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Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by CastroLubeNg: 3:06pm On Jul 15, 2016 |
Some workshops will advise you to get all motor oils replaced at each service interval. In actual, is this really the case? Here are the top ten facts about motor oils. 1. Motor oils do not just mean engine oil. A number of mechanical components are like transmission and brakes use their respective motor oil. Make sure to get them replaced as needed. 2. Synthetic engine oil protects your vehicle under extreme conditions. But, will not increase performance or efficiency substantially. 3. Motor oils for different components have different ratings and viscosity. Use with extreme care in case you are changing them yourself. 4. There are three types of motor oils – Mineral/regular, Semi-synthetic and Synthetic. Be sure to check for the SAE international rating to match that of the vehicle as recommended by the manufacturer. 5. High engine speeds induce more stress on vehicle components. Make sure to get motor oils checked and replaced if needed. 6. Commonly known as the ‘Dark Oil Myth’, partially dark motor oil does not indicate an oil change. However, make sure it is replaced at the right oil change interval, either after a certain number of kilometres have been covered, or in terms of sheer time lapse. 7. Service intervals and replacing motor oils vary from place to place. Make sure you consult your mechanic about the ideal time of servicing, or it is always a good idea to refer to your car’s owner’s manual. 8. While getting motor oil changed, make sure filters for the same are also replaced. They are the first line of defence against impurities and protect the component. 9. Getting motor oil changed too frequently won’t do any good. Change the oil only if it benefits the vehicle. Non-synthetic oils should undergo replacement at 5000km interval. 10. Today’s car design and equipment does not make it too easy to change the oil at home and especially the filter. It can be very tricky and might need special tools, which vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. In certain cases, accessing the oil filter may entail removal of other components from the engine bay or sump guard. So unless you are experienced with working on your car yourself, it’s a job best left to the professionals. What you can do easily do at home is top-up various oils and fluids if their level has dropped down. Source :http://ow.ly/JF2x302htkX 12 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by nickxtra(m): 6:46pm On Jul 15, 2016 |
Thanks 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by CastroLubeNg: 8:03am On Jul 18, 2016 |
You are welcome! nickxtra: |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by sooperrescue(m): 4:27am On Jul 19, 2016 |
Which of the castrol oil are you representing? 2 Likes |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by CastroLubeNg: 1:51pm On Jul 19, 2016 |
Hello Sooperescue, I represent and choose all Castrol Brands because it offers the best quality for your Car. Thank You. ![]() sooperrescue: |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by sooperrescue(m): 8:50pm On Jul 19, 2016 |
Do you have edge and magnatec 5w30 a1? And 5w20 edge? 1 Like |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by CastroLubeNg: 12:29pm On Jul 20, 2016 |
Yes we do, kindly send me an email on castrollubricants.ng@gmail.com or paulyn.ejimonye@eternaplc.com Thank You sooperrescue:
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Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by felixfred: 6:27am On Jul 21, 2016 |
nickxtra: 1 Like |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by lonelydora: 6:45am On Jul 21, 2016 |
Most Nigerians will just walk into a shop and ask for Mobil or Total engine oil, whatever rating they bring is non of their business. That Point 6 though. I have that mindset too. ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by wordproof: 7:01am On Jul 21, 2016 |
Nice one!..everything about a healty car engines starts and end with the kinda oil and petrol u use! |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by Kakamorufu(m): 7:02am On Jul 21, 2016 |
this is highly edutaining. Kudos |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by scarr: 7:35am On Jul 21, 2016 |
I use total 5w/30 for my Camry 2000 model ![]() |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by san316(m): 7:38am On Jul 21, 2016 |
I changed my engine oil barely two months ago, it looks dark now but I do not cover much distance daily. Does it mean I have to change the oil? I work in a bank n I cover a distance of 10km daily. |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by SIRKAY98(m): 7:46am On Jul 21, 2016 |
I changed my motor oil and my car started smoking. Should i ring it please? |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by Nobody: 7:52am On Jul 21, 2016 |
san316:Dark oil myth was mentioned. You might cover just 10km but traffic, ambient temperature, engine load, engine age, oil quality and driving style still come to play in determining how long your oil stays clear for. 2 Likes |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by Nobody: 8:00am On Jul 21, 2016 |
SIRKAY98:You can try higher viscosity oil first. If you used 5W-30 last, you can try 5W-40 or 20W-50 depending on how heavy the smoke is. Alternatively, you can add a can of oil treatment to your current oil & see if there's any improvement. Note that some people discourage its use saying that it causes engine sludge. |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by Luckki1001(m): 8:42am On Jul 21, 2016 |
@ CastroLubeNg, Good morning. Please, do you have this oil in stock? How much does it go for and can u deliver withing Lagos?
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Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by SIRKAY98(m): 8:53am On Jul 21, 2016 |
0rex: Thanks man. The true picture is that the engine has served for just 2years . But what is even more surprising is that it shortens oil now Car-bus is Nissan Serena 1999 model But asides it still crusing best 2 Likes |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by adanny01(m): 9:17am On Jul 21, 2016 |
san316: Because the engine oil i use is not semi or fully synthetic, i change oil at 3,500miles or 6months which ever comes first. Any thing below that is just waste of resources. I have gone up to 5,000miles. When i was using semi synth, it was used for 7,000miles 1 Like |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by ejor1: 9:33am On Jul 21, 2016 |
Did u said top up if the level is low? That's not good idea cos something contributes for the low level. My question is ,what of changing different type of oil @ different time.Assume I was using Total before and later change to some other oil does it affected the engine performance? 1 Like |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by Emade(m): 9:34am On Jul 21, 2016 |
this is very educative
thanks op |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by asumo12: 10:13am On Jul 21, 2016 |
ejor1: 1 Like |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by adekennis(m): 10:56am On Jul 21, 2016 |
0rex: I usee mobil 1 to service SUV Lexus 330...How many kilometers do u think it can cover before changing it..? Thanks 1 Like |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by CastroLubeNg: 10:58am On Jul 21, 2016 |
You are welcome FelixFred![quote author=felixfred post=47742362][/quote] |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by imoci(m): 11:03am On Jul 21, 2016 |
CastroLubeNg: CastroLubeNg: which oil is best for golf 3 model cars. |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by CastroLubeNg: 11:07am On Jul 21, 2016 |
Well, I would suggest that you simply flush your engine with a new and trusted engine oil. Then try out the new Engine oil and see how it can help. If you have a trusted Engine oil, it would rather enhance performance of your Car engine instead of the otherwise you fear. Also, I will recommend Castrol brands, depending on the model of your car, you can specify the configurations. I recommend Castrol Engine Oil because, I have seen the same situation with clients after which they had the result they have been looking for. There are several testimonials to that. The choice is your to make.Feel free to ask for more clarification. Thank You. ejor1: |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by Carsells(m): 11:47am On Jul 21, 2016 |
You captured it on point. Good work. |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by Yeecar(m): 12:14pm On Jul 21, 2016 |
Which oil is good for a 1999 range rover? |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by Nobody: 1:36pm On Jul 21, 2016 |
adekennis: Recommended interval: After covering 5,000-miles / 6-months after last oil change. |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by Jonwesley(m): 1:43pm On Jul 21, 2016 |
CastroLubeNg: Many thanks for this piece. I have a problem with my car, golf 4. It always shortens oil to almost half if gauged before a journey of about 300-350kms. I have asked for it to be checked by servicing personnel and no seemingly answer has come from them. The Car runs well, with no black shoots, water still comes out from exhaust, no leakages of oil under the bottom plate. I have to be constantly topping it to avoid it burning out the remaining oil in the engine. What could be wrong with the car? I will appreciate your response. 1 Like |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by CastroLubeNg: 1:53pm On Jul 22, 2016 |
Dear Jonwesley, kindly visit the following links for more clarification. http://www.settlementrdexhaustcentre.com.au/why-is-water-coming-out-of-my-cars-tailpipe/ http://www.oilspecifications.org/articles/why-change-oil-regularly.php http://www.firestonecompleteautocare.com/cf/oil-change/motor-oil-and-your-car/ https://www.amsoil.com/techservicesbulletin/MotorOil/TSB%20MO-2004-04-03%20Oil%20Consumption.pdf http://www.samarins.com/maintenance/engmain.html http://mechanics.stackexchange.com/questions/11315/what-does-a-water-like-drop-coming-out-of-the-exhaust-of-the-car-signify Nice Weekend! ![]() Jonwesley: |
Re: Top Ten Facts About Motor Oils by Jonwesley(m): 2:38pm On Jul 22, 2016 |
CastroLubeNg: Many thanks my friend! 1 Like |
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