Why Synthetic Oil?
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Why Synthetic Oil?
Hey guys,
I want to spark a conversation and hear your opinions. I know that
recommends full synthetic oil for the Evos, but why? First, if anyone cares about their turbocharged engine would know that one of the most important things to do is to change oil frequently. Synthetic oil does not protect the engine better, but is only supposed to "last" longer. The conventional oil breaks down easier than synthetic true, but either way I wouldn't wait to change my oil more than 1,500-2,000 regardless of what oil I use. I have never heard of any racing team to use synthetic oils, so my question is...what would happen if I use premium conventional oil, let's say Valvoline VR1 20w50 or straight 50 ,and change it about 1,500 miles? Also, I read that Mobile 1 is not that good of an oil and recently Boeing has stopped using it in their airplanes. From research, one of the better synthetic oils out there is Royal Purple 51.
So what is your opinion and reasoning? Thanks.
I want to spark a conversation and hear your opinions. I know that
recommends full synthetic oil for the Evos, but why? First, if anyone cares about their turbocharged engine would know that one of the most important things to do is to change oil frequently. Synthetic oil does not protect the engine better, but is only supposed to "last" longer. The conventional oil breaks down easier than synthetic true, but either way I wouldn't wait to change my oil more than 1,500-2,000 regardless of what oil I use. I have never heard of any racing team to use synthetic oils, so my question is...what would happen if I use premium conventional oil, let's say Valvoline VR1 20w50 or straight 50 ,and change it about 1,500 miles? Also, I read that Mobile 1 is not that good of an oil and recently Boeing has stopped using it in their airplanes. From research, one of the better synthetic oils out there is Royal Purple 51. So what is your opinion and reasoning? Thanks.
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I may agree with your 3rd point, but for the formal two I'm still not sure. How would a primum conventional oil, like the Valvoline VR1, has less quality or more impurities? Thanks.
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Synthetic oil is based off of much smaller molecules providing more "surface area" for heat transfer which is what is really protecting your engine. Better heat transfer, better lubricating properties, and a lot wider temperature range without breakdown, are now obtained.
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Well the main problem with dino oil is that the molecules that make up dino oil where formed under heat, pressure, and time. The reason this isn't good is the molecules produced are not the same size. I'm just calling these impurities and they do not provide the same level of protection a uniform set of molecules would.
Synthetic oil is based off of much smaller molecules providing more "surface area" for heat transfer which is what is really protecting your engine. Better heat transfer, better lubricating properties, and a lot wider temperature range without breakdown, are now obtained.
Synthetic oil is based off of much smaller molecules providing more "surface area" for heat transfer which is what is really protecting your engine. Better heat transfer, better lubricating properties, and a lot wider temperature range without breakdown, are now obtained.
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Very well, thanks for your input. As far as oil recommendation, do you guys still stick to Mobile 1 or do you have a favorable brand? Under normal or moderate aggresive driving, what is the recommended oil change interval with synthetic oil? Thanks again.
Well the main problem with dino oil is that the molecules that make up dino oil where formed under heat, pressure, and time. The reason this isn't good is the molecules produced are not the same size. I'm just calling these impurities and they do not provide the same level of protection a uniform set of molecules would.
Synthetic oil is based off of much smaller molecules providing more "surface area" for heat transfer which is what is really protecting your engine. Better heat transfer, better lubricating properties, and a lot wider temperature range without breakdown, are now obtained.
Synthetic oil is based off of much smaller molecules providing more "surface area" for heat transfer which is what is really protecting your engine. Better heat transfer, better lubricating properties, and a lot wider temperature range without breakdown, are now obtained.
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I was looking at the Mobil website and both 0W-40 and 15w-20 type of oils are recommended for turbocharged engines. Anyone use these types of viscosity or do you stick to factory recommended 10W-30? For hot Florida weather, I would think a thicker oil will be better for the engine, no?
Thanks for your input.
Thanks for your input.