Why Using a Good Quality Lubricant Is Essential to Get Top Performance from Mechanical Devices

Posted: Aug 18, 2013
Author: Bumgarner Oil

This interesting video clip does a very good job of explaining why mechanical devices are so dependent on a good quality lubricant and the benefits that adequate lubrication brings to the machines. Among the points made are that a good quality lubricant used in any mechanical device will:

• Protect critical components
• Provide reliable operation
• Lower maintenance costs
• Decrease downtime
• Increase equipment life

And also that an effective lubricant:

• Reduces friction in engines
• Controls friction in transmissions
• Minimizes wear
• Acts as a heat transfer agent
• Inhibits corrosion and oxidization
• Removes wear debris and other contaminants
• Lessens the effect of temperature extremes on viscosity
• Reduces noise

The video also explains friction and how a lubricant impacts on friction and efficiency. Watch it for a really good overview and understanding of why you should use a good quality lubricant to improve the performance of your mechanical devices.

If you are in need of quality lubricant in Hickory NC or would simply like more information, feel free to contact us at Bumgarner Oil. We have been servicing gas stations, commercial contracts, and residential homes since 1954. We're a local oil company that you can trust!