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By default, all modern engine oils contain various additives that give the base oil improved properties that it does not have on its own, so that the oil is perfectly matched to specific engines.
See: What do additives in lubricants do?
However, there are additional oil additives available on the market that can be mixed with a lubricant and primarily serve the following purposes:
- Cleaning of the oil system
- Fixing leaks in the oil system
- Improving the properties of the oil (wear protection, aging resistance, pressure stability, viscosity property)
It is important to follow the recommendations or dosages of the additive manufacturers, as more is not necessarily better and can even harm the entire oil system.
Additives for cleaning the oil system
Additives for cleaning the oil system are added to the old oil before an oil change. It must then be allowed to work for a certain period of time so that the dirt can be released before being drained off with the oil change. These additives are used for preventive measures.
Midland has the following additives for cleaning oil systems in its range:
- "Oil System Cleaner" can be used for cleaning all oil systems directly before the oil change.
- "Hydraulic Valve Oil Conditioner" can be used for cleaning stuck valve tappets and thus reducing the noise at the tappets.
To fix leaks in oil systems
If you notice oil loss due to a leak, this can have various reasons. It could be a mechanical leak that needs to be repaired by a garage. However, often it is only a gasket that no longer performs its functions and becomes permeable. For these cases, there are certain additives that can be added to the oil to regenerate and protect rubber and neoprene gaskets in oil systems.
The following Midland products can be used if you find a leak in an oil system gasket:
- "Oil Stop Leak" can be added to the engine oil if a gasket of the engine oil system has a leak.
- "ATF Stop Leak" can be added to the automatic transmission oil if a gasket in the automatic transmission has a leak.
Additives for the mixture of water and fuel
There are also additives that, in addition to cleaning, ensure that any water in the tank is mixed with the fuel so that it is destroyed in small quantities via the combustion chamber. This can prevent the water from accumulating on the bottom of the fuel tank and reaching the combustion chamber in larger quantities.
Fuel-Injector Cleaner & Water Remover has this property and can be used in both gasoline and diesel engines before refueling.
Additives to improve various properties of the oil
There are various additives that improve the properties of the oil. This leads to less wear, better protection of the whole oil system and makes the oil more stable to aging.
The following Midland additives improve the oil properties:
- "Engine Oil Treatment" is an engine oil additive that reduces oil consumption, makes oil more viscosity stable and proactively protects seals.
- "Friction Modifier" is a friction reducer additive that can be applied to engine oil to make the oil more stable to aging and provide additional protection to metal surfaces. By reducing friction, the additive also has a fuel-lowering effect.
- "Limited-Slip Axle Additive" is a gear oil additive. Certain transmissions require a transmission fluid with Limited Slip additive (also called LS additive) to prevent limited slip differentials from rattling. There are premixed transmission oils that already contain this additive in the correct dosage. However, it can also be added independently to the appropriate transmission oil.
- "Zinc Booster" can be added to the engine oil to make it more pressure stable. In older engine oils, the zinc content was still increased. However, this proportion was reduced with the invention of exhaust aftertreatment systems such as catalytic converters, as too high a zinc content is harmful to them. Therefore, caution should be exercised when using Zinc Booster and it should only be used at a specific dosage and on specific vehicles where an engine oil with increased zinc content is desired.
Discover all Midland additives here.
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With Midland's lubricants, everything runs smoothly! Whether for passenger cars, trucks & buses, motorcycles & ATVs, marine, construction machines, industry, agriculture & forestry or classic cars - we offer you the full range of quality lubricants for all areas of application. This includes engine oils, transmission oils, hydraulic oils, additives, coolant protection and supplementary products. Since 2017, we have had the most modern fully automated lubricant production plant in Switzerland to constantly provide you with consistent and constantly carefully controlled quality. That's what our company slogan "Swiss Quality Oil" stands for.
Midland: A Brand of the Swiss Traditional Company Oel-Brack AG
The Midland brand was launched by Oel-Brack AG in 2004, which has been producing and importing products of American oil companies under license as a family business since 1880. Under the Midland brand, the Swiss family business trades in heating oil and fuels domestically and produces quality lubricants for domestic and foreign markets in Aargau (Hunzenschwil). In Switzerland alone, Midland lubricants are delivered to over 3000 passenger car and truck garages, motorcycle dealers, workshops, yards, forest offices and industrial companies, while almost half of the total production is exported.
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What engine oil should I use for my classic car? What hydraulic oil is best suited for my motorcycle? What should I look for when buying additives? Finding the right lubricants is not easy due to the large selection of different products. But now that's a thing of the past. Midland provides you with a convenient online Oil Finder, with which you can now reach the right lubricant with just a few clicks. Simply select the vehicle or machine and browse through the individually compiled product selection. You will receive product recommendations for each application area, including important interval hints for changing. Try it now!
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Midland offers quality lubricants and provides expert advice. If you have any questions about their products or would like to purchase motor oil, their specialists are available to assist you via phone +41 62 889 10 30, email info@oelbrack.ch, or their contact form. They are dedicated to providing personalized advice and are happy to answer your questions with their years of experience in the field of lubricants and fats.
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More questions about Additive
There are a large number of different additives which are used in lubricants. In general, they are intended to fulfill the following tasks:
- Protect surfaces from wear and corrosion
- Protect against oil aging
- Improve oil properties
The regular use of fuel additives can ensure that there are no heavy impurities that interfere with the combustion process. Optimum combustion can save fuel at the same time.