Most lubricants are made using the lowest grade base oil and additives in order to meet a minimum API spec and increase profit margin. HPL Lubricants use ONLY the highest quality material regardless of cost. Our full synthetic base oil and Boosted Technology additive packages create maximum anti-wear and shear protection. Superior anti-foam and increased alkalinity help prevent rust/corrosion and extend oil life. You can trust HPL to provide the unsurpassed protection you depend on.
Turbochargers operate at high temperatures and extreme RPM, having oil that remains stable in such a harsh environment is crucial. The benefits of HPL lubricants are not limited to turbocharged vehicles; it’s just as effective on a daily driver as it is on a dedicated race car. Providing our customers with superior products that enable them to race more and spend less is the driving force behind HPL Lubricants.
The recipe is straight forward; we use ONLY the highest quality synthetic base oils and additives without cutting corners. HPL lubricants are engineered with ample amounts of critical chemistry which allow it to survive and perform under the harshest conditions. Our lubricants far exceed API and O.E, oil requirements; so you know you can trust it. HPL has proven to be a superior product against the leading competition. Made in the USA!
Frequently Asked Questions
Does synthetic oil cause oil leaks?
Truth is, the chemistry found in mid grade synthetic base oils can cause seals/gaskets to shrink, thus creating an oil leak. However, HPL synthetic oils are blended using esters, found in higher-grade base oil, in order to neutralize the shrinking problem. BONUS! The additives in HPL synthetic oils are much cleaner and can actually remove deposits left behind by dirty oil.
Synthetic oil molecules are also smaller than conventional oil. Occasionally, cracked or worn seals/gaskets may appear to seep oil after switching to synthetic oil. This was not caused by the oil itself; cracked and worn seals/gaskets are to blame.
The more Zinc the better. True or False?
This is not always the case; there are several factors to consider when talking about Zinc (ZDDP) in motor oil.
While Zinc (ZDDP) is a good way to add anti-wear to the oil chemistry, it’s not the only available option. Most oil manufacturers choose Zinc because it’s the most cost-effective way to increase anti-wear. Some forms of Moly offer superior protection over ZDDP and are a great substitute. Therefore, using Moly in conjunction with ZDDP is a far more expensive method to create anti-wear. HPL synthetic oil is engineered using a perfect balance between Zinc, Moly, and detergents regardless of the cost. Offering a superior protection is our #1 priority.
The Truth about “Diesel Oil”
Zinc (ZDDP) by itself is not a lubricant; it requires heat and load in order to activate and create a sacrificial protective film (known as a phosphate glass film) that protects metal surfaces. Different types of ZDDP activate at different heat and load thresholds. Stock vehicles require a newer, less active ZDDP type in order to promote increased catalytic converter life. Performance applications, however, require a more active ZDDP that reacts faster in order to create the protective film required by larger camshafts and increased spring pressures.
What many people don’t know is that the ZDDP content in oil prior to 1993 was not limited. By 2004 the allowed ZDDP content was reduced from 1,000 ppm (parts per million) to just 800 ppm on API licensed oils. Required amounts of detergents and dispersants were also increase which caused an imbalance between ZDDP and detergents. This new API required oil chemistry proved to be fatal to many flat tappet camshafts, especially performance camshafts with increased lift and spring pressures.
Many racers, hot rodders, and engine builders turned to diesel oil which had not yet been affected by the new API requirements. However, by the end of 2006 Diesel oil also underwent mandatory ZDDP reductions. Once again flat tappet camshafts were falling victim to these changes. Today many gear heads choose diesel oil thinking it's better; unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case since 2006.
What is oil viscosity?
The viscosity index (VI) is a standard method of measuring a fluid's viscosity change in relation to temperature. The higher the VI, the smaller the relative change in viscosity vs. temperature.
SAE viscosity is the measurement of oil flow at set temperatures. Oil flow is measured at -22°F and 212°F in order to determine a flow range. Using SAE 5W30 oil, for example, the first number (5) is measured at -22°F (cold) while the second number (30) is measured at 212°F (hot). By using viscosity improver’s oil can be engineered to get thicker (higher VI) as oil temperature increases.
VI improvers (or viscosity modifiers) are polymeric molecules that are sensitive to temperature, they actually expand as temperature increases, this minimizes how much the oil thins with heat. At low temperatures, these molecule chain contracts and do not affect the oil viscosity. This is what allows oil to be thinner when cold and become thicker as it heats up.
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