Differences Between Mineral Oil and Full Synthetic Oil

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McRiley
07/25/25 1:55am
Mineral oil and full synthetic oil have certain differences, mainly reflected in four aspects: price, viscosity, service life, and production method. The following are the main distinctions between the two: 1. Price difference: Mineral oil is refined from natural substances, generally with lower production costs; whereas full synthetic oil is chemically synthesized, resulting in higher production costs, hence a significant price gap naturally exists between them. 2. Viscosity difference: Mineral oil is more affected by temperature changes, exhibiting poor fluidity at low temperatures. In contrast, full synthetic oil is less influenced by temperature variations and can maintain good fluidity even at very low temperatures. 3. Service life difference: Under the same working conditions, full synthetic oil has a much longer service life compared to mineral oil. 4. Production difference: Mineral oil is manufactured by adding certain additives to petroleum-refined mineral oil as a base, while full synthetic oil is entirely synthesized, fundamentally differing from mineral-based oil.
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