Having your own car can be stressful, and the maintenance that comes along with it most definitely adds to the anxiety of car ownership. When it comes to taking care of your vehicle, one of the most basic and crucial parts of maintenance is oil changes. With two types of oil to choose from– synthetic or conventional, it can be difficult to know which one is best for your car.
Doing your oil change at home is totally achievable, you just need the correct materials! Check your oil cap underneath the hood, it may have a label on there telling you exactly what oil to use.
Newer model cars are more likely to be able to use either synthetic or conventional. Older model cars, however, typically will only use conventional oil. Putting synthetic oil in your sweet vintage convertible may lead to some troubles down the road, like more oil leaking or burning out quickly.
If your car does take synthetic oil, go for the cheapest one! The US Government has strict regulations around motor oil, so whichever oil you purchase will do the job on your car. No matter which oil you choose, be sure to maintain regular upkeep and change it as often as your car manual suggests.
