What’s the difference between a ceramic lubricant and a conventional lubricant?

Introduction

Lubrication is essential to protect your engine and optimise its performance. However, not all lubricants are created equal. While conventional lubricants have been used for decades, ceramic lubricants represent a significant technological advance, offering important benefits in terms of protection and performance.

So, what is the real difference between these two types of lubricants? Which should you choose for your engine and gearbox? Let’s dive into their specifications and benefits.

1. Composition: A key difference

🔹 Conventional lubricant: traditional oil base

Conventional lubricants consist of:
✅ Mineral, synthetic or semi-synthetic oils.
✅ Additives to improve their properties (anti-wear, anti-foam, dispersants, etc.).

Their main function is to reduce friction and wear between moving parts by forming a protective film on the metal surfaces.

🔹 Ceramic lubricant: advanced technology

Ceramic lubricants, such as our Ceramic Motor & Gearbox Lubricant, contain ceramic microparticles which:
✅ Create an ultra-resistant barrier between metal parts.
✅ Improve resistance to extreme temperatures.
✅ Further reduce friction compared to conventional lubricants.

📌 Interesting fact: Ceramic is a material used in the aerospace industry and Formula 1 due to its exceptional anti-friction properties.

2. Engine protection: Which is more effective?

🚗 Verdict: A ceramic lubricant offers superior protection against wear and high temperatures, prolonging the life of your engine and its components.

👉 Read also: How to extend your engine’s lifespan with a high-performance lubricant?

3. Impact on fuel consumption

One of the lesser-known advantages of lubrication is its impact on fuel consumption.

🔹 Conventional lubricant: limited friction reduction

A conventional lubricant reduces resistance between moving parts, but its effectiveness diminishes with time and oil wear.

🔹 Ceramic lubricant: optimised friction reduction

Thanks to its ability to minimise direct contact between metal parts, ceramic lubricants offer:
✔ Better mechanical efficiency.
✔ Reduced fuel consumption.
✔ Lower emissions.

💡 In other words, an engine working with less effort uses less fuel.

4. Resistance to extreme conditions

Your engine experiences large temperature and pressure fluctuations, especially when starting from cold or during sporty driving.

📌 Interesting fact: A cold start can cause up to 80% of your engine's total wear! A ceramic lubricant ensures immediate protection.

👉 Read also: SC-100: How this lubricant is revolutionising engine protection

5. Which vehicles benefit most from ceramic lubricants?

✅ Recommended for:

✔ High-performance vehicles (sports cars, premium models).
✔ High-displacement engines.
✔ Older or heavily used vehicles.
✔ Diesel engines exposed to severe conditions.
✔ Vehicles used in extreme conditions (mountain roads, high heat, extreme cold).

🚗 Can ceramic lubricants be used in any vehicle?

Yes! They are compatible with all types of engines (petrol, diesel, hybrid) and gearboxes (manual and automatic).

👉 Discover our Ceramic Motor & Gearbox Lubricant for maximum protection.

6. Conventional or ceramic lubricant: Which to choose?

🚀 For unparalleled engine protection and optimal performance, the ceramic lubricant is the clear winner.

While conventional lubricants still provide effective standard engine protection, ceramic lubricants offer a superior level of performance and durability. With their ceramic microparticles, they ensure maximum friction reduction, extreme temperature resistance, and enhanced wear protection.