Despite the current high level of engine oil technology driven by the demand for ever increasing engine design sophistication, the mandate for fewer emissions and less disposal of used oils, demand still exists for additives that address extreme pressure and boundary lubrication conditions that are not being met by the lubricants industry. This vacuum has created a booming aftermarket oil additive industry that has relied upon sensationalized claims and questionable chemistries that put both the consumer and the environment at risk.

While their technology is based on debatable chemistry, these companies producing aftermarket additives with extreme pressure properties do have a valid point in that if an extreme pressure property is imparted to a lubricant such as an engine oil, a significant amount of friction will be eliminated. This significant friction reduction will result in, as a matter of course, reduced fuel consumption, reduced component wear, increased power and a reduced tendency of the oil base to oxidize. By re-engineering overbased calcium petroleum sulfonate to impart extreme pressure properties, JSL Technologies has overcome the problems previously associated with highly overbased calcium carbonate complex chemistries and has developed a safe and effective alternative to chlorinated materials in engine oils, gear lubes, greases and specialty lubricants.