Car oils. Castrol 5w30

Which driver will not be interested in the technical condition of his iron friend, especially if he bought recently? Every motorist wants to improve the condition of his car in any way, and also to provide the engine with a long and reliable work.

One of the main factors affecting the longevity of the engine is the timely replacement of motor oil. This procedure is especially necessary when buying a used car. Today, stores offer just a huge range of products from different manufacturers: Russia, the United States, France, etc. This introduces the drivers into a stupor, their eyes run out, and the thoughts are confused. Do not buy the first canister, because it can negatively affect the engine condition and, possibly, will cause serious damage. One of the most common oils on the territory of Russia is Castrol Professional. This tool is tested by thousands of motorists and has good reviews.

At the moment, there are several types of car oils, which differ by the principle of production. It can be semisynthetic, synthetic, mineral, and also hydrocracking species. Castrol Magnatec 5w30 belongs to synthetics.

In addition to the production principle, each species is classified according to its viscosity and performance properties. On all oils after the brand, their viscosity is indicated (for example, Castrol 5w30 means that it can be operated at temperatures about T -35 to +30 degrees Celsius). In order not to get confused in all these characteristics, many motorists turn to the car's instruction manual. It is there that manufacturers often specify which oils for the engine of a certain brand and model of the car are recommended for use.

Of course, it is best to choose the product recommended by the automaker, but you should focus on the specific engine, its age and operating conditions.

Domestic cars often come with mineral and synthetic cars, sometimes imported (Castrol 5w30). What are their differences? The first type (mineral) removes the accumulated accumulation in the engine gradually and gently, and the second (synthetics) acts very sharply, removing at the same time large parts of deposits due to increased penetrating power. What is necessary for your car, choose you. It should be noted 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 replacement resource for the Castrol 5w30 is about 10,000 kilometers. If the car is equipped with a diesel engine, the interval is reduced by 10%. Even if the engine is petrol, but it is used in winter, the replacement resource may also decrease.

In case of a long trip, the engine oil level should be regularly monitored , and various metal particles and dust should be avoided. Among the huge range of oils you can find oil labeled "Long Life" (Castrol 5w30 Long Life), which in English means "long life". These oils have a longer replacement interval. It increases to 20 thousand kilometers.