Reduced Durability due to a Friction Modifier in Heavy Duty Diesel Lubricants

R. D. Hercamp

doi:10.4271/851260

1985-04-01

Reduced Durability due to a Friction Modifier in Heavy Duty Diesel Lubricants 851260

RAPID CORROSIVE WEAR OF COPPER ALLOYS caused by a friction reducing additive was encountered in field tests of experimental lubricants. This oil soluble molybdenum, sulphur, and phosphorous containing additive subsequently was used in several commercial heavy duty diesel lubricants although the additive manufacturer did not recommend it for such applications. Numerous engine failures occurred due to the aggressiveness of this additive toward copper. Standard laboratory engine test methods or standard bench test methods did not predict the severe field problem.

A new laboratory engine test method has been shown to duplicate the field failures. Bench test methods to duplicate the field failures are discussed. The mode of failure is shown and described.

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Reduced Durability due to a Friction Modifier in Heavy Duty Diesel Lubricants 851260

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