Types of Oil Explained | Griffin Ford Fort Atkinson

As a car owner, one of the most common maintenance tasks that you’ll come across is the Ford oil change. This process might seem straightforward at first glance, but many customers overlook just how important the type of oil that you use is for both your safety and your vehicle’s performance. Visit us at Griffin Ford Fort Atkinson to learn more.

Conventional Oil

If you’re looking for the most basic and least expensive oil possible, you’ll want to use conventional oil. This type of oil begins its journey as crude oil straight out of the ground before it has all of its impurities removed. Then, chemical additives get mixed in to prevent corrosion and keep your oil clean for longer.
One trade-off with conventional oil is that it breaks down faster than the alternatives – we recommend stopping by our Ford service center for an oil change after you’ve driven about 5,000 miles or so. Putting off an oil change can lead to additional problems with your engine or other mechanical parts.

Synthetic Oil

Synthetic oil goes through much of the same process as conventional oil, but there are additional steps to the process to make it more optimal for your engine. The oil molecules inside synthetic oils are more consistent in size when compared to conventional oil, leading to additional protection against corrosion. Synthetic oil also tends to degrade at a much slower rate, meaning you can go longer in between oil changes.

Oil Blends

In recent years, synthetic oil blends have risen in popularity for a number of reasons. Purely synthetic oil can be expensive depending on which model you are servicing. By using a blend of conventional and synthetic oils, you’re able to access the advantages that come with synthetics without the higher price.

Visit Griffin Ford Fort Atkinson for Your Next Oil Change

If you have any additional questions about the oil change process or want to browse a selection of motor oils, stop by our Fort Atkinson, WI, Ford dealership today. Once you’re here, our team of factory-trained professionals will assist you throughout the entire process. Don’t forget to check out our rotating Ford service specials!

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Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. Price does not include applicable tax, title, license and $399 service fee. ‡Vehicles shown at different locations are not currently in our inventory (Not in Stock) but can be made available to you at our location within a reasonable date from the time of your request, not to exceed one week. MSRP may not represent the actual price at which vehicles are sold in this trade area.