So the oil won't break down as easily when your engine works extra hard, be it after a long drive or hours stuck in traffic. And when the weather gets cold, synthetic blends keep flowing smoothly.

Synthetic oils also have been improved over the years. Then there is what’s called a synthetic blend, which is the material your leisure suit was made out of in 1979, Al.

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Synthetic oils tend to be thinner, and in older cars, this thinner oil can slip past worn-out seals and gaskets. You might also hear weird noises from your engine, like knocking or ticking sounds.