What Type of Oil Does My Subaru Ascent Need?

With so many types and brands on the market, choosing the right motor oil for your car can be tricky. At Serra Subaru Champaign, we’ll perform a complete Subaru Ascent oil change and walk you through the differences between oil types to help you choose the best one for your vehicle.

Conventional Motor Oil

Conventional motor oil has been on the market for a long time, and it comes in a variety of viscosities and quality types. Switching to a lower viscosity during the colder months, then back to a thicker viscosity as the weather begins to heat up, is easy with so many types on the market. However, conventional motor oil usually works best in older models with engines designed for it, which makes it inadvisable for new Subaru SUVs.

Synthetic Motor Oil

Synthetic motor oil is designed for modern engines, and, thanks to its careful chemical design, has fewer impurities and performs more regularly. In most cases, synthetic oil functions better at a wider range of temperatures than conventional motor oil, making it perfect for modern vehicles like the Subaru Ascent. It also requires less attention to matching your motor oil with the weather outside.

Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

A blend of synthetic and traditional motor oil combines the best of both worlds. It increases your engine’s resistance to oxidation and usually provides better performance in low temperatures. However, it’s not quite as good as a completely synthetic oil on modern engines, making it not the best choice for a Subaru Ascent.

Get a Subaru Ascent Oil Change at Serra Subaru Champaign

Changing your oil is a complicated, messy business. Come down to Serra Subaru Champaign and have our trained service team perform a complete tune-up, including an oil change, for you—then find out more about what type of motor oil is best for your engine. See you at our Savoy, IL location soon!