Semi-synthetic and synthetic blend oil sound very similar -- and they are -- but how can you tell the difference between the ...

Keeping your fleet running smoothly starts with a simple yet important question: which lubricants should you use – synthetic or traditional? The right selection can mean longer engine life and uptime, ...

I’ve been getting a lot of mail regarding using synthetic motor oil in vehicles. Questions such as: Should I use synthetic oil? Does it work better in some cars than others? Does it cost more? Do I ...

Motor oil has quietly become one of the most important choices car owners make, especially as vehicles routinely cross 150,000 kilometers and keep going. The debate between full synthetic and high ...

In today’s HD market, fleet operators face increasing operational and regulatory pressures. Stricter emissions standards are reshaping how engines are built and maintained, requiring more efficient ...

Craig has worked in automotive media for nearly 20 years, producing content for publications ranging from Autoline and AutoGuide to Roadshow by CNET and EV Pulse. Aside from writing, he’s also ...

Polyalkylene glycol (PAG) and polyalphaolefin (PAO) are two synthetic lubricant options for industrial applications. Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of each can help end-users decide ...

This article was updated March 6, 2023. It was originally published Aug. 1, 2001. Gears—even plastic ones—need to be lubricated if engineers are going to coax the best performance out of them. In the ...

Preventive maintenance expenses are increasing as more OEMs require the use of more expensive synthetic motor oil for new models, which costs about 60% more than traditional mineral-based motor oils.

Walk into most quick-lube shops and you'll walk out with a sticker telling you to return in three months or 3,000 miles. It's printed. It's official-looking. And for the vast majority of cars built in ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. The synthetic lubricants market is anticipated to increase due to continuous research and innovation in lubricant ...