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Synthetic Oil vs. Conventional Oil

Which oil should you use?

The choice of synthetic oil vs. conventional motor oil generally comes down to what your owner’s manual recommends. In most cases, however, you can go with conventional oil, which is the less expensive option. That said, there are several benefits of synthetic oil that are worth considering.

Every gasoline or diesel engine needs lubrication. An internal combustion engine is made up of thousands of metal parts rubbing against one another at any moment. Without the lubrication provided by engine oil, your engine can’t run. But knowing what kind of oil to use is another matter altogether. Generally, there are two categories: synthetic and conventional engine oil. So which one should you use?

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