It can be confusing as to which motor oil is best for your light-duty truck or other automobile because there are different oil types on the market. Midlane Truck & Trailer Repair is going to list the different types of oil below, but we recommend you check your truck’s owner’s manual to see what the manufacturer recommends. For example, your truck’s manufacturer might recommend synthetic oil if you have a high-performance engine. The recommended oil weight is also included in the owner’s manual. What is the difference between motor oils? Here is the answer to that question.
Conventional
Conventional motor oil is used more than any other oil type on our list. This oil has been around for over a century and it is a safe and reliable option for most vehicles. Conventional oil does an excellent job of protecting the engine for 3,000 miles. After this duration, it is recommended that you have the conventional oil changed. The milestone for low-mileage drivers is every six months.
High-Mileage
High-mileage motor oil is recommended for vehicles that have registered 75,000 miles or more on their odometers. This motor oil is conventional oil, so it needs to be changed every 3,000 miles, but it contains additives to help protect older engines better. In fact, one of those additives is designed to prevent oil leaks, a common problem in older engines that are high-mileage.
Synthetic
Synthetic motor oil is a manmade blend that starts with basic crude and organic materials. This oil is manufactured in a lab to give high-performance engines and automobiles that operate in extreme weather conditions better protection. Synthetic oil contains additives to help it maintain its viscosity longer, so it doesn’t need to be changed every 3,000 miles as conventional motor oil does.
Synthetic Blend
As you can imagine, synthetic oil is more expensive than conventional oil, so many people opt for a happy medium: a synthetic blend motor oil. This oil is a combination of conventional and synthetic oil to give drivers the benefits of both worlds. It contains additives to protect the engine better than straight conventional oil but doesn’t cost as much as pure synthetic motor oil costs.
Call Midlane Truck & Trailer Repair in Eugene, OR, today to schedule your next oil change. We can talk about the different oils and determine which is best for your light-duty truck, car, or utility vehicle. We are also experts in big rig service and repair and we can discuss oil options with truck drivers, as well.