Motor oil is meant to lubricate the engine and keep all its moving parts fully functioning. No oil is the same, especially when it comes to conventional and synthetic oil. 

The Difference Between Conventional and Synthetic Oil in San Pedro

Choosing between conventional and synthetic oil shouldn’t be that difficult. They’re both motor lubricants, so choosing one from the other shouldn’t make much of a difference, right? You want the option that brings the best protection for your engine. Most of the time the best protection comes with a higher price. It’s up to you, as a car owner, to decide which product is best for your engine. To make an informed decision next time you purchase motor oil, you should learn about the differences between conventional and synthetic oil. San Pedro Synthetics brings you this article to help you know more about the differences between each oil.

They Are Created Differently

The only things that conventional and synthetic oil have in common are: they come from the ground, they come in a bottle, and they are meant to lubricate your engine. Other than that they are completely different. Conventional oil comes from out from the well and it’s distilled to the preferred viscosity. Elements like wax, sulfur, paraffin, and tar are removed in the refinement process.  However, not all of those elements can be removed, which is what causes sludge buildup in the engine. Afterwards a bunch of different additives are mixed in to meet the engine’s lubrication needs. Some oils are sold this way and others go through further distilling under high temperature and hydrogen pressure to become a purer product. Conventional oil comes in variety of viscosity levels, all of them available at different quality ranges. Synthetic oil, just like conventional, is distilled and refined. However, it’s broken down into its basic molecules to remove even more impurities. The process also modifies the molecules into a uniform shape more suited to the demands of modern engines. After all that molecule modification happens, the oil base is fortified with additives to create the actual synthetic oil. This additives provide even greater lubrication, better cleanings qualities, and a higher tolerance to extreme temperatures. AMSOIL synthetic oil undergoes this strict purification process to provide one of the best lubrication products in the market. Get a synthetic oil change next time your oil change interval is up, even if it’s just to try it out. San Pedro Synthetics has all the AMSOIL products you need to change your oil. AMSOIL's Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil is suited for both foreign and domestic cars. Be sure to replace your filter with AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters next time you get your synthetic oil change in San Pedro, CA. For a more thorough analysis of what goes on with oil and your engine, check this article.

 Synthetic Oil's Superior Lubrication

We’ve talked about how both oils are created differently. Since there’s more work involved in synthetic oil’s refinement process, it’s bound to be more expensive. Is the price really worth it? If you’re looking for superior lubrication and protection, then yes it is! Here are some of the reasons why a synthetic oil change is the best idea. If you’re worried about the impact your oil leaves on the environment, every type of oil is going to have a negative effect. However, synthetic oil need to be changed with less frequency than conventional oil. It can last from 10,000 to 15,000 miles. Which means you’ll only have to change your oil twice a year, so you’ll be disposing of less oil into the environment. Conventional oils need to be changed around every three months. That’s four times more oil getting disposed of. Even if you don’t use your car for racing, modern day engines go through many extreme temperature conditions. They require excellent lubrication to keep all the metal components in the engine from grinding against each other. Conventional oil tends to break down faster under extreme conditions. Unlike synthetic oil, which was specially designed to withstand these harsh conditions. Synthetics help cool down the engine against really high temperatures and start lubricating almost as soon as the engine is started, which is a major concern for places with really low temperatures. While you will be making a larger investment by purchasing synthetic oil, you will notice a reduction in your fuel consumption. Ultimately you will end up saving money.

Get All You Need For a Synthetic Oil Change in San Pedro, CA

Get all the supplies you need for an AMSOIL synthetic oil change in San Pedro, CA by calling San Pedro Synthetics. Give them a call at (707) 567-7509 and try out the benefits of synthetic oil.