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Synthetic oil costs more than conventional oil, which is why our facility also offers synthetic blend. As the name suggests, synthetic blend is a mixture of synthetic and conventional motor oils. Both its price and protection levels are in between conventional and full synthetic oil. (Keep in mind that often synthetic oil can be called “full synthetic” to distinguish it from a synthetic blend.) So you can think of conventional, synthetic blend and full synthetic oil as good, better, best.

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There are many reasons customers decide to use synthetic oil. First, because your vehicle’s manufacturer requires it. More and more manufacturers today construct their motors specifically around the superior protection and performance properties of synthetic oils. Your technician can tell you which oil is required for your vehicle, or you can look at your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.

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You may risk engine damage if you don’t use synthetic oil, and you may void your new-vehicle warranty.

Another reason to use synthetic oil is because it offers better protection and performance, regardless of whether your manufacturer requires it or not, particularly in extreme temperatures. Synthetic oil flows more freely at freezing temperatures than conventional oil and resists breakdown or “burn off” at higher temperatures.

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The difference is really amazing. So especially if you live in areas of the country where temperatures sometimes get down to single digits and/or climbs near or exceeds triple digits, you should consider a synthetic or synthetic blend. In addition, you should also consider a synthetic or synthetic blend if you do a lot of towing or other “severe use” driving, like lots of stop-and-go traffic or grinding, rush-hour, big-city commutes.