Our answers to common questions
We believe that synthetics have several performance characteristics that will deliver significant benefits for our customers. To cite one notable example, synthetics have a more stable viscosity index, meaning they hold their viscosity over a wider temperature range. Put another way, they are less susceptible to changes in thickness due to extreme hot or cold climate conditions.
Yes, synthetics cost more than conventional oils, but we believe that cost can be offset by savings from increased fuel efficiency, longer drain intervals, longer oil life, and longer engine life with less maintenance downtime.
Having said all that, we still get quite a few questions about synthetics. A big one is: can I start using a synthetic in an older piece of equipment that has always used conventional oil? The answer is yes.
Today’s synthetics are backwards compatible with older engines and there is no need for a break-in period. This is especially important for fleets that have a mix of older and newer trucks and don’t want to stock a lot of different oils for different engines.
Another common question: can a synthetic deliver the level of engine protection that I’m accustomed to with conventional oils? Again, the answer is yes, and this has been proven over time. The synthetic trend is an extension of a trend toward lower-viscosity oils that began over a decade ago, when OEMs began to transition their factory fills to lower weights.
The key takeaway is that you can confidently replace your conventional Delo oil with one of our synthetics with no compromise in protection or performance. Our labels will explicitly spell out the optimal synthetic replacement for your existing oil.
So what is the difference between full synthetics? As the name suggests, a synthetic blend is formulated from a combination of synthetic and mineral-base oil stock. It delivers the benefits of synthetic oil but is priced closer to conventional oil.
