The modern crankcase oil should prevent wear in both gasoline and diesel engines. This paper addresses the effects of zinc dithiophosphates (ZnDTP) and detergents on wear control in both applications. The authors find a need to properly balance detergent and ZnDTP types in order to obtain optimum wear performance for gasoline valve train wear. In addition, high levels of magnesium sulfonate produce higher bore polishing and/or ring wear than calcium detergents in three different diesel engine tests. Finally, a proper balance of sulfur-containing components and ZnDTP is necessary to prevent corrosive attack of the bronze pins in some diesel camshaft roller followers. Film and metallurgical analyses of used engine test parts are presented.
Some Effects of Zinc Dithiophosphates and Detergents on Controlling Engine Wear
Sae Technical Papers
1985 SAE International Fall Fuels and Lubricants Meeting and Exhibition ; 1985
1985-10-01
Conference paper
English
Crankcases , Valve trains , Camshafts , Wear
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