WHAT DOES MOTOR OIL DO FOR YOUR ENGINE? Motor oil reduces wear on moving parts by preventing metal-to-metal contact. Metal touching metal causes friction and grinding, which in turn causes heat, then deterioration and distortion of the metal. Motor oil prevents this by adding a layer of film in between these parts, decreasing friction, and allowing for smooth movement and reduced heat. Motor oil also serves other functions such as: • Prevents dirt and deposit build-up by keeping them in suspended in the oil. Contaminants such as dust, fuel combustion products, unburned gasoline that leaks past pistons rings, carbon, and gasoline additives can get into the oil. These contaminants react chemically with the oil in the presence of oxygen to cause harmful varnish, sludge and deposits. CAM2 ® ’s high quality detergent and dispersant additives keep contaminants suspended in the oil until the oil filter can remove them. • Cools moving engine parts by dispersing engine heat • Keeps engine surfaces clean, preventing rust and corrosion • Provides easier protection at start-up, which is when most wear occurs WHAT IS IN YOUR CAM2 ® MOTOR OIL? CAM2 ® motor oil uses a special formula that combines: Base Stocks: Base stocks make up approximately 80% of a motor oil formula. CAM2 ® motor oil uses premium conventional base oil, synthetic base oil or a combination of conventional and synthetic base oils. Conventional base oils are produced by refining crude oil (only 1% to 2% of a barrel of crude oil is suitable for refining into base oil). Synthetic base oils are high performance base oils because they are chemically designed to eliminate impurities and can be reliably tailored to meet the requirements of modern engine manufacturers. Their properties are controlled to make them more resistant to heat, to flow easier, enhance response to additives and be less volatile. Additives: Performance additives make up the
rest of the motor oil formula, enabling the base oil to protect and clean your engine, extending its life. These additives are custom blended and must be replenished through regular oil changes. Detergents: Clean your engine; prevent rust, corrosion and deposits adhesion Dispersants: Remove soot and sludge and suspend it in the oil, keeping it from building up. The dirt is then removed from your engine at the next oil change. Anti-wear Additives: Prevent metal-to-metal contact between engine parts by forming a protective film Antioxidants: Prevent oxidation, delaying the degradation of your oil Friction Modifiers: Reduces friction between moving parts, helping improve fuel economy Rust and Corrosion Inhibitors: Prevent engine corrosion Extreme Pressure Additives: Decrease wear of parts exposed to high pressure Viscosity Index Improvers: Additives used to decrease viscosity-temperature dependence of lubricants. Pour Point Depressants: Improve flow for cold temperatures Anti-foaming Agents: Reduces foaming and stabilizes WHY YOU CHANGE YOUR MOTOR OIL Over time and miles driven, your motor oil deteriorates and its effectiveness decreases due to the accumulation of contaminants in the oil and the depletion of the additives. With every mile, the amount of contaminants in your oil increases. The additives are depleted through use and can only be replenished by oil changes. Motor oil needs to be changed before the additives are depleted and oil is saturated with contaminants to prevent engine problems. Automotive manufacturers recommend oil change intervals based on the severity of driving conditions. Consult your owner’s manual for specific recommendations for your vehicle. More frequent oil changes are recommended for stop-and-go driving, cold and high temperature weather extremes, extended high speeds, long idling periods, driving in dusty, dirty, or
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