Synthetic or Natural, which is better for your Palm Beach Acura Vehicle?

 
Life in the Palm Beaches with your new Palm Beach Acura finds temperatures that tend to stay in the upper reaches of a thermometer. It's a fact of life we can't escape down here. As a result, we must pay extra attention to our cars and their need and sometimes thirst for motor oil. In our case, higher temperatures can cause motor oil breakdown sooner than expected, with Mother Nature delivering part two of that one-two punch via grit and blowing sand.  
Introduced into the engine via the air intakes, especially under extreme conditions, it's a clear picture of why air- and oil-filters should both be changed regularly. Venture up to the northern regions though, and cold temperatures work the opposite way, gumming up the works, making your vehicle, at least initially, sluggish, and internally, causing improper lubrication.

Improvements in motor oil technologies have changed the face of the lubrication business and with it, the subject of automotive upkeep. "New Rules" are now in play that change what we know about the life of the oil in our cars, trucks and SUVs. At one point, we were told to change our oil and filter every 3,000 miles or so. Your Palm Beach Acura service advisors think it's always a good idea to follow the instructions of your Acura Maintenance Minder and to consult your vehicle's Acura owner's manual, but they are always available to help schedule your car for service whenever it's needed or recommended.

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Napleton's Palm Beach Acura

6870 Okeechobee Blvd.
Directions West Palm Beach, FL 33411

  • Sales : 877-363-2817
  • Service: 877-387-2406
  • Parts: 877-454-2004

No one is better equipped to service your Acura vehicles than our factory-trained service technicians who will be able to advise you on the latest information about your new vehicle. Conventional oils are still widely used, and what was most likely lubricating your engine when you drove it home for the very first time. On the other hand, semi-synthetic and synthetic oils are now more widely used than ever, enabling you to go further between changes. The service department at Palm Beach Acura stocks a wide variety of oils that will suit the needs of your specific vehicle and how you plan to use it.

Traditional motor oil is always a safe bet, but temper that with the understanding it needs to be replaced much more frequently. Your Acura's oil filter should be changed at the same time to keep on a regular schedule. Traditional motor oils should be changed after approximately 3,000-miles of service.


Semi-Synthetic motor oil is a combination of synthetic and conventional motor oils blended for Acura cars and SUVs that undergo heavier than normal usage, such as stop-and-go city and extended highway and mountainous driving. Users benefit from longer lasting performance than possible with traditional oils. Semi-synthetic motor oil has a useful life of approximately 8,000 miles.

Synthetic motor oil is the longest lasting, highest performing lubricant available for your Acura, Developed for, and performing at its best, in higher-tech engines, it offers high-performance lubrication in areas ranging from viscosity (the ability to flow through engine parts) and protection from deposits. It's the perfect choice for protecting your Acura vehicles.
 
Two of the most popular Acura models on the road, the Acura RLX Sport Hybrid, and the Acura MDX crossover, are perfectly suited to synthetic motor oil. Both are powered by versions of Acura's 3.5-liter V6 engine, which are precision pieces of machinery designed for years of reliable motoring. Synthetic motor oil, when used properly in both of these vehicles, prevent less friction, suffer less heat breakdown and have a much longer life than conventional motor oils. Synthetic motor oil makes sure that your Acura is ready for use at a moment's notice.

If heavy hauling and hard work are in your wheelhouse, synthetic oil would be the logical choice for your Acura vehicle. Formulated to combat extreme heat and stress, it will keep your vehicle ready for your next excursion, weekend jaunt or work round-trip. And combined with proper maintenance it will help to extend the life of your investment. We have all heard the stories of what happens when someone forgets to change their oil and filter. After a long period of time, the oil actually starts toasting itself, going from a golden amber color found in fresh oil to a sludge-like black that rivals a cup of coffee in a really bad truckstop. All we can say is "don't be that guy!"

Through regular oil and filter changes, your Acura ILX, TLX, MDX, RDX and RLX Sport Hybrid will continue for years and miles of reliable service. Contact the service professionals at Palm Beach Acura for appointments and more information.