The Oil Change - Proper Lubrication

Choosing the type of oils for an oil change for your vehicle may not be at the top of your list of things to do today. It may, however, be wise to take the different types into consideration. If you feel comfortable talking to your mechanic about it, you could ask them the type they use and if they think another type might work for your vehicle.

There are various reasons why you might consider different types of oils for your vehicle. Owning a new vehicle necessitates the use of certain oils. If you own a luxury car, then you will likely use different oils than if you own an SUV. There are oils for high mileage vehicles, as well.

There are four types of oils you might use if you find yourself in any of the above four areas. There are premium conventional oils, full synthetic oils, blended synthetic oils, and high mileage oils.

Much of what determines the differences in the various types of oils is their viscosity. If you own a new vehicle, then it will need to have its engine broken in. It is likely that you will use premium conventional oils for this purpose. You should go by what your owner's manual says for viscosity.

Luxury vehicles might use full synthetic oils. These oils offer a wide range of viscosity. They are good because they are versatile in how they react to the weather. When it is cold, they still flow well, and when the weather is warm, they still lubricate well. These oils can be pricey, so only use them if a professional tells you it will be beneficial to your vehicle.

Blended synthetic oils work well in SUV-type vehicles because they are good with fuel conservation. You will find that they are quite a bit less expensive than the full synthetic, so if your owner's manual says it is okay or your mechanic thinks it would be a positive choice, then ask them to switch to this at your next oil change.

Owners of vehicles that tend to have high mileage would be wise to do some research and questioning into high mileage oils. You may notice that oil is leaking under your car. High mileage oils will help to avoid this situation. These oils have a higher viscosity.

The main thing to consider as you look into the various types of oils that can be used for an oil change is what your owner's manual says, along with what you know of your vehicle's issues, as well as what your mechanic says. Using these three areas, you should be able to make a wise choice the next time you get an oil change.