Types of Motor Oil

New vehicles have come a long way, and so has motor oil. When you purchase a new vehicle through Melloy Dodge, you are likely going to purchase one that requires synthetic motor oil. But, what's the difference between synthetic and conventional motor oil? The difference is in how well it lubricates your engine. 

 For starters, conventional motor oil is refined from crude oil, which means that there are other organic materials within the oil. Whereas, when your vehicle uses synthetic motor oil, it is man-made and features fewer contaminants. This is ideal because you want very little additional compounds being put in your engine that could cause damage.

 Synthetic oil does not break down as quickly as conventional-- you’ll notice the service department will write “oil change light” on your sticker because when you use synthetic, this oil can last longer than the 6-month window you typically get with conventional crude oil. Synthetic oil can last anywhere from 5,000 miles (conventional oil change time) to 12,000 miles before needing to be changed. This saves you money and it’s better for your vehicle.

 It’s also important to note that if you are wanting to switch from conventional motor oil to a synthetic you will need to schedule a service appointment which can be done online because there are additional steps we have to take to make sure we flush your engine to remove additional debris before switching to synthetic oil.

 At Melloy Dodge, our express lane is fast, simple, and works within your schedule. There is no need to call and schedule an oil change, you can simply drive into our express lane, and we take care of your vehicle maintenance. While you are waiting, you can enjoy refreshments or wait in our designated waiting area either inside or out. Melloy Dodge is an NM Certified Covid Safe Business!