Posts Tagged: What is synthetic motor oil?

When is synthetic motor oil really synthetic?

Understanding the synthetic oil debate: Is it PAO or Group III? Synthetic oil is a lubricant that consists of artificially made chemical compounds. It can be manufactured using chemically modified petroleum components rather than whole crude oil but can also be synthesized from other raw materials. Synthetic oils were initially developed for high-performance applications but have become more mainstream due to their superior performance and efficiency. What is Synthetic Motor Oil? Oil purists insist that synthetic motor oil can only be called that if it is made from Group 4 … Read More