Lubricant compositions and methods of use
The present disclosure relates to lubricant compositions for use on engine components. The lubricant compositions include, by volume: 30 to 50% graphite in alcohol solution; 0.1 to 5% surfactant; and 40 to 70% water. The present disclosure also relates to processes for preparing lubricant compositions and methods of using such compositions.
1. A lubricant composition consisting essentially by volume:
30 to 50% of a graphite in alcohol solution, the graphite in alcohol solution comprising between 10 to 30% by volume of graphite placed in an alcohol solution;
0.1 to 5% surfactant; and
40 to 70% water.
2. The lubricant composition of claim 1 , wherein the percentage by volume of graphite in alcohol solution is 32.2 to 49.5%, the percentage by volume of surfactant is 1.0 to 3.5%, and the percentage by volume of water is 48.25 to 66%.
3. The lubricant composition of claim 1 , wherein the percentage of surfactant by volume is 1.9 to 2.8%.
4. The lubricant composition of claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is selected from the group consisting of nonionic surfactants, anionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, and zwitterionic surfactants.
5. The lubricant composition of claim 4 , wherein the surfactant is a nonionic surfactant.
6. A process for preparing a lubricant composition consisting essentially of i) 30 to 50% graphite in alcohol solution comprising between 10 to 30% by volume of graphite placed in an alcohol solution, ii) 1.0 to 5% surfactant, and iii) 40 to 70% water by volume, the process comprising:
mixing the graphite in alcohol solution with water; and
mixing the surfactant into the graphite and water mixture.
7. A method of using a lubricant composition consisting essentially of i) 30 to 50% graphite in alcohol solution comprising between 10 to 30% by volume of graphite placed in an alcohol solution, ii) 1.0 to 5% surfactant, and iii) 40 to 70% water by volume, the method comprising:
applying the lubricant composition to a surface; and
allowing the lubricant composition to dry.
8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the lubricant composition is applied by a method selected from the group consisting of a brush, a spray, a person's hand, and a mechanical means.
9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the lubricant composition is applied to a surface of an engine component.
10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the lubricant composition is applied to a surface of an oil filter seal.
11. The method of claim 7 , wherein the lubricant composition is applied to a surface to form a film less than 0.01 inches thick.
12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the lubricant composition is applied to a surface to form a film 0.002 to 0.003 inches thick.