For many drivers, an oil change is a standard maintenance task that needs to be completed on your vehicle. Drivers usually just bring their car to the dealership or attempt to complete an oil change themselves. How much should you know about the oil being used on your vehicle?  

At Glendale Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, we are looking at the benefits of synthetic vs. conventional oil and why you should know more about what goes into your vehicle. We want drivers in the St. Louis, Chesterfield, and Kirkwood, MO, areas to have the knowledge so they can know what works best for their car.

The Benefits of Synthetic vs Conventional Oil

To look at it, synthetic and conventional oil look exactly the same, but the properties within offer different advantages.

Synthetic oil is more refined and performs better for longer. When you drive for extensive periods between oil changes, the oil in your car will be a lot thicker and have more sludge when using conventional oil than synthetic. Here are just a few of the other benefits:   

  •  Fewer emissions
  • Better fuel and oil economy
  • Increases engine protection
  • Lower friction and less wear on engine
  • Better all-weather protection
  • Quicker engine start
  • Helps to clean engine sludge and deposits

Synthetic oil is designed to perform. It is considered the better oil choice because of its properties and its ability to make your ride smoother for longer.

Synthetic vs Conventional Oil: How Often Should You Schedule Maintenance?

Another important difference in choosing oil can be how often you need to schedule an oil change. Oil changes are typically scheduled based on mileage placed on your vehicle, which varies based on usage. Still, you can get more mileage between services with synthetic oil.

When you choose synthetic oil, you will need an oil change every 5,000-15,000 miles, potentially just twice a year. Conventional oil usually requires an oil change every 3,000 miles or less, meaning you will need more than two oil changes each year.

It's important to check your owner's manual to know exactly what your service timeline is based on make and model. Newer vehicles may be able to go 5,000 miles between oil changes on conventional oil, while older cars may need more frequent oil changes.

Visit Our Service Center

Now that you know about the benefits of synthetic vs. conventional oil, it's time for you to schedule your next oil change. Visit our service center today and work with our professionals who can help give your car the oil change it needs and get you back on the road.   

At Glendale CJDR, we are proudly serving drivers in the St. Louis, Chesterfield, and Kirkwood, Missouri, areas to be safe on the road and to get the service they need when they need it. Our team of expert technicians is always at the ready to help with any problem. We can handle the standard maintenance you need, like oil changes, or handle the more extensive repairs to your engine, brakes, or transmission.

Stop in and see us today to take care of your car and get you back and on your way to the places you need to go.

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Glendale Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

10070 Manchester Road
Directions Glendale, MO 63122-1827

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