As the name suggests, synthetic blend is simply a mixture or blend of synthetic and conventional motor oils. Both its price and protection levels are in between conventional and full synthetic oil. (Often synthetic oil is referred to as “full synthetic” to distinguish it from a synthetic blend.)

Our technicians proudly use the following full synthetic motor oils at Firestone Complete Auto Care: Pennzoil PlatinumⓇ Full Synthetic Motor Oil with PurePlus™ Technology. Pennzoil PlatinumⓇ Euro Full Synthetic Motor Oil with PurePlus™ Technology. Shell RotellaⓇ T6 Full Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel Motor Oil.

5,000 to 7,500 miles Full synthetic will need to be changed every 10,000 to 15,000 miles depending on your vehicle. While synthetic blend needs to be changed every 5,000 to 7,500 miles. So synthetic may be more expensive, but it is often worth it as it offers better protection and will last longer.

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Full synthetic oil offers longer oil change intervals and prevents sludge formation in your engine. However, synthetic blend oil is more affordable, can withstand extreme temperatures, and works well for heavy-duty use. Therefore, it's often recommended if you're driving a Hyundai SUV or perform frequent tow jobs.

Synthetics have some advantages over conventional motor oil. They're designed to be more effective at: Resisting oil breakdown, which makes it last longer than conventional oil. Withstanding higher temperatures than conventional oil, which helps keep engines running longer.

Full synthetic oil offers longer oil change intervals and prevents sludge formation in your engine. However, synthetic blend oil is more affordable, can withstand extreme temperatures, and works well for heavy-duty use. Therefore, it's often recommended if you're driving a Hyundai SUV or perform frequent tow jobs.

Thomas' Top Picks for the Best Synthetic Engine Oil 2023

• Best Oil for High Mileage Vehicles - Mobil 1 High Mileage Full Synthetic Motor Oil.
• Best Everyday Oil - Valvoline Daily Protection 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil.
• Best Synthetic Motor Oils for Lawn Mowers - Briggs & Stratton 30W Engine Oil.

Conventional motor oil should be changed every 8,000 to 12,000 kilometres, but how often do you change synthetic oil? It is recommended that you have synthetic oil changed every 12,000 to 16,000 kilometres.

Synthetic blends and fully synthetic varieties can last 5,000 miles and up to 10,000 miles between oil changes. High-compression engines, auto start and stop technology, turbocharging, and more have put increasing demands on oil and lubricant technology.

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A few disadvantages of synthetic oil to be aware of include: Probably the most glaring downside of synthetic oil is the cost. The price of synthetic oil is around two to four times the price of conventional oil. Synthetics may be more prone to additives precipitation during cold storage conditions.