Synthetic vs Conventional Oil - There's A Good Reason To Switch

Synthetic vs Conventional Motor Oil - Why Is Synthetic Better For Your Car?

What’s the difference between synthetic and conventional motor oil? There are many advantages of synthetic motor oils, and in this video we’ll be focusing on four key areas. First, we’ll talk about viscosity index, and why synthetics tend to have less change in viscosity with temperature change. Second, we’ll examine volatility, and how synthetic’s more uniform molecular structure helps prevent burning off oil in your engine. Third, we’ll look at how a motor oil made with synthetic base oils impacts the use of viscosity modifiers, which can cause deposit formation within your engine. Finally, we’ll discuss oxidation, which ultimately is a cause of sludge and leading factor necessitating oil changes, as oxygen reacts with motor oil and causes it to thicken with time. I spent time discussing all of these topics and more with Mobil 1 engineers. Watch for all the details! #Mobil1Partner

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[michaelmohan]

I don't want squares and triangles in my engine. Synthetic it is.

[nickbouvy]

It’s refreshing to hear an intelligent informed explanation.

[aygwm]

Synthetic: Consistent Balls
Conventional: Weird Shaped Balls

[jamessawley]

Wait, so you're telling me a high tech, lab synthesized cocktail is more precise than dinosaur sauce? Shocker.

[tylerrusty]

Who needs oil additives when you have metal shards in your oil to make the viscosity thicker.

[SanchezS]

You’re awfully invested in what kind of lube I use, Jason.

[mjc]

2:53 - I know that one. It's where you put oil in the coffee pot and then move it around on the griddle (in case there are any hot spots) for a few hours. 😉

[Danger_mouse]

Jason, thanks for another very helpful video on this subject.
As a mechanic, I've been using synthetic oils in all of my own stuff for yearsand have seen, first hand, the benefits in reduced wear and increased life of various things I own.
Sometimes it feels like you're swimming against the tide trying to convince people of the many benefits, and fighting the miss information 👌
Keep up the great work

[RahulPatel-fpju]

watching this during my online classes. This is so much more interesting

[kendallringtail]

Thank you so much for this series. I've been a diesel mechanic for 14 years and also tinkered with them in general for 30+ years. And Hearing you break down as an engineer the differences of conventional vs synthetic and why its better to flip to synthetic to a level I can mostly understand has been very helpful! I also have pushed my friends and clients to do the same I maintain regularly.

[henrycollins]

Well I think I know why my engine is running poorly. I was putting triangles and squares in it, not circle

[admlorenz]

All I know is that when you change the oil on Gran Turismo, the horsepower increases.

[deviouslaw]

We use synthetic because the cost difference is absolutely minimal. I will sometimes use a synthetic blend valvoline maxlife in my old jeep, it tends to slow the small leaks.

[ChrisPBacon-wqpu]

Seriously, you don't have your own school?
Your information is so fluent and actually fun to listen too!
A+

[bills]

What exactly are the additives in high mileage oils and do they actually make a huge difference

[steveavant]

This guy knows his stuff and is able to explain it so that we mere mortals can understand it. Thank you.

[themjasko]

It's refreshing to listen to an individual who does an excellent job of making a complicated subject easy to understand. Thanks to everyone who made this presentation possible.

[mikehuston]

i have had 3 chevy express vans over the years. Have used synthetic every with oil change every 8000km. I have had engines last to 650 000 kms life.well worth the expense

[dawnpoint]

Thanks to your vids I just switched my ancient Lexus to 0W-30 full synthetic. I don’t stress as much now when I start it on a cold morning.

[RandomlnternetGuy]

Oil is always a hot topic on all the forums