About Motor Oil: Motor Oils – How Do They Compare to Each Other?

Monday, January 3, 2011

Motor Oils – How Do They Compare to Each Other?

Just 20 years ago, doctors repeatedly told their patients to eat low fat diets. Across the board this advice was given, and little else was talked about in terms of nutrition. The thinking was that less fat in the diet translated to better health. Over time, nutritional science proved this advice to be bad advice for most people.

Think about it, one generic diet given to nearly every type of patient. It's pretty ridiculous isn't it. In much the same way, though, mechanics will often tell their customers to get their oil changed and never tell them that one type of oil does not necessarily work best for every situation. It's important to do a motor oil comparison, to see which type of oil is the best choice for your car. Don't settle for the generic prescription, it simply doesn't work for everyone.

Take some time to learn a bit about an oil's viscosity when doing a motor oil comparison. You hear this term a lot on the oil commercials, but very few people ever find out just what it means and how different viscosities should make a difference in the motor oil they choose to use for their car. If you can't find a lot of information on viscosity, check your owner's manual. That should give you a good starting point for the recommended oil viscosity for the make and model that you drive.

Just as a diet for someone trying to lose 20 pounds won't be the same as a young athlete trying to gain muscle mass, the same old oil won't work for every car. There are differences that must be addressed an