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Re: [ST] 15-50 Mobil one - TBN value
- Subject: Re: [ST] 15-50 Mobil one - TBN value
- From: "David W. Funk" <david.funk@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 04 Jun 2004 18:16:03 -0700
On Fri, 4 Jun 2004 09:04:16 -0700, Blake Sobiloff wrote:
> Also, MX4T uses a lot more magnesium than
>the 15W-50 does as part of its acid neutralizing package. Both oils
>post different total base number (TBN) values, indicating that they use
>different base stock (the stuff that makes up 80% of the volume of what
>we call "oil").
I think you have made a mistake.
TBN is related to the pH of the oil, not the base stock. Well there is a
connection, but it is not what you wrote.
David W. Funk
'00 Triumph Sprint ST
Pleasanton, CA
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