Motor oil is a critical element of keeping your engine running. Motor oil is responsible for various tasks necessary for your engine to run correctly. For example, your engine oil needs to remain stable and pump easily at low and high temperatures and keep internal engine components clean from harmful deposits and even affects your gas mileage. Still, with all the things we count on our oil for, many people are unaware that there are several types available and that all engine oils are not the same.
What Is Synthetic Oil?
Synthetic oil is a manufactured engine lubricant composed of various artificially made chemical compounds such as base oil, carrier oil, and powder additives. While synthetic oils are created from chemically modified materials, the base material is typically distilled crude oil.
What Are the Benefits of Synthetic Oil?
One of the most popular benefits of synthetic oil is longer intervals between oil changes. Depending on the brand of oil, your driving conditions, and the vehicle you drive, synthetic oil may last 7,500 to 10,000 miles between oil changes. That means instead of having your oil changed every few months, it only needs to be done once or twice a year.
Other advantages of synthetic oil include:
- It flows easier in cold weather, and the effectiveness and quality are more predictable and uniform.
- It produces fewer emissions and gives better fuel economy.
- Increased engine protection and wear from lower friction.
- Better resistance to viscosity breakdown from heat, friction, or contaminants.
- Greater resistance to thickening when the oil is cold.
Your oil is critical, and it's vital to have your vehicle serviced by someone you can trust. At Subaru, our team of certified mechanics are experts in oil changes. Use our service scheduler to schedule your oil change, and we can answer all your questions about synthetic oil and help you find the best oil for your vehicle.
