Motor oils are essential for any vehicle’s proper operation. It is therefore very important to choose the correct motor oil. How do you find the best motor oil at a suitable price and quality? Read the following tips.
The most important characteristic of any motor oil is to ensure that all the engine components are properly lubricated. The film of oil enables the engine components to operate in a stable environment whatever workload. Moreover, oil cleans and cools the engine protecting it from corrosion.
When buying oil, make sure you buy it from a reputable sale out let. Make sure you use authorised brands or specialist outlets in your area. It is also important to check the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations when choosing the oil. You will find this information in the vehicle’s manual. Usually the manufacturer recommends that you use a specific brand of oils with certain lubricating ingredients.
For instance, XADO motor oils are perfectly suited for supercharged gasoline (petrol) and diesel engines.
The main types of motor oils are: synthetic, semi-synthetic and mineral. The main difference between them is in the way they are manufactured and in the base oil used. Mineral oils are made from refined and distilled crude oil. Full-synthetic oils are made from a blend of special synthetised chemical compounds offering good thermal stability. Semi-synthetic oils contain a blend of both mineral and synthetic compounds.
You can find quality XADO automotive products and motor oils at our authorised online-store xado.co.uk.