Collection: Engine Oil

It’s a common saying that engine oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle, but what do we mean by that? Simply put, we mean that the oil you put in your engine is critical to maintaining your vehicle’s function. Without it, you have a useless car.

Here’s why — engine parts work under extreme conditions. These components are constantly rubbing against each other at high temperatures, which causes grinding and wear. The engine oil protects them from extensive wear and breaking down by creating a lubricating barrier between them.

SYNTHETIC VS. CONVENTIONAL OIL

The two main types of car oil are synthetic and conventional. While both have their advantages, their effectiveness also depends on what your car needs. The main difference between synthetic and conventional oils lies in their base formulation, which makes a huge impact on the behavior of each product.

WHAT IS CONVENTIONAL OIL?

This kind of oil comes from refined crude oil, and its high level of viscosity index causes it to flow more slowly through the engine. That’s why it’s best for drivers who mostly use their vehicles for routine use, like running errands or commuting to work. It’s also good for older, low-mileage engines that need a little extra TLC. That said, older vehicles that have driven more than 75,000 miles might benefit more from a switch to a high-mileage oil.

Generally, conventional oil is both less expensive and more available than synthetic oil, but as gearheads will tell you, it’s sub-par in performance when used in most new cars.

WHAT IS SYNTHETIC OIL?

As the name implies, synthetic motor oil is a human-made product. Just like conventional oil, it works to lubricate your engine parts. However, synthetic oils are tailor-made to provide the highest levels of engine performance and reliability. As a result, they’re ideal for use in high-performance engines that travel long distances.

There are two types of synthetic oil you can use in your engine:

• – Full synthetic: This type of oil is made with a high-quality synthetic oil base and a selection of additives to increase performance. 
• – Synthetic blend: These oils are typically a combination of conventional and high-quality synthetic oils, and additives help boost the oil’s performance and efficiency.

Even though full synthetic oils contain crude oil, their formulation process removes more impurities than synthetic blends. This process improves:

• – Oil flow
• – Sludge and deposit resistance
• – Wear protection
• – Engine condition
• – Vehicle performance

Of course, you’ll still notice improvements in your engine’s performance when you switch to a synthetic blend. However, full synthetics will give you the biggest bang for your buck.