G Gradient Joined Feb 16, 2005 Messages 160 Location California Feb 25, 2010 #1 Anyone know what percent of the cost of motor oil can be attributed to it's additive package?
N Nick R Joined Jul 14, 2009 Messages 11,196 Location NY Capital District Feb 25, 2010 #2 I seem to recall that about 20% of motor oil is add pack by volume. As far as price goes... It's going to change depending on the base stocks used, the markup by the mfr, the constitution of the add pack... Many, many different variables here.
I seem to recall that about 20% of motor oil is add pack by volume. As far as price goes... It's going to change depending on the base stocks used, the markup by the mfr, the constitution of the add pack... Many, many different variables here.
R [RT] ProjUltraZ Joined Dec 16, 2004 Messages 1,066 Location Honolulu, HI Feb 25, 2010 #3 you know 800ppm is 800/1,000,000 by weight. 3000 Ca is 1/3 of 1% by weight
