All About Synthetic Oil

This oil does not require crude petroleum to produce and is a manmade chemical compound designed to mimic petroleum’s lubrication. Synthetic oils are artificially-made chemical compounds designed to mimic petroleum’s lubricative property but to also deliver maximum lubrication and resistance of thermal breakdown. Full-synthetic oil has a smaller molecular design that helps improve its performance lubricating the engine for longer than the alternatives. Synthetic oil needs to be changed every 7,500 to 10,000 miles.

Can I Switch My Engine Oil from Conventional to Synthetic?

Yes, this is a common practice recommended when an engine accumulates 75,000 miles or more. The improved lubrication that synthetics offer beyond conventional can help reduce friction and heat that causes wear and tear. What this can assist in extending engine life, quieter operation for older engines, and improves overall reliability.

Dangers of Extended Oil Changes

Extended oil changes mean that the driver does not get service at the recommended miles: driving 4,000 miles when the oil needs to be changed at 3,000 is an extended oil change. Rest assured that every single one is bad and repeatedly doing this is even worse. These are the dangers of driving beyond recommended oil changes:

• Sludge buildup
• Oil does not flow freely through the engine
• Internal parts are not lubricated properly
• crankshaft, bearings, camshaft, and valve train components get damages
• Overheated engine locks up