Choosing the right motor oil for your vehicle might seem a daunting task. Changing the oil in your car is one of the most basic aspects of maintenance, yet all you see when in front of the oil aisle at your auto part store is a bunch of quart jugs with numbers and letters on them.
Of course, the easiest solution is to just swing by Groovy Automotive, your auto repair service in Austin, and have them change your oil. But it doesn’t hurt to learn a little about this product that keeps your engine from falling apart.
This is the type of oil that most dealerships and quick lube stations use. It is a good oil for vehicle owners who change their oil frequently and cars that don’t have a lot of miles.
This has become the standard for new cars. Most leading brands have at least one premium level oil. This is a better quality oil and will work well for those who are a little more picky about the oil they put into their car.
Synthetic oil is made for performance vehicles with high-tech engines. This oil has a longer-lasting performance in all of the critical areas. This means it flows better at low temperatures and maintains peak lubrication at high temperatures.
And while synthetic oil is a great product, it costs about three times the amount of other types of oil and is not always necessary for most engines. Check your owner’s manual, if it doesn't call for synthetic motor oil, then you are not doing your car any favors by using it. If anything, all you are doing is spending more money on oil that doesn't add performance.
This is basically premium oil with a healthy dose of synthetic oil added in. This particular formula offers better protection than conventional oil without the high cost of full synthetic oil.
More than half of the cars and trucks on the road today have more than 75,000 miles. Because of this growing market, labs developed a motor oil with very precise conditioners that benefit engine seals.
Viscosity is rated at 0 degrees Fahrenheit and at 212 degrees Fahrenheit. And the W simply stands for winter. So 10W-30 oil has less viscosity when cold and when hot than an oil that is 20W-50.
Basically, you want an oil that is resistant to thickening when it is cold out so it flows more easily and lubricates better. After the engine has warmed up, the second number tells you how thick the oil will stay at high temperatures.
But the most important thing to remember is that your owner’s manual has oil recommendations so even if this makes no sense to you, you know what type of oil you should buy for your vehicle.
And if you happen to have lost your owner’s manual, simply take your car to Groovy Automotive and they will ensure it gets the proper type of oil.
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