What is synthetic oil?

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McRuby
07/29/25 1:38pm
Full synthetic oil is a high-grade lubricant among motor oils, derived from ethylene and propylene dispersed from natural gas or crude oil gas, which undergo polymerization, catalysis, and other complex chemical reactions to form a lubricating fluid composed of large molecules. The functions of motor oil are: lubrication and anti-wear, auxiliary cooling, cleaning, sealing and leak prevention, rust and corrosion prevention, and shock absorption. Classification of motor oils: conventional mineral oil; semi-synthetic oil; full synthetic oil. The method for changing motor oil is: Lift the car, remove the underguard, and place a container of about 10 liters under the drain plug; Unscrew the drain plug, use an air gun to blow into the oil filler port for two minutes, then tighten the drain plug after draining and wipe with a tissue to check for leaks; Reinstall the underguard and lower the car, then use a funnel to align with the oil filler port to add new oil.
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