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Automotive Specialty Lubricants

Automotive Specialty Lubricants

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Overview: This document provides detailed information on various types of lubricants and their applications, specifically focusing on automotive specialty lubricants. It highlights the importance of selecting the right lubricant based on application requirements such as load, environment, temperature, and speed.

Types of Lubricants:

Oils, Greases, and Pastes: Suitable for high/low temperatures, bearings, chassis, and motors. They offer water washout resistance and are used in assembly and anti-fretting applications.
Anti-Friction Coatings and Dispersions: Used for reducing wear and friction, corrosion protection, and managing contamination.
Compounds: Include silicone lubricants and dry-film lubricants for plastic/metal and rubber/metal applications.

Functions of Lubricants:

Separate surfaces to reduce wear and friction.
Manage contamination and provide corrosion protection.
Carry away heat and transmit power.

Product Highlights:

Chassis & Brakes: Includes products like Molykote® PG-54 Grease and Molykote® D-708 Anti-Friction Coating for various brake components.
Cooling & Climate Control: Products like Molykote® G-2001 High Speed Bearing Grease are used for AC compressor bearings and cooling system connections.
Body: Lubricants such as Molykote® MI-60 Grease are used for actuators and motors, while Molykote® G-1068 Grease is used for door locks and latches.
Electrical: Includes Molykote® D-3051 Lubolid Additive Powder for carbon brushes and Molykote® G-6000 High Temperature Bearing Grease for starter motor bearings.
Interior: Products like Molykote® G-1056 Grease are used for door rails and actuators, while Molykote® L-8030 Lubricant is used for interior controls.
Powertrain: Includes Molykote® BG-20 Synthetic Bearing Grease for bearings and Molykote® G-4700 Extreme Pressure Synthetic Grease for CV joints.

Handling Precautions: Users are advised to read product and material safety data sheets before handling. Safety information is available on the Dow Corning website.

Warranty Information: Dow Corning provides a limited warranty that products will meet sales specifications at the time of shipment. Liability for incidental or consequential damages is disclaimed.

Catalog excerpts

Smart Lubrication Solutions High/Low Temp, Bearings, Chassis, Water Washout Resistance, Spindles and Motors Threads, Solid Lubricant, High Temp/Alloys, Assembly/Run-In and Anti-Fretting Multipurpose, Hydraulic, Compressor, Vacuum, Synthetic, Chain and Gear More than 65 years of trusted expertise Plastic/Metal, Rubber/Metal, O-Rings, Release Agent, Moisture Barrier and Dielectric DISPERSIONS Identify your application Load Environment Temperature Speed AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALTY LUBRICANTS molykote.com [email protected] 1-800-248-2481 Separate surfaces Reduce wear and friction Manage contamination Corrosion protection Carry away heat ANTI-FRICTION Transmit power COATINGS Silicone Lubricant, Silicone Release and Dry-Film Lubricant Dry Film, Heavy Load, Solid Lubricant, Paintlike and Corrosion Protection Images: Cover - AV23345, AV23338, AV23360, AV23273; Page 2 - AV23590, AV23337, AV23592, AV23340, AV23583, AV23339, AV23584, AV19031, AV23591, AV23338, AV23587, AV13726; Page 3 - AV23677 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SAFE USE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT. BEFORE HANDLING, READ PRODUCT AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS AND CONTAINER LABELS FOR SAFE USE, PHYSICAL AND HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION. THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET IS AVAILABLE ON THE DOW CORNING WEBSITE AT DOWCORNING.COM, OR FROM YOUR DOW CORNING SALES APPLICATION ENGINEER, OR DISTRIBUTOR, OR BY CALLING DOW CORNING CUSTOMER SERVICE. LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY The information contained herein is offered in good faith and is believed to be accurate. However, because conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our control, this information should not be used in substitution for customer’s tests to ensure that our products are safe, effective and fully satisfactory for the intended end use. Suggestions of use shall not be taken as inducements to infringe any patent. Dow Corning’s sole warranty is that our products will meet the sales specifications in effect at the time of shipment. Your exclusive remedy for breach of such warranty is limited to refund of purchase price or replacement of any product shown to be other than as warranted. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, DOW CORNING SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY. DOW CORNING DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Dow Corning and Molykote are registered trademarks of Dow Corning Corporation. We help you invent the future, Smart Lubrication and Smart Science Drives Mobility Innovation are trademarks of Dow Corning Corporation. © 2015 Dow Corning Corporation. All rights reserved. 30021577 AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALTY LUBR

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SELECT FROM A FULL RANGE OF MOLYKOTE SMART LUBRICATION CHOICES RECOMMENDED PRODUCT(S) PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS Mirror and Door Assemblies Sunroof/Moonroof Tailgate Locks Molykote MI-60 Grease Molykote® G-1068 Grease Molykote® SK-623 Grease Molykote® 3402-C Anti-Friction Coating Molykote® D-708 Anti-Friction Coating Molykote® 106 Anti-Friction Coating Molykote® EM-60L Grease Molykote® G-1023 Grease Molykote® G-2011 Automotive Grease Synthetic grease for lubrication of plastic component assemblies Synthetic grease with anti-wear additives Synthetic grease with white solids beneficial for noise reduction...

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Automotive Specialty Lubricants

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