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Is 5W-40 Oil Fully Synthetic?

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Duane

07/28/25 6:13pm

Not necessarily. 5W40 is just the viscosity grade of the oil. Whether it's fully synthetic oil, mineral oil, or semi-synthetic oil, they all share the same viscosity grade. Therefore, you cannot determine if the oil is fully synthetic based solely on this grade. Fully synthetic oils are marked with the words 'Fully Synthetic' on the bottle. Below is some relevant information about motor oil: 1. Definition of Synthetic Oil: Synthetic oil is artificially synthesized through chemical methods. It performs better than mineral oil and more closely meets the engine's requirements for oil, providing better protection for the engine. 2. Oil Change Intervals: The recommended change interval for fully synthetic oil is one year or 10,000 kilometers, while semi-synthetic oil should be changed every 8 months or 7,500 kilometers. However, the change interval for mineral oil is only six months or 5,000 kilometers.

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