Types of oils for car engines

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Engine oil is a major consumable items, necessary for proper operation of the power plant. The thing is that it perfectly lubricates the internal parts and mechanisms, thereby preventing excessive friction and premature wear. Every lubricating fluid available on the market, has certain performance characteristics, temperature and chemical composition. Therefore, the choice of this consumable for your own car should be approached with great care and responsibility.
Any engine oil, regardless of manufacturer, is made from high quality bases and additives that significantly improve the quality of the components. Besides, there are different degrees of viscosity.
So let's find out what kind of purpose it is necessary to use a lubricating fluid for the engine.
  1. First, it reduces wear on the internal parts of the motor, due to the formation of the oil film.
  2. Secondly, it ensures excellent operation of the internal combustion engine.
  3. Third, significantly prolongs the service life of the power unit.
  4. Fourth, spreading the heat.
  5. Fifth, effectively cleans most of the friction elements and details from the products of combustion.
  6. Sixthly, it provides reliable protection of metal parts from the manifestations of corrosion processes.
  7. In the seventh, delivers high power and traction characteristics of the motor.
Motor oil are of several types. There is a differentiation between mineral, synthetic and semi-synthetic fluids.
If we talk about mineral oil, it consists of fuel and lubricants. Formed by refining. In modern units is rarely used, due to the minimum viscosity stability. But the main advantage of this makeup is affordable cost.
Synthetic motor oil consists of a base and of cutting-edge additive package. That is why all indicators it is the best. Besides, this is the most versatile product that perfectly copes with all its functions in a wide range of operating temperatures. Also synthetics can be used for all types of engines. The only downside of this fluid is considered to be high cost.
If you are looking for the best option for the price and quality, then stop your choice on the semi-synthetic engine oils, the composition of which is present as a mineral water and synthetics.
In a word, to pick engine oil for your own car, will not be easy. The main thing here is to first study the features of the power plant and also study the manual of the vehicle.


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