Engine Lubrication – engine consists of metal components rotating, reciprocating, sliding, so this means parts are grinding against each other when it is operating. This means there is a lot of friction going on producing excessive heat. That is why we need quality engine lubrication to reduce its wear.
Lubrication is to reduce friction between parts.
Fully Synthetic Oil vs Semi-Synthetic Oil
Fully Synthetic:
✅High stickiness property, this perk is essential being able to maintain its contact to the metal parts in your engine is crucial as after shutting off and leaving the engine overnight, the oil inside the engine will flow down below to the oil sump. This means there is less oil on the metal parts during cold start in the morning or after leaving our car for many days. So with this oil during cold start the sticky oil is able to maintain its position therefore when there is contact with other parts it is already lubricated.
✅Higher temperature tolerance, heat is a major factor in an engine as heat changes the properties of a substance, so in the case of engine oil, fully synthetic offers better wear protection as it can maintain its lubricating properties in engine high temperature conditions.
✅Smoother lubrication, this means the oil is able to circulate around the engine with better flow offering better heat management.
This type of oil is able to retain its wear protection properties, also less prone to evaporation.
Semi-Synthetic:
✅Mixture of synthetic and mineral oil.
✅A lesser wear performance compared to a fully synthetic oil
✅Budget friendly as it is more affordable while still providing some of the benefits of a fully synthetic oil.
For the long run using a fully synthetic oil is more cost effective as it provides it’s longer lasting abilities.