Lubricants allow to reduce friction between 2 mechanical parts. It avoid shocks and failure.
Lubricants must not affect other components and must resit to different temperatures.
Classification depends on the use :
Engine oil – Gear box oil – Hydraulic oil
Viscosity
SAE (society of automotive engineers)
5W (cold grade)
W40 (hot grade)
The lowest the grade is, the fluidest the oil is.
Performance test
API (American Petrolem Institute)
S : gasoline / C : diesel
The highest the letter is, the best the level is.
Performance test
ACEA (Association des constructeurs Européens Automobile : European car makers association)
A : gasoline / B : diesel / C : FAP / E : heavy-duty
The second letter gives the level
Each OEM has its own test such as Renault RN720/0 or VW 505.01…
ACIA AUTOMOTIVE range is large enough to offer the product you need.
