Automotive Lubricants Reference Book [Hardcover]

Arthur J. Caines (Author), Roger F. Haycock (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1560915250 | ISBN-13: 978-1560915256 | Publication Date: December 1996

Covering worldwide technology, this work provides a thorough introduction to lubricant fundamentals. It explains technical concepts in easy-to-understand language, without using jargon. The book discusses the relationship between test methods and formulation technology, and examines blending, storage, purchase and use of lubricants. Issues pertaining to safety, health and the environment are explored, and considerable attention is given to specifications and oil approval systems. It also contains an extensive appendix section.

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About the Author

Roger Haycock spent more than 35 years working for the Exxon group. For the past 5 years, he has been an independent consultant on fuel and lubricant topics. He is also an active representative of the European petroleum additives industry.

John Hillier spent more than 30 years working for British Petroleum at the BP Research Center. In addition to lecturing, he provides advice on specialist fuel and lubricant evaluations for oil industry clients and resolves lubricant-related issues in support of new engine technologies. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 706 pages
• Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers Inc (December 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560915250
• ISBN-13: 978-1560915256
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,101,478 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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