Lubricating Oils
What are Lubricating Oils? Lubricant oils are used to reduce the friction between surfaces and in doing so reduces the heat generated when parts/surfaces move. There are different types of lubricating oil ranging from base mineral oil, synthetic oil, solid lubrication, aqueous lubrication and bio-lubricants made from vegetable oil and other renewable sources. Reducing friction is a key object of lubricating oils but it also can prevent corrosion by forming a barrier from water and works as a conduit transporting contaminants to filters to be removed. For aircraft owners comparing AeroShell oil options for warmer operating conditions, Silmid’s AeroShell summer flying oil guide explains seasonal piston engine oil considerations.