Entering almost any auto parts store, you can already see many cans of a wide variety of engine oils on the doorstep. Let's dispel a few common misconceptions about oils without affecting brands.
Instructions
Step 1
The first misconception: there is no difference between synthetic and mineral oils. But mineral oil is called oil, the base base of which was obtained after separation, purification and upgrading of oil, while the base for a synthetic type of motor oil is obtained by direct chemical synthesis. Hence the conclusion: the difference between these types of oils is significant.
Step 2
These varieties, in addition to receiving, differ from each other and in properties. Mineral is cheaper, but oxidizes much faster. Synthetic oil is more expensive, but such oil resists oxidation well. In addition, it performs better in cold conditions and behaves more consistently when heated. And if the engine of your car is supposed to have long intervals between oil changes, then it is worth filling in with a synthetic one.
Step 3
Often, when buying oil, car owners only care about its price. But even the most expensive and high-quality one, if it does not comply with the manufacturer's recommendations, will harm the power unit. Moreover, most likely, this will damage it faster than when using cheap but suitable oil for tolerances.
Step 4
Distrust of all-season oils is also common, they say, it is necessary to fill only specialized "winter" and "summer" oils. Previously, this statement was recognized as true, but modern oils designed for year-round use do their job well both in cold winters and hot summers. Based on this fact, most of the leading manufacturers have almost stopped producing "seasonal" passenger car oils.
