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What’s the difference between a fully synthetic and a semi-synthetic motor oil?

April 26, 2017difference fully motor Oil semi-synthetic synthetic

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What’s the difference between a fully synthetic and a semi-synthetic motor oil?

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All motor oils are made up of base oils and additives. Fully synthetic motor oils contain 100% non-conventional, high-performance fluids. Semi-synthetic oils (also called “blends”) contain a smaller percentage of these high-performance fluids in combination with conventional mineral oil. Mobil 1 is a fully synthetic motor oil.