Bloke Science 101: The Thermodynamics of Oil

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Engine oil is the lifeblood of your machine. But how much do you really understand about what's happening at a molecular level when your engine is running?

The Science

• Viscosity breakdown under heat and shear
• Additive packages and their functions
• Synthetic vs conventional at the molecular level
• Oil analysis: reading the signs

Practical Applications

We test five popular oils under extreme conditions and show you exactly how they perform - with thermal imaging and laboratory analysis.

"The right oil doesn't just protect - it enables performance you didn't know was possible."