Why not more titanium?

[The_Captain]

I read over what information I could find about titanium as an oil additive. I sounds like it would be a solid addition to just about any engine oil. Why are there so few oils that use it as an additive? Is there something we are unaware of when it come to its use? Is Castrol titanium the same as Kendall's? Thoughts, opinions and information are. appreciated.

 

[MolaKule]

Different additive philosophies (strokes) for different folks.

 

[Burt]

Personally, I prefer more cow bell...

 

[The_Captain]

Originally Posted By: MolaKule
Different additive philosophies (strokes) for different folks.


As a oil guru what are your thoughts on titanium as an additive? Effectiveness?

 

[Propflux01]

Originally Posted By: The_Captain
..... Why are there so few oils that use it as an additive?



$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[MolaKule]

Originally Posted By: The_Captain
Originally Posted By: MolaKule
Different additive philosophies (strokes) for different folks.


As a oil guru what are your thoughts on titanium as an additive? Effectiveness?


Wow, I have been called a lot of things but never Guru!

Titanium is just another friction modifier. About as effective as MoDTC or soluble moly.

 

[lubedude13]

I've used Kendall with titanium and it showed great wear protection

 

[nepadriver]

Originally Posted By: MolaKule
Originally Posted By: The_Captain
Originally Posted By: MolaKule
Different additive philosophies (strokes) for different folks.


As a oil guru what are your thoughts on titanium as an additive? Effectiveness?


Wow, I have been called a lot of things but never Guru!

Titanium is just another friction modifier. About as effective as MoDTC or soluble moly.


Do you know if its cheaper than Moly or more $$$?

 

[daves87rs]

Firestone seems to like the stuff....

 

[MolaKule]

Quote:
Do you know if its cheaper than Moly or more $$$?


The additive packages that contain either one are about the same cost.

 

[901Memphis]

Interesting that they have a similar cost. I assumed it was more rare due to a greater cost difference. Now I'm just scratching my head as to why more major players don't use it with or instead of moly. The VOA I saw of Kendall GT1 contains both titanium and moly.

 

[artificialist]

Originally Posted By: daves87rs
Firestone seems to like the stuff....

They have had an agreement to use Kendall oils many years before Kendall used titanium additives, that is why you see the stuff.