by Andrew Thomson | Jun 8, 2017 | Uncategorized |
Now and then it helps to have another look at the basics of one’s craft. This sort of exercise works to refresh our way of thinking about things. Lubrication is no different. No matter how much you know about friction, wear, oils and their classification, it’s worth...
by Andrew Thomson | Mar 8, 2017 | Uncategorized |
Cars, motorbikes, even trucks are all used in motor racing competition. We love watching drivers and riders compete against each other at speeds and in conditions we ordinary drivers will never experience. These events put engines, transmission, and gearboxes to the...
by Andrew Thomson | Nov 1, 2016 | Blog |
A summary of a research report by Dr Takashi Watanabe, technical advisor to D1 Chemical Co. Ltd. Measuring oil film thickness with an ultra-sound device Introduction For vehicles that are frequently left idle or not used for extended periods of time there is a...
by Andrew Thomson | Sep 6, 2016 | Blog |
We spend a lot of money on buying a car. This is no surprise. A friend from Denso – a very important company in the Toyota group – once told me that a car contains around 55,000 different parts. So it should be expensive. To drive a car is not difficult, but to...