SENTRON™:THE GAS ENGINE OIL FOR 360˚ IMPROVEMENT

When evaluating oil sweetening, see how a premium gas engine oil can impact your operations.

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What is Oil Sweetening?

Oil sweetening, or slipstreaming, involves drawing used oil from the engine and feeding it into the compressor component to lubricate the packing and cylinders of the equipment.

Oil Sweetening Process Diagram

Oil sweetening is popular with some operators of natural gas compressors in North America, but should you do it? No doubt, it can offer some benefits.
But it also comes with some operational risks.


Potential Benefits:

  • Only one tank to fill
  • Extended oil drain intervals
  • Lower initial product cost

Potential Drawbacks:

  • Contamination
  • Effect on maintenance
  • Engine wear

For more information about key considerations in evaluating oil sweetening, download our white paper.

SENTRON™ oil barrels

Protect your equipment with Sentron™

Improve Engine Performance

Perform better with longer-lasting oil and extended drain intervals.

Support Engine Cleanliness

Improve engine lubrication with minimized ring zone and cylinder head deposits.

Enhance Reliability

Reduce cylinder and piston wear for excellent anti-wear protection and cost savings.

Meet Operational Demands

Perform well under the severe operating conditions common to stationary gas engines.

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Premium Products Paired with Superior Service.

Petro-Canada Lubricants products are backed by our unique customer support system, 360 Technical Expertise. When you work with us, you’ll have full access to expert technical services and research and development resources. We’ll work shoulder to shoulder with you to make your life a little easier and your business more successful.

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