Your business fleet is in demand, busy, and traveling constantly which is ideal because it should mean that your sales are up. However, just like regular vehicles people drive for personal usage, vehicles in a business fleet should be maintained on a consistent basis. One of the maintenance tasks that shouldn’t be overlooked is to change the oil, and synthetic motor oil offers numerous benefits for vehicles in a business fleet.
1- Superior Protection for Fleet Vehicle Engines
Internal combustion and diesel engines have many moving parts. These moving parts generate friction and heat as they move. This friction and heat can compromise engine health and function. To protect your fleet’s engines, use synthetic motor oil.
Synthetic motor oil has superior lubricating properties. It comes from crude oil, containing uniform-sized molecules and additives. This recipe results in consistent, quality lubrication and reduction of heat.
2- Optimal Performance in Extreme Temperatures
Like all fleets, your fleet has to complete the grittiest jobs in the worst weather. Whether it’s high heat or extreme cold, bad weather puts stress on a vehicle’s engine.
Conventional oil thickens and thins as temperatures go up or down. Synthetic oil retains consistent viscosity in high or low temperatures. This supports optimal performance in hot or cold weather.
3- Longer Intervals Between Oil Changes
Conventional oil needs to be changed every 5,000 to 7,500 miles. More efficient gas-powered models can go slightly longer before needing fresh oil. Fleet vehicles push themselves to the test daily, so they need oil changes more frequently. Synthetic oil change intervals are 7,500 to 15,000 miles. With synthetic oil your fleet can go for longer periods between oil changes, saving money for the company.
When is it Time to Change Car Oil?
Car oil change intervals vary between makes, models, years, and powertrain configurations. Engine size, or sump size, also affects oil change intervals, but it’s best to check with the vehicle’s manufacturer for specific recommendations. Each vehicle in the company fleet should have a log of mileage and oil changes, along with other basic maintenance tasks, so the vehicles can be properly maintained.
Experts recommend a change of conventional oil at least twice annually for standard gas-powered vehicles. Older vehicles might require oil changes more frequently.
The Dangers of Using Outdated Oil
Outdated car oil can destroy your car’s engine and its transmission. Motor oil lubricates your car’s engine, and reduces friction and heat. It also collects dust, debris, and particulate matter that intrude on the engine via the air intake. While it might seem like a more cost-effective way to save money by using older car oil, it can actually cost more money in the long run by shortening the vehicle’s lifespan and causing damage to the vehicle’s engine.
Intrusion happens when dust, debris, and particulate matter clog and/or manage to get through the air intake filter. A clogged filter can deposit dirt into the engine, causing dirt to be suspended in the car’s engine oil.