Synthetic vs Conventional Oil ~ There’s A Good Reason To Switch

Synthetic vs Conventional Motor Oil — Why Is Synthetic Better For Your Car?

What’s the difference between synthetic and conventional motor oil?

There are many advantages of synthetic motor oils, and in this video, we’ll be focusing on four key areas:

First, we’ll talk about viscosity index, and why synthetics tend to have less change in viscosity with temperature change.

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Second, we’ll examine volatility, and how synthetic’s more uniform molecular structure helps prevent burning off oil in your engine.

Third, we’ll look at how a motor oil made with synthetic base oils impacts the use of viscosity modifiers, which can cause deposit formation within your engine.

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Finally, we’ll discuss oxidation, which ultimately is a cause of sludge and leading factor necessitating oil changes, as oxygen reacts with motor oil and causes it to thicken with time.

Jason Fenske from Engineering Explained spent time discussing all of these topics and more with Mobil 1 engineers…

This video was sponsored by Mobil 1 — Learn more about Mobil 1 full synthetic motor oil, or stock up on Mobil 1 oil now from Amazon.

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