Timing is Everything

An oil change service is one of the most important maintenance services that you can perform on your vehicle. While many drivers are aware of the importance of the oil change service, they may not understand the timing of this vital service. Depending on what type of oil your vehicle uses and your own driving habits, your oil change interval can vary.

Here at Spitzer Chevrolet Buick GMC, we feature a renowned Buick GMC Service Center that can handle your oil change services that your vehicle will ever need. Our state of the art service center is staffed with certified technicians who use genuine GM replacement parts to make sure your vehicle is always in its best mechanical condition.

There Are Different Types of Oil

Not all oil for your engine is the same. Each type of oil has a different recommended oil change interval because each type of oil offers its own measure of protection. Although there are different viscosities for various engine needs, there are three main types of oil for your vehicle: Synthetic, Synthetic Blend, and Conventional.

Conventional Oil
Conventional oil is refined crude oil and is often the cheapest option of the trio. This type of oil provides protection for about 3,000 miles.

It’s important to note that not all engines are compatible to use conventional oil. Conventional oil oxidizes at around 275ºF and thereby loses its protective abilities. This is a problem for many turbocharged engines, whose oil can reach temperatures of 450ºF.

Full Synthetic Oil
Full synthetic oil is made from distilled crude oil and often contains modified components to offer the best protection for your engine. Able to sustain temperatures of more than 500º F, synthetic oil leaves your engine cleaner, and features a longer life than conventional and synthetic blends. Depending on your own driving conditions, you’ll only need a synthetic oil change service every 10,000-12,000-miles.

Synthetic Blend
Synthetic blend often utilizes conventional base, but adds in the protection of synthetic additives. Often aimed toward older cars with higher mileage, this type of oil often uses detergents and gasket sealants to address issues commonly found in aging engines. Synthetic blend oil offers substantial protection for aging engines and commonly needs to be changed every 7,500 miles.

Come Down to Spitzer Buick GMC for Certified Service

Most late model Buick and GMC vehicles are equipped with an onboard oil life monitor that checks various driving conditions and parameters to give you an indication of how much time you have until your next oil change service.

Here at Spitzer Buick GMC, we not only serve the Findlay, OH, Arcadia, OH and Benton Ridge, OH areas with expert service, but we also offer exceptional savings with our service specials!

Schedule service today and trust your Buick or GMC in the hands of the experts at Spitzer Buick GMC.