Africa Automotive News January-February digital issue 2022

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Automotive Lubricants How To Make Your Car More Viable

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thus eliminating dirt and grease build-up that causes friction. All these lubricants improve the performance and efficiency of moving parts such as the gears in your car or truck.

Synthetic Lubricants have numerous applications. It contains no moisture,

The organic lubricants on the other hand are usually made from recycled petroleum. They can withstand high temperatures and are highly wear-resistant. Their ingredients are usually derived from crude oil, such as crude oil, natural gas, crude coal, and diesel. These lubricants have higher heat tolerance than their synthetic counterparts.

utomotive Lubricants is made up of a blend of lubricating oils with characteristics for use in different types of vehicles. Most modern vehicles, aside from gasoline, utilize some type of lubricant, most commonly an oil-based product. There are basically four types of lubricants: Synthetic Lubricants, Organic Lubricants, EPDM, and Spubricants containing petroleum-based additives.

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