Consider these factors when making a decision:
As always, check your owner’s manual first. Your car’s manufacturer will recommend a type of oil for the best performance and protection of the engine.
Next, consider the type of vehicle. If you drive a sports car, its engine will perform best with an oil that delivers at that level. If you own a truck for hauling and towing heavy loads, the oil utilized must protect the engine from the increased strain placed upon it.
The age and mileage of the car matters, too. Newer cars today often require synthetic oil, while an aging, high-mileage engine needs an oil made specially to protect components within the engine that are wearing down.
Where and how you drive is the final factor to consider. Extreme temperatures have an impact on how the oil flows in an engine. This may require different oil in different seasons, too. Short trips and pulling or hauling heavy loads put other demands on your engine, requiring specific oil choices.
Take these factors into consideration and then discuss it with one of Martin Tire’s ASE-certified mechanics. We want to help protect your vehicle’s engine, so ultimately you will get the most value for the investment in your car or truck.