As a proud GMC car owner, you want to do whatever you can to make sure your car runs at its best and lasts as long as possible. One of the most critical aspects of car maintenance is the oil, which also impacts the health of the car's engine, along with its transmission and other components in the mechanical system. One aspect of car maintenance that GMC owners often overlook is oil type and quality. Engine oil comes in several different varieties, and the type of oil you use with your car can make a significant difference in the car's performance, efficiency, and even longevity.
What Types of Car Oil are Available?
There are four broad categories of oil for a vehicle, including synthetic, synthetic blend, conventional, and high-mileage. All four types vary in cost and purpose. The type of oil that is right for your car is based on several factors, including the car's age, the model you drive, the year that the vehicle was produced, and the engine's design. Environmental factors and your driving habits also influence your car's optimal oil. Some drivers switch oil, such as changing from a conventional or synthetic to a high mileage oil later on.
Synthetic Motor Oil
Synthetic motor oil contains molecules of a uniform size for consistency and superior performance. Synthetic motor oils are widely used on many kinds of cars. Synthetic oil helps keep the engine lubricated, and it is optimal for use in a range of temperatures.
Synthetic Blend Oil
Synthetic blend oils are made of synthetic and conventional oils. They are less expensive than true synthetic oils, but they give you many of the same benefits, including enhancing your car's performance. Synthetic blends provide your GMC with engine lubrication, and they can be used in hot and cold temperatures.
Conventional Oil
Conventional oil is the least expensive of the four oil types. Conventional oil is ideally used in older vehicles that have less complex engines. Conventional oil is also ideal for cars that do not travel long distances. It is best used in moderate environments that do not have extreme temperature changes.
High Mileage Oil
When your Chevy gets to 75,000 miles or more, it may need a high mileage oil for optimal engine protection. A high mileage oil will coat the engine to keep it lubricated, and it can also enhance the performance of an older vehicle. High mileage oil also protects against engine damage and oil leaks.
Contact us to learn more about your GMC's oil today.
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