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What should be the viscosity of the oil for a normal work motor? How to choose oil viscosity?
Car enthusiasts very often face the problem of choosing a lubricant for engines with high mileage… Most often, vehicle owners cannot figure out what oil viscosity to use for the power unit. This is due to the fact that the parameters and characteristics of certain engine models differ among themselves. Therefore, when choosing a lubricant special attention should...
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What do the letters on lubricant bottles mean?
Lubricants are used to create a protective layer on engine components to reduce friction. This reduces wear and extends the car's useful life. Oil viscosity is very important and is affected by temperature. Therefore the first three letters you need to know are SAE, the acronym of the Society of Automotive Engineers. This society is responsible for establishing a classification system based solely on oil viscosity. To classify the oils, their viscosity is measured in cold conditions at different temperatures below zero, and then in hot conditions at 100ºC. Using this base measurement, the oils are split into monograde or multigrade...
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Critical engine parts for lubrication
An engine is assembled of many individual parts. A good oil flow to the critical areas is essential to guarantee the efficient and trouble-free operation of the engine. By lubricating an engine with the right engine oil, the engine will run smoother and offer better engine durability saving you maintenance- and fuel costs. All engines, for heavy-duty vehicles or passenger cars, have some critical engine parts that must be duly lubricated to avoid premature engine wear, operational problems, and catastrophic failures. In this article, we address these critical engine parts and explain how you can protect them...
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