Ultra-low Friction Diamond-like Carbon
Nano-technology based ultra-low friction technology
Nissan
has
substantially
reduced
friction
between
engine
parts
by
developing
the
first
technology
in
the
world
to
combine
a
hydrogen-free
diamond-like
carbon
(DLC)*1
coating
with
special
oil.
Energy
is
lost
due
to
friction
that
arises
between
the
hundreds
of
parts
that
comprise
an
engine.
This
ultra-low
friction
technology
uses
nanotechnology
in
order
to
reduce
friction.
Reduces
friction
by
approximately
40%
compared
to
conventional
engines,
by
forming
an
ultra-low
friction
film
of
nanometer*2
level
thickness
on
top
of
the
hydrogen-free
DLC
coating.
- DLC (diamond-like carbon): A hard film made of carbon which has diamond-like properties. It has superior abrasion resistance and a low friction coefficient. One hundred millionth of a meter
How it works
Use of a hydrogen-free DLC coating improves binding with the engine oil and results in the formation of a firm ultra-low friction film when special oil additives are added.
It is now possible to reduce overall engine friction by 25% by applying the technology to the parts shown below.
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