There’s a reason why additives are added to your lubricating oil—in fact, there are plenty of reasons, all of which are important for its performance characteristics. When it comes to lubricants, they start out with a...
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Sarah Simonovich
Understanding Types of Lubricants: Synthetic Oils
Sometimes when we think of synthetic, it tends to be in direct opposition to natural: synthetic fibers versus natural fibers (polyester vs cotton), synthetic or artificial dyes versus their natural counterparts (Yellow...
Understanding Types of Lubricants: Base Oil Groups
Lubricants are primarily used to reduce the friction between two surfaces in mutual contact; in reducing friction, they also help reduce the heat generated when the surfaces move. Friction is an important force that...