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Synthetic lubricants such as Mobil 1 can provide a variety of benefits that
help keep your equipment running at optimal performance for years to come.
To understand synthetic oils, let’s look first at the origins of all oils,
particularly motor oils.
Conventional oils come from crude
oil that is pumped from the ground. Crude oil is made up of a complex mixture
of molecules that form chains and rings of different sizes and shapes. Long
chains of carbon atoms produce a thick, viscous fluid that flows slowly.
Shorter chains produce fluid that flows more readily.
In an
oil refinery, crude oil is separated into various fractions. These become the
basis for lubricating oils and fuels. Thick tangled masses of carbon chains
become asphaltic materials used in roofing tar and roadwork. Very short chains
and ring compounds of carbon are volatile and can be refined to produce
gasoline and other products.
All motor oils are made up of
base oils and additives. in general, fully synthetic motor oils contain
non-conventional, high-performance fluids. Synthetic blends usually use some
non-conventional, high-performance fluids in combination with conventional oil.
To meet the demanding requirements of today's specifications (and our
customers' expectations), Mobil 1® uses high-performance fluids, including
polyalphaolefins (PAOs), along with a proprietary system of additives. Each
Mobil 1 viscosity grade uses a unique combination of synthetic fluids and
selected additives in order to tailor the viscosity grade to its specific
application.
Imperial Oil offers a wide range of synthetic
lubricants, from compressor oils to greases, that can help meet the critical
or severe needs of your equipment.
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