Synthetic Oil Vs. Conventional: What’s the Difference?

You know that for the sake of your car’s safety you should get regular oil changes, but do you know what kind of motor oil you should be using? Today, we’re talking about the differences between synthetic oil vs conventional and how often you should bring your vehicle to your local Kia dealer for an oil change. 

Differences Between Synthetic Oil and Conventional Oil: Which to Choose

Consistent Viscosity

Unlike conventional motor oil, synthetic oil has a consistent viscosity. Conventional oil can often be too thick to circulate throughout your motor as it should when your motor is still warming up to normal operating temperature. Additionally, it breaks down very quickly when it gets too hot.

Cleaner Motor

Synthetic oil also helps your motor stay cleaner than conventional oil can. The formation of deposits in oil is a natural side effect of driving. If you bring your vehicle in for oil changes with conventional motor oil, these deposits can form at a much greater rate.

Synthetic oil resists the formation of deposits. As a result, it will be much longer before sludge forms from the deposits and circulates throughout your engine along with the motor oil, causing extra wear and tear and reducing fuel efficiency.

Less Wear and Tear

Your engine is made up of many parts that spin well over 1,000 times per minute while you drive. These rapidly spinning components are in constant contact. Your motor oil is the only thing standing between them and extreme wear and tear from grinding and overheating. We’ve already mentioned conventional oil can’t protect your motor adequately in extremely cold or hot temperatures.

That said, synthetic motor oil lasts several times longer than conventional oil even if you never put your motor through extreme conditions. For example, your engine is put under extra strain if you drive down roads that strain your vehicle’s air filter, such as roads that are sandy or dusty. Graveled, muddy, and salty roads can also place a great deal of pressure on your motor. Other extreme driving conditions include:

• Driving in stop-and-go traffic during the summer
• Driving very short distances

How Often Should I Get My Oil Changed at My Car Dealer?

You should get your oil changed generally every 3,000 to 5,000 miles if you opt for an oil change with conventional motor oil. If you opt for synthetic motor oil at your next oil change visit, you may be able to go around 7,500 miles before your next oil change. Find out when to get your Kia oil change by consulting the experts at our dealership’s Service Center.

Come for an Oil Change in Lanham, MD at Our Service Center

Depending on the age of your vehicle, the type of motor oil used, and the strain you put your motor under regularly, when to get an oil change can vary. If you have questions about which oil to use for your vehicle or when to visit for an oil change, don’t hesitate to reach out to our Kia dealership. Schedule your oil change at DARCARS Lanham Kia.

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