We get a lot of mail around the office, and one of the leading topics is in regard to engine and transmission fluids. Specifically, readers want to know more about synthetic-made oils versus petroleum ...

Q: Can I switch from using regular to synthetic motor oil in my car without damage? A: You sure can. In fact, many new car manufactures now recommend only synthetic engine oils and will actually void ...

Preventive maintenance expenses are increasing as more OEMs require the use of more expensive synthetic motor oil for new models, which costs about 60% more than traditional mineral-based motor oils.

AKRON (March 1, 2017) — When it comes to engine oils, the old adage — "You get what you pay for" — rings true, according to a panel of industry experts who discussed the benefits of synthetic oils ...

Q: Is synthetic oil worth the extra bucks? – F. Akerman, Gulf Shores, Ala. A: We’ll go full weasel here and answer with a firm maybe. So-called synthetic oil is more stable and more likely to remain ...

A basic understanding of lubricants – and the differences between synthetic and mineral oils – car lead to cleaner engines. Sadly few drivers spend much thought on what oil to use in their engines.

Is synthetic engine oil better than mineral engine oils? There’s always a dilemma about choosing the right engine oil for your car. Aside from the grades, there’s also Mineral and Synthetic to add to ...

Synthetic engine oil typically costs 2 to 4 times as much as conventional mineral oil, but it is definitely cheaper than an engine or a vehicle. The US military exclusively uses synthetic oil in all ...

Aside from diesel fuel, engine oil might be the most critical fluid in a truck because it influences two of the top three equipment-related costs for fleets: fuel and maintenance. And with various ...

Amsoil has a complete line of diesel engine synthetic oils. The line features the Signature Series Max-Duty Synthetic in 5W-40, 5W-30, 10W-30, 15W-40, and 0W-40 grades. The line also includes ...

Semi-synthetic engine oils are a blend of mineral oil and man-made materials. These oils are your best bet if you want better engine performance without shelling out a fortune While mineral oil is ...