Best Synthetic Blend Oil for Car

With performance claims that synthetic oil is better than mineral-based oil, car owners today search for the best synthetic blend oil for cars on the market. Synthetic blends claim to reduce engine wear, improve gas mileage and increase horsepower. Some may be surprised to learn that this product has been around for more than 50 years. True, they continue to upgrade and improve blends to meet requirements of autos today, but historically synthetic oil has been around since World War II when the Germans used it on the eastern front because it didn't freeze like conventional oil in the harsh winter weather. This is because synthetic oil molecules are more uniform in size and shape. This quality also makes synthetic blends better able to withstand extreme engine temperatures. However, be sure to check your car's owner's manual to find what type of oil is best for your car and chose a multi-grade with the narrowest span of viscosity appropriate for the temperatures you are going to encounter.

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 SmartSynthetics.com reports that AMSOIL has been independently tested and demonstrated to be the world's best synthetic blend oil for cars. As the first 100 percent synthetic motor oil, it was approved by the American Petroleum Institute in 1972. SAE 10W-40 Synthetic High Performance Motor Oil from AMSOIL works in both gasoline and diesel engines and is a good high-viscosity oil

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 SynPower is a premium, fully synthetic motor oil which is made by Vavoline. It is rated the best synthetic blend oil by Galt for performance cars such as Mercedes, Corvette, Volvo, BMW and Audi.

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 In April of 2008, Exxon introduced Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy, claiming this to be the best synthetic blend oil for cars because it can save consumers fuel, not to mention the added benefit to the environment from reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

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 In VW Trends' side-by-side comparison of synthetic motor oils, Mystic JT8 is listed with a high viscosity index. This rating is provided by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and indicates the rate of change in viscosity of oil within a certain temperature range.

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 JalopyJournal.com points out that zinc has been used as an additive for years to prevent wear for older engines, especially where metal contacts metal. Among the synthetic blend oils, Exxon Superflo Hi Perf is listed with the highest zinc count.

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 GT-1 High Mileage with Sealmax is designed to revitalize seals so they last longer and seal better and keep leaks at a minimum.

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