Modern engines operating under increased heat, pressure, and tighter tolerances are experiencing accelerated oil breakdown that conventional additives cannot adequately address, according to new findings from BestLine Racing. The company's research reveals that higher engine temperatures rapidly degrade conventional oil, while modern emissions systems that remove sulfur reduce natural lubricity in both gasoline and diesel fuels. These factors combine with tighter engine tolerances and higher compression to increase metal-on-metal contact during startup and heavy load conditions.
BestLine Racing's analysis indicates that soot, blow-by, and injector deposits further accelerate wear, particularly in diesel engines. The cumulative effect causes oil to thin, friction to rise, and critical components including bearings, cam lobes, rings, and injectors to wear prematurely. Perry Anderson, founder of BestLine Racing, emphasized that most additive formulas available today rely on decades-old chemistry that fails under modern engine conditions. Many common additives provide only temporary slickness that breaks down under heat and offers no measurable improvement in lubricity or wear reduction under sustained pressure.
The company developed its Diamond Nano-lubricant technology in collaboration with top tribologists specializing in friction, wear, and lubrication. This advanced technology creates protective boundary layers that reduce friction and heat while improving lubricity under heavy loads. Independent lubricity tests demonstrated that roller bearings treated with BestLine Racing showed significantly less scoring under identical torque compared to untreated oil. Engines utilizing this technology run cooler, smoother, and more efficiently, extending service life and improving throttle response.
For diesel vehicle owners and fleets, BestLine Racing's research highlights specific challenges including increased soot production, frequent diesel particulate filter regeneration cycles, fuel inefficiency from backpressure, and costly DPF cleanings with associated downtime. Additives like BestLine Racing Diesel Xcellerator can improve combustion and lubricity to reduce soot, extend DPF life, enhance injector performance, and decrease regeneration frequency. The company distinguishes itself through founder accessibility and transparency in an industry often characterized by marketing hype, with Anderson personally addressing customer inquiries about engine oil and additive performance.
