Where to find more information about oil chemistry?

[AlexC]

Hi all. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a few reliable resources to systematically learn about motor oil chemistry (passenger gasoline ICE cars) beyond the basics, ideally on a deeper chemistry level. ex. what is the molecular chemistry that determines protection and other specs such as HTHS and PAO, etc. I'd really appreciate it if anyone has anything to share.

Thanks
Alex

 

[The Lube Guy]

Did you read through the articles on the front page of the BITOG website?

 

[AlexC]

Yes, I have. Is there anything more that I could learn about?

 

[The Lube Guy]

what is the molecular chemistry that determines protection and other specs such as HTHS and PAO

Did you ask the above question after you read all the articles on the front page?

 

[AlexC]

Did you ask the above question after you read all the articles on the front page?

I skimmed over it, and am just looking for all the sources before I try to make notecards for my paper.

 

[Glenda W.]

This is a good place to start. One of my favorites.

https://certaslubricantsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Automotive-Oil-Fast-Facts-Guide-2021.pdf

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Hi all. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a few reliable resources to systematically learn about motor oil chemistry (passenger gasoline ICE cars) beyond the basics, ideally on a deeper chemistry level. ex. what is the molecular chemistry that determines protection and other specs such as HTHS and PAO, etc. I'd really appreciate it if anyone has anything to share.

Thanks
Alex

Other than the articles on this site I would recommend books written by HPL Lubricants consultant Dr. Leslie Rudnick.

Amazon.com

 

[buster]

This is a good place to start. One of my favorites.

https://certaslubricantsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Automotive-Oil-Fast-Facts-Guide-2021.pdf

That is decent.

I had one saved from Infineum that was great but I no longer have it.