Synthetic vs. Conventional Oil
Many Wichita drivers are not prepared for the synthetic oil vs. conventional oil question when they go to get their oil changed. That’s understandable. Who has time to think about this kind of stuff between oil changes? Our service department wants you to make informed choices, so we’ve put together a synthetic oil vs. regular oil comparison below to help you make the right choice for you. We’ll even do a full synthetic oil vs. synthetic blend comparison as well.
Synthetic vs. Conventional Oil – Where They Come From
Both types of oil begin the same – as crude oil that is pumped from the ground. But the level of refinement is the real difference.
Synthetic vs. Conventional Oil – How They’re Made
- Conventional oil – crude oil is cleansed of impurities until it can be used as motor oil.
- Synthetic oil – crude oil is treated with petrochemicals that have been specially formulated to work on a molecular level to fully optimize your engine’s performance by providing the cleanest lubrication possible as you travel along our Wichita roads.
Synthetic Oil vs. Regular Oil – How They Work
Derby drivers who want to get the most out of their cars’ performance generally opt for synthetic oil, as it is specially formulated to optimize the inner workings of a vehicle’s engine. Regular oil will do the job, but not as well as synthetic oil can. Here’s the difference:
Synthetic OIl vs. Regular Oil – Performance
- Cleaning the engine – Synthetic oil is specially formulated both with enhanced engine cleaning properties and to produce less gunk and residue over time.
- Viscosity (the ability to flow smoothly through the engine) – Since synthetic oil runs cleaner, it runs more smoothly.
- Protecting turbo components – Synthetic oil is formulated to do this.
- Oxidation – Synthetic oil is made to oxidize more slowly than regular oil.
Full Synthetic Oil vs. Synthetic Blend
Synthetic blend oil, which is synthetic oil mixed with conventional oil, does not perform quite as well as full synthetic, but some budget-conscious drivers see it as a suitable compromise. Here are the differences:
Full Synthetic Oil vs. Synthetic Blend – Advantages of Each
- Full synthetic oil – provides the best possible lubrication and optimizes your car’s performance better than synthetic blend
- Synthetic blend – is less expensive than full synthetic and still performs better than conventional oil
Get Your Next Oil Change at Don Hattan Dealerships
Schedule an appointment with one of our conveniently located service centers for your next maintenance visit. Our knowledgeable team members would be glad to walk you through the differences between synthetic and regular oil. And, if you’d like to learn more, check out our posts on how long an oil change should take and what happens if you don’t get your oil changed. We have multiple locations in and around the Andover area. So drop by or contact us today.