Comprehensive Guide to Synthetic Lubricants

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1. What is Synthetic Oil?

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2. Differences Between Synthetic and Conventional Oil

• Synthetic Oil: Synthetic oil is created by synthesizing chemical compounds from natural sources, typically mineral oil or natural gas. The synthetic oil production process is strictly controlled to ensure ideal properties and oxidation resistance.
• Mineral Oil: Mineral oil is petroleum extracted from natural sources, typically underground crude oil. Mineral oil may undergo refining processes to remove impurities, but it is not synthesized like synthetic oil.
• Synthetic oil generally has more stable properties and better oxidation resistance compared to mineral oil. This means synthetic oil can better protect engines under severe operating conditions, such as high temperatures or variable loads.
• Mineral oil may be suitable for simple engines and normal driving conditions. However, synthetic oil is typically preferred for applications requiring high performance or in severe environments.
• Synthetic oil is generally more expensive than mineral oil due to the more complex production process and superior performance characteristics.
• Synthetic oil typically has a longer service life and requires less frequent changes compared to mineral oil.

3. Is 100% Synthetic Oil Really the Same as Full Synthetic Oil?

• 100% Synthetic Oil: This type of engine oil is produced entirely from synthetic compounds, typically synthetic lubricants such as polyalphaolefin (PAO), ester, polyalkylene glycol (PAG), etc. 100% synthesized engine oil contains no natural crude oil and typically possesses superior properties in high-temperature stability, chemical stability, and wear resistance.
• Full Synthetic Oil: This is a line of engine oil where part or all of the oil's composition consists of synthetic compounds. In some cases, full synthetic oil may include a portion of natural crude oil, but most or nearly all is synthetic oil. Typically, full synthetic oils have better properties than conventional mineral oil.

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