Finding the right motor oil for your car

Synthetic, full synthetic, conventional, premium conventional, the list goes on. Motor oil is one of the most important fluids your Orlando Toyota needs to run smoothly. Trying to figure out which one is right for your vehicle can be pretty confusing. But, don’t worry, our expert technicians at Toyota of Orlando have your back with this guide on different motor oils!

Synthetic or conventional?

In the case of oil, it truly pays to know your stuff so you don’t wind up with oil that isn’t right for your Orlando Toyota or oil that’s more expensive than what you need. Conventional and synthetic are the most common types of oil that our expert service techs use, but there are many different types depending on your vehicle’s need. But, we’ll stick to a few of the basic ones to get you on your way to your next oil change!

Conventional oil:

• This oil is the most basic type and least expensive that you can service your engine with.
• Typically, this oil will last for about 3,000 miles before you need to change it again.
•          Conventional oil is best used for light-duty and simple engines with low to average amount of miles.

High-mileage motor oil:

•  Recommended for Orlando Toyota vehicles with 75,000 miles or more on their engines and sits at a relatively low price point.
• This motor oil is designed to revitalize high-mile engines by lubricating the engine to minimize leaks and reduce overall oil consumption.
• It also helps to reduce overall emissions and smoke.

Synthetic blend:

• Synthetic blend oil is more or less a mix between full synthetic and conventional oil. This gives it the best of both worlds with a more affordable price while still having the optimal performance of full synthetic.
•  This oil will typical last for about 5,000-7,500 miles before needing to be changed.
• With several additives, this oil also includes oxidation resistance and better performance in low temperatures.

Full synthetic:

• Full synthetic oil is the more expensive oil type, but it comes with plenty of additional perks and added performance to make it worth the money.
• Higher viscosity, better oxidation and thermal breakdown resistance, and oil sludge reduction are some noteworthy characteristics.
• By using the oil, you and your Orlando Toyota can enjoy better fuel efficiency with reduced engine drag.
• Although this oil has some great perks, it doesn’t come without a bit of a price hike. Full synthetic oil changes can typically cost two to four times more than a conventional oil change, depending on the amount of motor oil your vehicle needs.
• Our Toyota of Orlando expert service technicians recommend that this oil be used on peak performance vehicles with either V6 or V8 engines or vehicles with older engines.
• This oil also performs well in vehicles designed for towing and extreme climates. 

Toyota of Orlando has all of your oil needs

If you’re still a bit confused about all of the different types of oil, our service technicians can answer all of your vehicle maintenance questions. Give us a call at (407) 298 – 0001 or visit us at 3575 Vineland Road. We’re open seven days a week!