Friction in a car engine and other moving parts of a car can be greatly reduced with the right type of lubricant. Motor oil, as you know, is responsible for lubricating and protecting the moving parts of your engine. We usually use regular oil (also known as mineral oil) or synthetic oil for lubrication.
The most common lubricants are usually oils or greases, but you may also encounter dry or penetrating lubricants. Penetrating
lubricants usually contain very low viscosity base oils, making them very fluid and smooth. Penetrating lubricants are highly refined; therefore ideal for fast-moving engine parts that are slowed down by drag caused by automotive lubrication.
Additives help improve oil quality and increase fuel efficiency, as lubricating oils are often used in engine parts. For example, engine oils are often used to improve fuel efficiency, while gear oils and gear lubricants are designed to lubricate
gear components from high-pressure contact. Gear oils are used where lubrication is required at extremely high temperatures, such as in automotive differentials or manual transmissions.
Transmission oil is a brightly colored lubricant that keeps the transmission running smoothly. Gear oil does this by performing many functions, including lubricating, cooling, protecting, and conditioning the transmission and its many moving parts. transmission fluid. This fluid is usually colored red or green to distinguish it from other lubricants.
Engine oil also neutralizes acids formed from oxidized fuels and lubricants (detergents), improves piston ring seals, and cools the engine. The oil in an engine oil-based product breaks down and burns when used in an engine, and becomes contaminated with particles and chemicals that make it a less effective lubricant.
Traditional oils form a thin lubricating film on gears and other mechanical parts, while oils with higher viscosity coat a thicker film, providing a firmer finish that protects large construction equipment from wear. Lubricating oil protects the engine by forming an insulating film between the surfaces of adjacent moving parts to minimize direct contact between them reducing frictional heat and reducing wear.
Just as there are many different types of lubricants, automotive lubricants can also be used in many different ways.
The term "automotive lubricants" is a broad term that can be used to refer to a wide range of automotive products. Engine oil may consist only of a lubricating base in the case of non-detergent oil, or of a lubricating base with additives to improve the cleaning properties of oils, work at extreme pressures, and the ability to prevent corrosion of engine parts.
Engine oil and brake fluid may have the same amber color, but where the engine oil is a lubricant, the brake fluid is a hydraulic fluid and serves a different purpose. Motor oils and automotive lubricants are also susceptible to oxidation at high temperatures (synthetic oils will also oxidize after a certain point). Heavy Duty Grease, Not Oil Use heavy-duty synthetic lubricants to reduce wear on gears and bearings.
A deep understanding of properties is essential to make the best possible choices when selecting the right lubricant. Find out more about Beito Auto Lubricants here or contact our specialists for assistance.
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