If you're still unsure about switching to synthetics, keep reading this post by PerformanceMPG in Lufkin, debunking the most common myths surrounding synthetic engine oil. Keep reading this post to find out!

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People have heard several rumors about motor oils for many years, but which stories are real and mere myths? This post delves into the most common myths so, keep scrolling and take note!

"Synthetic Oil Is Pretty Slimy, Making the Bearings Slip Instead of Rolling"

This situation would end up causing the bearings to fail, but it's a myth. To deny this, one could say that all airplanes use this method in their turbines; and all the moving elements of a turbine are greased by synthetic oil. This myth gained popularity among motorcyclists because most lubricating oils for cars are not suitable for motorcycles due to the efforts required by each of the engines.

Synthetic Oils Are Better Suited to the Conditions of a Car's Engine

Meaning, using this oil will ultimately give you extended protection no matter the weather conditions. These oils are designed to withstand the temperatures generated by an airplane turbine, so the temperatures generated by a car engine are unmatched.

"Flat Valve Cam Engines Cannot Use Synthetic Oils."

The latter is another myth: the cams don't rotate due to the oil's slipperiness. It's a variation of the first myth; ten years ago, some engines with these characteristics began to show breakdowns. This led a few racing drivers to use conventional oils to protect their motors. For instance, motors are subjected to a lot of work in NASCAR races, running many miles at very high temperatures. The oils formulas had a high zinc content back then to protect the camshafts of competitive engines during these times. In the early 2000s, zinc levels in synthetic oils were reduced to meet the United States Environmental Protection Agency's passenger car requirements. They didn't provide the protection that racing engines need, causing breakdowns and attributing them to synthetic lubricants. Today every racing team uses flat cam motors and lubricates with synthetic oils enriched with higher zinc levels to protect them. But the whole myth arises from a failure in the application of the lubricant.

Fulfill your vehicle's needs with a synthetic oil change in Lufkin. Call PerformanceMPG at (936) 637-7327 or visit AMSOIL's website to learn more about synthetic oil products.

"Once You Switch to Synthetics, You Can't Go Back to Mineral Oil."

Again, this is a myth. Some have heard that once one chooses a brand of oil to use, one should stick with it. It's even more imperative to ensure that you are using the one with the suitable characteristics. As for synthetic, it is a myth that you cannot go back to mineral lubricating oils once you use them. In many cases, mineral oils are used when the engine is new to settle it. When the services are performed, the machine can run with this lubricant to clean impurities from the metal parts. Once this process is finished, the synthetic oil is added, which will be the one that will be working with the natural work of the engine. Also, it would be best if you didn't mix formulas and different brands as this practice is extremely dangerous since components and additives might not harmonize. Opposite oils won't improve your car's performance and will lead to more oil consumption.

"Synthetic Lubricants Are Bad for Old Engines"

In some cases, this rumor may be true, especially when the engine seals are the original ones and were manufactured before 1992. Some of the materials with which the gaskets were made don't resist the oil's synthetic components. If you add to this that they already have a few years of effort, heat, and many more pollutants, they also have to be maintained. In some cases, you can use products to help the seals withstand the synthetic oil, but it is not advised. After that year, the gaskets used to build the engines already contemplated synthetic oil, so they were designed to resist its components.

Boost the performance of your engine with a synthetic oil change in Lufkin! a formula like AMSOIL's Signature Series 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil remains high resistance in extreme heat conditions and maximizes fuel economy.

A regular synthetic oil change will keep your engine cool and prevent overheating when driving in hot weather. To place an order, reach out to PerformanceMPG at (936) 637-7327 and get acquainted with synthetic oil products' benefits.