Curriculum & Topics
Basics of Base Oils
• Base oil refinement
• Base oil categories
• Performance & physical characteristics
Basics of Grease
• Physical characteristics & performance
• Types
• Applications
Basics of Lubricant Additives
• How additives enhance lubricant performance
• Antioxidant additives
• Detergent & dispersant additives
• Anti-wear additives
• Rust & corrosion inhibitors
Basics of Viscosity
• Viscosity’s effect on engine oil & lubricant performance
• Viscosity modifiers & pour point depressant additives
• Viscosity grades