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Synthetic oil can be cost effective

Synthetic motor oil has been around since the early seventies when it was first developed for military jet engines. It has particularly good anti-friction properties and is able to endure extreme weather conditions without losing viscosity. Since then, the motor … Continue reading

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Consider synthetic motor oil for your vehicle

Ordinary motor oil is made from crude oil, also known as petroleum. Synthetic oil is made, or synthesized artificially. The first research to find lubricants that could replace natural oils was done in the late 1930s and the early 1940s, … Continue reading

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Some information on the different types of motor oil

Here are some simple ways to differentiate between the different types of motor oil and which would suit your vehicle’s needs best. Conventional motor oil is petroleum-based and refined into a base lubricating oil. The oil is then blended with … Continue reading

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The importance of motor oil

Motor oil is essential to the performance and function of a vehicle. Choosing the right type of oil for your car can be a difficult decision. There are three things you should consider when picking the type of oil you … Continue reading

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Modern motor oils come in many forms

Modern motor oils offer different grades and brands. Though they may appear similar, they are not the same on the inside. Mineral-based motor oils have been refined; synthetic motor oils are completely manmade using a base of mineral oils; and … Continue reading

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We all use certain industrial lubricants

Most of us use types of industrial lubricants regularly – if you apply some oil to a squeaky hinge, you are using a lubricant. Of course, many industrial uses of lubricants are much more complex than that; many industries can … Continue reading

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The difference between mineral and synthetic lubricating oils

Conventional motor oil is refined from crude petroleum oil. Crude oil is a naturally occurring substance that contains millions of different types of molecules, many of these are similar in weight but differ in structure. Because refining separates products by … Continue reading

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Synthetic oil really is better for your engine

It is not really surprising that the worst synthetic oil is superior to the best petroleum-based oils, which are refined products of crude oil. The best synthetic oil is stronger, withstands engine stress better and improves engine performance and fuel … Continue reading

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So many types of lubricant

There are many types of lubricant, like the mineral oil, synthetic oil and lubricating greases. Mineral oils are a common first choice. Basic decisions about which type of lubricants to use vary by a number of factors. Mineral oils are … Continue reading

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Motor oil serves several purposes

Motor oil is designed to serve many different purposes within a cars engine. While the primary function is to simply lubricate all the moving parts and provide protection from wear and corrosion, it also is intended to keep the engine … Continue reading

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