Questions tagged [additive]
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Engine oil change and getting rid of old oil completely
After running the vehicle for a certain distance usually we will change the engine oil. This will not only give engine new life with the brand new oil but will also get sludge and other sediments out of the engine.
So while changing the engine oil,…
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Additives in Engine Oil
As oil is used in an engine, it ages, creating oligomers. Is there a way that we can separate these oligomers without affecting the additives in the oil???
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What are the dangers of too high TBN?
According to Wikipedia,
Total Base Number (TBN) is a measurement of basicity that is expressed in terms of klk number of milligrams of potassium hydroxide per gram of oil sample (mg KOH/g). TBN is an important measurement in petroleum products, and…
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Can I use a lower ratio of coolant to water in a hot climate? (N. Texas)
I'm looking at a fluid flush for my 2010 Nissan Altima. I want to ask if there are concerns or benefits to using a lower coolant ratio. I travel to Kansas for the holidays, where it's quite a bit colder in the winter. I stay for several days. Also,…
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