Synthetic Oil Revolution |
You can't teach an old dog new
tricks!
These are a couple of adages that apply to the use of oil verses
Synthetic Lubricants in our cars, trucks and any other motorized
vehicles we own.
For the past 100 years or so the standard oil change drain
interval has been established at 3000 miles. This standard,
established by the petroleum industry, the automobile industry
and our automotive mechanics has worked fairly well. The real
reason for frequent oil changes are the chemical changes to the
oil itself , depletion of the additives and the effects of
oxidation and heat Oil is black when you change it because its
molecules have broken down and lost their ability to function.
As oil breaks down and loses its ability to lubricate then
damage begins to occur to your engines moving parts, including
its crankshaft, bearings, cylinder walls, rings and gearboxes
and any other moving part.
When the proper lubricant is lacking the result is failure of
that part.
To avoid this problem OEM ( Original Equipment Manufacturers)
accepted the 3000 miles drain interval as the standard because
of the rapid deterioration of motor oils. Thus giving the
consumer the feeling that this is the best formula for
maintaining their vehicle. Most motor oils will provide
protection past 3000 miles but that number has been ingrained
into our minds and has become a habit.
Synthetic Oils have been in the developmental stages since 1877
when C. Friedlander and JM Crafts synthesized the first
synthetic hydrocarbons. Over the next 130 years chemists have
developed new processes for the commercial application of
synthetic lubricants. Over these years such familiar companies
as Standard Oil, Union Carbide, National Carbide and Texaco have
produced synthetic fluids. The Germans under Adolph Hitler had a
major synthetic fuel and oil program because of their dependence
on imported oil.
How does it work? Synthetics contain only uniform smooth
lubricating molecules that easily slide across one another and
are not affected by extremes in heat and cold. Motor oils have
odd shaped, irregular and jagged molecules that don't slip that
easily and break down at differing rates. Uniformity helps
synthetic oils resist thinning in heat and thickening in cold
which protects better in an engines wide temperature operating
ranges.
By producing synthetic oils we can manipulate them to provide
protection throughout a wide variety of conditions including
lubricant viscosity , thermal and oxidative stability, hot and
cold temperature fluidity, friction control and volatility which
is the boiling off point of the molecules.
Now is the time to join the Synthetic Oil Revolution and help
reduce our dependence upon foreign oil imports. Made in America
is a strong statement. In 1972 a company was formed with a
vision, to provide a better product from what was on the market
at the time. They produced the first 25,000 mile drain interval
synthetic crankcase oil. They specifically addressed the
benefits associated with using synthetic oils. Now with over 35
years of experience they have positioned themselves to provide
us with the products that will be the standard for our
lubrication needs within the next 10 years. The benefits include
Higher Mileage, Longer Drain Intervals, Saving Time, Money the
Earth and your Vehicle. Only 2% of the vehicles on the road
today use this technology.
