What is Synerlec ?
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It's a sulfurized ester, from what we know. It's proprietary so we'll likely never get the full story.
Plenty of other oils use esters, yes. I'm not sure what Royal Purple's are, and what they do. Again, proprietary information.
Is there something specific you're trying to figure out? We've seen a lot of good results from their oils using Synerlec.
Is there something specific you're trying to figure out? We've seen a lot of good results from their oils using Synerlec.
I asked my brother, a chemical engineer (specialization in polymers), about what a "sulfurized ester" is. His response:
Sulfurization is similar to vulcanization of rubber. It cross-links esters with disulfide groups. Likely a cost-effective way to make an oil more viscous.
I'm sure that RP, GC, or Mobil 1 0w40 would all work well in your application. Mobil 1 0w40 gets the nod for having a good VI, which means it will be thinner at startup.
Sulfurization is similar to vulcanization of rubber. It cross-links esters with disulfide groups. Likely a cost-effective way to make an oil more viscous.
I'm sure that RP, GC, or Mobil 1 0w40 would all work well in your application. Mobil 1 0w40 gets the nod for having a good VI, which means it will be thinner at startup.
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SYNERLEC® ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGY
Synerlec, Royal Purple’s proprietary, additive lubricant technology, is the cornerstone of RP’s entire product line. It creates an ionic bond that adheres to metal parts to provide continuous protection even at start-up and strengthens the oil to provide unparalleled performance and protection.
Royal Purple’s high film strength prevents contact between metal parts reducing friction and heat thereby transferring more power to the drive wheels while maximizing the lubricant service life. As well, Synerlec amplifies the already-exceptional oxidation resistance of the synthetic base oils.
Royal Purple remains on the metal surface long after ordinary lubricants would have been squeezed out by pressure and heat. It actually improves mating surfaces by responding to increased pressure with increased viscosity until the metal peaks (asperities) undergo deformation and flow into the low spots. Over time, the metal surface becomes extremely smooth and can even develop a mirror-like surface.
This does suggest an ester composition, as esters' polarity do "bond" to metal surfaces as they describe above.
Synerlec, Royal Purple’s proprietary, additive lubricant technology, is the cornerstone of RP’s entire product line. It creates an ionic bond that adheres to metal parts to provide continuous protection even at start-up and strengthens the oil to provide unparalleled performance and protection.
Royal Purple’s high film strength prevents contact between metal parts reducing friction and heat thereby transferring more power to the drive wheels while maximizing the lubricant service life. As well, Synerlec amplifies the already-exceptional oxidation resistance of the synthetic base oils.
Royal Purple remains on the metal surface long after ordinary lubricants would have been squeezed out by pressure and heat. It actually improves mating surfaces by responding to increased pressure with increased viscosity until the metal peaks (asperities) undergo deformation and flow into the low spots. Over time, the metal surface becomes extremely smooth and can even develop a mirror-like surface.
This does suggest an ester composition, as esters' polarity do "bond" to metal surfaces as they describe above.
I have no idea what Synerlec is. But it could be similar to Lubrication Engineers' Monolec, or even Schaeffers' Penetro. I'm sure there are other small companies that boost their additive packages with proprietary chemistry too.
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sulfurized ester
This would most likely be an EP add and might explain the results that RP gets on the spinning wheel machine.
sulfurized ester
This would most likely be an EP add and might explain the results that RP gets on the spinning wheel machine.
It's also no longer used in most of RP's SN PCMOs.
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It's also no longer used in most of RP's SN PCMOs.
Thanks for the info. I didn't realize that.
It's also no longer used in most of RP's SN PCMOs.
Thanks for the info. I didn't realize that.
It's only used in the 5w40 now.
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