You know the drill, every six months, three thousand miles (or so) you trudge in to your mechanic or auto parts store to get an oil change. Whether you change your oil yourself of have a mechanic so it chances are you have wondered if synthetic motorcycle oil is worth the extra cost.

Many people swear by synthetic motorcycle oil, and others stick to conventional oil because of habit or price, and while no one choice is best for every person and every motorcycle there are some definite advantages to synthetic motorcycle oil you may not have considered.

One of the first considerations when deciding between synthetic motorcycle oil and conventional oil is how often you will have to change your motor oil. If you use conventional oil and change it at the recommended intervals consistently, your motorcycle probably will not suffer any ill effects. However, if you often go much longer than the recommended interval before changing conventional oil your motorcycle may suffer because if it. Synthetic motorcycle oil can keep your motorcycle protected longer than conventional oil and this is one of the advantages.

Synthetic motorcycle oil takes longer to break down than conventional oil which makes it last longer between changes. If you change your oil regularly conventional oil will not have time to break down but if you don't, synthetic oil may be a better choice for you because you can go longer between changes without worrying about damage to your engine. Synthetic motorcycle oil will provide adequate lubrication longer than the normal three thousand miles that conventional oil provides.

Because synthetic oil lasts longer it can also offer one more advantage over conventional oil in the long run, and that is price. While synthetic oil costs more than conventional oil so you will pay more per change, the fact that you can go twice as long or even more between changes means that you will be paying less over the life of your car if you go with synthetic oil. The price savings and longer performance are what influences many people to use synthetic motorcycle oil.

Changing your oil, no matter what type you use, is an important part of your motorcycle's maintenance. Oil lubricates your engine and also contains abrasive soil which must be removed at regular intervals to keep your bike running in top condition. If these advantages are important to you then synthetic motorcycle oil is the best choice for you.

Author: Jim Zamjohn

About the author:
Jim is an independant AMSOIL Dealer. YourSynthOil is his website.

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