Synthetic Oil Suppliers: This may Amaze You
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Synthetic Oil Suppliers: This may Amaze You
Once a former employee had told me that there were only (2) companies in North America that produced synthetic oils. About a year ago I changed careers and now am employed by one of the largest comerical and light vehicle component suppliers in the world.
Recently I was part of a seminar that involved the Corporate Scientist and chief lubrication engineer (whom happens to hold every SAE, MPI, API, etc. certification known to mankind). My question to the scientist: "How many companies in North America manufacture synthetic oils?" His reply was TWO! Mobile manufactures sythetic oils. The other company, I cant remember the name-which starts with a "C", and is located very close to Cincinnatti, OH.
It appears that many other companies purchase and rebrand synthetics for resale.
The scientist stated that synthetics were no better than dino oil, if dino oil was changed at an interval, before additive packages become depleted.
Recently I was part of a seminar that involved the Corporate Scientist and chief lubrication engineer (whom happens to hold every SAE, MPI, API, etc. certification known to mankind). My question to the scientist: "How many companies in North America manufacture synthetic oils?" His reply was TWO! Mobile manufactures sythetic oils. The other company, I cant remember the name-which starts with a "C", and is located very close to Cincinnatti, OH.
It appears that many other companies purchase and rebrand synthetics for resale.
The scientist stated that synthetics were no better than dino oil, if dino oil was changed at an interval, before additive packages become depleted.
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My wife blew a hose on her Mustang once and drove it to the first off ramp to get it off the freeway. About a half mile. That cost me an engine. It had Castrol GTX in it. A couple years ago I was driving my wifes Dodge Aries to work and the temp went off the gage. I turned around and drove it home. About 6 miles. The next day I found out I had lost a frost plug and had NO water in it. I replaced the plug, Refilled the rad., changed the (moble 1) oil, and the woman that I sold it to a year later is still driving it. Yes, dino oil will work just fine. When the s**t hits the fan I want synthetic in my vehicles. I run synthetic in all my rides. Truck, car, and motorcycle.
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Originally posted by gearmanx17
The lubrication scientist will be at our facility Wednesday or Thursday. I will make a point to ask the name of the other synthetic oil manufactuer. It was not Chevron, or Conoco.
The lubrication scientist will be at our facility Wednesday or Thursday. I will make a point to ask the name of the other synthetic oil manufactuer. It was not Chevron, or Conoco.
When the **** hits the fan for me I feel confident in my Polyol Ester based Red Line Synthetic. The **** outperforms all others as far as shearing, friction co-efficient, film strength, and extreme temps.
Mobil 1 is better than Dino oils for extreme use. I think this scientist is full of ****.
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Re: Synthetic Oil Suppliers: This may Amaze You
Originally posted by gearmanx17
Once a former employee had told me that there were only (2) companies in North America that produced synthetic oils. About a year ago I changed careers and now am employed by one of the largest comerical and light vehicle component suppliers in the world.
Recently I was part of a seminar that involved the Corporate Scientist and chief lubrication engineer (whom happens to hold every SAE, MPI, API, etc. certification known to mankind). My question to the scientist: "How many companies in North America manufacture synthetic oils?" His reply was TWO! Mobile manufactures sythetic oils. The other company, I cant remember the name-which starts with a "C", and is located very close to Cincinnatti, OH.
It appears that many other companies purchase and rebrand synthetics for resale.
The scientist stated that synthetics were no better than dino oil, if dino oil was changed at an interval, before additive packages become depleted.
Once a former employee had told me that there were only (2) companies in North America that produced synthetic oils. About a year ago I changed careers and now am employed by one of the largest comerical and light vehicle component suppliers in the world.
Recently I was part of a seminar that involved the Corporate Scientist and chief lubrication engineer (whom happens to hold every SAE, MPI, API, etc. certification known to mankind). My question to the scientist: "How many companies in North America manufacture synthetic oils?" His reply was TWO! Mobile manufactures sythetic oils. The other company, I cant remember the name-which starts with a "C", and is located very close to Cincinnatti, OH.
It appears that many other companies purchase and rebrand synthetics for resale.
The scientist stated that synthetics were no better than dino oil, if dino oil was changed at an interval, before additive packages become depleted.
SECONDLY THE SO CALL SCIENTIST WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PROVE THAT SYNTHETIC BASE STOCKS HAVE 5 TIMES THE FILM STRENGHT OF A CONVENTIONAL BASE STOCK?
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Re: Synthetic Oil Suppliers: This may Amaze You
Originally posted by gearmanx17
It appears that many other companies purchase and rebrand synthetics for resale.
It appears that many other companies purchase and rebrand synthetics for resale.
Would you think base oil would be different than finished product??
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Synthetic Oil
Would it be "Conklin" Co. Conklin has a long track record for making oil, other lubricants, roof topping, and the list goes on and on. I use Conklin, and am getting ready to put it in my motorcycle. I've used Conklin in my truck since 24K, and I've noticed a difference. I hope that's it. I think they are out of Dublin, OH.
If I'm right, do I win anything....
If I'm right, do I win anything....
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