Synthetic Oil Change Service

Why Does My VW Need an Oil Change?

The precision engine inside your VW includes many moving metal parts that move incredibly quickly. To avoid being damaged by friction, these components must be kept lubricated — and this is the job of the engine oil. As time passes, however, oil gets less effective. It begins to break down and can no longer provide the same level of lubrication that your VW needs. Going too long between oil changes can severely damage your engine, and it can even cause engine failure. For this reason, it’s essential that you have your oil changed on time.

Compare Synthetic Oil to Conventional Oil

You may be required to use synthetic oil in your Volkswagen model, but that’s a plus! Multiple independent organizations have performed extensive tests comparing the two, and the consensus is the same: synthetic oil performs much better than conventional oil. Here are some of how synthetic oil excels:

• Synthetic Oil Lasts Longer – Synthetic oil costs a bit more than conventional oil at the point of service; however, it also lasts much longer. If you were to use conventional oil in a vehicle compatible with that oil type, you would need to have your oil changed about every 3,000 miles or every three months, whichever comes first. When you drive a VW with synthetic oil, you can go up to 10,000 miles or one year between oil changes (again, whichever comes first). This means that, even though you may pay more at each oil change, you can end up saving money in the long run since your oil changes won’t be as frequent.
• Synthetic Oil Provides Superior Lubrication – Conventional oil is refined from crude oil, and it provides good lubrication for engines. However, synthetic oil is more than just refined: it’s synthesized. As a result of its synthesis, it has a more even molecular structure than conventional oil, with fewer impurities. This means that it does a better job of keeping your engine fully lubricated.
• Synthetic Oil Performs Better in Extreme Temperatures – Synthetic oil flows much better in cold temperatures than conventional oil does, so even those freezing New York winters can’t keep your VW down. Synthetic oil also stands up to heat better, which is why it lasts longer.