Use and Care Manual

SYNTHETIC OIL IS SLIPPERIER AND CAUSES

YOUR ENGINE TO LEAK.

Some drivers believe that synthetic motor oil causes your engine to leak because it is slipperier—this

is FALSE! Slipperiness has to do with the motor oil viscosity grade, regardless of type. Synthetic oil

will NOT cause your engine to leak. Synthetic motor oil actually provides better protection for your

engine at extreme temperatures. Always follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation for

engine oil.

MYTH:

HIGH MILEAGE ENGINES JUST NEED THICKER

OIL TO REDUCE LEAKS.

FALSE. High mileage motor oils are specically formulated for older engines to help reduce oil

consumption and contain seal swell additives to help reduce leaks. Always follow the vehicle owner’s

manual for the correct viscosity grade.

MYTH:

YOU NEED TO USE THICKER MOTOR OIL

WHEN IT’S HOT OUTSIDE.

FALSE. Always follow the OEM recommendation regardless of the outside temperature. Remember,

engines operate MUCH HOTTER than any summer day! Using motor oil that is too thick may decrease

engine efciency and fuel economy.

MYTH:

FAQ:

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HIGH MILEAGE

MOTOR OIL?

High mileage motor oil is specically designed for engines with over 75,000 miles. High mileage motor oil contains

seal swell additives to help prevent and reduce leaks in older engines. Full synthetic high mileage motor oil can also

help reduce oil consumption in older engines as well as boosted antiwear additives to reduce or prevent

future wear.

FAQ:

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CONVENTIONAL

AND SYNTHETIC OIL?

Conventional oil has only been rened from crude oil. Synthetic oil has gone through additional chemically engineered

processes, or it has been engineered from natural gas. Synthetic oil molecules are more uniform in shape and size with

fewer impurities and better properties. In general, synthetic motor oil provides better high temperature performance

and better cold temperature performance. You need synthetic base oil in order to formulate any SAE 0W-XX viscosity

grade. Synthetic motor oils are also generally formulated with higher-performing additives than conventional oils.

Drivers of both older and new vehicles can benet from choosing synthetic motor oil to maximize the performance and

longevity of their vehicles.

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