Monday, April 21, 2014

Why You Should Buy Synthetic Oil As Opposed To Natural Ones

By Essie Osborn


Majority of drivers for long thought that synthetic(man-made) oil is not good for vehicle engines. The situation is however changing thanks to campaign aimed at increasing awareness on the benefits vehicle owners stand to gain should they buy synthetic oil as opposed to the natural lubricants. The benefits offered actually translate to longer engine life and reduced maintenance cost.

Jet engines are expected to perform in extreme conditions at very high speed. All parts of the engines are specifically designed for this, and the lubricant used too is the same. What might be news to you is the fact that synthetic oil is used rather than the conventional ones. There are numerous reasons behind this, by examining the differences between the two, these reasons become clear.

In order to make the natural oils, fossil fuels are pumped from the ground. Fossil fuels are associated with organic decay that has been buried underground for millions of years under specific pressure and temperature that turn it to petroleum. Once on the surface, they are processed and sold for use. One common weakness of this system is that the conventional lubricants fail to maintain molecular consistency. These inconsistencies cause oils to break just within a few months of use or under extreme temperature.

The synthetic oils are man-made and hence the big difference. Different chemical compounds that are not natural are used to come up with oils that are consistent in their molecular structure. It is the manufacturer who controls the structure. This makes them durable for over 10, 000 to 12,000 miles distance which is over four times the distance that is covered (3,000 miles) after which the natural oils have to be replaced.

The other major advantage of using this option is the great diversity it offers. Since the manufactures have great control on the molecular structure, they are able to come up with oils that are able to meet the specific requirements of given vehicles. An older car for instance works better with oils that offer more viscosity. New cars are better off with a man-made oil that best protects the moving parts of the engine.

These are not the only benefits as the choice also helps save money. In the stores, the synthetic oil is generally expensive as compared to the natural alternatives. Considering the extended time of use you benefit from, increased engine life and better performing engine, it is easy to say that you save a lot in long run. The number of visits to the garage for changing oils and filters are reduced. This also cut down on labor costs and costs associated with buying new filters.

Why are they preferred for jet engines? Simple, their working condition needs special oils. Their requirements are only met by synthetic oil which can be modified as the condition demands. This reveals just how aviation industry finds this oil so important.

The same can be said of vehicle engines. With all these unrivaled qualities, it bodes well to switch to the better alternative that is more cost saving. These superior qualities are summed as superior wear control, superior viscosity, superior deposit control and good temperature fluidity which all translate to better performance.




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