Fuels & Driveline Lubricants Research

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Fuels & Driveline Lubricants Research Capabilities

The Fuels and Driveline Lubricants Research Department in the Fuels and Lubricants Research Division at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) offers expertise in a variety of automotive-related research areas, including lubricant evaluations, fleet and field evaluations, fuels technology and product development, and specialty and driveline transmission fluids. Typical programs include evaluation of lubricants and additives, evaluation of fuel formulations and additives, durability and performance tests of prototype components, tire testing, port fuel injection testing, and evaluations of hydraulic fluids, as well as transmissions, rear axle oils, and agricultural and industrial tractor fluids. Twenty mileage accumulation dynamometers offer around-the-clock mileage accumulation at speeds up to 100 miles per hour. On-site cold box facilities offer simulated cold-start conditions to test a variety of vehicle operating parameters, as well as the emissions produced by those vehicles. On-site and off-site testing tracks are available, with a staff of contract drivers also on call for specific fleet projects.

Michael D. Lochte, Director

Fuels & Driveline Research Technical Strengths

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Southwest Research Institute® (SwRI®), headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is a multidisciplinary, independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and development organization with 11 technical divisions.
07/05/12