There are rumors about synthetic oils that keep drivers from using this formula despite them being debunked time and time again. Keep reading this post by Select Synthetics in Geraldton and learn which statements are false.

Myths and rumors about synthetic oil have been around for many years, but which stories are real and which are mere myths? This post will delve into the most common sayings to separate rumors from the truth. Keep scrolling down and take notes if you need to!

The most reliable way to ensure your car is in fabulous shape is to give it constant maintenance. Speak with a specialist at Select Synthetics and learn about premium AMSOIL products for your motor. For information on the benefits of a synthetic oil change in Geraldton, visit the online store or call (807) 853-0807.

"Synthetic Oil Is Very Slippery"

Or something like "it can cause the bearings to slip instead of rolling." If this rumor were real, this situation would end up causing the bearings to fail, but luckily it's just a myth. To deny this, one could say that all airplanes use bearings in their turbines, and all the moving elements of a turbine are lubricated by synthetic oil. This myth is most popular with motorcyclists, and it is based on the fact that most lubricating oils for cars aren't suitable for motorcycles due to the efforts required by each of the respective engines. In vehicles, especially modern vehicles, synthetic oils are better suited to their engine conditions, which will ultimately give you extended protection no matter the weather. These oils are designed in a lab to withstand the temperatures generated by an airplane turbine, so the temperatures generated by a car engine are unmatched.

"Flat Valve Cam Engines Can't Use Synthetic Oils"

This statement is another myth waiting to be debunked. This rumor states that the cams don't rotate due to the oil's slipperiness, and it's a variation of the first myth. The truth is that around ten years ago, some engines with these characteristics began to show failures and some racing drivers used conventional oils to protect their motors in NASCAR races, to name an example. In these competitions, the engine is expected to run for a considerable mileage at very high temperatures. These types of oils had a high zinc content to protect the camshafts of competitive engines. However, in the mid-2000s, synthetic oils' zinc levels decreased to adhere to the United States Environmental Protection Agency's requirements. They didn't provide the protection required for a racing engine, which brought failures and attributed these faults to synthetic lubricants. Now all the teams in this category of competition cars use flat cam motors and are lubricated by synthetic oils developed with a higher amount of zinc to protect them. But the whole myth arises from a failure in the application of the lubricant.

Give your car a synthetic oil change in Geraldton before spring arrives and bear witness to its overall improvements! If you need help choosing a formula, the oil specialists at Select Synthetics will be pleased to help you. Call them at (807) 853-0807 or send an email to richard@selectsynthetics.com to get in touch. Don't forget to stop by their online store before purchasing.

"Once You Use Synthetic, You Can't Go Back to Mineral Oil"

Again, this is a myth. Many drivers have heard about this and take this statement as a given by sticking to the oil brand they first chose. However, it's not true. In fact, it's even more important to research formulas that meet your car's needs, even if it means you need to switch brands and formulas. As for synthetic oil, the rumor "once you use it, you can't go back to mineral lubricating oils" it's entirely a myth. In many cases, mineral oils are used when the engine is new to let it settle in. When the services are carried out, the motor can run with this type of lubricant to clean impurities from the metallic parts. Once this process is finished, the synthetic oil is added and will be the one that will be working with the engine's general performance and procedures.

Keep your car in excellent shape with the help of a synthetic oil change in Geraldton. If you want to try a new formula, you should go for AMSOIL's Signature Series 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil to keep your engine running smoothly. Reach out to the experts at Select Synthetics to find out more about synthetic oil products by calling (807) 853-0807 or visiting their online store to make a purchase.