Interesting Reading
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Interesting Reading
Let me preface this with the following:
I know this doesn't exactly pertain to automobile engines
I am not for sure how closely the tests described actually translate to usable information (if at all)
The "dino juice" they use is just mineral oil and it may be lacking a lot of the additive packages that conventional motor oil contains.
That being said, I thought it was an interesting article.
http://www.gearsolutionsonline.com/a...luber0804.html
Your thoughts?
I know this doesn't exactly pertain to automobile engines
I am not for sure how closely the tests described actually translate to usable information (if at all)
The "dino juice" they use is just mineral oil and it may be lacking a lot of the additive packages that conventional motor oil contains.
That being said, I thought it was an interesting article.
http://www.gearsolutionsonline.com/a...luber0804.html
Your thoughts?
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While I won't profess to be a transmission specialist, this document states that they employed the ever famous Amsoil 4 ball bearing test. I wouldn't put any credibilty to the gentlemans statements. I am not aware of any automotive transmission that uses a worm gear. There is a worm gear as such in the rear axle. The load type is shear. Synthetics are well known for their properties in resisiting shear. But, synthetic basestocks can't do it alone. In this arena, the additive package is just as important as the basestock.