Volatility of SAE 10W30 semi-synthetic and synthetic oil
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Human beings, in technological development and as part of the objects created for their benefit, have advanced in the manufacture of various types of vehicles, but users frequently have concerns about the use and advantages of each type of oil required and the existing in the marking. The research carried out a comparative study of the volatility between the lubricating oils Kendall GT-1 Max Motor Oil SAE 10W30 (synthetic) and Kendall GT-1 High Performance Motor Oil SAE 10W30 (semi-synthetic). Among the most crucial characteristics for the proper functioning of a lubricant is volatility, which is why the Noack test was used according to the ASTM D5800 standard to measure it. The tests applied show the existence of a significant difference between the volatility percentages between the two types of lubricating oils, manifested in the data that reflect an average of 8.28% volatility for the synthetic oil and 9.94% for the semi-synthetic. The study made it possible to offer information to users about the references so that synthetic oil is used to a greater extent, by providing better benefits for the operation of the engine, since its characteristics allow minimizing the reduction in volume and has an impact in favor of the useful life. of components that require lubrication and better vehicle care.
Institution: Universidad Regional Autónoma de Los Andes
Language: English
Subfield: Mechanical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408488981