Feature On Oils (Mark Wakem - Shell Global Solutions UK)

Oil is the unsung lifeblood of your powertrain – get it right and you can enjoy
strong engine performance, sweet gearchanges and consistent transmission
behaviour – get it wrong, and you could risk a DNF or worse a big repair bill.
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When you’re selecting the right lubricant for your motorsport application, your
top priorities will be to minimise failures and maximise the time between
rebuilds. While the top order competitors have significant budgets for engine
development and event support, the mid-order drivers are still racing each other
, so although the budgets may be lower it’s still highly competitive throughout.
So finishing is critical whatever your level.
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Of course, motorsport is about finding the racer’s edge – how should you find
out what works? Word of mouth is always a good starting point - ask around!
Ask your engine builder for recommendations. It’s a big step to choose a
different lubricant –so you need to be sure you’re changing to something that
will deliver a better balance of performance parameters.
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If you’re serious about what’s going on inside your powertrain (engine and
transmission), consider a programme of oil sampling. Do bear in mind that oil
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