Winter Car Care Tips: Use Winter Grade Oil

As the nights become longer and the days become shorter, it is important to make sure your vehicle is prepared for the changes in weather. To make sure your vehicle is up to snuff once the temperature drops be sure to follow the maintenance schedule in your vehicles owner manual. One item that may not be on that list is the importance of using winter grade oil instead of synthetic.


Winter grade oil has a different viscosity grade then regular synthetic oil. As the temperature drops, the colder the oil in your vehicle gets the thicker it will become. Using a thinner winter oil will circulate better at star-up and cause less potential for problems.