Aviation Lubricants
✈️ The oil capacity per engine of a Boeing 737 is approximately 4–5 liters. 🔧 A Boeing 737 has nearly 360 lubrication points, while an...
Category: LubeFacts
What Is an Additive Package?
Lubricants are not made of base oil alone. In fact, the key to performance often lies not in the base oil, but in the additive...
What Does an Engine Oil Label Tell Us?
🔍 When choosing motor oil, do you only look at the “5W-30” marking? If so, you might be missing what the label really means. Engine...
What Is OEM Approval?
The invisible assurance on the label: Manufacturer approval 🛠️ Engine oil labels don’t just show viscosity or API/ACEA classification. One of the key differentiators is...
What Is Noack Volatility?
As temperature rises, not only the engine but also the oil is put under stress. In engines operating at high temperatures, oil evaporation can lead...
How Is Engine Oil Change Interval Determined?
📌 Engine oils have a lifespan — but this lifespan is not measured solely by mileage. In reality, many technical factors must be considered together...
How Is TBN Measured, and When Does It Become Critical?
TBN, the Total Base Number, is the first line of defense against acidity in engine oil. Over time, this value decreases and may reach critical...
What Is the Difference Between Synthetic and Mineral Oil?
Lubricants are essentially derived from two main base oil groups: mineral and synthetic. Mineral oils are obtained through the refining of crude oil. They have...