These lubricating fluids were designed to overcome the shortcomings of mineral or conventional oil. Thanks to the modification at the molecular level and the incorporation of more advanced systems of additives in their formulations, synthetic oil and lubricants have many advantages over conventional ones.
The benefits of synthetic oil include.
1. UNIFORM COMPOSITION
Synthetic lubricants are engineered from artificially built chemical compounds. These synthetic compounds are made from petroleum molecules which are first broken down and then rebuilt. Thanks to this rebuilding process, synthetic oils have a more uniform molecular structure. This property is highly important. It enables a more even and regular lubrication of the machine which results in less power consumption and increased efficiency.
2 FEWER IMPURITIES
Mineral oils originate from natural sources. They contain various chemical compounds including waxes, oxygen, sulphur, nitrogen, phosphorus, and others. These compounds affect the performance and service life of the oil by triggering oxidation or degradation of the oil. They can also lead to sludge and deposit formation and higher evaporation levels, especially at high operating temperatures.
Synthetic oils contain far fewer impurities or contaminants than mineral oils because they have broken down and resynthesized.
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3 OXIDATION STABILITY
Since they are purer with regard to their composition, synthetic oils are more stable and durable products than mineral oils particularly at extreme temperatures and extreme working conditions.
Compared to mineral oils, synthetic fluids remain stable when exposed to low and high temperatures, water, fuel contamination, acids, and other combustion byproducts that occur in machine engines. In relation to water exposure, what has to be mentioned is that synthetic oil is non-hydrolytic. In other words, they remain stable in damp environments as they do not form emulsion when exposed to water.
Altogether, increased oil oxidation stability leads to increased engine performance.
4 HIGHER VISCOSITY INDEX
One of the very important advantages of synthetic oil is its higher viscosity index. A higher viscosity index indicates that synthetic oil is more resistant to temperature changes. Furthermore, this affects the flowability of the synthetic oil as they maintain a high flowability rate at low temperatures and do not thin out at high temperatures. They form a thicker protective film and provide higher protection against wear and tear.
5 HIGHER FLASH POINT
Synthetic oils have a higher flash point which makes them ideal for extreme temperature applications. Their reduced flammability makes them an ideal choice in industries where fire represents a common hazard. Additionally, this requirement is in accordance with the rising safety concerns and demands across industries.
6 LONGER SERVICE LIFE
In general, synthetic oil and lubricants have a much longer service life than mineral oils meaning they require less frequent oil changes. The typical change interval is around every 5,000 to 7,000 miles, while some full HD synthetic oil products reach even longer intervals and such you spend less money on oil changes.
These extended drain intervals impact a part of the maintenance costs which is one of the points that justify the higher price of synthetic oil. Additionally, thanks to the excellent anti-wear properties of synthetic lubricants, engines and machines become more efficient and reliable.
7 BETTER ENERGY EFFICIENCY
An additional benefit of synthetic oil which comes as a result of its higher traction coefficient is better energy efficiency. In layman’s terms, the higher traction coefficient means that an engine using synthetic oil requires less force or horsepower to move heavy loads.
SUMMARY
Synthetic oil and lubricants are more advanced products compared to their traditional counterparts. Although their price is slightly higher than that of mineral-based lubricants, they are cost-effective in the long run as more stable products, they have an extended service life and drain intervals.
Their chemical composition and advanced system of additives increase the engine’s performance and prevent wear and tear which overall increases its reliability. Due to their higher viscosity properties, synthetic oils are resistant to temperature changes and can be used in a range of applications, especially in extreme temperatures. Finally, some synthetic lubricants are fully biodegradable which makes them ideal for applications in sensitive environments.
MANNOL is a German Manufacturer of Euro Spec Synthetic and Synthetic Blend Oils. MANNOL products meet/exceed OEM requirements and is endorsed by the world's largest car makers VW, BMW, MB amongst others.
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