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All cars and trucks require oil to work and function properly. While visiting your local automotive store, you may have noticed oil labeled synthetic next to conventional oil on the shelf. Have you ever wondered what makes synthetic oil different from conventional oil?

Synthetic oil comes from the ground like conventional oil, but that's where what's the same about them ends. Instead of being refined, synthetic oil is distilled. The purifying process for leaves synthetic oil in a state where it can be designed for particular uses. For instance, it can be customized to meet the...

Almost everyone has been told to change their oil at the 3000 miles mark. For years, it's been go-to for many people. Many people have always changed their oil at this point -- but what no one tells you now is that 3,000 miles are far too soon.

With the many advancements in oil and car technology, newer cars can often go twice as far without needing an oil change. While it is, of course, always best to consult your owner's manual -- or, alternatively, consult with your local dealer. So if the 3,000 miles myth is moot…