Synthetic vs. Conventional Motor Oil: Which is Best?

There are several advantages that synthetic oils have over their conventional counterparts.

• lasts longer, usually 2-3 times more kilometers can be done between oil changes (make sure that a high quality oil filter is used as well)
• has the ability to handle extremely high temperatures without breaking down
• less engine wear, synthetic does not thicken in extreme cold such as conventional oils do
• slightly higher horsepower and fuel efficiency
• more environmentally friendly (less fluids used based on less changes)

Just make sure that the words 100% synthetic or FULLY synthetic oil is on the package label. Most synthetics will offer similar protection, the rest is marketing.

No pictures of synthetic motor oil containers have been provided, I am not here to promote any specific motor oil company. My goal is to inform drivers of the advantages that any synthetic oil has over a conventional one.

On the downside the cost for a synthetic oil change is almost double that of a conventional oil change.

I have included several articles if you would like to read more on this subject:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/synthetic-conventional-motor-oil.htm
http://www.edmunds.com/car-care/stop-changing-your-oil.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013/01/should-you-use-synthetic-oil-in-your-vehicle.html