Conventional

Conventional motor oil is considered the standard combustion engine lubricant; it was originally adopted as the automotive industry’s standardized motor oil decades ago. Conventional motor oil is refined petroleum with additives that thin its viscosity and improve resistance to sludge formation. Conventional motor oil has a 3,000 to 5,000-mile change interval.

Full-Synthetic

At the opposite end of the motor oil spectrum from conventional is full-synthetic, a highly refined oil considered artificial given the degree of refinement, additives, and resulting chemical composition. Full-synthetic motor oil has a smaller molecule, thinner viscosity, and advanced resistance to thermal breakdown. With engines lubricated by full-synthetic oil, drivers in Pontiac, MI get oil changes every 10,000 miles in normal driving conditions.

Semi-Synthetic

In the middle of the motor oil spectrum stands semi-synthetic, also called synthetic blend. Semi-synthetic motor oil has unique composition and performance characteristics, blending conventional oil and full-synthetic base stock. This thins semi-synthetic motor oil’s viscosity more than conventional, but not as thin as full-synthetic. Blending also improves thermal breakdown resistance beyond conventional but is not as good as full-synthetic. Semi-synthetic also has a price point between conventional and full-synthetic, making it a preferred option among drivers wanting advanced engine protection without paying the premium price for full-synthetic.

Diesel

In Pontiac, MI, many drivers have a diesel engine for greater torque using less fuel, extended fuel range, and reduced maintenance expenses. Diesel engines have a specialized lubricant containing advanced anti-wear properties. Visit us for your next diesel oil change.