What is motor oil oxidation?
oxidation is the chemical reaction of an oil molecule with oxygen, which is present from either ambient or entrained air. oil oxidations results in a catastrophic and permanent chemical change to the base oil molecules. In the case of oil oxidation, the reaction results in the sequential addition of oxygen to the base oil molecules, to form a number of different chemicals species, including aldehydes, ketones, hydroperoxides and carboxylic acids.An oxidized motor oil loses its color and viscosity, along with a host of other properties needed for the engine. In simple terms Motor Oil oxidation is not good for engines.
