摘要:
Lubricating oils and oil additive packages that reduce the amount of ash generated by an internal combustion engine are described. Reducing the amount of ash generated by the internal combution engines significantly aids in the maintenance of the catalytic exhaust system, which would otherwise exhibit a decrease in the treatment efficiency of exhaust gas emissions. A low ash catalytic exhaust system of the invention includes an engine oil used by an internal combustion engine associated with the low ash catalytic exhaust system, wherein the engine oil comprises a base oil and an additive package. The additive package includes a hindered secondary amine detergent, an anti-wear additive in the amount of about 0.1% to about 5% by weight of the engine oil, and at least one epoxide as a seal compatibility additive. Furthermore, the low ash catalytic exhaust system includes a monolithic honeycomb with a catalytic metal.