Synthetic oils have caused countless debates and confusion across nearly every automotive forum, and often with good reason. Legally, the term “synthetic” has a pretty loose definition. While some manufacturers would prefer the word synthetic to only apply to oils chemically formulated without the use of petroleum as a base oil, that is simply not how the rating system works.

The majority of motor oils can be divided up into five different groups. An oil’s group number is dependent on the base oil properties used to derive it. Group I and II oils are created using petroleum base oils, and are considered conventional oil. Group III, IV, and V are considered synthetic, even though group III oils are also derived from a petroleum base oil. Regardless of the derivation, group III through V oils have superior properties and have undergone additional chemical processes which make them differ greatly in quality from groups I & II oils. The group rating alone is not sufficient information to determine if one oil is superior to another; each group has individual advantages and disadvantages.

Speaking more generally of synthetic oils as a whole, versus conventional oils, there are legitimately impressive differences between the two. Consider the creation process of a conventional 5W-30 motor oil. The petroleum base oil alone may have the properties of an SAE 5 grade oil. This means at extremely low temperatures, it may be thick, and at high temperatures, it’s fairly thin. To change this, oil companies incorporate additives into the mix, changing the properties. Pour point depressants can reduce the viscosity at low temperatures, and viscosity index improvers can thicken the oil at high temperatures. The resulting stew of chemicals yields a 5W-30 motor oil, common within the industry. When it’s brand new, a 5W-30 conventional motor oil acts exactly like a 5W-30 synthetic motor oil.

Over time, however, the chemical additives used in the conventional oil to alter its properties begin to break-down, vaporize, or get used up. This means that the oil starts to return back to it’s original base oil, from a 5W-30 back to a straight grade 5 oil for our example. As contaminants begin to work their way into the oil, the overall trend over a long duration is that the oil thickens across the entire spectrum. An old and used conventional 5W-30 oil behave very differently than a brand new 5W-30.

Synthetic oils work quite differently. From the start, the chemical structure is designed to match a specific multi-grade oil. That means even without additives, you could have a 5W-30 motor oil, and then certain additives like rust-inhibitors or dispersants will be added to further improve the usefulness of the oil. The result is that over time the synthetic oil does not degrade away back to a less desirable oil as conventional ones do. From a viscosity standpoint, an old 5W-30 synthetic will act pretty similar to a new 5W-30 synthetic, although likely it will be slightly thicker as a result of contaminants.

Why does all this matter? When engineers design the engine, they’re looking to achieve a certain oil flow rate throughout the system, dependent on the temperature of the engine and the speed at which it’s rotating. As oils age, their flow characteristics change, and this changes how well your engine is protected from wear when it operates outside the boundaries of its initial design. While it’s true that from a viscosity standpoint alone, you could match the protection of a synthetic oil simply by changing your conventional oil regularly, often times synthetic oils come with superior quality additives, leading to a cleaner, smoother running engine as well. There’s a reason why most automotive manufacturers have switched over to synthetics directly from the factory.

To visually see the difference between conventional and synthetic after heavy use, check out the following video:

http://carfreaksng.com/2017/08/25/makes-synthetic-oil-better/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYkg0oDUXs8

this engine oil is not synthetic, it is advanced FULL SYNTHETIC it costs N4,000 per Quart and available in lagos.

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this oil is synthetic it is N3300 per quart and 15,000 for a 5liter Gallon


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From day 1 I bought my car, I have been using Non synthetic Mobil 1. I don't want to change to another oil. My engine is used to it.

Hmmmm

You should have given us example of synthetic oil here in Nigeria; because I see no difference between Mobil oil, that is very expensive and Dozzy oil, that is cheapest

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frankolett:
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Spacebookers

Ok

Mobil -1 5W30 all the way.....

The best I ever got even though some people say the US own is better than what we have in Mobil filling stations which I tend to disagree with.

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Is it your booking? Amebo... Mtchewww

Consistently Keeping the recommended service interval and oil weight is the more important thing not necessarily using synthetic above conventional.

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Organic oil, gotten naturally from the plants, passed on from generation to generation, made organically through optimum refined process, blend with the most pure state of the art artificial processes that still maintain that aroma yet needed quality for a remarkable performance both on track and off track.

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blackaxe78:
Mobil -1 5W30 all the way.....

The best I ever got even though some people say the US own is better than what we have in Mobil filling stations which I tend to disagree with.

It is true. The ones you see here in our mobil stations are produced in Egypt and appear a bit darker than the other ones like the Original Toyota synthetic 5w 20/30 which is produced in the US.

I have used both oils over time and i can authoritatively tell you which is better.

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when you use this www.nairaland.com/attachments/5657937_img20170715150938_jpeg6338fcc920f186fd57e4026855e6a6ac you will never touch the one sold in the petrol stations.

Re the ones sold in Mobil filling stations counterfeit? Cos I believe Mobil as a brand has a name to protect and moreover, those oils were manufactured in UAE

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Re the ones sold in Mobil filling stations counterfeit? Cos I believe Mobil as a brand has a name to protect and moreover, those oils were manufactured in UAE

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All of you will be looking, una no fit talk anything .

GAZZUZZ, see who i saw this morning o. It doesn't add up, seems like profile was modified and being used

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blackaxe78:
Mobil -1 5W30 all the way.....

The best I ever got even though some people say the US own is better than what we have in Mobil filling stations which I tend to disagree with.

Bros it's as true as it comes. You can't compare the one from the US with what's sold at the filling stations in Nigeria. I think that Nigerian one is milled in Egypt. If you try the US version you go open 2 accounts. 1 dom account & 1 with DHL

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Re the ones sold in Mobil filling stations counterfeit? Cos I believe Mobil as a brand has a name to protect and moreover, those oils were manufactured in UAE

Not counterfeit like that...have you bought brand new car from a Nigerian dealership before? Then the same exact car comes in American spec?

That kind of difference...agreeable is the same car same model but certain additions.

Not their fault, na wetin our money fit carry

Any other brand name apart from Mobil,?

Total Quartz 9000 5W-30 is all my engine has ever known.

Following manufacturer's recommendation for your particular car regarding service interval and oil quality will preserve the life of your car beyond measure.

Shit, and I just bought the Nigerian mobil 5w-30 green cap bottle from filling station last week. And I drive a cadillac srx. Oga Gazzuzz, I swear am coming for you next month. American is meant to use American for optimum performance.

Well for me i've always used toyota 5w30 ever since i purchased my cars and i can confidently say the oil has been performing very well.
i once ran the car for a year without oil change and the physical feel of the oil was almost still new.
what really sold me on the oil was when i changed my top gasket seal. Men the inside of the top cylinder was spectacular and very neat.

Though i dont think the oil is synthetic but that does not matter. There were good mineral oils before the advent of synthetic oil that does not mean that all synthetic oils are automatically superior to all other oil blends and are the best around.

For instance before dangote came with 42.5 grade cement, people have been building great structures with the old grade cement that are still standing today. So only narrow minded people will say that only dangote 42.5 grade cement is the best for building.

Summary. Dont be too quick to castigate or down grade the old for something new and flashy.
Remember the old has stood the test of time, while the new is in its youthfull stage and yet to be time tested.

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it's true, Mobil 1 made in USA is superior with additional additives (2 dexos certified) than Mobil 1 we use here that is made in Egypt. i have a relative that works for a popular lubricant plant in USA that told me this authoritatively & categorically. because of him i've decided to switch to Mobil 1 USA which i made enquiries of it's 5qts can availability thru gazzuzz. Mobil 1 from Egypt is good no doubt, but Mobil 1 from USA is by far better