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Monitoring the silicon level in a lubricating oil is a useful way to track damaging dirt ingression into a lubrication system, because dirt [silica] is mostly made from the element silicon. If an increase in silicon level of an oil sample is noted, it is a positive indicator that dirt is entering the system and turning your oil from a lubricant to grinding paste! Read More

Lubricant additives were developed to enhance the existing characteristics of the base oil(s) a lubricant is formulated with, to reduce the deficiencies of the base oils(s) or impart new performance characteristics. Engine oils were the first lubricants to be formulated with additives. They have been and still are the largest market segment for lubrication. So, it is no surprise that most of the research and development efforts have been placed on engine oil enhancement.   Read More