Car Oil Types

Different Forms of Motor Oil

Many can get confused by the large selection of brands and varieties of motor oil in today's market. Several factors can contribute to this choice, such as the climate where you live, the mileage or age of your vehicle, or the way you drive it. For most cars, trucks, and SUVs, you can find the recommended oil type in the service manual of your glove compartment. Our certified technicians can also be of excellent service in finding the perfect motor oil for you.

Conventional Motor Oil

Conventional oil is the most traditional motor oil, as well as the cheapest. Like diesel fuel or gasoline, conventional motor oil is produced by refining crude oil. It's perfect for those who drive light-duty vehicles that rarely travel long distances and those who live wherever the temperature doesn't fluctuate much between the seasons.

Full Synthetic Motor Oil

Full synthetic, unlike conventional motor oil, does not rely on the refining of crude oil. Instead, full synthetic is made from scratch in a lab or factory. This makes it much more refined than conventional, which comes with the benefits of higher resistance to oil sludge and oxidation and more mileage before it's necessary for an oil change. It's very protective of engine parts from thermal breakdown and great for those who live in places with extreme cold or heat. Any engine that runs conventional motor oil can switch to full synthetic without any need for modifications.

Synthetic Blends of Motor Oil

Synthetic blends are a mix of conventional motor oil, fully synthetic motor oil, and beneficial additives to the health of an engine. At a more affordable price, synthetic blends can still offer much of the same benefits as full synthetic motor oil, such as improved longevity and resistance to oxidation.

High Mileage Motor Oil

High mileage motor oil is most often recommended for cars, trucks, and SUVs that have passed 75,000 miles. It's still made up of either conventional, fully synthetic, or synthetic blended oil but contains special additives to pep up older engines. The additives most notably benefit engines with high consumption of oil, such as seal conditioning additives to minimize internal leaks.

For more assistance, call our service department today, and we'll be happy to guide you in the right direction towards the best motor oil for your vehicle.