What Oil Type Does a Buick Encore Need?

The Buick Encore is a sporty compact SUV with strong performance specs and seating for up to five passengers. The best way to keep it running in top condition on the Nederland roads is to stick to the Buick service schedule. This means coming in every 7 to 8 months for routine maintenance like oil changes, tire inspections, fluid inspections, and generally making sure that everything is working properly. One of the essential services performed on any vehicle is an oil change, since motor oil ensures that the engine is running efficiently and not dangerously overheating. It’s important that, when you get your oil changed, the technician is using the proper type of oil. Putting the wrong type of oil in a vehicle isn’t necessarily hazardous, but it will cause the oil to work less effectively, which can lead to engine problems down the road. For the Buick Encore, you’ll want to use synthetic oil with a grade of 5W-30. Check out the guide below from the service team at Classic Buick GMC Beaumont for more details on how a Buick Encore oil change works.

Synthetic vs. Conventional Oil

In addition to using the proper grade, it’s important that you know whether your vehicle runs on conventional (also called regular) or synthetic oil. The Buick Encore runs best on synthetic oil, but you can use conventional oil if you’re in a bind and don’t have any other options. However, if you end up using conventional oil, you’ll have to get it changed every 3,000 miles (around 3 months of drive time) rather than every 7,500 miles.

Synthetic and conventional oils are both petroleum-based, but there are some important differences between the two. Conventional oil is the type of oil that’s been used in automobiles ever since their invention, mined directly from the ground and distilled to be car-safe. It’s a reliable and affordable choice, although it doesn’t last as long. Synthetic oil is a newer type of motor oil; it’s also mined from the ground, but it’s been chemically refined and processed in a laboratory to make it long-lasting, higher-performing, and more efficient. Synthetic oil is pricier than conventional oil, but you can also go longer between oil changes.

Keep Your Buick Encore in Top Condition with Classic Buick GMC Beaumont!

If it’s time for a Buick Encore oil change, you can schedule an appointment right from our website, and we’ll take it from there! You can also contact us or stop by our dealership for more information on services we offer at Classic Buick GMC Beaumont – we’re conveniently located near Lumberton. You can also check out our model research for more information on the other Buick vehicles in our lineup.