Maintaining Your Engine with Routine Oil Changes

When you invest in a precision-engineered vehicle like a BMW, it needs routine oil changes. Our factory-trained and ASE-certified technicians are experts at providing BMW oil changes.

They use both synthetic and conventional motor oil to keep your BMW cars and SUVs running at their peaks. The difference between synthetic and conventional oil helps with engine performance and protection.

Pros & Cons of Synthetic Motor Oil

The difference between synthetic vs. conventional oil comes down to how they are manufactured. Synthetic motor oil can be a blend of different oils or can be a single type of oil. Full-synthetic motor oils have a base oil with additives designed to keep high-tech engines running smoothly. Most of the additives help reduce the friction in your engine, so they are usually waxes and other oils.

Because synthetic motor oil is a manufactured substance it tends to last longer than conventional motor oil. Fully synthetic oils and blends protect high-tech engines from wear, which is why many automakers recommend them for their newest models.

Synthetic oils are less likely to build up sludge and leave deposits in engines. Because they are highly refined and manufactured, synthetic motor oils tend to cost more than conventional oils. Often, the choice between synthetic oil vs. conventional oil comes down to your vehicle’s age and mileage.

The additives in synthetic and synthetic blend oils provide better engine protection against corrosion and rusting from water contamination, among other effects of engine wear. For this reason, synthetics are ideal for high-performance engines.

Pros & Cons of Conventional Motor Oil

Conventional oil comes from refined crude oil. Since it is a natural product with little to no additives, conventional oil is usually less expensive than synthetic oils. Unfortunately, conventional oil breaks down quickly as it is a natural product.

When engine parts age, they are more likely to become damaged from wear and tear from friction and debris. Conventional oil is usually thicker than synthetic oils, so it takes longer to move through engines. But, once it does lubricate engine components, it offers better protection than thinner synthetic oils. This added protection makes conventional oil a better choice for older engines that run at higher temperatures.

When your vehicle has conventional oil in it, you’ll need to change your engine oil every 3,000 miles, as the natural substance breaks down faster than synthetic blends.

Oil Changes at BMW of Tampa

When your BMW needs an oil change, the experts at BMW of Tampa can do the job. Our technicians and service advisors understand the needs of BMW models and years. They also understand the differences between synthetic vs. conventional oil so they can guide you to the perfect oil for your BMW model.

Whether you drive a certified pre-owned BMW or a brand new one, the technicians can recommend the best oil for your BMW oil change after you schedule your appointment through our convenient online app.