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[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

Synthetic oil became widely available for consumers in our lifetime. It offers superior lubricating performance and longevity.

So now we donโ€™t have to change it out nearly as often.

So thatโ€™s a small comfort.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago

I understand synthetic oil is nearly as good as whale oil for lubricating. I also understand that whale oil is still used in space craft and F1 race cars because it's still the absolute best for the purpose.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Interesting. Oils ain't oils.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 4 weeks ago

Super exciting stuff haha