AMSOIL has introduced a new Synthetic Grease suitable for use in extremely cold conditions.
Category: Industry Related
General Information Relating To The Lubricants Industry
Motor Oil And Cold Temperatures
The term “Cold” can be relative. It all depends on what you are used to. In the summer, 50 degrees can feel cold yet, in the middle of winter, it can feel downright balmy. For this post however, we’re talking about motor oil and for motor oil, cold temperatures below 40 degrees will have a negative effect on the oils flow characteristics.
How Damaging Is Fuel Dilution In An Engine?
ANSWER: Fuel dilution can lead to much increased wear, component seizure, increased oxidation and the potential for fire. Ten percent fuel contamination can remove 27 percent of piston ring metal in 100 hours of operation.
One In Five Bulk Oils Failed To Meet Standards
From an article by George Gill in “Lube Report,” Wednesday Oct 23, 2013
“The American Petroleum Institute’s annual motor oil testing program found almost one in five samples of bulk motor oil purchased from the North American marketplace in each of the last five years failed to meet API motor oil performance standards.”
Fuel Pumps With Additives Coming
Read an article recently entitled “Fuel Additives: The Next Innovation Begins At The Dispenser.” (National Petroleum News, July/August Edition, p.16) While the article talked about the history of fuel and some of the additives used over the years, the part I found interesting was that Wayne, a major supplier of fuel dispensers, has developed one that will let the customer select an additive and blend it into the fuel as it is being pumped. The pump contains an internal tank that will hold enough additive concentrate to treat up to 25,000 gallons of fuel. System can be setup for either gasoline or diesel, encourages an “Add-On” sale, and doesn’t require the expense of burying another tank in the ground. These dispensers are approved for use in Canada and are coming to the US this year. If you come across one of these in Southeastern MA let me know. I would be interested in seeing one in operation and talking to the people responsible for it.