{"id":11677,"date":"2021-07-02T13:53:52","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T11:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/?p=11677"},"modified":"2021-07-02T13:53:52","modified_gmt":"2021-07-02T11:53:52","slug":"lubricant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/2021\/07\/02\/lubricant\/","title":{"rendered":"The anatomy of a lubricant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Whether on the road or in the field, lubricants are an important necessity for any piece of equipment. Understanding the breakdown of a lubricant can help those make smarter choices for equipment requirements and in turn, see more efficient results.<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-v-7f24272a=\"\">\n<section class=\"ebm-content-body page-contents__content-body\">\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Whether on the farm or at the shop, lubricants are a critical step in any maintenance program to keep equipment running smooth. But do you know what actually makes up these important lubricants?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Today\u2019s lubricants contain more technology than many people realize. And, by learning what\u2019s inside a product, you can make smarter choices for your equipment and see better, more efficient results. Lubricants\u2014from engine oils to hydraulic fluids\u2014have three main components: the base oil, an additive package and a viscosity modifier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Part 1: Base oil\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">When people think about lubricants, they often think of the base oil. Depending on a lubricant\u2019s formulation, the base oil makes up 70 to 90 percent of its overall composition, which makes the quality of the base oil incredibly important.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">In the industry, there are five categories of base oil\u2014Group I, Group II, Group III, Group IV, which are known as PAOs, and Group V\u2014each with different quality implications and benefits. The group numbers generally indicate how much wax is present in the formulation after the base oil has been refined. In addition, it\u2019s important to know the difference between conventional, full synthetic, and synthetic blend products:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Conventional oils are refined, but minimally processed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Full synthetic base oils, like those used to formulate, the Cenex line of Maxtron products, are not only refined, but also distilled and broken down to their base molecules. These molecules are reshaped to a uniform size, which means they are exceptionally more stable against thermal oxidation compared to conventional oils.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Synthetic blends are a combination of conventional and full synthetic oils.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Part 2: Additive package\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">So what makes different types of lubricants, with the same group base oils, have different functions? The answer is the additive package. Products have distinct additive packages based on the functions they need to perform. Additive packages vary, but almost all include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">A foam inhibitor, to minimize the amount of foam created by the rapid movement of lubricated parts. Although some foam is inevitable, large amounts of foam can be detrimental to equipment as foam is not a sufficient lubricant.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Detergents to get rid of dirt, soot and particles that, if left untreated, can build up and cause severe engine problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Dispersants to break up debris and keep it suspended so it doesn\u2019t stick to engine surfaces.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Anti-wear to protect critical moving parts from premature or excessive wear.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Cold flow improvers to ensure proper oil flow during cold startups.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Part 3: Viscosity modifier\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The third and final component of a lubricant is the viscosity modifier. Years ago, you had to change your oil each season to adapt to the temperature change. Without a viscosity modifier, a lubricant that runs thin in the summer, for example, will run thick in the winter. But with a viscosity modifier, a lubricant can behave like a 30 weight when it\u2019s hot, and like a 10 weight when it\u2019s cold, protecting your engine no matter the temperature outside.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Whether on the road or in the field, lubricants are an important necessity for any equipment. When you understand your lubricant, you can choose the best product for your needs. Cenex offers a full line of lubricants designed for your needs. For any questions about which oil is right for you, contact your\u00a0<a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cenex.com\/locations\">local Cenex dealer<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"content-body-21166766\" class=\"page-contents__content-body\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>By <span data-v-c7203d5c=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fleetowner.com\/21704661\" data-v-c7203d5c=\"\">Erin Wroge<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"posted-by\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fleetowner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.fleetowner.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/consultancy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>CUT COTS OF THE FLEET WITH OUR AUDIT PROGRAM<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/consultancy\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-5377 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/nueva-ley-auditoria.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/nueva-ley-auditoria.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/nueva-ley-auditoria-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/nueva-ley-auditoria-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" alt=\"\" width=\"858\" height=\"572\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The audit is a key tool to know the overall status and provide the analysis, the assessment, the advice, the suggestions and the actions to take in order to cut costs and increase the efficiency and efficacy of the fleet. We propose the following fleet management audit.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/consultancy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>FLEET MANAGEMENT AUDIT<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether on the road or in the field, lubricants are an important necessity for any piece of equipment. Understanding the breakdown of a lubricant can help those make smarter choices for equipment requirements and in turn, see more efficient results. 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