Analysing Used Engine Oil
Introduction As an essential component in vehicles and machinery, the engine oil plays a crucial role in reducing friction, dissipating heat and ensuring the efficient operation of the engine. However, as oil ages and…
Low SAPS Engine Oil
What is “SAPS”? “SA” is Sulphated Ash, “P” is for Phosphorus and “S” is for Sulphur. Sulphated Ash is the residue that blocks the Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) when Phosphorous and Sulphur additives are burnt in the…
Low Speed Pre-Ignition and New Engine Oil Specification
Low speed pre-ignition phenomenon Today’s modern engines are designed to deliver higher levels of performance, improved fuel economy and emissions benefits than ever before. Common approaches being introduced are…
Understanding Hydraulic Oil Specification
Hydraulic fluid requirements Nowadays, hydraulic fluids face challenging requirements and standards through equipment manufacturers and customers applications. Several applications will need specific characteristic to…
Multivehicle Automatic Transmission Fluids
Technology Development Step type automatic transmissions (AT’s) have undergone significant development with increasing gear ratios and longer service intervals, high performance friction materials and complex hydraulic…
Understanding and Selection of Right Grease
What is grease and the difference compared to oil? Grease is formed by emulsifying liquid lubricant in a thickening agent like soap. The liquid lubricant in the grease generally is mineral oil or synthetic oil. The key…
ACEA Engine Oil Sequences For Light Duty Engines
What is ACEA? ACEA is a European Automobile Constructors’ Association that represents Europe’s 16 major car, van, truck, and bus manufacturers. They are the European equivalent of the American Petroleum Institute (API).…
Used Engine Oil for Plant Maintenance
What is used oil analysis? Used oil analysis is typically a scheduled activity for analyzing oil health, oil contamination and machine wear. While the main purpose of an oil analysis program is to verify the lubricant…