Conventional vs Synthetic Oil

Have you ever wondered which oil is better conventional or synthetic?  There is a lot of information about both, but how do you decide which one is best for your vehicle.

Synthetic oils are structured with very specific properties, which leads to stronger oxidative protection against breakdown and lower evaporation rates under high temperature conditions.  They also excel at low temperature operation and provide superior film strength. 

These features mean a longer service life, excellent component protection, better fuel economy, enhanced performance and power, eased cold starting and quicker circulation during the initial warm-up period. 

The synthetics despite the benefits are still not the norm, due to their high cost.  Synthetic blends are becoming more popular.  Synthetic blends can range on average at 20-50 percent synthetic base oil use and can offer substantial performance increases over non-synthetic brands.

If you are thinking of changing from conventional oil to synthetic or synthetic blend make sure you properly prepare your vehicle.  Talk to your technician on the proper synthetic or blend to use and how to switch your vehicle over.

So why should you switch to a synthetic or synthetic blend?  Synthetics benefits are worth the higher price, when you consider the value of your engine.

Fun Facts!

*The automobile is the most recycled consumer product around the world.
*In 1914, the first electric stop light was installed in Cleveland, Ohio.
*In 1972, cars traveled along LA freeways at an average speed of 60mph.  In 1982, the average was 17mph.
*Most fender-benders happen on clear, sunny, dry days.
*People are willing to spend longer walking to and from a parking spot in parking lots than on city streets.
*Highways can handle more cars at 55mph than 80mph.
*Most American automobiles' horns beep in the key of F.
*Saturday at 1pm has heavier traffic than weekday rush hours.
*If everyone waits to merge at the point where a highway loses a lane, rather than earlier, traffic flows better.
*One in three males pick their noses while driving.
These fun facts were courtesy of AC Delco's Intune magazine.