821571: What Does the Engine Designer Need to Know About Engine Oils? - Technical Paper

Event: SAE International Congress and Exposition

Authors

Frank X. Sieloff

The Lubrizol Corp.

Jerry L. Musser

The Lubrizol Corp.

Abstract

Content: The functions of engine oil are reviewed. The chemistry of engine oil additives and synthetics is described in terms for the non-chemist. The latest SAE engine oil viscosity classifications and API service designations are detailed. Developments underway to upgrade engine oil quality are discussed.

Meta Tags

Topics: Engine lubricants
Lubricant viscosity

Affiliated or Co-Author: The Lubrizol Corp.

Details

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/821571

Pages: 12

Citation: Sieloff, F., and Musser, J., "What Does the Engine Designer Need to Know About Engine Oils?," SAE Technical Paper 821571, 1982, https://doi.org/10.4271/821571.

Additional Details

Publisher: SAE International

Published: Feb 1, 1982

Product Code: 821571

Content Type: Technical Paper

Language: English