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Category: Engine Oil
Can engine oils replace hydraulic oils?
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Shell launches Helix HX8 0W20 motor oil
Leading lubricant maker Shell has launched the latest addition to its range of engine oils for passenger cars, Shell Helix HX8 SP OW20. Continue reading Shell launches Helix HX8 0W20 motor oil
Shell launches new carbon-neutral engine oil in Malaysia
Leading lubricant maker Shell has released its new Shell Helix Power 5W product at an event in Malaysia. The new product is notable because it is the first carbon-neutral passenger car engine oil to be produced from natural gas in the world. Continue reading Shell launches new carbon-neutral engine oil in Malaysia
Shell launches new full synthetic heavy duty engine oil
Energy major Shell has bolstered its range of fully synthetic, heavy-duty commercial vehicle oil by adding the Shell Rotella T6 10W-30. Continue reading Shell launches new full synthetic heavy duty engine oil
What are the two main lubricants used in most motor vehicles?
From cars and trucks to vans and motorcycles, vehicles of all kinds require dedicated lubricants to keep them in excellent working order. Continue reading What are the two main lubricants used in most motor vehicles?
What is the thickest oil I can put in my car?
Engine oils are available to buy with a wide range of different levels of viscosity or thickness. As a rule, the engine oil that you should use in your vehicle will be dictated by its make and model and this extends to its viscosity. Therefore, to find the thickest oil you can put in your car, you should always consult the recommendation provided by its manufacturer. Read on as we explore oil thickness in greater depth and explain how to select the right option for your ride.
Understanding car engine oil viscosity
Engine oil viscosity is a term that refers to how easily an oil pours at a particular temperature. For example, thin oils will have lower viscosity and therefore pour more easily at lower temperatures than oils which are thicker and have higher viscosity levels. A thin engine oil will reduce friction between metal parts within engine’s system, but also will help engines to start quickly when the weather is cold. However, thicker oils are better at maintaining both oil pressure and film strength at higher loads and temperatures.
How to read viscosity references
The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) created a viscosity scale for engine oils.
Viscosity is referenced on products using the common “XW-XX” classification. The number before the “W”, which stands for winter, rates the engine oil’s flow at -17.8 degrees Celsius and the lower this number is, the less the engine oil will thicken in cold temperatures.
The numbers following the “XW” indicate engine oil flow at 100 degrees Celsius and display the oil’s resistance to becoming thin at higher temperatures.
For example, oil that has a 5W-30 grade will thicken less than engine oil that has a 10W-30 grade in colder weather. Engine oil with a 5W-30 grade will thin out more swiftly at higher temperatures compared to oils that have a 5W-40 grade.
In winter and for vehicles used in colder climates, engines benefit from using motor oil that has low winter viscosity. However, in summer and in warmer regions, an engine will benefit from oils with higher viscosity grade at 100 degrees Celsius.
Along with consulting your vehicle specifications and manufacturer recommendation, to work out the best thickness of oil for your car, always take into consideration the regional climate that your vehicle is operating in and whether it is summer or winter.
What are the different viscosity grades?
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What is the difference between gas engine oil and diesel engine oil?
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What lubricant is used in a car engine?
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