3.0 GLE 350 D COUPE 4MATIC AMG LINE
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£29,944
- Year/Month: 2017/0
- Stock ID: T120430
- Transmission: Automatic
- CC: 3000
- Mileage: 92246
- Fuel Type: Diesel
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As you decided to buy used Mercedes Benz gle for sale; so, do you know that engine oil generally contains a package of performance additives that can make up 15% to 25% of its composition. The remaining percentage is base oil. Additives help improve engine oil performance and viscosity. Oil producers design their products in accordance with the specifications of car manufacturers and engine manufacturers.
The Index
The viscosity index indicates the capacity of the engine oil to remain stable despite temperature fluctuations. Polymeric additives ensure that the engine oil maintains its viscosity over a wide temperature range. Dispersants, these additives absorb and retain solid contaminants in the oil so that they do not damage the engine. In this way, they delay the formation of sludge, acids and paints. Detergents additives act on the area of the piston rings, on the lower crown of the piston and on other surfaces that overheat. They prevent the formation of deposits, rust and corrosion; and are used over time. Anti-wear agents work to protect engine parts that are susceptible to high temperatures such as cylinder walls, piston rings, lifts and cams. These additives form a protective layer on these components and prevent the friction that can occur due to the metal-to-metal contact. They also act as antioxidants and are consumed over time.
Anti Wear
ZDDP (dialkyl dithiophosphate of zinc) is a compound of zinc and phosphorus which until recently formed a component of anti-wear additives. However, due to its propensity to damage the catalyst in the converters, fewer oils are now contained. Even so, older vehicles that have a flat-tappet camshaft or an altered engine with higher spring pressures than the stock ones require special engine oils that include this compound. ZDDP provides the necessary lubrication for the lobes of the cams, the bodies of the lifts, the holes in the lift and other parts of the engine. Besides, Friction modifiers such as Graphite or molybdenum is a friction modifier that helps reduce friction when the engine is running at high temperatures and heavy loads. These additives also help you save fuel. They lose their effectiveness throughout the life of the engine oil.
Aerated Oil
Under high engine temperature conditions, engine oil can oxidize when it reacts with oxygen. If this happens, the engine oil will age quickly, thicken and form mud. Antioxidants work to slow this oxidation and deposit formation. They also help keep the engine clean and extend the life of the engine oil. If the engine oil is frothy and blisters, it cannot cover all the important parts of the engine and keep it cool. As a result, it can cause severe engine damage, especially at high temperatures. Anti-foam additives prevent air from compressing in the oil and foaming even if there is an excess of oil in the crankshaft due to overfilling. In the case of engines with variable camshaft timing, the engine oil * should also act as hydraulic fluid. Therefore, prior to deal for Mercedes Benz gle price, a buyer need to know about these additives because those are the catalyst to ensure worry-less drives. However, the aerated engine oil will not be able to provide this function.