The automotive lubricants arena has undergone significant changes since the first edition of this book was published in 1996. Environmental concerns have dominated both newspaper headlines and industry boardrooms in recent years, with particular attention being given to the improvement of air quality. This 2nd edition also considers the recent phenomenon of increased consolidation within the oil and petroleum additive arenas, which has resulted in fewer people for research, development, and implementation, along with fewer competing companies. The Automotive Lubricants Reference Book, second edition addresses these and many other important issues by providing a solid foundation to this element of automotive engineering. Comprehensive and timely, this publication is an ideal reference for anyone involved in the automotive lubricants industry.