Essentially, there are two kinds of motor oil: conventional oil and synthetic oil. Conventional oil is a completely natural mineral oil with no additives. Synthetic oil is chemically engineered for molecular consistency and blended with additives. This keeps the oil cleaner longer and increases its ability to flow more freely through the engine with less friction. Synthetic oil performs better in the sometimes smaller spaces between components in newer vehicles.
A synthetic blend motor oil is a combination of synthetic oil and conventional oil, while full synthetic motor oil is entirely chemically engineered and does not contain any conventional oil. A synthetic blend oil does provide better engine protection than conventional oil but not quite as many benefits as a full synthetic oil. Because you are going to be getting the highest performance and engine protection, a full synthetic oil change is more expensive than a synthetic blend oil change.
Here at Lamb’s Tire & Automotive, we offer premium synthetic blend and full synthetic motor oil, as well as conventional, high-performance synthetic, and high-mileage motor oil. Be sure to check out our oil change coupons to help save you money on your next oil change service.