Advantages of using Synthetic oil over Motor oil

Running head: ADVANTAGES OF USING SYNTHETIC OIL OVER MOTOR OIL
Advantages of using Synthetic oil over Motor oil
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1ADVANTAGES OF SYNTHETIC OIL OVER MOTOR OIL
Hi, Michael,
ENGL 1301
1/31/2018
Advantage of switching from motor oil to synthetic oil
Motor oil is the refined form of oil that is generally used for lubricating vehicles.
Motorists nowadays prefer synthetic oil over Motor oil as Synthetic oil is not only refined but
also distilled and purified (Anis, et al. 2017). Synthetic oil refers to the lubricant that consists of
artificially made chemical compounds. Motor oil on the other hand refers to mixture of additives
and base oil used for lubricating parts of the engine for reducing friction. The thesis statement of
this report states the Advantages of switching from motor oil to synthetic oil.
Automobile manufacturing organizations insists consumers to use synthetic oil over
motor oil in order to maintain the life span of the product. Synthetic oil has some advantages
over motor oil and is designed to be more effective. Synthetic oil protects the engine from
getting clapped out. Synthetic oil can withstand higher temperatures. Synthetic oil is also useful
in decreasing the temperature of the engine as the synthetic oil provides better viscosity index,
better chemical and shear stability and decrease in evaporation loss and lastly synthetic oil is
resistant to oxidation (Bagheri, et al. 2015). Therefore, synthetic oil helps in prolonging the life
of the car engine.
Motor oil takes a long time to warm up and function in the desired manner whereas
synthetic oil takes comparatively less time to warm up and produce desired work load. This
could lead to the breakdown of the motor oil. However, synthetic oil would not break down
quickly. Moreover, the global acceptance of synthetic oil has increased considerably due to its