engine means that your car’s conventional oil is working hard to protect your car’s engine. Conventional oil typically has a shorter lifespan than synthetic oil, meaning you’ll need to get your car’s oil changed more often.
Synthetic Oil Can Offer Longer Periods of Better Protection
Synthetic oil does the same job that conventional oil does, but it can do so for a longer period of time. Synthetic oil is formulated to have a better chance at resisting the heat of your car’s engine and therefore to break down much more slowly. What does that mean for you? It typically means that you can go longer in between oil changes. It’s usually more expensive, so if you’re trying to save money by changing your oil less often, it’s usually going to be a wash.
There’s Also a Blend of the Two
You can also get a blend of synthetic and conventional oils. This helps you to have the benefits of both worlds, increasing your time between oil changes slightly, but still protecting your car’s engine from heat, dirt, and friction. This can be a good middle-of-the-road choice.
Is your car in need of an oil change? No matter which type of oil you prefer, Skiles Automotive in Bremen, IN is here to help. We can get your oil changed quickly and also help with any other services you want to check on while you’re here, like rotating your tires.
