Are Alkylated Naphthalenes the secret sauce in motor oil?
- Thread starter ZZman
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Well are they?
I don't think there is a single ingredient that automatically makes an oil a winner. AN's are not an inexpensive component, so they're typically limited to being used in higher end oils. They also have their cons.
But is AN the reason we see oils meeting these higher oil specs while using less additives, or are the additives just better?
Why don't you read a bit first before asking overgeneralized questions.
Most of what I read was positive. What are the cons?
So AN would more likely be used in oils like HPL, Amsoil etc.
By itself, no. There are multiple ways of achieving a high(er) performing finished product. Additive suppliers may offer multiple tiers of additive packages, and in combination with the desired mix of base oils, a blender can meet their desired performance target.
It's like baking a cookie - does using premium chocolate chips automatically guarantee a better cookie? No.
I don't think so. A forum may also exist to place questions in existing
and interesting threads. Why the heck must you start another one?
Hey, you joined this forum in 2008, not in 2024. No less than 16 years.
No one is 'snarky'. It's your perception.
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MolaKule
Staff member
There are many sauces in formulated oils but AN is no secret.
Pretty decent video here on AN, I found it informative.
Has it taken on more of a role in modern oils instead PAO or esters?
MolaKule
Staff member
I have no idea what you mean by this.
As stated dozens of times on BITOG, most lubricants are a mix of various base oil types of various viscosities blended with additives for a performance target.
The Phrase: "My Favorite Base Oil' is a silly and uninformed statement.
I mean has AN's replaced the use of esters and PAO's in oils now or is it just another oil added to blends that still include them.
MolaKule
Staff member
No. As stated dozens of times on BITOG, most lubricants are a mix of various base oil types of various viscosities blended with additives for a performance target.
Yes you and others have stated that but that doesn't give us all the info we might be curious about.
I can say cake mixes are a mix of various ingredients but that doesn't tell people all the info they might want to know.
So AN's may or may not not be in various motor oils. Got it.
You know what’s funny? I was going to use the cake analogy, and ask if a certain flour makes great cakes.
And, like you, the answer is - it’s a good start, but the rest of the ingredients matter, too.
As does the baker.
Great minds.....lol
Just start using 1 of the HPL Oil's and you will have all of the best ingredients in your Oil.
