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Engine oil used to only come from oil that was extracted from the ground and then refined. Technology now brings us synthetic oils. Lubrication is needed to keep engine parts from seizing up and wearing out too fast. Engines that are run without any lubricant present would fail after a few minutes.
Synthetic oil sounds good, but it is not necessarily more ecologically friendly. Regular oil is extracted and refined. Synthetic oil is still made from petroleum oils (crude oil). The synthesis is in rearranging the molecules to make them smaller and uniform in size. That makes the oil film tougher and better able to withstand high temperatures.
The top brands of synthetic oil are made by Amsoil, Castrol, Pennzoil, Valvoline and Mobil. The American Petroleum Institute gives oil API ratings. It is crucial to follow the oil rating recommended in the owner's manual of each vehicle. Some of the newer oil ratings may have a negative effect on older engines, and some of the older rated oils are not to be used at all with newer engines. Brand is a second consideration after finding out what type and what rating of oil a vehicle requires.
Amsoil puts out a synthetic oil that is rated to be 100 percent synthetic. Castrol used to market its Syntec brand. The reformulation that is popular is called Castrol Edge. Pennzoil Platinum synthetic oil may be more widely available than some other brands such as Amsoil. One is more likely to find it in most auto parts stores and department stores with an auto section. Valvoline SynPower claims to have additives that "stay in the oil longer." Mobil 1 is a synthetic oil found practically everywhere. It costs more than the Pennzoil Platinum, but is not considered to be better.
Amsoil is one of the most expensive synthetic oils on the market and tougher to find. However, it lasts long and is actually rated as 100 percent synthetic. However, since even synthetics come from crude oil, it is wondered how it can be 100 percent synthetic. There are also synthetic blends. With conventional oil breaking down faster than synthetic, the benefit of a synthetic blend is questionable.
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What is the best synthetic oil for my car?
The best synthetic oil for your car is by far Penzoil full synthetic. Penzoil's propitiatory blend of oil provides the best lubrication for your engine, ensuring that no friction occurs between engine parts, which can lead to costly repairs.
What kind of oil for 1.8t engine?
the best oil is 5w 30 full synthetic
What is the best motor oil for lt1 engine?
Any major brand synthetic oil.
What oil should you use in a 2000 ford ranger?
Engine oil?? 5W30 synthetic is best.
Can you put synthetic oil in a new engine?
yes you can synthetic oil can go in any engine
What kind of oil is the best oil to use?
It is always best to use the oil recommended by your vehicle manufacture. If you are considering the difference between Synthetic oil and Conventional (pumped from the ground); if your owner's manual says to use synthetic, you need to use synthetic. But if your engine was designed around conventional, then you can upgrade to synthetic. Synthetic has advantages as being better at cleaning and protection your engine, but if you have a higher mileage vehicle, synthetic can cause leakage of the gaskets and oil seals.
Is synthetic 5W30 the best engine oil to use for your Volvo 240DL?
Best is what the manufacturer recommends.
What is the best transmission oil for a Scion tc?
Synthetic oil from what I hear...It helps the engine and lasts longer....
What is the best engine oil for a Toyota innova diesel car synthetic or semi synthetic?
mobil 1 0w 40
Can you use Lucas engine oil additive with synthetic oil?
Lucas also makes a synthetic engine oil additive.. Yes.
What engine oil to use for 2005 Honda Accord?
Synthetic 5W - 40 , Tested and engine is smooth and best
Can you mix synthetic and regular oil in a gas engine?
Yes, you can. It is even sold as a Synthetic Blend.
