What Type of Oil Is Right for My Car?
Each car comes with diverse characteristics that make it unique. Even within a brand, differences may appear, including what type of oil to use. To ensure that you’re driving with confidence around Troy, Detroit, and Royal Oak, Michigan, you need to know what is right for your car. Let Lincoln of Troy discuss all the oils available, and if your car can benefit from it.
In the past, conventional oil was used for many different cars. It originally comes from crude oil. Depending on your car’s design, it may use this type of oil.
The benefits that stem from using this oil include:
- Low cost
- Better for shorter distances and lower speeds
- Best for city driving
Since conventional oil costs less than synthetic, oil changes may be lower in cost. If you travel close to home and drive slowly around your neighborhood, it may be the right oil for you. Plus, if you’re driving in Detroit, it serves you better when you're faced with heavy congestion or stop-and-go traffic.
During World War II, the Germans created synthetic oil as an alternative due to shortages. It encompasses both synthetic oil and synthetic blends.
The recipe for synthetic oil includes highly refined crude oil, additional oil, powder additives, and carrier oil. To evenly blend the additives, carrier oil gets added to the mixture to create the final product.
Here are the advantages of using synthetic oil in your car:
- Less wear in extreme weather and tough tasks
- Suitable for drivers who rack up mileage
- Fewer oil changes
When you use synthetic oil, it can work well in extreme weather temperatures like heat and cold. It doesn't need to warm up to work or cool down after you’ve been driving your car.
If you use your car every day, the synthetic oil can keep up with your active pace. Challenging tasks involving towing and hauling materials or trailers can easily be accomplished, and your car will thank you for it with exceptional performance.
Oil changes only need to be done after the 10,000 or 15,000-mile marker when you use synthetic. It doesn’t leave as many deposits, so it's cleaner and ensures that your car experiences less wear-and-tear.
So, what's the difference between synthetic oil and full synthetic oil? Why are they considered separate products?
The ingredients in synthetic oil contain some refined crude oil, which appears in conventional oil, too. With full synthetic oil, there’s not a trace of crude oil.
When you use full synthetic oil in your car, it will not accumulate all the carbon deposits and buildup that cars using synthetic oil will. If you’re looking for an environmentally friendly option, this oil is it. Keep in mind that this oil costs more than the other two.
After absorbing all this information, what type of oil is right for your car? Your car’s unique characteristics and design will play a role in the type of oil it uses. Older cars may lean toward conventional oil, while newer vehicles may veer toward synthetic oil. It’s best to check your owner’s manual and consult with one of our skilled service technicians.
Your car is unique, and the type of oil it uses defines what kind of performance it will give you around Troy, Detroit, and Royal Oak, MI. Lincoln of Troy can help you understand what’s the best oil for your car. Schedule your appointment online today.
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