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Smart Lubrication™ for vehicle powertrain systems

Smart Lubrication™ for vehicle powertrain systems
Design for increasing propulsion efficiency
Meet your critical lubrication requirements for advanced powertrain design with MOLYKOTE® brand specialty lubricants from DuPont. With our in-depth expertise, a heritage of innovation, problem-solving collaboration, and reliable global supply and technical support, these high-performance Smart Lubrication™ solutions are precisely formulated and application-matched to help you achieve

Reduce engine and driveline friction, wear and NVH

• Piston skirts and rings
• Camshafts, tappets
• Dual-mass flywheels (DMFW)
• Transmission actuators
• Constant-velocity joints (CVJs)
• Ball joints, universal joints

Provide lifetime lubrication for difficult-to-access components

• Alternator and fan clutch bearings
• Starter motor gears, over-running clutches
• Actuators

Insulate and protect against moisture

• Glow plug controllers
• Ignition switches, spark plug boots

Reduce squeaks, rattles, unwanted noise and vibrations

• HVAC switches, vents
• Small motors and gears
• Compressors

Ensure proper assembly, nondestructive disassembly

• Assembly fasteners, bolts, screws
• Metal intake/exhaust gaskets

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Smart Lubrication™ selection guide: vehicle powertrain systems
APPLICATION DESIGN NEED POTENTIAL SOLUTION(S) PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Alternator, fan clutch bearings Provide lifetime lubrication with reduced friction, wear and noise MOLYKOTE® FS-841 Grease Low-consistency fluorosilicone grease for solvent-resistant, high-speed lubrication
Electric motor bearings Reduced friction, noise and wear MOLYKOTE® BG-20 Synthetic Bearing Grease Synthetic grease with extreme-pressure and anti-wear additives for metal-metal lubrication
Dual-mass flywheels (DMFW) Reduced friction with vibration damping MOLYKOTE® G-3000 Grease Synthetic grease with high shear resistance and good temperature stability reduces vibration and noise
Pistons and rings Reduced friction for improved energy efficiency MOLYKOTE® D-10-GBL Anti-Friction Coating Synthetic grease; heat-cured coating for engine components
MOLYKOTE® D-88-GBL Anti-Friction Coating Heat-cured coating for aluminum pistons and cylinder liners
Camshafts, tappets, engine components Reduced friction, wear and noise MOLYKOTE® D-7409 Anti-Friction Coating Heat-cured MoS₂-based AFC for superior wear resistance
Intake/exhaust gaskets Reduced noise and gasket disassembly damage MOLYKOTE® D-7620 Anti-Friction Coating Heat-cured MoS₂-based AFC designed for roll-coating flat metal gaskets
MOLYKOTE® D-321 R Anti-Friction Coating Air-drying bonded lubricant with excellent heat-aging resistance under heavy loads
MOLYKOTE® G-1021 Grease Synthetic-oil-based grease with excellent startup and running friction reduction
Starter motor gears, spline shaft, clutch Reduced friction, wear and noise MOLYKOTE® 3400A Anti-Friction Coating Heat-cured MoS₂ coating with excellent friction control
MOLYKOTE® 33L Extreme Low Temperature Grease Silicone-based grease for low-temperature resistance and wide range durability
EGR valve Improved fuel, oil and soot resistance MOLYKOTE® HP-870 Grease High-temperature fluorinated grease with good high-temp resistance and load capability
Spark plug boots, ignition switches Improved water resistance MOLYKOTE® D-321 R Anti-Friction Coating Heat-aging bonded lubricant under heavy loads
MOLYKOTE® G-9008 Dielectric Grease Silicone-based grease for rubber and ceramic pairings
Glow plug controllers Improved water and corrosion resistance MOLYKOTE® 4 Electrical Insulating Compound Silicone-based compound with semi-flowable thickness, exhibits excellent dielectric strength, heat stability, and oxidative resistance
Electronic transmission actuator Lubrication with corrosion protection MOLYKOTE® BR-2 Plus High Performance Grease Mineral-oil-based grease with solid lubricants and extreme-pressure additives
Universal joints Reduced wear MOLYKOTE® G-4700 Extreme Pressure Synthetic Grease NLGI GC-LB-certified synthetic with excellent adhesion and wear resistance in wet and dusty conditions
Assembly fasteners Improved assembly with proper tightening torque MOLYKOTE® G-n Metal Assembly Paste Mineral-oil-based grease with solid lubricants for low-speed and high-torque tightening