A manufacturer’s oil specs are a unique mix that an automobile manufacturer develops and mandates for use in its vehicles. Most of the automobile manufacturers nowadays have in their fine print that the failure to use their factory-specified oils will void the warranty of the vehicle.
The automobile oils nowadays are far more advanced than before. The quality has improved, however, it also has to be noted that the stress the engine put on the oil nowadays has increased significantly as well. The ILSAC (International Lubricants Standardization and Approval Committee) and the API (American Petroleum Institute) change the oil specs roughly every 5 years. The oil today has to change to accommodate the changing emission regulations, to improve the fuel economy, and to provide better protection against sludge. Its ability to keep the critical parts of the engine is more vital than it used to be.
Most of the automakers today have their own unique engine designs. So it becomes necessary for them to have their own oil specs. For example, a turbocharged vehicle may require synthetic oil rather than the traditional conventional oil. The automakers can, and they do, improve upon the oil standards. However, the minimum requirement set by the ILSAC and API has to be met.
The latest generation oil definitely offers more protection; however, it comes with a cost. Fully synthetic oil and synthetic blends have a higher price tag compared to the conventional ones. Once the free maintenance programs offered by most of the automakers run out, the customers will have to pay a huge price for oil changes. If they decide to skip the manufacturer recommended oil and go with lower priced oil, they risk the warranty provided by the automakers.
In effect, it is always better to use the manufacturer’s recommended oil. In the long run, it will be far more beneficial than going with cheap oils out there in the market.
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