Antiwear Additives

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Building Blocks for Lubes

Lubes'n'Greases - May 22, 2014

While some lubricants need only a single component, such as a rust inhibitor, engine oils demand a complex mix of chemis ...

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Inside the Additive Toolkit

Lubes'n'Greases - May 10, 2014

Theyre about 20 percent of whats in engine oils, and 15 percent or less of industrial lubes. What do additives do - and ...

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The Best Thing, Going?

Lubes'n'Greases - April 25, 2014

Automakers are satisfied that low-phosphorus engine oils deliver the wear protection they need. That's cold comfort to t ...

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Take a Tour of ZDDP

Lubes'n'Greases - April 2, 2014

Today's engine oils do a great job, thanks to this workhorse additive. Here's a close look at ZDDP, and why some drivers ...