Engine oil does some seriously heavy lifting in keeping your car’s engine running well. It cools the engine, keeps dirt out of the engine, and it also ensures that the moving parts are all properly lubricated. So it matters which type of engine oil you use. But which one is the right one for your car? Sammy’s Auto has some general information that can help you to start making the right choice.
Synthetic Oil Benefits
Synthetic oil can go a lot longer between oil changes than conventional oil can. It typically can last anywhere from around 5,000 miles to 10,000 miles or longer, depending on some variables. Synthetic oil is designed to hold up better than conventional oil does, but that doesn’t always mean it’s the better choice for your car.
Conventional Oil Benefits
You might be most familiar with conventional oil because it’s the type of oil that has been around the longest. If your car uses conventional oil, then it’s usually recommended that you get an oil change around anywhere from 3,000 to 8,000 miles. That recommendation may vary depending on what your car’s manufacturer has to say.
Blended Oil
There is a third choice too, called blended oil. This type of oil combines both synthetic and conventional oils into one blend. There are a lot of different types of blended oils that include different percentages of synthetic to conventional oils. It lasts longer than conventional oil and is less expensive than synthetic oil. This can help you to have the best of both worlds, without compromising on keeping your car’s engine protected.
Where to Find More Information
As exciting as this sounds, it really is a good idea for you to read your car’s owner’s manual, or at least skim through it to hit the high points. There’s a lot of information in that one little booklet that can help you to determine which type and weight of oil is right for your car. But it’s understandable if that’s still overwhelming because there are a lot of different options out there.
Still not sure which oil is best for your car? It can be so confusing. Sammy’s Auto in Seffner, FL can help you to figure it all out. We’ll take all the mystery out of finding the right oil for your car’s needs and we can help you to stay on the right oil change schedule, too.
