Originally Posted By: david_ES2
I just find the term misleading and confusing now for most uninformed people.
Perhaps, but there are so many other more important misleading things to worry about in this world.
To my mind the good GpIII base oils are so close to a PAO that is doesn't matter much.
The irritating part is the extra cost attached to the word "synthetic." I think GpIII base stocks might be overpriced given the costs to produce them vs a PAO. But because it's "Full Synthetic" they can add a spiff to the price. I'm not making a declaration to this effect because I don't have enough inside data to crunch numbers, but it seems so and just the possibility irritates me.
I just find the term misleading and confusing now for most uninformed people.
Perhaps, but there are so many other more important misleading things to worry about in this world.
To my mind the good GpIII base oils are so close to a PAO that is doesn't matter much.
The irritating part is the extra cost attached to the word "synthetic." I think GpIII base stocks might be overpriced given the costs to produce them vs a PAO. But because it's "Full Synthetic" they can add a spiff to the price. I'm not making a declaration to this effect because I don't have enough inside data to crunch numbers, but it seems so and just the possibility irritates me.