Why Does Modern Engine Oil Look Like Water Instead of Honey?

We spoke with Sean Nguyen, a Shell lubrication scientist, to learn why synthetic oil is getting thinner. Subscribe to @DGHD | Merch: https://merch.debossgarage.com Watch next: https://youtu.be/t7RxTN3g60E #Ad Thanks to @Pennzoil for supporting the Houston Lubricant Plant (HLP) and Shell Technology Center Houston (STCH) tours. We appreciated the opportunity to learn more about motor oil technology and the role it plays in performance and protection. Experiences like these help us better understand the products that keep our engines running smoothly and communicate that knowledge effectively. #Pennzoil #LongMayWeDrive 0:00 Oil looks like water 1:26 Sean M. Nguyen, Chemist - Shell Technology Center 2:31 Why is engine oil getting thinner? 6:51 Can I use thin oil in older engine? 8:09 Can I use a lower winter weight? 9:36 Viscosity Modifier 11:13 Does synthetic oil increase viscosity with heat? 13:35 How synthetic oil behaves when it gets hot 16:18 Making Pennzoil 10w60 Full Synthetic oil 18:44 Houston Lubrication Plant 21:13 Switching to synthetic oil 23:39 Is Full Synthetic thinner than conventional? Follow us: http://debossgarage.com https://instagram.com/debossgarage https://instagram.com/dghd.kevin https://www.instagram.com/notfilthy_imandy https://tiktok.com/@debossgarage https://facebook.com/debossgarage https://x.com/debossgarage Send stuff to Filthy Rich 411 Darling Rd, Canfield, ON Canada N0A 1C0 Merch: https://merch.debossgarage.com Tools I use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/debossgarage Show us your build project: https://debossgarage.com/nation Watch More Deboss Garage: http://bit.ly/DG_EngineSwaps http://bit.ly/DG_AutoShows http://bit.ly/DG_Reviews http://bit.ly/DG_HowTos http://bit.ly/DG_QuickTips About: From American Muscle to Classics to Diesels, DG will show you how to build, swap, and repair anything with a throttle. **If the video was helpful, please give it a "thumbs up" and consider subscribing.** Theme Song: "Travelin'" by SWIB (https://soundcloud.com/swib-1) CC BY-SA 3.0 All Songs: https://soundcloud.com/d-tund/sets/deboss-tunes Music License: http://share.epidemicsound.com/deboss (30-day free trial) © Red Egg Entertainment | made in Canada -- DISCLAIMER: This video is provided "AS-IS" with NO WARRANTIES, express or implied, including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Deboss Garage (DG) makes no guarantees about the accuracy or completeness of the content. LIABILITY WAIVER: DG is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages from using or misusing this video’s content. Always follow safe practices when using tools, equipment, or chemicals. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK: This video is for informational purposes only. You assume all risks associated with repairs or modifications. Your safety is your responsibility, not DG's.