Composition and types of engine oil
Base oil, the additive package, and why there are so many different oils on the market.
- Types of engine oil What types and groups is engine oil divided into? Depending on various properties, engine oils are divided into...
- How is engine oil made? How is engine oil made? Without going into detail, engine oil is a mixture of a base oil and additives...
- Why do I need to know so much about engine oil? Why do you need to know what kinds of engine oil exist? Walk into any auto-parts shop, and you can see for yourself that...
- Why Are There So Many Different Engine Oils? Why are there so many different engine oils? Because there are countless engines, different in purpose and design...
- The role of the base oil and additives in engine oils Without going too deep into the details, engine oil can be described as a blend of base oil and additives. Depending on how the base is obtained, industrial oils can be split into mineral, synthetic and semi-synthetic.