Reducing Emissions with Lubricants

In a world increasingly concerned about environmental impact, finding solutions to reduce emissions from lubricants is critical. Despite what it may seem, the truth is that lubricants play an important role in the reduction of emissions.

Lubricants are essential fuels that ensure engines operate smoothly. At the same time, they play a vital role in improving fuel efficiency. In this article, REPSOL explains how proper lubricant use can help protect the environment.

How Lubricants Can Reduce Emissions

Friction between moving parts is one of the key factors hindering engine efficiency. One of the primary functions of lubricants is to minimize friction as much as possible This allows components to move smoothly and operate more efficiently.

Consequently, the engine doesn’t have to work under severe friction conditions and, therefore, consumes less fuel. It is something that can achieve considerable fuel savings, of up to 4%, as was shown in a joint study by the Valencia Municipal Transport Company (EMT), Repsol Lubricants, and the CMT-Thermal Engines Institute of the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia.

Considering the number of vehicles on the road worldwide, this percentage has a significant impact. Moreover, reduced fuel consumption directly correlates to lower CO₂ emissions. This makes a positive contribution to the fight against climate change.

In order to achieve this fuel savings, vehicle manufacturers are developing increasingly more efficient engines. It is an evolution that is being accompanied by new developments in lubricants, which have to continue ensuring the proper functioning of the engine. Thus, the key is in using the right lubricant.