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Protection and Prevention
Controlling Wear

wear pdfStatistically significant research data analysis shows that hundreds of engines lubricated with Exxon Elite had, on average, 33 percent - 50 percent less wear metals in used oil drains, compared to engines protected by competitive products.

What does this mean for you? As an aircraft owner, you often ask "Just how do I know how well my oil is working?" Oil analysis provides the answer, also measuring which brand works best.

Learn how Elite can prevent wear in aircraft piston engines – Controlling Wear Tech Topic (1.6 MB file).
Controlling Rust
Can one brand of oil really work more effectively than another to combat rust in your aircraft's piston engine? The answer is an unequivocal "absolutely," and by a huge margin. But to arrive at that conclusion, you need to disregard intuitive myths to examine some hard evidence that has come out of what are called "humidity cabinet" testing protocols.  

Here's the fact: Because they typically contain more effective rust inhibitors, multi-grade oils combat rust better, even though they are thinner at ambient temperatures than monograde oils.

Separate the myth from the facts  – Controlling Rust Tech Topic (1.0 MB file).

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Rust Prevention
Chances are, your airplane has spent more than one lonely night in the hangar. Aviation Oil Elite can be a trusted sentinel, guarding your engine against rust.

When your plane sits, condensation collects in the engine. This moisture spawns tiny rust particles that can grow into bigger particles when your engine isn't getting a regular workout. And rust obviously leads to wear.

If you're a weekend flyer, or just want to guard your engine against the ravages of rust, specify Exxon Elite. Click here for five steps that can protect your piston-engine from rust (1 MG file).
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