Powersports Management August/September '08 : Page 24
PRODUCTFOCUSFEATURE What Are You Really Buying When Purchasing Motor Oil? I t is interesting that for nearly 5,000 years there have been so many uses for the different forms of oil. An- cient Egyptians used petroleum to prepare their mummies for burial. The knights of medieval times used oil to shine their metal swords and shields. As- phalt oil sealed seams and cracks in early ships. Native Americans used oil in med- icines and as an ointment for their skin. In the Wild West, wagon wheels turned more easily after oil was applied to the axle. In 19th century America, whale oil was used in lamps to provide light. As the 20th century approached, whales had become scarce causing the price of whale oil to rise and gave way to another form of petroleum called kerosene, which was used as the fuel in lamps for lighting homes and streets. Later it was discov- ered that oil mixed with sand and gravel, created pavement, perfect for building roads. The modern world began looking for additional sources of fuel and on Au- gust 27, 1859, the first crude oil well was drilled in Titusville, Pennsylvania, start- ing the oil craze. Fast forward to today and we are still trying to find better and more efficient uses for oil. So the real question is; what are you purchasing when you buy motor oils? Is it a Lubricant? On the other hand, should it be a Coolant? Maybe it should be both! Two2Cool, a special- ized lubricant and coolant company, has furthered the evolution of petroleum products for performance motor vehicles. Their line of motor oils not only lu- bricates, but also cools your overall engine tem- perature. For the last five years, Two2Cool has worked to educate consumers that engine oils are the biggest source of heat in any ve- hicle. By lowering the temperature of the heat sources, overall tempera- tures could resolve cool- ing issues, including the heat issues that are more common in high perfor- mance applications. By reducing the overall en- gine temperatures, maxi- mum horsepower can be maintained for longer op- erating periods. Two2Cool provides plenty of statistics 22 Powersports Management • August/September 2008 • www.powersportsmag.com
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It is interesting that for nearly 5,000 years there have been so many uses for the different forms of oil. Ancient Egyptians used petroleum to prepare their mummies for burial. The knights of medieval times used oil to shine their metal swords and shields. Asphalt oil sealed seams and cracks in early ships. Native Americans used oil in medicines and as an ointment for their skin. In the Wild West, wagon wheels turned more easily after oil was applied to the axle. In 19th century America, whale oil was used in lamps to provide light. As the 20th century approached, whales had become scarce causing the price of whale oil to rise and gave way to another form of petroleum called kerosene, which was used as the fuel in lamps for lighting homes and streets. Later it was discovered that oil mixed with sand and gravel, created pavement, perfect for building roads. The modern world began looking for additional sources of fuel and on August 27, 1859, the first crude oil well was Drilled in Titusville, Pennsylvania, starting the oil craze. Fast forward to today and we are still trying to find better and more efficient uses for oil.
So the real question is; what are you purchasing when you buy motor oils? Is it a Lubricant? On the other hand, should it be a Coolant? Maybe it should be both!
Two2Cool, a specialized lubricant and coolant company, has furthered the evolution of petroleum products for performance motor vehicles. Their line of motor oils not only lubricates, but also cools your overall engine temperature.
For the last five years, Two2Cool has worked to educate consumers that engine oils are the biggest source of heat in any vehicle.
By lowering the temperature of the heat sources, overall temperatures could resolve cooling issues, including the heat issues that are more common in high performance applications. By reducing the overall engine temperatures, maximum horsepower can be maintained for longer operating periods. Two2Cool provides plenty of statistics To prove their claims.
In November 2007, Two2Cool introduced a new standard for powersports motor oils. They developed a full line of synthetic and petroleum based motorcycle motor oils that include their legendary engine cooling properties. The X-Treme Cool Motor Oils not only lubricate and protect an engine with the latest technologically advanced additives, but it also cools the engines overall oil temperature by 40-60 degrees less than traditional motor oils.
Off road motorcycles in racing situations produce 300-350 degree oil temperatures.
This is about 100 degrees hotter than your average coolant temperature.
Motor oils start to break down due to excessive heat, which in turn causes damage to engine parts, clutch packs and it reduces horsepower.
Two2Cool claims that no other motor oil and/or combination of any aftermarket parts on the market today can reduce engine and coolant temperatures as much as their line of X-treme Cool motor oils.
X-treme Cool helps prevent overheating issues, resulting in maximum horsepower, for longer running times in Motorcycles, ATV’s,UTV’s, and even Watercraft or Snowmobiles.
In an effort to keep the Custom V-twin riders cool, T2C introduced its V-twin oil in early 2008. V-twin engines are unique and require a different approach to their cooling problems. V-twin engines have sufficient cooling capabilities at normal highway cruising speeds. However, while driving, the leading cylinder obtains the most airflow across its fins, while the rear cylinder typically suffers from higher temperature. The second problem area is during low speed cruising or stop-and-go traffic. In those situations V-twin engines can increase oil temperatures 20-40% within minutes. Two2Cool’s 20w-50 synthetic V-twin oil is specially formulated for these demanding air-cooled engines and reduces the oil temperature by up to 20% during stop-go-traffic! Like all T2C products, it is American made.
CTF-R developed specifically for Mini-Sport Motorcycles that feature both Centrifugal Shoe and Disc style clutches.
It was debuted at the most demanding race in amateur motocross “Loretta Lynn’s”. CTF-R took home two national titles in its first Race and by the end of the series, almost half the field was utilizing it! Two2Cool achieves this by concentrating more on increasing the locking effects of the clutch. Reducing slippage creates less heat, resulting in less wear on friction materials and therefore, better starts. CTFR is so highly refined that it has been mistaken for water because of it’s fluidlike viscosity.
RTL-2 is engineered specifically for two stroke motorcycles in which the transmission and clutch system share the same fluid. These oils are different because they must perform that dual purpose.
They are not only required to lubricate numerous gears, but must also provide the maximum in positive clutch engagement. This was achieved by focusing on new innovative additives to increase the locking effects of the clutch friction plates. RTL-2 stops slippage, improves starts, all while reducing clutch and engine temperatures, and the result is extended clutch friction plate and spring life. When RTL-2 debuted at the Loretta Lynn’s racing series in the 65- 85cc Classes, Two2Cool found enormous success with multiple moto podiums results.
RTL-2 could be another new standard in two-stroke transmission fluids.
In 2005, Two2Cool was developing a better chemical transferring agent for coolants. Using their knowledge base from their oil additive, they developed a coolant additive that improves the cooling qualities of any brand of antifreeze or coolant.
T2C’s Coolant Additive is composed of different isomer combinations that absorb heat from metals and transfers it to the coolant system fluid for dissipation. The additive is used with other pre mixed coolants to give adequate protection for engine components.
It also contains anti-foaming and surfactants to reduce surface attraction. The additive enhances the low-freeze points of antifreeze and increases its boil point. It is available in 8 oz. Bottles and treats ½ gallon containers of commercially Available coolants. Two2Cool also offers a Racing Coolant and Antifreeze featuring the Two2Wet additive. The racing coolant is de-ionized water based coolant and is legal for sanctioned racing events where rules require safety precautions prohibiting glycol based products. The Antifreeze is a glycol base coolant for use when temperatures drop below the freezing mark.
Two2cool engine additives were the basis on which the company built their foundation beginning in 2003. Three products were available to address specific concerns: Engine Heat (Oil Additive): Coolant Overheating (Two2Wet): and Suspension Heat (MX-SA Additive).
The company’s reputation grew as consumers started proving it to themselves and then telling others.
Almost daily, Two2Cool receives calls from customers experiencing engine overheating problems. Many of them have already tried to resolve their problem using larger radiators, different coolants and external fans, or increasing jet sizes.
Two2Cool explains the real heat source, the engine. On all vehicles, radiators are designed to dissipate the heat that is being generated from the engine.
OEM’s do their best to provide the vehicles with adequate radiators to accomplish this. But usually after a vehicle has aftermarket performance enhancers installed, to improve its overall power and performance, the limitations of the engine cooling system become evident. Consider this. If the coolant is 230 degrees, engine oil temperatures are more likely 70 to 110 degrees higher. To find a real solution to the problem, focus on the heat source: the engine. Adding larger fans, radiators, different coolants or redesigned water pumps, will help improve the capacity and efficiency of the coolant system, but it does not directly affect the main heat source. However it does help dissipate the heat more effectively.
Another common myth is that heating problems can be resolved by using a pure glycol coolant. This is possibly the most common mistake made in powersports today.
Pure glycol almost eliminates boil over, but doesn’t reduce temperatures. In some cases, 100% glycol will allow the engine temperature to climb higher than before, causing more damage. This hap- Pens because it is assumed that since the boiling has stopped, it must have corrected the problem and cooled the temperatures down,…wrong!
Two2Cool products lower engines temperatures by 40-60 degrees allowing the factory cooling system to handle the heat transferred through the cooling system more efficiently and effectively. In 90% of all cases, Two2Cool products eliminate the need and expense of additional aftermarket products.
Consider these facts:
* 90% of consumers do not know their engine oil temperatures. In actuality engine oil can be 210-350 degrees depending on conditions and brand.
* 90% of consumers assume that the coolant temperature equals oil temperature, but oil averages 70 to 100 degrees higher than the coolant temperature.
* 75% of consumers think that outside temperatures dramatically affect engine oil temperature, but ambient air temperatures only slightly affect internal engine oil temperatures.
Believe it or not! Install a temperature gauge in your oil. Then compare the temperature after five laps of hard fast riding.
Another option is to schedule a demo ride on a bike equipped with data acquisition equipment at Two2Cool in southern Florida. If you are truly skeptical, have them mount the system on your bike, if you prefer.
Two2cool manufactures multiple lines of products that not only reduce engine temperatures, but helps maintain horsepower and increase the life of the engines.
They also manufacture heat reducing suspension fluid and high quality motor oils that are affordable even for the budget racers. If you have customers dealing with heat related issues, or who want to increase their engines performance capabilities, consider Two2Cool.
It might be the perfect solution.
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