BENEFITS OF GETTING AN OIL CHANGE AT A CHEVY DEALERSHIP NEAR CHICAGO

Motor oil is a crucial part in the operation of any internal combustion engine. Even modern vehicles, with all of their high-tech wizardry and advanced materials, would not be able to run more than a couple hundred miles without oil before being permanently destroyed. And modern motor oils do far more than simply provide lubrication. They are an active part of your engine, helping cracked gaskets seal, preventing infiltration of harmful carbon build up and reducing internal temperatures under high-load conditions.

Why do some motor oils cost so much more than others

There are three types of motor oils: non-synthetics, synthetic blends and full synthetics. In the old days, motor oil was a barely refined version of the crude pumped straight out of the ground. But this heavy and poorly refined oil was, as the name implies, extremely crude compared to motor oils of today.

About the only thing that modern motor oils have in common with crude oil is that they often have a similar appearance, at least to the untrained eye. The truth is that even non-synthetic oil is a high-tech product, with sometimes hundreds of additives that are specifically designed to do things like expanding cracked gaskets and maintaining lower viscosity at sub-zero temperatures. Modern synthetic oils have so little in common with natural oil that they are considered to be a completely man-made product.

All oils have a viscosity index. This is a two-part number, such as 5W-30. The first indicates how thick the oil is at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. The second indicates how thick the oil remains at 212 degrees. Generally speaking, synthetics have lower first numbers and higher second numbers.

But the most noticeable difference between non-synthetic and synthetic oil is the price difference. Full synthetics can cost up to 10 times as much as standard motor oils. What oil is best for your car is a complex question. Your vehicle should use the type of oil that is recommended in the manufacturer’s specifications. Using the wrong oil weight can cause damage to your vehicle, particularly in extreme temperatures. This is why it is often best to bring your car to a Chevrolet dealership, so that a trained and certified professional can recommend the best oil for your situation. Note that some vehicles may require full synthetic oil, while with other cars, they may be an unnecessary expense.

Certified mechanics can spot problems early

Taking your car in to have its oil changed every 4,000 miles or three months is a prudent rule. But where you take your car to have its oil changed can be just as important as when you do it. While there’s nothing wrong with using the services of a local oil change business, the certified mechanics at your local Chevrolet dealer are trained professionals who have expert knowledge of your cars mechanics and systems. They are experts in computer diagnostics and can often spot problems long before they have the chance to turn into something worse. Taking your car to the Chevrolet dealership is killing two birds with one stone because every time you drive it into the service center, the people who know your car best will be giving it a visual checkup.

Call Webb Chevrolet Oak Lawn today at (708) 576-5170, or schedule your oil change online today! We’re conveniently located near Chicago Alsip and Midlothian, Illinois. Check out our Service Specials to find coupons for oil changes.