The level of filtration in an engine can have a significant impact on wear rates due to abrasive particles. Tests were conducted to establish a relationship between the level of filtration and abrasive engine wear. Although the tests were run in a laboratory environment, wear was reduced by as much as 70% by going from a 40 micron filter to a 15 micron filter.Testing was performed on a heavy duty diesel engine and later with an automotive gasoline engine. The results from both engines were consistent and showed that the relationship developed can be applied to nearly any internal combustion recipricating engine.
Correlating Lube Oil Filtration Efficiencies with Engine Wear
Sae Technical Papers
SAE International Truck and Bus Meeting and Exposition ; 1988
01.10.1988
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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