Customers ask us lots of questions here at D Mac’s Auto Repair in Escondido, CA, but one of the most frequent is something along the lines of “what’s the deal with full synthetic oil?” It’s a good question because oil is such a key issue where your car’s performance and life are concerned.
As your trusted Escondido mechanic, we want to be sure you understand how to make the most of any oil change, and we’ll do so by showing you how full synthetic oil may be the right option for your car.
What’s the Difference?
To understand full synthetic oil, it helps to understand oil in the first place. Your car’s oil is contained inside a closed system that circulates that oil through the motor as it operates. When the engine is shut off, the oil obeys the laws of gravity and heads to the bottom of the motor. Over time, oil is exposed to a lot of heat and starts to break down. It also collects a lot of debris from metals and other items in the system. This turns into a heavy sludge if you don’t come in for an oil change, but with full synthetic oil, that whole breaking down and sludge forming process does not happen as fast or as easily.
Why not? It is because synthetic oils are made from the most refined forms of motor oil. They are also treated with certain additives, and this allows the oil to cling better to the surfaces inside of the engine, to not break down when exposed to heat, and to avoid grabbing or carrying debris.
While there are still traditional, high mileage, and blended synthetics, it is the full synthetics that have the highest levels of purity. They are far less likely to create that thick sludge that can cause engine trouble, poor performance, and damage. The synthetics can also lengthen the amount of time between oil changes, saving you money in the long run!
Visit Us for an Oil Change in Escondido
Is it time for you to have your next Escondido oil change? You can have us use synthetics! Just give a call at our Escondido, CA auto shop at 760-746-0111. You can also use our online contact form and one of our staff will get back to you promptly.
