The Challenge of Low HTHS Viscosity

HDM Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd. was approved by BOI and Thailand's industrial and commercial management department in 2019. The company is located in Ayutthaya Industrial Zone, Thailand. It has advanced technical equipment, automated production lines, and complete testing and experimental equipment. The annual production capacity is 50,000 tons of lubricating grease.

2023-02-10

The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) recently introduced new specifications for low viscosity in the J300 motor oil classification. These new specifications will help OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) meet increasingly stringent fuel economy requirements. However, this extremely low viscosity can present a number of sustainability challenges. Let us explain.

What is viscosity?

Viscosity is the fluidity and/or consistency of an oil. This fluidity and/or thickness is a result of resistance to flow. And the greater the internal resistance, the harder it is for the oil to flow smoothly. The less resistance, the better the oil flow.