Oil Analyst Priority Group 1 

Base Oils - Basic

Base Oils (Mineral & Synthetic) are the base fluid in which additives are blended to produce a finished lubricant.  The base fluid may be a refined petroleum fraction, synthetic or blend.

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Short Courses

Basic Lubrication Short Course
Module 2 - Lubrication Fundamentals

Lubricant Composition Short Course
Module 2 - Base Oils
Module 3 - Grease I
Module 5 - Grease III

Books

Basic Handbook of Lubrication - Third Edition
Chapter 3- Mineral Base Oils
Chapter 4- Synthetic Base Oils
Chapter 12- Hydraulic Fluids and Related Properties
Chapter 32- Glossary of Lubrication Terms

Lubrication Fundamentals - Third Edition
Chapter 2- Lubricant Base Stock Production and Application
Chapter 5- Synthetic Lubricants

Machinery Oil Analysis
Chapter 3- Machinery Lubrication