What Is the Difference Between a Full Synthetic Oil and a Synthetic Blend?

We hope by now we’ve convinced you on the advantages of synthetic oil. A high quality synthetic oil like Amsoil lasts longer than the alternatives, protects your engine better, works at every temperature, and boosts your vehicle’s fuel economy. It’s even better for the environment.

You might think that you can use a synthetic blend to reap the benefits of synthetic oil while saving a little bit of money. We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but using a synthetic oil blend will actually end up costing you money in the long-term. Here’s why.

A full synthetic oil being poured into a vehicle.

Full Synthetic Oil vs. Synthetic Blend: What’s the Difference?

As discussed above, the price tag is one difference. But as your parents probably told you when you were growing up, you get what you pay for. This is true for just about anything, and especially so when it comes to engine oil.

Synthetic Blends Are Low Quality

Synthetic blends are made with synthetic oil that’s diluted with mineral oil. The theory is that these oils give users the benefits of synthetic oil, but at a lower cost. This simply isn’t the case, though––even the highest quality synthetic blend cannot match the performance of lowest quality fully synthetic oil. Now, if you compare a high quality fully synthetic oil, like Amsoil, to a synthetic blend, the difference is even more dramatic.

Synthetic Blends Are Unregulated

Another factor to consider: motor oils that are a synthetic blend are not well-regulated by any government agency. There are no guidelines stipulating what percentage of these oils can be derived from minerals and what percentage should be synthetic compounds. Whenever you put one of these oils in your engine, you’re taking a gamble. Is it worth it? We don’t think so.

Full Synthetic Oil Lasts Longer

With Amsoil, the top synthetic motor oil on the market, you can go up to 25,000 miles between oil changes. The average semi-synthetic oil will last around 6,000 miles, if you’re lucky. More frequent oil changes can wipe out any advantage of a lower initial price tag.

Full Synthetic Oil Is Better for Your Vehicle

The benefits of synthetic oil, like better performance at extreme temperatures, resistance to oxidation, and improved viscosity, are good news for the engine of your car or truck. Your vehicle is more likely to last longer with a synthetic oil, which puts less strain on your engine. Amsoil is free of impurities and additives that can compromise the functioning of your engine.

A Note About Synthetic Oil

Here’s another saying you might have heard from your parents growing up: caveat emptor, or buyer beware. Unfortunately, even with a base of less than 50% synthetic oil, a product can legally be labeled as synthetic. You may think you’re currently using a fully synthetic oil, but what you’re actually putting into your engine is a synthetic blend.

This is why it’s important to do your research. And this is why we’ve chosen to distribute Amsoil. 

Amsoil is a pioneer in the industry, with the first API-rated synthetic motor oil product. Amsoil performs better than any other motor oil, synthetic or otherwise, it’s made in the USA, and it’s a family-owned company committed to doing right by its customers and distributors.

Learn More About Synthetic Oil and Amsoil

Contact Steve Tarini at 800-797-4550 for wholesale prices or to inquire about setting up a wholesale account.