The Effect of Gear Lubricant on Fuel Economy as Measured in a Line Haul Truck Fleet

810179

02/01/1981

Event
SAE International Congress and Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
A gear lubricant field test in 32 new Class 8 vehicles totaling over 2 million miles (3.2 million kilometers) determined that one lubricant compounded with a potassium borate additive can be used in both axle and transmissions, providing a 3.5% benefit in fuel economy compared to conventional lubricants. while giving superior wear protection and oxidation stability.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/810179
Pages
12
Citation
Adams, J., Frost, K., Hartmann, L., and Painter, L., "The Effect of Gear Lubricant on Fuel Economy as Measured in a Line Haul Truck Fleet," SAE Technical Paper 810179, 1981, https://doi.org/10.4271/810179.
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Published
Feb 1, 1981
Product Code
810179
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English