BY BENJAMIN HUNTING / ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JUNE 29, 2018 / NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION / Is there a difference between summer oil and winter oil for your&hellip;{"id":10669,"date":"2018-08-15T10:55:01","date_gmt":"2018-08-15T17:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pomonaswapmeet.com\/blog\/?p=10669"},"modified":"2018-08-15T10:55:01","modified_gmt":"2018-08-15T17:55:01","slug":"3-summer-oil-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pomonaswapmeet.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/15\/3-summer-oil-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Summer Oil Tips to Maximize Hot-Weather Protection and Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\">BY BENJAMIN HUNTING \/ ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JUNE 29, 2018 \/<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.napaautocare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION<\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\">\/<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Is there a difference between summer oil and winter oil for your car or truck? The answer is a little more complicated than simply yes or no.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Which oil you should put in your motor depends on the manufacturer specifications, how much stress you put on your vehicle and where you drive. That being said, the seasons can play into each of those factors, so let\u2019s take a look at three tips that will keep your engine healthy throughout the summer months.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>1. Use a Multi Viscosity Oil<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The issue of which oil to use for which temperature was largely solved when the auto industry moved to multi viscosity oil from straight-weight oils decades ago. That\u2019s why you should always follow your owner\u2019s manual when choosing your oil. The engineers that designed your engine know exactly what it needs, trust them and you will be fine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/knowhow.napaonline.com\/whats-best-oil-vehicle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">multi v<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/knowhow.napaonline.com\/whats-best-oil-vehicle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iscosity oil<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\">flows at one rate when cold, and another when it has warmed up to operating temperature. For example, a 10w30 oil flows like a thinner 10-weight lubrication in winter and a thicker 30-weight oil once it\u2019s warm. This means you don\u2019t have to switch back and forth between summer oil and winter oil with the changing of the seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Some antique vehicles do still use single-viscosity or straight-weight oils. If you find yourself in this camp, then yes, you may want to use a slightly thicker oil if you live in an area that sees high temperatures during the summer months. It\u2019s well worth looking into making the switch to a multi viscosity oil, however.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>2. Go Synthetic for Stress<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><a class=\"SWhtmlLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.napaonline.com\/en\/p\/VAR935?cid=social_blog_062018_synthetic_oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Synthetic oil<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\">has been refined to the point where it contains fewer impurities than standard engine oil, and it also makes use of unique detergents and additives that can better protect against the stress of high RPMs on a hot summer\u2019s day. Synthetics are also much more capable when it comes to resisting the foaming and thinning that can be caused by very high engine temperatures. More and more OEMs are specifying synthetic oil for even day to day driving due to close tolerances, high temperatures, and high pressures generated by<\/span>\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/knowhow.napaonline.com\/the-modern-engine-maintenance-mindset\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">modern engines<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In some cases if you\u2019re hitting the race track or towing on a regular basis, one of the best summer oil choices you can make is to switch to a full-synthetic formulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>3. Change Oil Often if Necessary<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Does your summer driving regimen include dirt roads, off-road trails or gravel tracks that kick up substantial dust? If the answer is yes, then it\u2019s likely that you\u2019ll need to change your summer oil and oil filter more often than what the manufacturer recommends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Your vehicle\u2019s oil filter does its best to keep small particles of grime out of your motor, but fine dust still makes it through. To maintain the highest levels of protection, you should adopt a more aggressive oil change interval when regularly driving on dusty roads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You also need to be honest about your driving habits. You may be shocked to find that your boring daily commute may actually put your car in the\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/knowhow.napaonline.com\/choose-car-maintenance-schedule-normal-severe-duty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">severe-duty service<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\">schedule. At that point you will need service more often than normal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Keep an eye on your oil levels, use synthetics where necessary, and don\u2019t prolong your oil changes if you want to enjoy a trouble-free summer and beat the heat under your hood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Check out all the<\/span>\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.napaonline.com\/en\/c\/ignition-parts-filters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">maintenance\u00a0parts<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\">available on<\/span>\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.napaonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NAPA Online<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\">or trust one of their 16,000<\/span>\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.napaautocare.com\/store-finder.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NAPA AutoCare locations<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0for routine maintenance and repairs. For more information on summer oil, chat with a knowledgeable expert at your<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.napaonline.com\/en\/store-locator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local NAPA AUTO PARTS store<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Photo Credit:<\/em>\u00a0<em>Pomona Swap Meet<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This article has been reproduced with the permission of the copyright holder, National Automotive Parts Association. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. 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