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Recently, more and more materials designed for lubricating friction units in a car have appeared on the domestic car market. This review will help you find out what Castrol LMX lubricant is, what its characteristics are and what domestic consumers think about it.
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Review of Castrol LMX lubricant
Castrol LMX green lubricant is a substance with a stable consistency that allows for reliable protection of rubbing components for a long time. Castrol contains “EP” class additives (or Extreme Pressure), designed to increase the level of resistance to increased loads.
According to representatives of the manufacturer, thanks to a modern additive package, the lubricant provides reliable protection of surfaces from increased wear. Of course, the manufacturer’s statements are not always true, so next we will consider not only the characteristics and areas of application of the substance, but also reviews of other motorists.
Characteristics
Let's consider the technical characteristics of the lubricant (hereinafter - SV):
- The color is SV green.
- In terms of consistency class, Castrol LMX complies with the NLGI DIN 52818 2 standard.
- The temperature at which the lubricant becomes more liquid and begins to drip is 250 degrees.
- The penetration value corresponds to DIN-ISO 2137 265-295.
- The sulfate ash content is 51803 3.0 g/100 g.
- The composition of the SV is lithium.
- The volume of one tube is 0.3 kg.
- The minimum operating temperature at which the use of SV is allowed is –35 degrees.
- The maximum operating temperature threshold should not exceed +170 degrees.
- Manufacturer of consumables – Germany.
Usage
Castrol LMX lubricant is used in vehicle components that are characterized by:
- high specific pressure;
- large shock loads;
- high rotation speeds of components;
- reduced rotation speeds with high pressure in bearings;
- high humidity.
In particular, Russian and Ukrainian car enthusiasts use Castrol LMX for.
It is also necessary to add that the manufacturer convinces the consumer that his product is characterized by:
- high strength of the protective lubricant film;
- high level of adhesion;
- excellent anti-corrosion characteristics;
- excellent sealing characteristics;
- fairly high levels of mechanical stability;
- good antioxidant properties.
Reviews
Below are reviews from consumers so that you can get a more complete picture of the real properties and characteristics of the SV.
| Positive | Negative |
| This lubricant can be called universal. In fact, it can be used anywhere, not just in cars. For example, I’m on my motorcycle. I even lubricated the hinges of the entrance doors so that they would not creak :). In general, I am satisfied with its use; I have been using Castrol LMX for more than three years. Everything is fine, I can’t say anything bad. | At one time I also wanted to buy Castrol LMH, but I asked around the sellers at the car market and they all unanimously declared that this lubricant was of poor quality. Like, every second customer complains about it. I decided to read reviews on the Internet. I typed a query into the search, and on the first page all the comments were purely positive and almost identical. I didn't dare use it. In addition, I looked at the packaging from Castrol in local supermarkets; German production is not indicated anywhere, although the original should be manufactured in Germany. |
| Several years ago I heard a suspicious noise begin to appear when driving a car (VAZ 2115). Initially it was not so loud, but over time the sound only grew. Since I was used to skating with loud music, at first I didn’t even pay attention to it. Over time, it began to bother me and a friend recommended it. He also gave me a tube of Castrol LMH. Immediately after lubrication, the sounds did not disappear, but literally after 5-10 kilometers everything disappeared. So take Castrol, you won’t regret it. | Where a year ago I decided to try this remedy. Then I installed new bearings on my “seven” and decided to immediately lubricate them so that they would last longer. Moreover, I listened to enough advice from the seller. Bought. After 7 months a strange noise began. I checked the bearings - not only were they broken, they were simply completely crushed. I had to buy new ones. Although the production of bearings is the same, only before this they worked at least 10 thousand kilometers, and now they have not completed even two thousand. Therefore, I can only blame the lubricant; the vaunted quality did not suit me. |
| I was also generally satisfied with the quality of Castrol, so I am leaving a positive review. The fact that the lubricant really forms a protective layer on the rubbing components is really not a lie. Here it is tested not only by me, but also by my friends in the garage. The bearings definitely work like new. But the car is almost ten years old and I haven’t climbed there in its entire life. Surprisingly, everything is fine, although I lubricated the bearings three years ago. | I also want to share my bitter experience of using LMH. About six months ago I had to replace the CV joint on the car. The so-called specialist at the station recommended that I lubricate it with Castrol. Result: the “grenade” did not work for even six months. First, a crash appeared while driving, and not just any sound, but a crash, so strong that the whole area heard me. As it turned out later, the CV joint was cracked. And I remember exactly that it cracked exactly in the place where I lubricated it. |
Video from Oleg Timoshenko “Castrol LMH Lubricant”
Castrol LMX LI Komplexfett greases are designed for a wide range of applications and are particularly successful in wheel bearings for a variety of vehicles operating under severe conditions. A complex of additives allows them to operate stably under high loads of prolonged exposure, including under conditions of elevated temperatures that occur during prolonged braking. The liquid has thermal stability and excellent mechanical stability, which allows it to maintain good performance over a long period of time.
Manufacturer
Castrol is one of the trendsetters among global manufacturers of various types of lubricants. Production is located in 40 countries, and the headquarters is located in the UK.
Composition and production technology
Castrol LMX lubricant is based on petroleum mineral oil base oil, which is thickened with lithium soap. To improve the characteristics and performance properties, additives are introduced into the material, which increase resistance to high temperatures, impart extreme pressure and water-repellent properties, and improve adhesion to the metal surface.
Characteristics
In terms of consistency, Castrol LMX lubricant, in accordance with the NLGI standard, has class 2. The droplet temperature is 250 ° C, and the permissible operating temperature range starts from -35 and ends at +170 ° C. The sulfate ash content is 3 g per 100 g. The lubricant has a characteristic green color. The country of origin of the product is Germany.
Application area
Due to its excellent properties, the lubricant can be used in vehicle components with the following operating conditions:
- high rotation speeds;
- high humidity;
- high shock loads;
- high pressure.
Moisture-repellent properties and high adhesion prevent this liquid from being washed out of friction units, thus extending the service life of bearings. Service life is determined by the release of oil and hardening of the substance under load.
For this type of lubricant, this indicator is high, thereby reducing the cost of operating and maintaining the vehicle and increasing the reliability of the lubricated components.
Conclusion
Castrol Lmx lubricants can be used in all domestic cars when replacing the widely used Litol-24 fluid, since they are similar in chemical composition, but have better qualities. The main technical properties are determined by the presence of organic lithium salts, so a liquid of this type can be used to replace most lithium oils (Litol, CIATIM-201, 202, 203), which today are already technically obsolete.
Longtime PD Series - High Performance Bearing Lubricant
Description
Castrol Longtime™ PD Series - lithium-based lubricants containing highly refined mineral oils and a complex of additives MFT (Microflux Trans). MFT additive technology provides optimal wear protection and an extremely low coefficient of friction even under maximum pressure, vibration, shock loads, high or low operating speeds or microscopic changes in the friction surfaces. At high loads, the components of MFT additives are activated and distributed over surfaces, helping to improve their frictional characteristics through plastic deformation. The products of the organic reaction become part of the tribopolymer system. Unlike components of traditional lubricants, tribopolymers formed by MFT additives are long-chain compounds with excellent adhesive and lubrication properties. Load-bearing capacity increases and the hydrodynamic oil film is better preserved. Thanks to this unique physicochemical reaction, friction surfaces are smoothed at the microscopic level.
Application area
Longtime PD series greases can be used for long-term or lifetime lubrication of rolling and sliding bearings operating under the most severe operating conditions, such as extremely high pressure, vibration, shock loads and a wide range of temperatures. They can also be used for bearings of spinning spindles and grinding spindles, gear motors subject to shock loads, sorting machines/cross planers and for printing plate work surfaces. In addition, the greases in this series are suitable for bearings with a rotating outer ring that are subject to high stress due to centrifugal load, such as impregnation roll bearings, rolling mill journals and bearings with variable direction of rotation or rotary movement. They can also be used for curved tooth couplings and central lubrication systems. Longtime PD 0 and PD 00 can be used as a semi-fluid lubricant in gearboxes (flange, drum and worm). In addition, this series of greases is suitable for use in gearboxes whose housing is not oil-tight, in gears and roller bearings with a lubricant reservoir.
Advantages
- High load-bearing capacity - extends equipment life under heavy-duty conditions and provides optimal wear protection.
- The excellent lubricity and surface smoothing properties of MFT additives reduce the number of breakdowns, which in turn reduces downtime and the frequency of repairs. MFT additives are capable of extending the life of damaged equipment parts/bearings.
- Formation of a protective layer using MFT additives - this complex of additives effectively increases the area of load absorption and therefore lowers the specific pressure, operating temperature and reduces wear, thereby increasing the service life of both parts and lubricant.
- Thanks to the “break-in” effect of MFT additives, the surface of bearings is improved and their service life is extended.
- Very low coefficient of friction - helps save energy and reduces noise levels.
- Multi-functional - Longtime PD 0 and PD 00 greases are especially recommended for anti-friction reservoir bearings and leaking gearboxes.
- Easily pumped in central lubrication systems, and when using PD 0 and PD 00 lubricants, it is evenly distributed throughout the entire volume of gearboxes operating at high speeds.
- Exceptional washout resistance - the coating film remains on the surface even in the presence of water, including when exposed to hot and chemically active process water.
Another product of lubricants from auto chemical manufacturers is Castrol LMX extreme pressure lubricant. Castrol LMX of green color and stable consistency is intended for lubricating friction units. Let's consider all the characteristics of this substance, the method of correct use, advantages and disadvantages, reviews and comments.
Castrol LMH lubricant
This lubricant is intended for lubrication of rubbing parts in a wide variety of mechanical components. It has a green color, a uniform consistency of plastic viscosity.
Manufacturers add an EP class additive (Extreme Pressure / Extreme Presha) to Castrol lubricant. Thanks to this additive, the lubricant reliably protects rubbing parts from overheating, the parts are resistant to high loads. The manufacturer states that green Castrol LMX reliably protects the surfaces of contacting parts. How things really are. Only application experience and truthful reviews allow you to objectively evaluate the pros and cons of a lubricant.
Lubricant characteristics
Lubricant (LH) Castrol brand LMH has the following technical characteristics:
- Green colour;
- consistency class: NLGI DIN 528182;
- maximum temperature (temperature at which the lubricant becomes liquid and spreads): 250 degrees;
- penetration index complies with DIN-ISO 2137 265-295;
- presence of sulfate ash content: yes; is 51803 3.0 g/100 g.
Sulfate ash content (sulfate slag) is a value by which the presence and amount of additives, which include organic metal compounds, is determined. The ash that appears as a result of the combustion of oil is treated with sulfuric acid to prevent the formation of metal oxides into sulfates, which are calcined at a temperature of 775 degrees until sulfate ash is formed.
Application
Conditions in components of cars and other units in which this type of lubricant is used:
Benefits of Castrol LMX lubricant:
- The lubricant film is highly durable.
- A high level of adhesion (from the Latin adhaesio - sticking), then good adhesion of dissimilar substances (liquid-solid).
- High resistance to corrosion.
- High density creates good compaction.
- High levels of mechanical stability.
- Excellent properties against the appearance of oxides.
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Currently, car repair is moving from the category of mandatory tasks to a hobby. Modern vehicles have every detail thought out, but motorists are always looking for an opportunity to prove that they can make their swallow even better. Against the backdrop of this trend, the petrochemical industry has been overwhelmed by a wave of ultra-modern high-tech lubricants that can create additional protection for car components from friction.
Description of Castrol LMX Li-Komplexfett 2 grease
Castrol LMX Li Komplexfett is a grease that can conditionally be called an analogue or modified version of Litol-24.
The imported product is characterized by high mechanical stability and excellent performance characteristics over a wide range of operating temperatures. The melting point of Castrol LMX is +250 0 C, and the crystallization temperature is 35 0 C.
The characteristic identification feature is green. The lubricant is characterized by extremely high levels of protective film resistance, which are maintained even under extreme loads. The high level of adhesion to metal does not allow it to slip and leave rubbing pairs without protection. The material is, as it were, embedded in the top layer of the part, enveloping it in a protective shell.
During tests on the bench and in the field, the lubricant showed the highest resistance to moisture, which allows you to fearlessly apply it to the wheel hub. Even after driving through deep puddles, the lubricant will remain in place. The product is also resistant to car wash chemicals and high pressure water supply. You don’t have to worry about constantly needing to lubricate the product. The peculiarity of Castrol LMX is that once you apply it, you can forget about the next maintenance for a long time.
The use of lubricant provides 100% protection of vehicle parts from corrosion, scuffing and oxide formation. The appearance of the parts remains the same as it was after the car left the assembly line.
The lubricant has received approvals from MAN and Mercedes, which indicates that these automakers have authorized the use of this product in components and assemblies of their vehicles.
Composition and production technology
Tube 300 gramsCastrol LMX is formulated with lithium and mineral base oil. The article contains a complex of EP additives, which reduces the pressure on rubbing pairs.
Specifications
| Name | Units | Indicators | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thickener type | - | Lithium | - |
| NLGI class | - | 2 | ASTM D217 |
| Color | - | green | visually |
| Base oil viscosity at 40°C | mm2/s | 200 | ASTM D445 |
| Base oil viscosity at 100°C | mm2/s | 14 | ASTM D445 |
| Penetration, 60 cycles | 0.1 mm | 265-295 | ASTM D217 |
| Corrosion under dynamic conditions SKF Emcor (salty water) | points | 2-2 | ISO 11007 |
| Corrosion under dynamic conditions SKF Emcor (distilled water) | points | 0-0 | ISO 11007 |
| Resistance to water washout | % wt. | ASTM D 1264 | |
| Welding load (4-ball friction machine) | N | >2600 | DIN 51350-5 |
| Dropping point | °C | >260 | ASTM D 566 |
| Wear scar diameter (4-ball friction machine) | mm | 0.5 | DIN 51350-5 | kg | 280 | IP 239 |
| Flow pressure at – 30°C | mbar | DIN 51805 | |
| Rolling stability | 0.1 mm | +25 | ASTM D 1831 |
Application area
Castrol LMX grease is used to lubricate wheel bearings of equipment operating under high loads and abnormally high hub temperatures.
In general, high-temperature stability, as well as the ability to operate at sub-zero temperatures, have provided the lubricant with a wide range of applications. Castrol LMX Li Komplexfett lubricant can be used in such units where:
- high specific pressure;
- strong shock loads;
- the rotation speed of the assembly parts is extremely high;
- high pressure on bearings at low rotation speeds;
- high humidity.
Specifications
- MAN 284 Li-H 2;
- MB-Approval 265.1;
- NLGI 2.
How to use
Packaging 25 kg. Castrol lubricant (green in a white tube) is applied manually or using a syringe. The choice depends on the skill of the mechanic and which part needs to be machined.
Release forms and articles
- 155ED3 - Castrol lmx li-komplexfett 0.3kg;
- 15035A - Castrol lmx li-complexfett 0.4kg;
- 155ECF - Castrol lmx li-complexfett 25kg.
Advantages and disadvantages
No specific deficiencies were identified during technical tests or when using Castrol lubricant. But a number of advantages immediately catches your eye:
- low release of base oil from the lubricant;
- resistance to hardening;
- long service life of the lubricant;
- wide range of operating temperatures;
- protection of bearings from wear;
- excellent water resistance;
- excellent adhesion to metal surfaces;
- resistance to washout;
- availability of approvals from large German automakers;
- high strength of the protective film;
- excellent resistance to corrosion;
- high sealing performance;
- exceptional mechanical stability;
- protection against the appearance of oxides;
- affordable price.
Video
Test of viscosity and stickiness of greases
