5W-30, 10W-30, or 5W-20? Conventional versus synthetic motor oil? And what's the difference? Which oil is best for high mileage engines in winter? Which oil is best for your car and your geographic location? Why is viscosity important? We teamed up with Gears and Gasoline to learn more about motor oil while answering these questions.
What type of oil do you prefer to use? Do you make sure to follow your vehicle manufacturer's recommendations?
Learn more about Shell Rotella and Mobil 1 oil available at Advance Auto Parts.
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Carolyn works on the content team at Advance and enjoys writing the occasional story. She grew up watching and learning from her father who enjoyed working on cars. He often purchased vehicles in the $200-400 range and completely restored them, even the paint! Her first vehicle had 230,000 miles on it. In her free time she loves to travel, ride horses, be outdoors hiking, biking or exploring with her family.
