Why Friction Modifiers are the Fastest-growing Lubricant Additive

Sep 08,2026

Why Friction Modifiers are the Fastest-growing Lubricant Additive

Fuel economy rules and emissions limits keep pushing phosphorus down (≤0.08% in many specs). Result: formulators are cutting ZDDP and shifting to low-SAPS systems with organic molybdenum and ashless anti-wear additives.

Friction modifiers are growing fastest for good reasons:

Cut friction and improve fuel economy by 1–3% in real-world driving

Essential in low-viscosity 0W-20 / 0W-16 engine oils

Increasingly specified in hybrid and EV drivetrain fluids

But not all molybdenum chemistry is equal — base oil type, dosage and compatibility decide the outcome.

 

Our company: Henan J&D Chemical Co.,ltd offers custom formulation and blending built on synthetic ester base oils and carefully selected additive systems — including Mo-based friction modifiers — with technical support from China. Share your target spec and we'll propose a formulation.

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