Application and Development Trends of Silicone Oil in the Automotive Industry
Silicone oil has been widely used in the automotive industry due to its excellent high and low temperature resistance and lubrication performance. This article will explore the current application status, development trends, and technological innovations of silicone oil in the automotive industry.


1、 The current application status of silicone oil in the automotive industry
The application of silicone oil in the automotive industry mainly includes brake fluid, engine oil, transmission fluid, shock-absorbing damping materials, and other aspects. As a brake fluid, silicone oil has excellent high temperature resistance and chemical stability, which can ensure the safe and reliable operation of the braking system. As engine oil and transmission fluid, silicone oil can reduce mechanical wear and frictional resistance, improve the efficiency and lifespan of the engine and transmission system. In addition, silicone oil can also be used as a shock-absorbing damping material for automotive instruments, improving the accuracy and stability of the instruments.


2、 The development trend of silicone oil in the automotive industry
With the rapid development of the automotive industry and the continuous improvement of consumers' requirements for automotive quality, the development trend of silicone oil in the automotive industry will mainly be reflected in the following aspects:


High performance: Develop high-performance silicone oil products with higher temperature resistance, better lubrication, and stronger stability to meet the automotive industry's demand for high-quality automotive components.
Greenization: Adopting environmentally friendly and sustainable raw materials and production processes to reduce environmental pollution and resource consumption in the production process of silicone oil, in line with the automotive industry's requirements for green production.
Intelligence: With the rapid development of intelligent connected vehicles, the demand for intelligence in automotive components is also increasing. Silicone oil, as a material with special properties, can be intelligently applied through technological innovation, such as developing intelligent silicone oil materials with self sensing and self repairing functions.