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.
The Great Oil Debate
An archived 2001 American Iron Magazine article by Ed Newman examining the synthetic motorcycle oil debate, including Harley-Davidson lubrication, engine heat, oil chemistry, friction modifiers and warranty concerns.
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.