What is Synthetic Motor Oil & How Often Does it Need to be Changed?
Synthetic oil is artificially created via chemical engineering and does not require petroleum to produce. It has a smaller molecular design that improves its lubrication and resistance of thermal breakdown beyond conventional petroleum-based oils. Due to these improvements, full-synthetic motor oil has an extended change schedule every 7,500 to 10,000 miles.
Oil Change Packages
We offer those seeking efficient vehicle maintenance oil change packages featuring the oil change needed and other maintenance services due at approximately the same mileage: tire rotation and multi-point vehicle inspection. Oil change service packages include three oil and filter changes, tire rotations, and multi-point inspections.
Can I Switch from Conventional to Synthetic Motor Oil?
Yes, this is a common strategy adopted by drivers when their engine accumulates around 75,000 miles. The rationale being that the enhanced lubrication that synthetic oil delivers can reduce the wear and tear on internal components to extend the engine’s life. If your vehicle has higher miles and you have been considering this change, we recommend speaking with our knowledgeable service advisor for your next oil change.
Risks of Extended Oil Changes
Extended oil changes are completed after the recommended mileage arrives, but the driver chooses to drive past without changing the oil. Extended oil changes put the engine’s internal parts at increased risk for excessive wear, with the most significant consequence being damage to the crankshaft, camshaft, valves, piston, and gasket. We invite you to mitigate these risks with oil changes on time at Stephen Wade Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM FIAT in St. George, UT.
