ADDITIVES INFO

Performance Additives - Automotive Lubricants

Additive Type : 

Pour Point Depressant

Purpose : 

Enable lubricant to flow at low temperatures

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Viscosity Modifier

Purpose : 

Reduce tge rate of viscosity change with temperature

Additive Type : 

Antifoamant

Purpose : 

Prevent lubricant from forming a persistent foam

Additive Type : 

Antioxidant

Purpose : 

Retard oxidative decomposition

Additive Type : 

Antiwear and EP Agent

Purpose : 

Reduce friction and wear and prevent scoring and seizure

Additive Type : 

Corrision and Rust Inhibitor

Purpose : 

Prevent corrosion and rusting of metal parts in contact with the lubricant

Additive Type : 

Detergent

Purpose : 

Keep surfaces free of deposits

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Dispersant

Purpose : 

Keep insoluble contaiminants dispersed in the lubricant

Additive Type : 

Friction Modifier

Purpose : 

Alter coefficient of friction