What are the hazards of engine oil with high PAO content?
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Using engine oil with high PAO content may cause pre-ignition in turbocharged engines, and in severe cases, it may lead to cylinder explosion. Here is some information about PAO engine oil: 1. Olefins: PAO in engine oil refers to olefins. PAO is the abbreviation for PolyAlphaOlefin, meaning olefins, which are the base oils for Group IV synthetic oils. Polyalphaolefin base oils should be classified as synthetic base oils. 2. Synthetic oil: Synthetic base oils are composed of large molecules derived from ethylene and propylene, which are dispersed from natural gas or gas from crude oil, and are refined through complex chemical reactions such as polymerization and catalysis.