Synthetic oil vs. Conventional Oil
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How often do you take your baby to the local Quick Lube or dealership to get the oil changed, every three months or 3000 mile? Or, if you’re like most of us, you find it challenging to make the time in your busy schedule, so you get it done when you have the first chance. Did you know that in today’s newer model cars, automakers now say it’s ok to wait up to 5000 or even 10,000 miles, depending on the model of the car and daily driving conditions, without an oil change. One question that a mechanic may ask you is, whether you want conventional or synthetic oil used? And do you reply, “What do you suggest?”
Even though conventional motor oil cost less than synthetic motor oil, when your car is taken to the shop for regular maintenance, synthetic motor oil is a better choice for your vehicle's engine as it reduces engine wear better than conventional motor …show more content…
In addition to, I admit that conventional motor oil should be used for the first 5000 miles (also known as the break-in period) of the engine’s life to aid in proper gasket and seal conditioning. But, cheapest isn’t necessarily the best way to go about it. Conventional motor oil is found to break down much quicker under the same driving conditions as opposed to synthetic motor oil. Archer Automotive claims that: “Reduced lubrication at extremely cold temperatures and increased breakdown in extreme heat”. From an economical standpoint this finding is a big deal. If you are using an inferior lubricant, such as the traditional motor oil that’s been used for decades, how can you rely on the notion that it might protect the moving parts of your vehicle’s engine from premature wear, causing damage to those vital and expensive parts of the engine. Where is the savings in