Fuel Efficient way to upgrade a car’s Performance

A Smooth Way To Upgrade A Car's Performance (NAPSI)-Here's a tip for drivers looking for a quick and inexpensive way to improve a car's performance and reliability-select the right motor oil. There are meaningful differences in oils and choosing the right one impacts how well your car runs. Two components determine how well motor oil will perform in your car. One factor is the base oil and the other is the combination of chemicals (additives) that are added to the base oil. Base Oils The two primary types of base oils used are mineral and synthetic. Mineral oils are by-products of crude oil. These are the cheapest and most widely available oils, which provide minimum levels of performance and protection. Refining reduces the impurities in these oils but leaves molecules of all shapes and sizes. Synthetic oils are man-made compounds whose molecules are all the same size and shape; consequently, synthetic oil provides less friction and performs significantly better than mineral oils. In fact, synthetic oils are often the factory fills in many new performance and luxury cars. Additives Regardless of the base oil used, chemicals must be added to give motor oil the characteristics needed to do its job. Typical additives that may be added to base oil include detergents to reduce the formation of residue, defoamants to deter absorption of air, anti-wear agents, antioxidants and others. Some of the biggest technological advances in lubrication are now coming through advancements in chemical additives. READ MORE