Stricter federal regulations are reshaping the engine oil industry. PC-12 and low-viscosity HDEOs can help with compliance and performance. As the temperatures rise and the days become longer, your ...

The second car that I ever owned was a 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 with a 6.6L Duramax diesel engine under the hood. It wasn't my first choice, but it was a hand-me-down from my father after my 1993 ...

It’s an advanced, next-generation engine oil standard focusing on ultra-low viscosity oils for modern engines. When purchasing oil, look for the API Service Symbol "Donut" on the label, which is an ...

However, traditional methods (such as ASTM D445) are hindered by high maintenance needs, extensive manual input requirements, and time-consuming operations. The advanced patented technology utilized ...

Contamination, comingling, mislabeling, and using improper lubricants can all result in equipment performance degradation or failure. Viscosity is the most sensitive physical property of a lubricant.

As General Motors prepares to launch its Gen 6 Small Block V8 engine family in conjunction with its next-gen light-duty pickup trucks, GM Authority has been bust serving up a variety of critical ...

When you look at a bottle of motor oil, you are assaulted by all the numbers and letters and whether or not it's synthetic. Without knowing what those figures signify, it can look almost random when ...

This paper explains the mechanisms that affect lubricating oil consumption in stationary gas engines. It explains the positive and negative consequences of oil consumption. It discusses the importance ...

The oil you put in your engine matters. After all, your engine contains many moving parts that must remain lubricated to work properly. Otherwise, your engine could develop some serious wear and tear.

In the 1950s, motor oil started to come in grades. Some grades were formulated to work better in cold weather, while others helped keep hot engines lubricated more effectively. Today, with our ...