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When To Buy Synthetic Oil

By Sally Delacruz


People who drive high-performance vehicles today must use engine lubricants that will remain completely effective during extreme temperature fluctuations. These substances are not directly derived from petroleum, but are actually formulated using organic compounds and other types of hydrocarbons. Although everyday drivers understand that there are differences, most people are unsure whether or not to buy synthetic oil.

First manufactured during the Second World War, it was developed in an effort to keep dwindling crude supplies from crippling the German war machine. Like many technological advances spurred by human conflict, these products have proven commercially useful long after the fighting ended. Today, they are manufactured in mixtures ranging from pure synthetic stock, to those combined with standard lubricants.

Crude petroleum today is relatively abundant, but the price remains high due to increased world demand. Like many human improvements on nature, making a synthetic derivative can actually drive prices higher, as much double the cost of a routine oil change. In an era when personal income shows very little real growth each year, many commuters are already pushing their financial limits just buying gasoline.

While it might also seem that a specifically designed product would eliminate many of the environmental issues associated with petroleum, that is not strictly the case. The chemicals in these fluids are not benign, and have a measurable air-quality impact. Yet even with their higher cost and environmental effect, they are being increasingly recommended by auto manufacturers as a better form of routine auto care.

Early advertising promotions tried to expand the market by pushing extravagant claims regarding additives and other properties. While that effort was largely unsuccessful, the fact remains that these products are actually truly superior in several ways. The manufacturing process re-arranges internal chemical structures, creating a substance with lubricating molecules that are equal in size compared to non-modified forms.

These artificial lubricants greatly reduce friction, which is an excellent way to increase overall horsepower while cutting down on general wear. More efficient operation can also decrease the volume of gasoline burned, while extending the useful life of the vehicle. Synthetics are able to flow more freely in the cold of winter, and react equally as well under extremely high temperatures and engine stress.

The interval between recommended oil changes is twice as long when synthetics are used. Thermal degradation and ongoing oxidation can turn clean standard weight oil into sludge fairly quickly, but the additives and atomic structure in synthetics helps to retain viscosity, while protecting from acidic damage. These lubricants are not only recommended, but necessary for engines with ultra-precise tolerances.

While it is important to follow car-maker recommendations, using these manufactured oil products can be advantageous even when not specifically required. Mixing the two varieties occasionally usually causes no damage, but it is wise to ask a mechanic which is best for a particular vehicle. A cleaner engine spews less exhaust, and using this product can be a healthier option until a time when hydrocarbons are no longer the fuel of choice.




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