Many drivers think semi-synthetic and synthetic blend oils are different, but they’re basically the same, labeling standards ...

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, ...

The dealer says blend, but owners say full synthetic; who’s right? One 2025 Ford F-150 owner is questioning why Ford ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

In November 2023, Chevron Products Company, a division of Chevron, U.S.A. Inc., announced plans to transition its Delo Heavy Duty Engine Oil (HDEO) product line into a simplified line of synthetic ...

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 ...

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 ...

DUBLIN, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Synthetic Lubricants Market - Analysis by Product Type (Engine Oil, Metalworking & Hydraulic Fluids, Transmission Fluids, Compressor Oil, Gear Oil, ...