Which driver will not be interested in the technical condition of his iron friend, especially if he was bought recently? Every motorist wants to improve the condition of his car by any means, as well as provide the engine with a long and reliable operation.
One of the main factors affecting the durability of the engine is the timely replacement of automobile oil. This procedure is especially necessary when buying a used car. Today, stores offer just a huge assortment of goods from different manufacturers: Russia, USA, France, etc. This puts the drivers in a stupor, their eyes run wide and their thoughts get confused. You should not buy the first canister that comes across, because this can negatively affect the condition of the engine and, possibly, cause serious damage. One of the most common oils in Russia is Castrol Professional. This tool has been tested by thousands of car enthusiasts and has good reviews.
At the moment, there are several types of automotive oils that differ on the principle of production. These can be semi-synthetic, synthetic, mineral, as well as hydrocracking species. Castrol Magnatec 5w30 belongs to synthetics.
In addition to the principle of production, each species is classified by viscosity and performance properties. On all oils, the viscosity is indicated after the brand (for example, Castrol 5w30 means that it can be operated at temperatures from -35 to +30 degrees Celsius). In order not to get confused in all these characteristics, many motorists turn to the manual for the operation of the car. It is there that manufacturers often indicate which oils for an engine of a certain make and model of a car are recommended for use.
Of course, it is best to choose a product recommended by the automaker, but you should focus on a specific engine, its age and operating conditions.
Mineral and synthetic motor oils, sometimes imported ones (Castrol 5w30) are often suitable for domestic cars . What are their differences? The first type (mineral) removes the accumulated plaque in the engine gradually and gently, and the second (synthetics) acts very sharply, removing large parts of the deposits due to the increased penetration. What is necessary for your car, you choose. It is worth noting that synthetics are more fluid than mineral water, it is widely used for racing and aircraft engines.
Do not forget that during the operation of the car you need to periodically top up and change the oil. Typically, the resource for
replacing the Castrol 5w30 motor oil is about 10 thousand kilometers. If a diesel engine is installed on the vehicle, the interval is reduced by 10%. Even if the engine is gasoline, but it is operated in the winter, the replacement resource may also decrease.
On a long trip, you should regularly monitor the oil level in the engine, and also avoid getting various metal particles and dust in it. Among the huge range of oils you can find oil labeled “Long Life” (Castrol 5w30 Long Life), which means “long life” in English. Such oils have a longer drain interval. It increases to 20 thousand kilometers.