One of the most important parts of vehicle service is, of course, the oil change. However, not all oil changes are the same.
When it’s time to get your oil changed, you’ve no doubt come across the option of using synthetic oil. Synthetic oil has been around for more than 30 years, but it’s really only been in this decade that consumers have had widespread access to this new type of automotive lubricant.
Synthetic oil differs from regular oil in that it’s produced in a lab. Synthetic oil has an advantage over petroleum-based oil in that it doesn’t have the same degree of contaminants that can be found in crude oil. These contaminants, over time, can build up in one part of your engine and eventually reduce your engine’s life.
There are other benefits to using synthetic oil, as well. For example, synthetic oil maintains its viscosity at higher temperatures than regular oil. This means, among other things, that you don’t need to have your oil changed nearly as often with synthetic oil. In addition to saving you money, this reduces the amount of oil we are dependent on.
If you’re due for an oil change, consider getting synthetic oil in order to extend the life of your engine and save you money in the long run.