Synthetic engine oil offers far superior lubrication as compared to conventional mineral-based oil. Mineral engine oil is almost entirely natural while synthetic oil is the product of chemical ...

Dear Car Talk: Ever since Smokey Yunick recommended it in the 1970s, I’ve been using synthetic motor oil. Now, along comes something called a “synthetic blend.” Nobody can tell me the ratio ...

Synthetic oil used to be something only performance cars needed, but not anymore. Now it’s the manufacturer-recommended engine lubricant in many mainstream vehicles, such as the Subaru Forester ...

While not as popular as other brands outside the U.S., Amsoil synthetic motor oil products cater to the automotive, power sports, industrial, and racing sectors. Since Amsoil motor oil is less ...

Last week we explained the basics of motor oil, from viscosity to additives and everything in between. Now it’s time to tackle a much more contentious issue: synthetic versus conventional.