Automotive
Technical Paper

Fleet Tests of Synthetic Lubricants

480193

01/01/1948

Event
Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers
Authors
D.K. WILSON
Abstract
Content
RESULTS of extensive field tests of synthetic motor oil are reported here.
The author suggests that the following advantages are possible with the use of synthetic oils as compared with detergent oils:
  1. 1.
    Ability to cover a greater range of temperatures with a single grade of oil.
  2. 2.
    Somewhat reduced carbon formation, particularly on valve stems; such carbon as is formed is of softer texture; some reduction in frequency of valve and carbon jobs; slightly freer rings.
  3. 3.
    It appears that oil change mileages can at least be doubled in any given class of service, with no increase in the rate of oil consumption and with improved engine cleanliness.
Meta Tags
Topics
Synthetic lubricants
Valves
Fleets
Details
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/480193
Pages
13
Citation
WILSON, D., "Fleet Tests of Synthetic Lubricants," SAE Technical Paper 480193, 1948, https://doi.org/10.4271/480193.
Additional Details
Publisher
SAE International
Published
Jan 1, 1948
Product Code
480193
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English