All Synthetic Motor Oils Are Not Created Equal
Not all synthetic motor oils use the same base oils, additive systems or performance targets. Learn what to look for beyond the label when choosing oil for your vehicle ...
Hot Weather Performance: Why Heat Tests Motor Oil
Heat, towing, heavy loads and hot-running engines can stress motor oil long before the temperature gauge signals a problem. Learn how heat affects oil—and why oxidation, volatility and deposit control matter ...
Cold Weather Performance: Why Oil Flow Matters in Severe Winter
Severe cold makes engine oil harder to crank and pump. Learn how viscosity grades, cold-flow performance and properly synthetic oil affect protection at winter startup ...
What Is the NOACK Volatility Test?
The NOACK volatility test measures how much motor oil evaporates under high heat. Learn what ASTM D5800 results mean and why lower volatility can help support oil control and engine protection ...
The True Measure of Lubricant Quality
This 2003 article by Ed Newman explains how lubricant quality is measured, covering viscosity, cold-start protection, wear control, volatility, fuel economy and the differences between synthetic and conventional motor oils ...
So What’s In This Stuff Anyways? All You Really Need to Know About Motor Oil Additives
Originally published in National Oil & Lube News in October 2001, “So What’s In This Stuff Anyways?” explains the additive package in motor oil, including detergents, dispersants, antiwear agents, antioxidants, viscosity modifiers and other components that help protect engines ...
