Synthetic Oil vs. Regular Oil: What’s the Difference?

 

 

Are you planning for an oil change soon in North Canton? While at the service center, you may be asked whether you want to use synthetic oil or regular oil. Don’t worry if you don’t know the difference, because Spitzer Chevrolet North Canton compares synthetic oil vs. regular oil in this guide! Continue reading to learn more, and check your owner’s manual to see whether your vehicle requires a specific type of oil.

What Is Conventional (Regular) Oil?

Conventional oil, also known as “regular” oil, is a petroleum-based fluid that protects a gas-powered vehicle’s internal combustion engine and keeps it running smoothly in Massillon. The oil lubricates the engine’s moving parts, reducing friction and wear. Another role of motor oil is to help prevent engine damage that could result from high temperatures. Conventional oil comes from crude oil mined underground. 

What Is Synthetic Oil?

Synthetic oil is also petroleum-based, but its composition is more stabilized. Plus, synthetic oil offers superior lubricating properties compared to regular oil. Oxidation is less rapid in synthetic oil, which helps it retain its protective properties between oil changes. These benefits, combined with the fact that synthetic oils are chemically developed from petrochemicals in processes that target special properties, mean that synthetic oil costs more than regular oil. Here are a few more quick facts about synthetic motor oils:

  • Synthetic oils are less viscous at low temperatures
  • Synthetic oils contain enhanced cleaning properties 
  • For vehicles with turbocharged engines, synthetic oils offer superior protection for the turbocharger components
  • Synthetic oil lasts longer than regular oil, which helps offset the added cost for Louisville drivers

Full Synthetic Oil vs. Synthetic Blend

We’ve compared synthetic oil vs. regular oil at length, but what about full synthetic oil vs. synthetic blends? As the name suggests, a synthetic oil blend contains both synthetic and conventional oil, made to offer some of the benefits of synthetic without paying quite as much extra for full synthetic. 

Can you use a synthetic blend in your vehicle? Some models strictly require full synthetic oil to optimize engine performance in Canton and beyond, which you can learn by consulting your owner’s manual. 

Book an Oil Change in North Canton

Do you want to learn more about full synthetic oil vs. synthetic blends? Need help determining what type of oil to put in your Chevrolet? Contact the service team at Spitzer Chevrolet North Canton! Our friendly advisors can answer your questions and ensure your vehicle gets proper care. Or, if you’d just like to schedule your next oil change with us, feel free to reserve an appointment online.

 

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