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Question --- is synthetic motor oil flammable like regular old motor oil ?

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Does synthetic oil burn like conventional oil?

Regular oil starts to burn between 350 - 450 degrees F, While synthetic oil can continue to function at over 500 degrees. Sometimes piston/ring temperatures can rise to over 500 degrees under loads.

long article about motor oil flammability

https://firefighterinsider.com/is-motor ... surprised/

interesting info ... thanks .... in short it will burn but ignites at a much higher temp