Motorcycles and cars are very different, it’s obvious to believe that their lubrication needs differ as well. They're both used with different purposes in mind and have specific lubrication needs. Here’s why you can’t change one oil for the other. It’s so easy to buy a single bottle of synthetic oil and use it on both your car and your motorcycle. They’re both designed to lubricate engines, so it really shouldn’t make much of a difference what the packaging says. If you’re doing this you are hurting your motorcycle (or your car depending which oil you use). Both engines are very different and the use you give each vehicle is definitely not the same, which means different levels of protection are needed. This post San Pedro Synthetics has prepared for you will help you understand a little bit more the importance of sticking to the designated oil type for your bike and your car.

What Oil Does In Each Vehicle

There’s no use denying that motorcycle and automotive oil share the same beginning and some of the same additives. However, since the use you give each vehicle is different, the type and quantities of additives used are very different. Also, the task the oil performs in each one differs too. Automotive oil lubricates the engine and all the parts that make it up and it also aids in cooling the system. Motorcycle oil, on the other hand, lubricates the engine, cools the clutch, and protects the gearbox. Let’s delve a little bit deeper into these different purposes.

• Lubrication: As mentioned before, automotive oil just lubricates the engine. There are different��types of lubricants necessary for other parts of the car. Motorcycle oil has a bigger lubricating responsibility, the oil alone needs to protect the engine, the transmission, and the clutch. This means motorcycle oil has to be more powerful to meet all lubrication needs.
• Operational Speed: Do you drive your car and your bike at the same speed? No, you don’t! Motorcycles are meant to be driven at higher speeds, which means they undergo higher stress levels. These levels translate to a greater need for protection. High speeds promote foam production which reduces the oil’s carrying abilities and increases oxidation.
• Inactivity: You probably don’t use your motorcycle as often as you do your car. Motorcycles tend to be more of a hobby so they remain inactive for longer periods. These periods of inactivity allow the oil to help create rust and acid corrosion. You need an oil that can resist long periods of inactivity without breaking down and promoting rust. Those additives are included bike oil.
• Cooling: The majority of cars use a water-cooling system to regulate the engine’s temperature, some motorcycles use them too, but many don’t. These other bikes cool the engine differently. They use the air outside, or a combination of air and oil, to lower the engine’s temperature. Motorcycle oil is mixed with different additives to act as an engine coolant. You want your oil to give the best possible performance, so you should go for AMSOIL Synthetic Oil next time your oil needs changing. Oil can help cool both types of engines, you can try AMSOIL's 15W-60 Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil for your bike and their Signature Series 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil for your car. A synthetic oil change can help prevent your engine from overheating, but if you want to provide your vehicles with a little extra help, you can also get a Low Toxicity Antifreeze and Engine Coolant. All these products are available at AMSOIL’s online store, but you can also call San Pedro Synthetics at (707) 567-7509 to get everything you need for that synthetic oil change.

  Synthetic Vs Conventional Oil

  Just as there are different lubrication options for different types of engines, there are different oils for each. When choosing what type of oil to use for your motorcycle or car you can decide if you will go for the benefits of a synthetic oil change or just stick to your regular conventional oil. As long as the oil you choose meets the manufacturer’s specific viscosity needs, any oil will do. But you don’t want something that’s just “good enough”, you want the best possible protection for your bike or car. That level of protection can only be achieved by getting a synthetic oil change. Synthetic oil surpasses conventional oil in many ways. It has a higher tolerance to extreme temperatures, which is of utmost importance if you drive a motorcycle. It takes longer to break down, meaning longer oil change intervals which means you’ll be saving some money. As conventional oil breaks down, it starts to form sludge, contaminating your engine and creating blockage. You don’t need to worry about this with AMSOIL Synthetic Oil, instead, it will remove any existing sludge deposits and maintain your engine clean. Finally, the lubrication levels are simply better with synthetic oil.

All You Need for Your Synthetic Oil Change in San Pedro

Whether you're looking for oil for you motorcycle or for your car, you can find an amazing option with AMSOIL Synthetic Oil. All you need to do to get what you need for a synthetic oil change is visit their online store or call San Pedro Synthetics at (707) 567-7509 to receive a more personalized shopping experience.