The power behind synthetics lies in the basic
building blocks that make up every synthetic oil product. Synthetics
are created with molecules specially made, or synthesized, for
improved performance. In contrast, conventional
products use naturally occurring substances such as mineral oil. The
molecules found in such substances are very diverse and some may
have "weak links." Therefore, they are more likely to break down
under the extreme conditions modern engines can dish out. But
synthetic motor oil product molecules are
specifically designed to be more consistent in structure and more
stable. The weak links have been eliminated. So you can expect
synthetic motor oils to resist breakdown and perform significantly
better than conventional motor oils - even under extreme conditions.
Conventional products, such as motor oils, are
based on mineral oil, which comes from crude oil. Crude oil is
formed over thousands of years from decomposing trees and other
organic materials under extreme pressure and heat deep within the
earth.Crude oil contains hundreds of thousands of different types of
molecules that come in various shapes and sizes. The lubricating
qualities of these molecules can range from very good, to okay, to
not so good, to downright awful. Through the refining process, the
most "unsuitable" ingredients are removed to produce the mineral
oils.
The refined mineral
oils still contain a variety of different molecules that have
different sizes, shapes and lubricating qualities. Therefore, they
will perform at different levels, break down at different rates, and
be affected differently by heat, pressure and other factors inside
your engine. In contrast, synthetics use molecules made (or
synthesized) to fit a specific molecular design. Through a variety
of chemical processes, molecules in synthetic products can be
consistently made with the right shapes or sizes, or to provide
specific performance characteristics or to enhance lubricating
quality. In fact, the molecules used in SynPower products are made
to provide the ultimate in consistency and performance. Because its
synthetic molecules are scientifically designed, synthetic engine
oil can withstand extremes better than even the best conventional
motor oils, giving you the ultimate protection.
The base fluids used
only tell part of the story for synthetic oil products. The other
key elements are the performance chemicals that chemists add to the
fluid. These include dispersants, detergents, anti-foaming agents,
anti-oxidants, friction modifiers, anti-wear agents and others.
We offer oil change packages with the following
popular synthetic motor
oils:
