Synthetic Alternative
November 11, 2009
Synthetic Oil
are one of the alternatives to mineral base stocks. A Synthetic is nothing more than a man-made substitute for a naturally occurring product. This maybe the first time you have heard of a synthetic lubricating oil, but you likely deal with synthetic products on a daily basis.
Some common examples include synthetic nylon or polyester in place of cotton or wool, or neoprene, viton or buna-n as a replacement for rubber. From the tires on our cars to the shirts on our backs, synthetic are part of our everyday lives. Generally a synthetic is used when it can offer benefits in areas of performance, cost effectiveness and/or availability.