Originally Posted by Quattro Pete
Canola is a much simpler fluid, not loaded with VIIs and additives that may not handle temperature extremes as well. Then there is the time component - is your Canola good for 300 hours of being in service and providing the necessary film strength between moving metal parts?
Maybe we should all just start using Canola in our engines because it's so good.
Industrial and mobile hydraulics uses rapeseed oil where leaking into the environment is a major issue. Canola is a particular cultivar family of rapeseed better suited for human consumption.
It's not as good as hydrocarbon or synthesized hydrocarbon fluids, but is certainly usable in that part of equipment. EP and VI additives are used. I don't know of any engine lube applications.
Canola is a much simpler fluid, not loaded with VIIs and additives that may not handle temperature extremes as well. Then there is the time component - is your Canola good for 300 hours of being in service and providing the necessary film strength between moving metal parts?
Maybe we should all just start using Canola in our engines because it's so good.
Industrial and mobile hydraulics uses rapeseed oil where leaking into the environment is a major issue. Canola is a particular cultivar family of rapeseed better suited for human consumption.
It's not as good as hydrocarbon or synthesized hydrocarbon fluids, but is certainly usable in that part of equipment. EP and VI additives are used. I don't know of any engine lube applications.