Here's an outline of what is covered in this book: (note that several of the most important and popular sections are not covered 1st because I want you to have a solid understanding of the basics so that what I state in these later sections does perfect sense)
- Introduction and Guarantee
- Summary and Eight Documented Performance Features of Synthetic Engine Oils
- Oil Additives During the Manufacturing Process
- Why Manufacturers Often Specify Straight Weight Oil
- Which Viscousness and How Long Can you Use it For?
- Which Lubricants are Superior. How You can Perform You Own Data Analysis and Comparisons (sample test results included)
- What Are Synthetic Lubricants
- Viscosity Improvers
- Viscosity Grade
- Viscoity Index
- Types of ATF and Specifications
- Total Base Number
- Total Acid Number
- Thermal Degradation
- The Differences Between 0W-30, 5W-30 and 10W-30 Motor Oils
- The "New" 5W-20 Motor Oils
- Technical Issues and Specifications
- Synthetics, Slipperiness and Wet Clutches
- Synthetics and "Slipperiness" in Relation to Roller Rockers and Wet Clutches
- Synthetic Oil and Turbochargers
- Synthetic Lubricants History- Part 2
- Synthetic Lubricants History- Part 1
- Synthetic Gear Lubes
- Synthetic ATF vs. Crude oil ATF
- Surface Type Oil Filter Elements
- Silicones
- Shearing
- Seal Compatability
- Rust Inhibitors
- Pour Point Depressants
- Pour Point
- Polymerized Alpha Olefin: Polyalphaolefin, Alkene Polymers, Alkene Oligomers- Synthetic Hydrocarbons
- Polyglycols
- Phosphate Esters
- Petroleum or Synthetic?
- Oxidation and Deposits
- Oxidation Inhibitors
- Oil, Air and Fuel Filtration
- Oil Filters and Oil Filtration Systems
- Oil Contamination and Engine Wear
- Oil Color, Contamination and Lubrication Ability
- Oil Analysis Testing and 68,611 Miles Without and Oil Change
- NOACK Volatility
- Motorcycle Housing Oils
- Most Common Synthetic Lubricants
- Manufacturers Warranties, Manufacturers Proprietary Oil and Filters and Extended Drain Intervals
- Manual Transmission and 4x4 Remove Case Lubricants
- Lubricant Testing
- Kinematic Viscousness
- ILSAC and GF Oils
- Hydrodynamic and Boundary Lubrication
- High-Temperature High-Shear Viscousness
- Group IV- Chemical Reactions, Group V- As Indicated
- Group III- Hydroprocessing and Refinement
- Group II- Hydroprocessing and Refinement
- Group I - Solvent Freeze
- Gauging Fuel Economy Improvements with Synthetic Oil
- GL-Ratings, MT-1 and MIL Ratings
- Full Flow Oil Filtration Systems
- Friction Modifiers
- Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Synthetic Lubricants
- Four-Ball Wear Test
- Foaming Tests
- Flash and Fire Point
- Extreme Pressure Additives and Performance
- Esters: Polyolesters (Neopentyl Poly Esters)
- Esters: Diesters (dibasic acid esters)
- Engine Oil Viscousness Classification
- Effect of Used Oil Contaminants on Engine Wear
- Detergents and Dispersants
- Depth Type Oil Filter Elements
- Definition of a Synthetic Lubricator
- Corrosion Inhibitors
- Corrosion
- Converting to Synthetic Motor Oil, Break-In and the Story of Synthetic Motor Oils and Leaks
- Contamination
- Complex Manufacturer Alloyed Oil Additives vs. Aftermarket Additives
- Cold Crank Machine Apparent Viscousness
- Clutch Packs; Synthetics and "Slipperiness"
- Chemical Breakdown and Deterioration of Motor Oil During Use
- Change Intervals and Specifications
- By-Pass Oil Filtration Systems
- Borderline Pumping Temperature
- Beta Ratings
- Basic Principles of Lubrication
- Base Oil Categories and Definitions
- Automotive Gear Lubricants
- Automatic Transmission Fluids
- Are 3000 Mile Oil Changes Actually Necessary? The Story of the 3000 Mile Oil Change Exposed. Synthetic vs. Crude oil Oil
- Anti-Wear Additives
- Anti-Foam Agents
- Alkylated Aromatics-Dialkylbenzenes-Synthetic Hydrocarbons
- Air Filtration in Detail
- ATF, The Most Complex Automotive Fluid
- API Service Classifications
- API Licensing
- "Motor Oil Refining" Process
- Special Bonus: Automotive braking systems, plus an additional section on proved methods, components and systems that can importantly increase the life of your cars and trucks.
