Synthetic Motor Oil Comparison
1972, the year when Amsoil produced the first synthetic motor oil to be approved by the American Petroleum Institute, is considered to be a reference point in the history of synthetic lubrication. Due to its highly advanced lubricating technology, Amsoil has been the undisputed market leader in the field of synthetics for more than 30 years.
Some of the unique properties that set Amsoil apart from any other synthetic motor oils and conventional, petroleum based oils are its resistance to extremely high and low temperatures and extended service life.
Along the years numerous synthetic motor oil comparison tests have been performed on Amsoil synthetic oils and some of Amsoil’s most renowned competitors, among which Mobil1, Penzoil, Castrol, Halvoline and Shell. The tested areas have included not only the physical properties, but also the performance and the prices of each of the oils selected for the testing procedure.
The test results have clearly indicated that the Amsoil synthetic motor oil, including the Amsoil snowmobile oil and marine engine oil is by far superior to all of its competitors in all the tested areas.
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Accordingly, the NOACK Volatility test that establishes the evaporation loss of lubricants in extreme temperatures confirms the fact that the Amsoil synthetic motor oil outperforms its competition due to its unique ingredients that render it extremely resistant to high temperature evaporation and, at the same time, contribute to the reduction of both oil and fuel consumption.
Moreover, tests have also revealed that the Amsoil synthetic oil remains fluid at temperatures as low as -58ºF which recommends Amsoil as the only lubricant to offer protection in the most critical environments.
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The outstanding ability of the Amsoil synthetic motor oil to flow at such low temperatures demonstrates the oil’s naturally high viscosity index that guarantees top performance and protection regardless of driving conditions. Its high resistance to extremely severe temperatures surpassed other famous brands such as Mobil 1 which came second; while Penzoil and Castrol proved to maintain their fluidity only up to -29.2 ºF.
Another property of the Amsoil synthetic motor oil confirmed by the test results and which again places Amsoil on the first position above all its competition, Mobil1 included, is its outstanding ability to reduce acid and soot formation. Amsoil’s innovative formula provides the best ingredients that control acid formation during combustion processes preventing wear and corrosion agents from damaging the component parts of the gear.
When it comes to synthetic motor oil comparison, Amsoil does not admit any analogy as it stands not only for the absolute protection and performance, but it also ensures maximized fuel economy, reduced oil consumption and longer service life.