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» Causes of Motor Oil Alkalinity Changes
» Does Freezing Harm Lubricants?
» The Best Contamination Control Method
» Can You Trust OEM Gearbox Viscosity Specs?

Causes of Motor Oil Alkalinity Changes

Changes in an oil's BN (Base Number) can be caused by several things: high sulfur fuel, fuel dilution, poor combustion, excessive blow-by, soot contamination, oxidation, overheating, extended drains, wrong oil, and glycol dilution.

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Does Freezing Harm Lubricants?

From "The Practical Handbook of Machinery Lubrication"

Conventional soluble oils may also be affected by freezing, by destroying the emulsifying properties. Severe conditions may sometimes give the product a cloudy look, but freezing may not always cause a change in the product's appearance, however it will not emulsify properly with water when put into service. This is an example where a user may blame the oil supplier, when in fact there was nothing wrong with the product initially.

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Lube Trivia: The Best Contamination Control Method

Test your knowledge and prepare for ICML lubrication or oil analysis certification.

Question: The best way to control particle contamination is to remove particles as fast as they come in. True or False?

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Can You Trust OEM Gearbox Viscosity Specs?

In this case study article, learn how a company quickly realized that the OEM viscosity recommendation for a newly installed gearbox was incorrect, and how they convinced the OEM to honor the warranty.
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