A new AAA study found synthetic oil performs nearly 50% better than conventional oil. Learn more: https://t.co/ZghWoRJTzh pic.twitter.com/bs7osQiOIP
— AAA (@AAAauto) June 6, 2017
American drivers aren't "cheap," but they're tight-fisted with their money when they think they're being swindled. All too often, automotive repair shops will try to fix things that aren't broken, and up-sell drivers on products they don't need.
So when your technician says, "Synthetic oil is better; that will be $30 more than your usual oil change, please!" your first reaction is to close your wallet and walk away. Many service centers don't even offer synthetic oil changes unless the customer asks, because, well, it does sound like a rip-off, doesn't it?
But the fact is, the benefits of synthetic oil are so well-known, that 83 percent of mechanics use it in their personal cars. In a recent study by AAA, synthetic motor oil performed 47 percent better than conventional oil in eight tests of viscosity, flow, sludge formation, oxidation, and more. AAA now recommends most drivers switch to synthetic oil for the long-term protection of their vehicles.
Next time you're getting your oil changed at Ray Price Ford, be sure to ask about switching to synthetic. The benefits to your engine are proven.