Effect of base oil polarity on the micropitting behaviour in rolling‐sliding contacts

An automated micropitting test rig that uses the proven three‐point contact configuration was applied to study the effect of base oil polarity on micropitting behaviour in rolling‐sliding contacts. The tribological tests using one polar (ester) and one non‐polar (polyalpha olefin [PAO]) base oil mixed with four different additives were first done in a micropitting rig to study the friction, wear, and micropitting performance. The tested specimen...