Ford Engine Maintenance: Ensuring Longevity and Reliability

Ford Engine Maintenance: Ensuring Longevity and Reliability

Several Factors can determine how long your trusted Ford vehicle’s engine will ultimately last, and here we’ll explore some significant maintenance requirements to get the most out of your car, SUV, or Truck addition.

Oil Changes: The Importance of Regular Intervals & Which Oil to Choose

You’ve likely heard that oil is the lifeblood of an engine, and having it changed at planned intervals is the first step in giving your engine what it requires for a long, reliable history. Understanding the long-term impact of the oil you choose to put in your engine is equally important. Here are the three choices and the one that stands above the rest.

Full Synthetic Oil

Normally derived from a distilled crude oil base, full synthetic oil is born from a complicated process that involves synthesis and chemically altered compounds. The exact method varies by refinery, but the results are superior to any other oil on the market. Full Synthetic doesn’t contain extra additives that break down as your car goes through the daily grind. Therefore, the viscosity remains stable as seasons change and the miles accumulate.

Synthetic oil provides better flow protection into vital engine components and turbochargers, particularly for today’s high-revving power plants. Engine oil will inevitably leave deposits and sludge, but with a higher burning point, full synthetic fuels help keep your engine cleaner between oil changes with fewer overall deposits. Another benefit is extended oil change intervals beyond the traditional 3,000-mile plateau, depending on grade ratings and brand. There are oil filters specifically designed for full synthetic oils and extended periods.

Semi-Synthetic Oil

Also known as a synthetic blend, semisynthetic oil is just as it sounds; a blend of synthetic and conventional oil compounds. The quality of blends can vary depending on which synthetic base oil was used and the additives that help maintain conventional base oils. Although any amount of synthetic helps improve the performance of traditional motor oil, if the choice comes down to a few more bucks, going full synthetic is the way to go.

Conventional Oil

The most economically friendly oil is conventional, but considering the myriad of benefits associated with the superior molecular stability of fully synthetic lubricants, it’s highly recommended you choose full synthetic whenever possible.

To find out more or to schedule maintenance for your vehicle, contact us today at Coughlin Ford of Heath.

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