Oil change is a fairly simple but very important aspect in car maintenance. There is a huge amount of oils on the market and making the most optimal choice is not always easy and obvious. We will help you to understand which oil is better to use for your car, we will show what the manufacturer and experienced mechanics are recommending. You can also find reference information, shorting may not only be useful to you when choosing an oil, but will also be simply interesting.
Engine oil reduces friction of engine parts, this significantly reduces wear on parts and as a result prolongs the service life. But depending on the conditions and intensity of operation, as well as the chemical composition of the oil, its properties deteriorate over time and it is necessary to change the oil. Not timely replacement of oil can lead to serious engine damage, the repair of which will be very expensive. In the photos you can see what happens in the engine if you do not change the oil.
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Base oils.
Base oils for motor oils are their basis, to which manufacturers add the necessary additives to give them the desired properties and characteristics. Therefore, automotive base oils can be considered as a kind of “foundation” on which Read more ...
API Standard 1509, Annex E states that base oils are divided into five groups. Oil I group.
Oil I group. Mineral base oil. These compounds are obtained by refining petroleum products remaining after receiving gasoline or other fuels and lubricants using chemical reagents. Read more ...
Base oils are divided into five groups. Oils II group.
Oils II group. Hydro Cracking Base Oil. The base oils of group 2 are made by performing a chemical process called hydrocracking. Read more ...