While high performance motor oils, such as Caltex Havoline Formula, can certainly be blended from well refined mineral base oils, for ultimate performance we need to use the specially tailored properties of a synthetic base oil as our starting point.

Synthetic base fluids are manufactured over a number of complex chemical stages and are thus inherently more expensive than base oils extracted from petroleum.

Several. Firstly, superior resistance to oxidation. Oxidation is an oil degradation process caused by the oil combining with oxygen in the air and accelerated at the higher temperatures experienced in an engine. It shortens the life of the oil and, if the oil is not replaced in time, your engine may be damaged. Secondly, reduces volatility. Particularly in newer engine designs, evaporation can be a significant contributor to oil consumption.

Most engine oils are blended from conventional mineral base oils, extracted from streams produced in the refining of crude oil They are a complex mix of many different hydrocarbon compounds, some having very desirable properties for lubrication, some less so.

Definitely. The benefits of greater oxidation resistance and reduced wear on starting are directly applicable to older cars. Also, the use of Caltex Havoline Fully Synthetic may result in lower fuel and oil consumption depending on the viscosity grade of "the conventional" motor oil you are currently using. A short answer to this question is "Yes". However, oil drain intervals are specified by vehicle manufacturers and published in owner’s manuals.

They are called synthetic because their molecules are created rather than the naturally available one of the petroleum based mineral base oils. For example: poly Alpha Olefin is synthesised in the laboratory by combining small molecules of a chemical called decene.

Synthetic base oils are used to make specialised lubricants for use in extreme conditions. For example: To make Gulf Formula G which is 5W40 viscosity grade lubricant, it is a necessity to use synthetic base stocks, because normal mineral based lubricants cannot work at the lower temperatures at which Formula G is expected to work. Another mandatory application of synthetic fluids is the Fire Resistant Hydraulic Fluid.

The main advantages of the synthetic oils are in their high viscosity indexes, higher flash points, lower pour points and very low volatility (tendency to evaporate at higher temperatures) This makes them valuable blending components when compounding for extreme service at both high and low temperatures.

The main disadvantage of synthetic lubricants is that they are inherently more expensive than mineral oils, and are limited in supply. This limits their use to speciality oils and greases that command premium prices. Esters suffer further disadvantage of greater seal-swelling tendencies than hydrocarbons: so, caution has to be exercised in using them in applications where they many contact elastomers designed for use with mineral oils.

All motor oils are made up of base oils and additives. In general, fully synthetic motor oils contain non-conventional, high-performance fluids. Semi-synthetic oils (also called "blends") usually use a small percentage of non-conventional, high-performance fluids in combination with conventional base oil.

There are also oils that have had natural or synthetic chemical components added to them after distillation, to boost the level of certain components that makes the oil more attractive for certain purposes. These are sometimes called reconstituted oils.

Yes. Royal Purple lubricants are fully compatible with all currently available petroleum, petroleum/synthetic blends, or full synthetic based oils. The Synerlec technology provides the best protection and performance increases available, however, it is very expensive. We have blended our street oils to exceed the performance characteristics of any other blended or "Full" synthetic.

AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils are high performance, extended life oils manufactured from premium synthetic base stocks and special purpose additives. These "designer oils" (so nicknamed because their molecules can be structured to do a specific job) provide significant improved overall performance benefits over conventional petroleum oils. Top

Tufoil mixes with all synthetic and mineral oils used in automotive engines! If in doubt, you can check compatibility by warming 1 ounce of Tufoil and 10 ounces of any oil and leave for 24 hours. If there is no settling, it is compatible.

Yes, it is. To meet the demanding requirements of today's specifications (and our customers' expectations), Mobil 1 with SuperSyn uses high-performance fluids, including polyalphaolefins (PAOs), along with a proprietary system of additives. Each Mobil 1 with SuperSyn viscosity grade uses a unique combination of synthetic fluids and selected additives in order to tailor the viscosity grade to its specific application.

Carrier oils in general are used with essential oils because they allow us to use the essential oils on the body itself, decreasing risk of sensitization, irritation and acting as a vehicle that "fixes" the scent of the essential oils too. By 'Fix' we mean that it allows the essential oils to be less volatile, 'hang out longer' so we can enjoy them longer.

Base oils are made in the refinery by a number of processes - basically distillation. Distillation under atmospheric pressure removes the gasoline and distillate fuel components, leaving a "long residue" containing the lube oil and the ashpalt. Further distillation under vaccum yields " neutral distillates" overhead and an ashpalt residue. Simple treatment with sulphuric acid, line and clay turns the distillate into acceptable LVI stocks.

Yes, it is compatible with any type of synthetic oil that is designed for vehicle engines or transmissions. Centurion / Opti-Lube has almost no effect on viscosity, it flows at -35? and can be used in light engine oils to heavy gear oil. No, it can be added any time. Centurion oil fortifier replenishes motor oil additives that deplete over time, including oxidation inhibitors, acid neutralizers and anti-wear additives. Adding at an oil change is just the most cost effective time.