Hi there!
The term "moly" comes in many forms and when used in lubricants, it can be a solid or a soluble liquid. The typical "moly" that is used and soluble in motor oil is Molybdenum Dithiocarbamate (MoDTC) or Dialkyldithiocarbamate. One of its major function or use in motor oil is a friction modifier. However, it also may be used as an anti-wear and/or antioxidant.
Pennzoil does use moly in our formulations. It varies depending on the application/specification because reduction of friction is not dependent on moly alone. There are other types of friction modifiers out there that are not moly-based, thus high concentration of moly in a motor oil is not always beneficial to your engine. Motor oil requires a balance of detergents, dispersants, friction modifiers, viscosity modifiers and other critical additives to give you the complete protection for the extreme conditions that the engine goes through.
The term "moly" comes in many forms and when used in lubricants, it can be a solid or a soluble liquid. The typical "moly" that is used and soluble in motor oil is Molybdenum Dithiocarbamate (MoDTC) or Dialkyldithiocarbamate. One of its major function or use in motor oil is a friction modifier. However, it also may be used as an anti-wear and/or antioxidant.
Pennzoil does use moly in our formulations. It varies depending on the application/specification because reduction of friction is not dependent on moly alone. There are other types of friction modifiers out there that are not moly-based, thus high concentration of moly in a motor oil is not always beneficial to your engine. Motor oil requires a balance of detergents, dispersants, friction modifiers, viscosity modifiers and other critical additives to give you the complete protection for the extreme conditions that the engine goes through.
