What is Conventional Oil?
Conventional oil has been the traditional standard for lubricating combustion engines until synthetics arrived on the scene years later. It is made from petroleum pulled from the ground and is refined significantly before it is ready for lubricating modern engines. It contains additives that help it resist sludge formation and needs to be changed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles depending upon driving conditions.
When does my Hyundai need a Conventional Oil Change?
Hyundai models with oil monitoring can simply do what the system says because it constantly monitors the oil and driving conditions to know the ideal time that oil needs to be changed. However, models without oil monitoring should know about severe versus normal driving conditions and adopt a shorter interval when operating in Hyundai's severe driving conditions:
- Driving short distances less than 5 miles in normal conditions or less than 10 miles in freezing temperatures
- Low-speed driving over long distances
- Extended engine idling
- Driving in dirty environments
- Driving in areas that use corrosive materials during winter
- Towing heavy loads
- Driving in heavy stop-and-go traffic
Benefits of Routine Oil Changes at the Recommended Interval
When you choose to get oil changes as recommended, you are choosing to invite the best outcomes for your engine including a smoother firing engine, maximum fuel efficiency, quieter engine operation, extended engine life, enhanced reliability, and reduced operational costs.
