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Does my car need synthetic oil?

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“With synthetic, the oil’s ability to do its job within the car engine is superior to mineral-based oil,” says Greg Hochhalter, owner of Auburn Foreign & Domestic Car in Auburn, Wash. “The primary purposes of synthetic oils are to reduce engine wear during cold start-up and drive-away, and to avoid or reduce oil degradation,” says Sam Bell, owner of The Lusty Wrench in Cleveland. read more

If your car doesn't require synthetic oil you should perform a cost-benefit analysis, but that can be difficult to do due to vague engine protection and interval claims made by motor oil manufacturers. There may be no reason to spend more on synthetic oil except for peace of mind. Conventional won't be the wrong oil to use in your car. read more

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