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It depends on the synthetic oil. The cheaper stuff tends to be super refined petroleum oil. The more expensive stuff is made from something else like natural gas.
Either way, it can be taken to the auto parts store recycling. They will accept it.
As far as efficiency, there is some gain but generally not enough for the average person to notice a difference. The inside of the engine will be cleaner. The cheaper stuff will still leave some varnish but none of the black gunk that regular petroleum oil can leave. The more expensive stuff, like Amsoil, will leave the inside of the engine looking brand new.
I found this out when doing valve lash adjustments on the Hondas I used to own. The top of the cylinder head was a night and day difference in cleanliness after switching to synthetic.
The biggest reason I don’t use Amsoil anymore is cost. There is a big difference between maintaining one vehicle and three. A fourth may be in the fleet soon. So, cost is a big factor.
There is nothing wrong with using conventional motor oil and a good filter as long as you keep up with the maintenance. So, switching to synthetic is a decision the individual has to make. Taking advantage of the oil change specials the auto parts stores offer helps take some of the sting out of it. But the vehicle is generally designed with conventional lubricants and will function just fine with them for a long time.
The only exception I can think of is the Mercon V, Mercon LV, and Mercon ULV transmission fluids. As far as I’m aware, those are all synthetic.
Me personally, I run all synthetics. Engine, axles, brake fluids, etc. Has it made a difference in fuel economy? Not that I can tell. Longevity, maybe but I can’t prove it.
Either way, it can be taken to the auto parts store recycling. They will accept it.
As far as efficiency, there is some gain but generally not enough for the average person to notice a difference. The inside of the engine will be cleaner. The cheaper stuff will still leave some varnish but none of the black gunk that regular petroleum oil can leave. The more expensive stuff, like Amsoil, will leave the inside of the engine looking brand new.
I found this out when doing valve lash adjustments on the Hondas I used to own. The top of the cylinder head was a night and day difference in cleanliness after switching to synthetic.
The biggest reason I don’t use Amsoil anymore is cost. There is a big difference between maintaining one vehicle and three. A fourth may be in the fleet soon. So, cost is a big factor.
There is nothing wrong with using conventional motor oil and a good filter as long as you keep up with the maintenance. So, switching to synthetic is a decision the individual has to make. Taking advantage of the oil change specials the auto parts stores offer helps take some of the sting out of it. But the vehicle is generally designed with conventional lubricants and will function just fine with them for a long time.
The only exception I can think of is the Mercon V, Mercon LV, and Mercon ULV transmission fluids. As far as I’m aware, those are all synthetic.
Me personally, I run all synthetics. Engine, axles, brake fluids, etc. Has it made a difference in fuel economy? Not that I can tell. Longevity, maybe but I can’t prove it.
good luck though!
