SPEC357 in a One Ounce Bottle
Q: "What makes a synthetic lubricant superior to the base stocks produced from crude petroleum?"
A: First of all, the molecules in synthetic lubricants are much more consistent in size and shape, which reduces the effects of extreme temperatures. Typically, a conventional lubricant''s short-chain molecules can easily evaporate, and its unstable molecules will oxidize in the extreme heat. In addition, synthetic stocks are chemically produced so there are no contaminants. Conventional lubricants contain small amounts of sulfur, wax and asphaltic material that cannot be completely removed from crude petroleum. Another key difference is that synthetic stocks do not contain wax.
Q: "What''s the difference between a 100 percent synthetic lubricant and a semi-synthetic?"
A: All lubricants are ma...
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