What is Kia Genuine Oil?

Kia Genuine Oil is a unique, carefully balanced blend of mineral or synthetic oil (depending which your vehicle calls for) designed specifically for Kia engines by the manufacturer who made them, so there’s no better authority on how to get the most out of your vehicle’s performance, fuel efficiency, and longevity. To accomplish this, Kia Genuine Oil targets five key areas: 

• Lubrication
• Cooling
• Sealing
• Corrosion Prevention
• Cleaning

By protecting your Kia’s engine from difficulties like energy loss, overheating in summer, freezing in Canada’s famously brutal winters, and friction’s wear and tear on your surfaces and components during its daily workings, you set your Kia up for a long, healthy life, so long as you get your oil and filter checked and replaced as advised by your maintenance schedule.

What’s the Difference Between Conventional and Synthetic Oil?

Rather than crude oil, synthetic oil is a highly viscous solution made from a blend of higher quality base oils, granting it the superior temperature resistance that’s so crucial for staying cool and preventing degradation while your engine is running. This increased level of viscosity also aids synthetic oil’s ability to circulate your system with ease, without any risk of clogging things up or starving your engine when things get chilly. As the engineering on new models gets smarter and smarter, it’s little wonder brand new Kias are opting for a cleaner synthetic blend!

Why Not Just Use Conventional Oil? 

While conventional oil does an adequate job of lubricating many basic internal combustion engines, it can’t compare with Kia’s dedicated Genuine blends, as evidenced by how many new models are moving away from conventional oil in favour of synthetic. The reason for this is conventional oil uses less refined base oils, making it far less chemically stable compared to synthetic alternatives that are precisely balanced with an engine’s needs in mind. As a result, conventional oils oxidize, acidify, and break down much faster, compromising their ability to protect your engine from the impact of friction and temperature, and impacting your engine’s health and performance with sludge and corrosion.

Book an Oil Service with Lally Kia in Chatham, ON

For all things oil, you’ll want to book an inspection with the Kia-certified technicians right here at Lally Kia! As well as countless hours of hands-on experience servicing Kias of all models and types, we offer a superior level of Kia-centric service and protection you won’t find at more general auto shops! Get in touch today to book an appointment and keep your Kia in good health for years to come! 

For more information about Kia Genuine Oil, please visit Kia.ca.