Automotive
Technical Paper

The Effect of MoS2 Based Lubricants on Automotive Gear Efficiency and Operating Temperatures

770834

2/1/1977

Event
Passenger Car Meeting & Exposition
Authors
David A. Gresty AMAX Inc.
Ernest J. Kunz AMAX Inc.
Thomas J. Risdon AMAX Inc.
Abstract
Content
In order to achieve the federally mandated fuel economy standards for automotive vehicles, passenger car and truck rear axle and differential lubrication must become more efficient.
The results of this study indicate potential for improvement in axle efficiency if MoS2 based lubricants are used.
Meta Tags
Topics
Environmental regulations and standards
Gear lubricants
Axles
Affiliated or Co-Author
AMAX Inc.
Details
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/770834
Citation
Gresty, D., Kunz, E., and Risdon, T., "The Effect of MoS2 Based Lubricants on Automotive Gear Efficiency and Operating Temperatures," Passenger Car Meeting & Exposition, Detroit, Michigan, United States, September 26, 1977, https://doi.org/10.4271/770834.
Additional Details
Publisher
SAE International
Published
2/1/1977
Product Code
770834
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English