What exactly is synthetic motor oil? 

The biggest difference between conventional lubricant and synthetic lubricant is basically where they come from.  Conventional oils are obtained through the distillation of crude oil.  Synthetics on the other hand are chemically engineered, anotther words, man made.  In mineral oil you get a lot of undesirables.  You’ve get hydrocarbons that aren’t refined, you get gases, you get waxes, you get things that don’t have any real true beneficial lubricating qualities to them.  Whereas, with the Amsoil synthetics what you get is what you pay for, a lubricating product that’s been designed in the lab to deliver performance in a prescribed application.  Because of the molecular structure of the material that’s within the conventional based material, it can be negatively affected and deteriorate or oxidize when exposed to temperature.  Synthetics on the other hand are more uniform in nature, they are more thermally stable, they are what's call saturated, which gives them a far greater resistance to thermal breakdown.  One of the big advantages of that, not only is their ability to function and protect in a high temperature application better than conventional but it results in a life expectancy significantly longer than what can be provided by conventional based stocks.

Today we know that not all synthetic motor oils are created equal.  Just like conventional motor oils, some are better than others.  So the question that begs to be asked is …

What sets Amsoil apart from the other oils?

Amsoil is a little bit different than other synthetic products because they are not linked to any base stock or base oil supplier or additive supplier.  So, what they do is search around the entire globe to find the best technology available anywhere and then bring 2, 3, 4 different types of base stocks together along with the best additives that can be found.  And that’s how Amsoil makes their synthetic fluids.  Where other companies might be locked into they have to use one certain base oil, Amsoil doesn't have those restrictions and as a result Amsoil produces the best lubricants in the world.  The key and one of the real advantages that Amsoil has as a company is they can sit down, look at the application and then select the type of synthetic base material or blend of synthetic base material that will provide the greatest level of performance and benefit for an application.  They are not restricted by the use of only one type of synthetic material.  Amsoil will make sure that it’s the best.

So, now we know what sets Amsoil apart but how does the consumer benefit.  The big advantages to the consumer in terms of synthetic lubricant are overall engine protection.  People are keeping vehicles a lot longer.  They want those engines, transmissions and differentials to last longer so the synthetics provide that protection over a long period of time.  Also people are busy; they don’t have time to change their fluids.  Because synthetic fluids last a lot longer, you have the convenience of not having to change them nearly as often as you do with conventional products.  Overall, cost effectiveness, the value proposition when you use a synthetic far out performs anything you can achieve with petroleum product and it’s probably the biggest benefit of a synthetic.

Many studies in the market place have demonstrated fuel economy benefits when you use a synthetic and that’s because it’s more slippery.  If you compare a synthetic to petroleum, the synthetic is more slippery and even major OEMs like GM, Ford and Eaton made claims regarding what a synthetic product can deliver as far as fuel economy benefits in an engine, which in today’s market place is pretty important when you consider the rapidly escalating cost of fuels.

So, there you have it.  What oil should you be using?

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AMSOIL Reformulates XL Synthetic Oils with Extended Drain Boost
now available in four different viscosities with a bold new packaging design. The new XL oils contain Extended Drain Boost for
longer service life in keeping with the lengthening oil change intervals of newer cars. XL has been
formulated to meet the more stringent ILSAC GF‐5 and API SN service categories and offers better
engine protection for reduced maintenance costs in gasoline engines.
AMSOIL XL Synthetic Motor Oils employ an extra treatment of alkaline additives added to premium
synthetic base stocks to neutralize acids. The extra additive package effectively raises the total base
number (TBN) and resists shear to provide superior performance throughout the entire drain interval of
up to 10,000 miles or six months, whichever comes first.
Fuel efficient AMSOIL XL Synthetic Motor Oils provide better fuel economy compared to conventional
motor oils.
AMSOIL XL Synthetic Motor Oils are also friendly toward modern emission control systems and help
maintain low emissions. Thermal breakdown effects including evaporation and viscosity loss are also
significantly reduced, while providing excellent hot and cold engine protection.
AMSOIL XL Synthetic Motor Oils are available in SAE0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 and 10W-40 viscosities.

AMSOIL also offers a new line of attractively priced synthetic oils available in three different viscosities. OE Synthetic Motor Oils provide excellent protection and performance throughout the entire length of original equipment manufacturers’ recommended drain intervals.

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AMSOIL OE Synthetic Motor Oils, fortified with friction modifiers, are designed to provide better fuel economy compared to conventional motor oils and reduce friction-related energy loss. It promotes proper operation of catalytic converters for optimum service life and low exhaust emissions. It is fortified with high levels of detergent and dispersant additives to resist sludge and carbon deposits, promoting clean operation for longer lasting engines.

An increasing number of vehicle manufacturers are recommending drain intervals beyond the traditional 3,000 miles with some recommending up to 12,000 miles with electronic oil monitoring systems. AMSOIL OE Synthetic Motor Oils resist chemical breakdown for maximum wear protection(and peace of mind) well beyond the traditional 3,000 mile oil change interval.

OE Synthetic Motor Oils are a cost-effective alternative to conventional motor oils while furnishing vehicles with the same high and low temperature protection, increased fuel economy and better wear control as other leading AMSOIL synthetic motor oils.

AMSOIL OE Synthetic Motor Oils are available in SAE OW-20,5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30 viscosities in quarts, 30- and 55-gallon drums and 275 gallon totes. The new competitively priced motor oil is rated API SN, ILSAC GF-5, with the SAE 5W-30 viscosity recommended for the new GM dexos1 specification.

Recommended for use in all types of gasoline-fueled engines. 

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