Engines 2 – Light Duty Engine Lubrication

Engines 2 – Light Duty Engine Lubrication is a technical course focused on the formulation, classification, and application of lubricants used in modern light-duty gasoline engines. With evolving engine hardware and tightening emissions regulations, the demands on engine oils have never been greater—and understanding how these oils are built and approved is critical to choosing the right product for the job.

This course breaks down the key industry standards (API, ILSAC, ACEA) and explains how OEM specifications align with or go beyond them. You’ll learn about base oil selection, synthetic technology platforms, and the role of antiwear additives such as zinc (ZDDP). The course also looks forward—exploring how future engine oils are being shaped by electrification, low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI), and fuel economy mandates.

Whether you’re in oil sales, technical support, formulation, or fleet management, this course gives you a robust understanding of what makes a high-performance engine oil, and how to navigate the ever-expanding world of lubricant specifications.

By completing this course, you will:

Understand the performance requirements of light-duty engine oils
Interpret API, ILSAC, ACEA, and OEM oil specifications
Identify the benefits of synthetic base oils and advanced additive chemistry
Explain the role of zinc and other components in engine protection
Anticipate trends shaping the future of light-duty engine lubricants

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5000 Students

6 Modules

1.5h

Course Syllabus

Light Duty Engine Oils
API & ILSAC
ACEA
OEM Specs
Synthetic Technologies
Zinc
Future Engine Oils

Who is this course for?

Condition Monitoring Technicians
Laboratory Analysts
Lubrication Engineers
Industrial Lubricants Salespeople
Reliability Engineers
Rotating Equipment Engineers

Meet the expert

Rafe Britton

Formulation, Marketing, Oil Analysis

Australia

Rafe Britton, the Lubrication Expert, is known within the industry for his YouTube channel and podcast, and works with mid-size industrials improve their equipment uptime while reducing the cost of their lubrication program. He is a mechanical engineer with 13 years of experience on both sides of the industry; both as an operator, and lubricant supplier. Rafe holds a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering and a Bachelor of Physics from UNSW.

$50.00/ month

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