How to choose the right oil
How to choose the right oil
Engine oil is designed for lubricationcar engine. Only the engine, lubricated with the right oil, will develop its full resource. The engine and oil must fully match each other, so when choosing you need to pay attention only to the recommendations of the manufacturer, and not on advertising or advice of the seller.
Instructions
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Read the operating instructions for yourcar, it will necessarily indicate the oil, which recommends the use of the manufacturer. If you bought a car with a hand and you do not have an operating or service manual, you can find out about the recommended oils on the manufacturer's website or at a service center that specializes in your car brand. Remember that the automaker has many models of cars, and they are equipped with different engines, so you need to know the recommendations for your car.
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The manufacturer rarely recommends a specific modelyou will simply learn about the specification and the oil tolerance for a specific engine. Based on this information, you must select the oil.
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Based on the oil tolerances for your motor,which the manufacturer has established, you can make a selection of oils that meet these tolerances. After that, choose from the list of oils suitable for your composition and viscosity.
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Motor oils can be synthetic,semisynthetic and mineral. Mineral oil has a high viscosity and never flows from the engine, it is recommended to use it for old worn out motors. Synthetic oil is more expensive, it works for a long time without replacement, it is insensitive to low temperatures and overheating. Semisynthetic oil should be chosen if you have a new car, but you do not want to overpay for synthetic oil.
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The viscosity of the oil depends on the ease of startingengine at different temperatures. Distinguish off-season, winter and summer oil. It is obvious that in the warm season, summer oil is used, and in winter, extra-seasonal oil is universal. To choose oil by viscosity is necessary in accordance with the following principle: the older the engine, the more viscous oil should be used. Usually, the viscosity of the oil is indicated by the American classification of oils - SAE. In accordance with it for cars suitable for oil classes A2-96, A3-96, A5-2002.
