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Hydrocarbons : Engine Lubricants

Stage 5 Science

Machinery Lubrication

This article describes the differences between conventional technology and this most recent technology.

Insight

Read about how fundamental research in formulation science and the latest advances in engineering are being applied to vehicle, fuel and lubricant designs in order to produce cleaner, more fuel efficient vehicles.

Mansfield

This article from Mansfield Service Partners provides a quick overview of industrial lubricants’ history and a glimpse into the future. 

B Energy

In today's world, industries are under increasing pressure to reduce their environmental impact. As a result, the demand for eco-friendly alternatives to traditional lubricants is growing.

YouTube

Engine oils have changed a LOT over the last few decades. Why is that? Well, it's complicated.

  • Changes to regulation
  • Changes in engine technology
  • Changes in base oil and additive technology
  • Changes in the lubricants market

Lubricants are essential in keeping engines, gears, and industrial machines running smoothly by reducing friction and preventing wear. But have you ever wondered how lubricants are made? In this video, we take a deep dive into the entire process—from refining base oils to blending additives and rigorous quality testing. Whether it’s motor oil, industrial grease, or synthetic lubricants, this video breaks it all down!

Bio-Based lubricants explained. 

Comparison between biolubricants and petro-based lubricants

GW Oil

Eco-friendly oils, also known as synthetic oils, may be formulated using renewable resources or advanced manufacturing processes that minimise environmental impact. These oils offer several advantages over traditional petroleum-based oils, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved engine efficiency, and decreased dependency on limited fossil fuels.

Valvoline

This article explores these vital fluids' past, present, and future while highlighting how they have changed to meet the demands of evolving engine technologies.

Which Car?

A vital and little-celebrated part of this ecosystem is engine lubricant, or motor oil, which most enthusiasts have at least a basic understanding of. But oil has changed a lot in the past few decades, and even the past few years.

Bio-Blend

People have trouble with terms like “bio-based” and “biodegradable” when talking about environmentally friendly lubricants because they are still relatively new and not as clearly defined as other lubrication ideas.