Gumout Q & A – April 2015

Gumout question and answers. Find below a comprehensive Q & A about all things Gumout 1. Interested in GDI fuel system maintenance, from tank to high pressure pump to injectors and upper cylinder. Is there a product with DI in mind?   Our Complete Fuel System...

Applications for Lubrication

Molybdenum Disulfide and it’s applications for lubrication The science of Molybdenum Disulfide is well established in the industrial community. Scientific and industrial literature describes Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS2) as a naturally occurring relatively inert,...

States of Lubrication

Hydrodynamic Lubrication The design of oil is to produce a film of oil between two mating surfaces which gives you the best protection against wear. As the image below shows, oil flows, and creates a hydraulic pressure (elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication, or EHL) between...

Basic Lubrication Design

TBN and oxidation Engine lubricants are generally used to reduce friction between moving parts within the interior engine. In addition to the lubricating function, motor oil also serves as a coolant, corrosion protector, and method of removing contaminants from the...