AMSOIL synthetic lubricants differ from refined oils in three key ways: synthetics are pure, their molecular structure is uniform, and they may be designed to work in applications in which refined oils cannot.
Pure
The feedstocks from which AMSOIL synthetic lubricants are made do not contain sulfur, nitrogen, or other elements that invite the formation of sludge and other products of lubricant breakdown. Synthetic lubricants can be used in higher temperatures than refined lubricants without breaking down. Their resistance to breakdown also allows them to be used longer than refined lubricants. Systems stay cleaner and last longer with synthetic lubricants.
Uniform
The feedstocks from which AMSOIL engine oil is made feature a uniform and smooth molecular structure, which ensures low friction as lubricant layers slide across one another. Reduced friction increases energy throughput for greater fuel efficiency and power and reduces heat and wear for longer equipment life.
Molecular uniformity also helps synthetics resist thinning in heat and thickening in cold, which helps them protect better than refined oils over a system’s operating temperature range and helps ensure secure sealing. Synthetics can give economic benefits when used in place of mineral oils that were working satisfactorily, and it’s proven with field experience. The benefits fall into five general areas:
- Engine oil with Improved energy efficiency and cleaning additives.
- Wider operating temperature range.
- Meet the demand for up-to-date design viscosity ratings.
- Using better oils can help reduce maintenance needs.
- Better reliability.
Designable
Many different kinds of feedstocks may be used to create synthetic lubricants, allowing a synthetic to be designed for virtually any application. Some feedstocks are ideal for use in extremely cold environments. Others are perfect for use in extreme heat. Some are extremely safe in applications in which refined lubricants pose a fire or explosion hazard. Refined oils simply do not offer the design flexibility synthetics offer.
Synthetics’ design versatility enables them to be adapted specifically to the needs of everyday applications, like automobile engines & transmissions, commercial hydraulic equipment, or industrial diesel machinery. This precision guarantees that the lubricated system will have a long lifespan with the optimal power, performance, and fuel efficiency, and the lubricant will also last a long time.
AMSOIL Synthetic lubricants have three main characteristics that set them apart from refined oils: they start with only the purest base oils and chemicals, and the molecules are arranged in a consistent manner, allowing for lubricants to be specially formulated to work in situations where regular oils are not suitable.