The pour point of oil is where the oil turns to jelly and the flashpoint of oil is where the oil turns to tar. The pour point of conventional oil is -33C and the flashpoint is 221C. The pour point of 100% synthetic oil is -42C and the flashpoint is 250C. Synthetic oils are superior but significantly more costly.

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Yes, Rislone works with all petroleum-based motor oils including conventional, high mileage and synthetic. Rislone is also safe for use with PTFE-based engine treatments and will not alter the PTFE coating. See similar questions...

If it comes in a clear bottle, is inexpensive, with a powerful scent, and has a fruit name (apple, banana, cherry, coconut, grape, watermelon) or a floral name (lily of the valley, hyacinth, sweet pea, wisteria, honeysuckle) then it is safe to say they are fragrances. Those are dead give always that it is not an essential oil, but a fragrance (synthetic) cooked in a lab. True essential oils are always in a dark bottle with varying degrees of prices. See similar questions...

Yes, there is no harm in using a Synthetic blend or a full synthetic oil. There are many benifits to using a synthetic engine oil, such as ease of starting, lower operating temperature, and reduced component wear. For more information, visit the Mobil 1 site See similar questions...

This is a somewhat controversial question. You won't go wrong with the factory recommended Yamalube 4 (20W40) or SAE 20W40 type SE motor oil. But can you do better? Whatever you do it seems that you should wait until at least 2,000 miles before doing it to give the engine time to completely settle in. The FZ1 is a wet clutch system and there is some body of opinion that warns against introducing excessively slick oils for reasons of possible clutch slippage. See similar questions...

The question of Castrol Syntec and oil change intervals came up a short while ago. From Castrol's "Synthetic Motor Oil: Your Questions Answered": See similar questions...

No, synthetic oils have shown no advantages when used and in some cases have actually harmed engines used in boating applications. See similar questions...

Mobil Clean 5000 is not a synthetic or synthetic blend. While it does offer high performance, the base stock composition is non-synthetic. See similar questions...

MZ: True natural Essential Oil will help you recover or maintain your health. On the other hand, the ones manufactured from chemically reconstructed molecules, using petroleum products etc… smell very strong and last for a long time. I am talking about peach/apple/lilac/lily of the Valley/gardenia/ magnolia / honeysuckle are NOT NATURAL. Even lotus goes into that category as I have yet to see someone distilling some. They can destroy your sense of smell permanently. MZ: Absolutely. See similar questions...

This is the issue of much debate amongst Model T enthusiasts. My personal recommendation is that if you are unsure of what to use and you don't wish to experiment, use products that are identical or similar to those in existence when your Model T was made and you can't go wrong. That means no synthetic or high-detergent oil. See similar questions...

No, semi-synthetic oil is the Peugeot standard and meets warranty conditions, but it is recognised that full synthetic oil does have benefits and almost no drawbacks. Models from August 2000, use semi-synthetic or synthetic oil. Models prior to this can run mineral oils as well. NB: Not at the same time though - do not mix oils (or even brands). It has been *claimed* that many "synthetics" are not true PAO (Polyalphaolefin) synthetics (ie: Castrol Syntec, Penzoil, etc.. See similar questions...

Common lore is that you should run regular oil for the first 3-6,000 miles on a new engine (or after rebuild), and synthetic is fine after that. See similar questions...

Generally speaking, synthetic has better properties over regular oils. It doesn't break down as easily and can handle higher temperatures and lasts longer, but you should still do regular oil changes. Once people change to synthetic, most people stick with it due to it's ability to protect engine parts. See similar questions...

Once again, no real best answer here. As for synthetic, GM endorses Mobil 1, so it doesn't hurt to go with that GM uses, however just about any synthetic or dino oil will be fine, as long as its approved to be used in your car. See similar questions...