One question that many vehicle owners ask is whether synthetic oil is better for their vehicle and if at their next Pasadena oil change they should opt for this product. Prior to the advent of synthetics on the open market vehicle owners were stuck the SAE grading system to determine the type and weight of oil. The SAE system gives a series of numbers and letters which define the qualities of the oil, for example, 10W40. The SAE scale is used by people to determine what oil to use in the climate in which the car will be used. For the example oil, 10W40 it is a multi-viscosity product acting like a 10 weight oil which flows easily when the engine is first started and then becoming more viscous as the engine warms up, acting like a 40 weight oil.
Synthetic oil was available for military vehicles and aircraft long before it became commercially available. The reason for the use of synthetic oils by the military and commercial airline sector is because it is designed to function in all weather conditions and it does not easily break down, they also contain additives that allow the vehicle to go considerably longer between their Pasadena oil change.
Just the concept of synthetic oils is enough to make you change from SAE rated oils. Synthetic oils cost more, up to four times as much as conventional oil but the benefit is that you do not have to change every 3,000 miles which is the recommendation. Synthetic oils may be able to go 50,000 miles without a need for change and the filter may be good for 10,000 miles. These statistics indicate that although the initial cost is higher, the overall long term cost is lower. The number of miles you can go on an oil change even using synthetics is determined a lot by the driving conditions so it is recommended that the oil is still checked every few thousand miles.
Synthetic oil is highly recommended for those people who drive short distances. The shorter distances stress the oil more and it breaks down faster.
If you consider having your next Pasadena oil change using synthetic oil, check with the garage first, especially if you drive an older car, the seals and gaskets may not be suitable.
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