Ep 6: Does your engine oil contain detergent? | Engineering Castrol

It sounds surprising but engine oils do have detergent! Not the kind you use for washing clothes, but specially engineered metal detergents that play a critical role in keeping your engine clean and protected. Every bottle of engine oil is a carefully engineered formulation, made up of a high-quality base oil and a sophisticated blend of specialised additives, each designed to perform a specific function. In Episode 6 of #EngineeringCastrol, Dr. Rajesh Madathingal, Head of Technology at Castrol India, takes you inside the science that goes inside every bottle of engine oils and explains: 🔧Various components that go into the engine oil 🔧Why engine oil is much more than just a base stocks. 🔧The role of specialised additives and why each one is essential. 🔧How detergents, dispersants and other additives work together as a complete system. Watch the full episode to discover the chemistry and engineering behind one of the hardest-working fluids in your vehicle. #EngineeringCastrol #CastrolIndia #EngineOil #Lubricants #EngineOilAdditives #EngineScience #AutomotiveEngineering #CarMaintenance #EngineProtection #LubricationTechnology #AutomotiveTechnology #ScienceExplained #CarCare #Castrol