What is REVITALIZATION® and how does it work?
REVITALIZATION® is an advanced energy-saving technology developed by XADO to protect and restore vehicle engines, transmissions, and other mechanisms. At the heart of this innovation is the REVITALIZANT® component, a catalyst that triggers a unique chemical reaction. Under operating loads, this reaction forms metal carbides that diffuse into worn surfaces, building a new, durable protective layer.
The Science Behind REVITALIZATION®
Inside every metal part, atoms are arranged in a rigid pattern called a crystal lattice. Normally, these atoms only vibrate slightly in place, with very little chance of leaving the lattice. This probability is described by the Boltzmann equation:
n = n0·e−E/(kT)
Where:
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n0 = initial concentration of atoms
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E = energy required for an atom to “jump” out of position
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k = Boltzmann constant
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T = temperature
As temperature and energy increase, the likelihood of atoms moving (diffusion) rises exponentially.
Another key process is the vacancy mechanism: small defects, or “vacancies,” in the crystal lattice act as gateways for atoms to move. This is governed by Fick’s Law of diffusion:
j = −D·∇ n0
Where j is diffusion flux, D is the diffusion coefficient, and n0 is vacancy density.
In simple terms: when heat and stress act on damaged metal surfaces, atoms move more freely. REVITALIZANT® directs this natural movement into building new material instead of losing it to wear.
From Destruction to Creation
In real operation, friction pairs (like bearings, pistons, or gears) experience heavy loads. Under overload, they generate excess heat, which normally accelerates wear. When REVITALIZANT® is present in the friction zone, that destructive energy is converted into a constructive process.
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Wear particles and carbon molecules from the lubricant combine with REVITALIZANT®.
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These form metal carbides, which bond to the surface.
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The result is a ceramic-metal coating that strengthens and restores the part exactly where it is most needed.
Essentially, the more the part is stressed, the stronger the regenerative effect.
Proof in Action: The Bearing Test
To demonstrate REVITALIZATION®, a bearing raceway was deliberately damaged using an engraving cutter, creating a deep crater (0.5 mm wide, 0.7 mm deep). Normally, such a defect would act as a stress concentrator, quickly leading to part failure.
The bearing was packed with XADO Repairing Grease for severely worn units and subjected to:
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Load: 8,000 N
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Speed: 1,000 rpm
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Time: 15 minutes
After treatment, a ceramic-metal coating formed on the raceway. Photographs show:
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Original rough surface with visible grinding marks and crater.
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Post-test surface, now smooth and glassy, with grinding marks erased.
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The crater filling in from the edges toward the center until almost completely restored.
This visible transformation confirms the regenerative power of REVITALIZATION®: damage sites are healed, protective coatings are formed, and the part is reinforced against future wear.
The XADO Advantage
With more than 30 years of experience, XADO has applied this breakthrough technology across its product line—from engine treatments to transmission and fuel system additives. REVITALIZATION® doesn’t just slow wear; it reverses it, giving metal parts a second life and vehicles longer, more efficient operation.