Oils "Tatneft": types, characteristics, reviews

The engine oil in the engine performs a number of important functions - it protects it from overheating, wear and corrosion, removes combustion products, etc. However, over time it loses its quality, and it has to be changed. There are many brands of motor oil in the modern market. Some of them are considered to be of high quality, others have earned not very good reviews from motorists. One of the best options for car chemistry of this variety is considered by domestic car owners to be Tatneft oil.

Manufacturer

It produces Tatneft motor oil, reviews of which are exclusively positive, by the domestic company of the same name. In addition to car chemistry, this manufacturer supplies several types of fuel, carbon black and car tires to the Russian market. The company Tatneft was formed in 1950 by a decree of the Council of Ministers of the USSR. Its head office is in Tatarstan. In 2008, the company was certified for compliance with international standards ISO and ONSAS. This well-known manufacturer produces mainly motor oils. However, the assortment of products sold by Tatneft also includes transmission and special formulations.

Main varieties

Tatneft brand motor oils can be synthetic or semi-synthetic. Of the funds of the second group, the following are most popular among consumers:

• "Progress".

• "Premium."

• Ultra Optima.

• "Pros."

Of the synthetic oils of this brand, there are such modifications on the market as Lux, Exclusive, Ultra and Synthetic. It produces Tatneft oils designed for both gasoline and diesel engines. The company's product portfolio includes tools designed for engines of both trucks and cars.

Just the excellent characteristics are also oils of this brand, designed for power steering "R-Oil" and "Hydraulic-Oil". In addition, the company Tatneft produces compounds used in vacuum pumps and refrigerators. If necessary, you can purchase transmission oils of this brand. All this auto chemical goods of the Tatar manufacturer is simply excellent quality.

Motor Oils: Benefits

The main advantages of Tatneft brand products of this variety are:

• high thermo-oxidizing ability;

• low pour point;

• low volatility.

Since Tatneft engine oils do not oxidize at high temperatures, they do not form almost any precipitate. In addition, they provide simply excellent protection of engine parts from friction and wear. Due to its low volatility, the consumption of these oils is significantly reduced. Since they freeze at a temperature of -30 ... -40 ° C, it is very easy to start motors when they are used in the winter season.

Technical characteristics of oils "Profi" and "Premium"

These modifications are primarily intended for use in high-speed diesel engines of trucks. Also, Premium and Profi oils can also be used for modern passenger car engines (including fuel injection). Their main advantages are low pour point, high alkaline number and viscosity index.

Tatneft Profi oils differ from Premium in a lower alkaline number (from 8.5 mg KOH per 1 gram), lower viscosity (index from 140) and lower pour point (up to -45 ).

Ultra Optima and Progress

These products are also quite deservedly enjoyed by motorists a huge popularity. Ultra Optima oil is intended for highly accelerated gasoline engines, including imported ones, as well as for diesel engines with moderate boost. For the same purposes, the “Progress” option is also used.

All Tatneft semi-synthetic oils are made on a polyalphaolefin basis. As additives, a balanced package from Infineum is used.

High-quality Tatneft oil: synthetics

This variety of motor vehicles is also intended for gasoline and diesel engines of cars and trucks. The main advantage of Tatneft synthetic oils is its low pour point (up to -55 ° C). Also, this composition has a low oxidation state, does not form carbon deposits and deposits and significantly increases the engine resource.

You can find out exactly what parameters the Tatneft synthetic oil can be found in the table below.

Oil "Tatneft Synthetic" consumer reviews earned good. The same goes for the Ultra option. However, the best opinion among motorists was still about Lux oil. Today, it is this modification that is most popular among consumers.

Oils "R-Oil" and "Hydravlik-Oil"

Both of these products belong to the semi-synthetic group. Oils “R-Oil” and “Hydravlik-Oil” are intended for use in hydraulic steering systems of automobiles. The pour point of the first variety is -45 ° C, the second - -60 ° C. The use of both of these compositions ensures uninterrupted operation of power steering in the winter season. And “Hydravlik-Oil”, among other things, can be used for cars in the Far North.

What are the characteristics of Tatneft gear oil?

In this line, the manufacturer produces three modifications: “TM-5-18”, “Hypoid” and “TM-5-9A”. All these semi-synthetic oils are intended for use in helical-bevel, cylindrical and hypoid gears of machines. Their advantages include high oxidation stability, pour point from -45 (with the exception of -5-9, for which this indicator is -58 ), the possibility of fuel economy and excellent anti-wear properties. TATNEFT gearboxes are manufactured on the basis of high-quality synthetic and mineral oils and the Lubrizol additive package.

Special oils

This group includes products BC-3 and XC-40. The first modification is intended for use in high-speed pumps used for pumping inert gases and air. The operating temperature of the BC-3 oil varies in the range of -25 ... +120 . -40 is a synthetic, oxidation-resistant product used in compressors of refrigeration machines. It can be used in equipment with refrigerant R12, R22, ammonia.

Reviews about Tatneft oils

Consumers have a pretty good opinion about the product of this brand. Almost all motorists consider Tatneft oils to be a worthy alternative to the imported auto chemical goods of this group. According to the characteristics, they are not inferior to many foreign funds. They cost a lot less. Of the synthetic oils, especially the good reviews of motorists have earned, as already mentioned, the compositions "Lux-1 0/40" and "Lux-2 5/40". Many consider them the most high-quality products in the line.

Consumers also praise the Ultra 5/40 synthetic version. The characteristics of Tatneft 5 V 40 oil of this modification, after home-research by car owners from specialized forums, turned out to be somewhat similar to the parameters of the popular Totek Astra Robot HR 5W-40 product. Which, of course, speaks about its rather high quality.

Of the semi-synthetics, the most popular among car owners is the Premium 5/40 oil. The advantages of using this product, many car owners, among other things, include reducing engine noise. Positive reviews are not only about engine oils of this brand. Transmission motorists are also classified as fairly high-quality compositions.

The fact that Tatneft engine oils extend the life of the engine is considered by many to be an exaggeration. However, their specifications are really good. The engine works when they are used without interruption in the summer and winter.

Thus, Tatneft oil received very good reviews from consumers. Not only ordinary domestic car enthusiasts, but also experts highly appreciated this domestic development. Oils of this brand have received certificates of high quality, including from the Association of Automotive Engineers. The basis for this was the tests conducted by such well-known Russian car manufacturers as KAMAZ PJSC and AvtoVAZ OJSC.

Cost

The price of the car chemistry of this manufacturer is an order of magnitude lower than that of a similar imported one. Engine oil Tatneft Synthetic, Lux, Ultra and Exclusive, for example, costs around 1300-1500 rubles per 4 liters (for 2016). For a 10-liter canister they usually ask about 2800-3000 r. The price of semi-synthetic oils from this manufacturer is about the same. For example, "Premium" is in the region of 1300 p. for 5 liters.

How to change engine oil

Pour the Tatneft product, like any other, into the engine on the flyover or in the inspection pit. The car is pre-fixed on the site with a hand brake and recoil shoes. Further, the crankcase protective grille (if any) is partially removed. A wide sump is placed under the drain neck. Before draining the oil, the engine should be warmed up a bit. In this case, the operation will be easier.

While mining flows into the pan, you need to remove the filter. In order to add new oil to the engine, first remove the plug from the inlet neck and pull out the dipstick. The latter must be wiped with a rag. Actually, the filling itself is carried out, focusing on the marks on the canister. The facility level must first reach min. After the oil drains into the crankcase (after a couple of minutes), it must be added to the level of max.