Synthetic vs Conventional Oil

What Is the Difference Between Synthetic and Conventional Oil?

When it comes to your Nissan’s oil, you will either have conventional oil or synthetic oil working under the hood. But what sets them apart? 

For starters, conventional oil is a lubricant derived from crude oil. This type of motor oil is excellent at performing at high temperatures, and it can maintain stability over a long period. 

Synthetic oil, on the other hand, starts as conventional oil. Then, it’s modified to improve its properties for multiple vehicles. You’ll find many synthetic oil blends on the market, including ones designed to:

• Increase the performance and life of high-mileage cars
• Optimize high-performance engines
• Increase your vehicle’s fuel mileage

Which Oil Is Better for My Vehicle?

Both conventional oil and synthetic oil come with perks. Conventional oil is great for engines that work at high temperatures. Additionally, this oil is quite reliable as a classic motor oil option. You’ll also have no problem finding conventional oil as it’s easy to produce. 

However, synthetic oils are chemically developed to meet the demands of modern engines. Due to their modifications, synthetic oil can outperform conventional oil in the following ways:

• Offers greater protection from engine wear: Full synthetic oil often retains its protective properties much longer than conventional oils. 
• Keeps your engine cleaner: As conventional oil gets older, it can form sludge, a substance that reduces your Nissan’s efficiency and performance. However, synthetic oil contains fewer impurities that will resist sludge formation. 
• Flows better at low temperatures: Synthetic oil is designed to flow quickly at low temperatures and will protect your vehicle when it starts, unlike conventional oils that need to warm up first. 
• Protects better at high temperatures: Excessive engine heat, hot climates, and towing can cause conventional oils to break down or evaporate quicker than synthetic oils, which resist high temperatures. 

Need an Oil Change?

Is it time for your Nissan’s next oil change? Our group of factory-trained technicians will be able to clean out your oil reservoir and refresh your motor oil with no problem. 

Now that you know the difference between synthetic and conventional oils, you may be wondering if you can switch from conventional to synthetic. Absolutely! You can switch back and forth as you please. Just let one of our technicians know that you’d prefer a synthetic oil over conventional or vice versa.