When two metallic surfaces under direct contact move over each other, they create friction which generates heat. This causes excessive wear and tear of those moving parts. However, when a film of ...

While these engines built the American automotive industry, and were loved by local mechanics and gearheads alike, they could ...

We explain the difference between wet sump and dry sump lubrication systems A colleague brought his Yamaha MT-01 to the office recently, and I was quite intrigued by a large canister to the left of ...

This paper explains the mechanisms that affect lubricating oil consumption in stationary gas engines. It explains the positive and negative consequences of oil consumption. It discusses the importance ...