NASA NTRS · 19800000065
Additive improves engine-oil performance
Abstract
Tests of metal erosion in operating engines show that addition of 5% tricresyl phosphate significantly reduces wear rate. Commercial 10W30 oil gives one tenth wear and degrades less with additive.
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Babecki, A. J., Fletcher, H. C.. 1980-08-01. Additive improves engine-oil performance. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19800000065
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