Low-viscosity doesn’t mean low quality As motor oil viscosity continues to decrease, base oil and additive quality become more important. Michael Meuli | VICE PRESIDENT, TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT Despite uncertainty surrounding future CAFÉ standards, fuel economy remains the biggest driver of innovation in the auto industry. One strategy for increasing fuel economy involves reducing energy lost […]
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Lubricant Viscosity Explained
Lubricant Viscosity Explained Ed Newman|May 24, 2017 8:30 AM A lubricant’s viscosity and how it changes under different temperatures and operating conditions is one of the most important properties that determines lubricant performance and protection. Viscosity can be viewed in two ways: • Kinematic viscosity • Dynamic (or absolute) viscosity Kinematic viscosity is defined by […]
Stiction… What Is It?
Stiction… What Is It? Mark Nyholm|May 24, 2017 8:30 AM By now you’ve inevitably seen this term in turbo diesel enthusiast magazines. And if you own a Ford Powerstroke 6.0L diesel engine, then you likely have experienced it. Stiction… it’s a combination of two words. Static and Friction. What it really means is that there […]
Can I Use Diesel Oil in My Gas Engine?
Thoughts on using Diesel Oils in Gasoline Engines It’s common for some owners of gasoline-powered vehicles to favor diesel oils over their gasoline counterparts. An article from AMSOIL’s Blog by John Baker The simple answer: Yes, provided the diesel oil meets the appropriate specifications and viscosity requirements of your engine. For example, if your gas […]