Today’s synthetic motor oil quickly heats up, allowing the engine’s components to move with minimal friction. Like human muscles, the engine must initially do light work to warm up.
So, drive calmly for the first five kilometers so that the oil becomes thin and liquid, like oil in a frying pan. Then it’s ready for hard work.Nevertheless, it is better not to let a car work too hard. Harsh use shortens the life of the engine. It also means consumables such as brake pads, brake discs, shock absorbers and tyres need to be replaced sooner. Clever drivers anticipate the behaviour of other road users , and refrain from speeding to the next stop.
The hot months are here, and the engine’s radiator must be able to properly do its job to prevent the engine from overheating. For this, it needs antifreeze, which also prevents the coolant from overheating. If your car has a turbo engine, remember it also uses oil. This oil gets extremely hot, especially when the engine has been working hard and is then switched off. Oil that breaks down has cost the lives of many turbos. Engineers have solved this problem, so to speak, but it is still desirable to keep the engine below 2 000 revs per minute for the last 3km of your journey to allow the turbo’s oil to cool down.Because car engines are so complicated, there’s a lot that can go wrong.
Lastly, have your car’s maintenance plan extended before it expires – especially if it’s not Japanese.Fully synthetic oil is more expensive than other engine oils, and often a car manufacturer doesn’t require its use to keep the warranty valid. So, why choose it over the others?
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