Characteristics of autos and feedback from specialists

Another store of automotive goods, another purchase of a can of oil and thoughts of what would please the car so that the engine was nice, and the car owner. Common situation? Manufacturers of motor oils are confident that most modern car owners are focused on advertising or on the beautiful characteristics of motor vehicles on the canister label. Often from the description it follows that this is not motor oil at all, but black caviar. "Unmatched quality, a unique formula, an ideal composition" - which marketers will not write unless they buy their goods. Let's look at the main players in the market and the characteristics of their products.

How are marketers selling motor oil to car lovers?

Experts from the marketing department know perfectly well what they want to read on the package about oil an ordinary car enthusiast. And this is exactly what is written there. Professionals of sales in most cases do not indicate there a lot of important information about the product. In most cases, the canister says what will happen after the person buys this oil.

The characteristics of the cars they indicate, but not in a prominent place and very small, hardly noticeable font. This is due to the fact that most people do not attempt to delve into their own or to study technical details and information. Many simply hear or read advertising or are guided by those advice that sellers give. The latter, in turn, are of little interest in whether the product is suitable for a specific car. The main thing is to sell the product more expensive.

Manufacturers of automotive lubricating fluids

To date, there are many manufacturers who offer motorists this or that lubricant. Among them there are both well-known foreign producers, as well as unknown domestic ones. And if many people know the characteristics of the Shell automobile, few people know about Russian producers. Let's try to get acquainted with some manufacturers and their products. We look at the parameters of lubricating fluids and reviews.

Shell

This producer of lubricating fluids is known to everyone. The products of this company are very popular among car owners all over the world. Lubricants, which are offered under this brand, are produced in Germany in factories. The assortment of liquids makes it possible to select the lubricant for passenger cars or trucks without special efforts.

For those motorists who drive on new modern cars with modern engines equipped with exhaust gas purification systems, the Helix Ultra 0W-40 model is suitable. Characteristics of Shell vehicles fully comply with the recommendations of engine manufacturers and SAE specifications. They are able to maintain their properties under temperature conditions up to -40 degrees. Due to this, the lubricating fluid ensures easy cranking of the crankshaft when the engine is started. Also, due to its viscosity, this oil is well pumped to all sites where lubrication or effective protection of parts or assemblies is necessary. The liquid has a very high quality, so the internal surfaces of the aggregates do not accumulate deposits that have cheaper analogs.

For simpler engines, you can use Helix 15W-10. Comparative characteristics of autos show that this lubricant fluid works perfectly in inverter motors, which are equipped with a catalyst, turbine, exhaust recirculation. The oil is produced in a variety of specifications, which completely correspond to what car manufacturers recommend.

Also under this brand is produced lubricating fluid for diesel engines. It can be used without any restrictions together with modern diesel engines. Due to the fact that this is a synthetic automotive, the characteristics of Shell allow it to have the highest tolerances for automotive manufacturers. These synthetic oils can significantly increase the life of the power units even if you have to work in the most difficult conditions.

Lubricant Helix HX7 is oriented by the manufacturer to the widest range of cars with mileage that travel on the roads of our country. This fluid refers to semisynthetic lubricants and is ideal for any engine on gasoline or diesel engines. Due to its composition, it works more stable than other lubricants. In addition, it has a very low burnout rate.

Still this manufacturer offers oils for trucks and special equipment. Comments on the products of specialists testify to the high quality of these products. Many motorists also respond positively to these fluids. But still it is worth choosing carefully, because there is a risk to run into a fake, which is now enough in the markets. The characteristics of auto-counterfeits are much worse.

"Mobile"

It is no less famous manufacturer of motor oils and lubricating fluids. The assortment traditionally includes liquids for both cars and trucks.

For passenger cars, several types of products are offered. Each car enthusiast will choose the lubricant for the car by himself. One of the most popular lubricants in the product line of this manufacturer is Mobil New Life 0W-40 and Mobil Peak Life 5W-40. If the first lubricant mixture is used on new cars, then the second one is excellent for most old cars. These are very good cars. Features ("Mobile New Life" especially) are among the best.

If there is a task of good properties, stable performance and good cleaning of the inside of the power unit, it is possible to purchase an auto (characteristics 5w30 - recommended viscosity) ESP Formula 5W-30 or Arctic 0W-40.

Particularly can be distinguished products with low ash content. This synthetic lubricant is specifically designed to work with diesel engines. This is Syst S Special V 5W-30. For those who like to save and has several cars on diesel and gasoline, "Mobile" recommends paying attention to universal autos. The characteristics of "Mobile" are quite high, as well as stability indicators. This is SHC Formula LB 0W-30.

In addition, do not forget that there are mineral products, designed for use throughout the year. This is Super 1000 X1 10W-40 or 15W-40. These compounds are designed and can be used with most machines.

Also, the manufacturer produces various lubricants for special machinery, construction machines, agricultural and other equipment.

In general, the entire product line has a good auto characteristics, is compatible with many power units. Lubricants are environmentally friendly.

British Petroleum

This company offers technological lubricating fluids. Among the assortment there are both synthetic and semi-synthetic products. Among the most popular are Visco oils.

The synthetic lubricant Visco 5000 has excellent operating parameters. It can be used with a gasoline and diesel engine. The composition of the oil allows the motor to provide a high level of protection. Grease is all-season. The oils of this series perfectly clean the engine and reduce the toxicity of the exhaust.

Automobile "Visko 3000" - reviews (semisynthetics), characteristics

Visco 3000 has a semi-synthetic composition. It is also used for gasoline and diesel. This fluid works perfectly under a variety of operating conditions and reduces wear on the motor. Reviews of car enthusiasts show mixed results. People write that first the liquid works well, and then the consumption increases. But, most likely, this is due to the presence in the market of many fakes. Those who use real oil, was satisfied with the use.

Luxe

What are the Luxe auto features, reviews and viscosity? We will describe all this below.

Under this brand is produced the widest assortment of various synthetic, polysynthetic and mineral lubricants. This is partly a Russian company. AvtoVAZ gave its approval for the lubricants of this manufacturer.

In the range of "Dolphin Idastriz", whose products are produced in the territory of the former military plant, motorists will be able to detect a large number of very different lubricants for a variety of consumers.

For foreign cars with the latest engine models, the company is ready to offer a synthetic lubricant from the "Lux Extra" series with a viscosity of 5W-40 SM / CF. For cars with older engines, semi-synthetic Hit with a viscosity of 10W-40 and Lux 10W-40 are offered.

As for energy saving, the Lux 5W-30 is perfect. This oil has a low viscosity level when it reaches operating temperatures. Or you can buy Molybden 10W-40. By the way, this liquid contains a package with additives that contain practically insoluble molybdenum compounds. It is designed to reduce friction and temperature, minimize the possibility of wear and scuffing on the working surfaces. This oil makes it easy to start the engine and allows you to reduce fuel consumption by 2%.

Luxe auto oils, comparative characteristics, reviews allow us to find out that many lubricants from the assortment are excellent for used cars. To do this, there is a separate product line Gold. Here, as a working substance, there is a special reagent with selective-reducing action. This oil can be used with both gasoline and diesel units equipped with supercharging and without a boost system.

For those closer to the sporty way of driving on cars, the company offers a series of Polus. This series features an increased viscosity level at high temperatures. These lubricants reduce the formation on the pistons, rings, and can also prevent deposits on the bearings. Also with them you can significantly increase the power of the motor.

So, we found out what the Luxe car features. Reviews of motorists make it clear that it is not in vain that AvtoVAZ gave its approval to this manufacturer. The words of real users indicate the high quality and the optimal price of these products.

Motul

This manufacturer is also quite famous among motorists. All of the company's products have official tolerances among the leading automotive manufacturers. It's not just lubricating fluids that meet some of the requirements - they are real lubricants that managed to prove their own characteristics in practice, and the result was far exceeded expectations.

In our market, only this company offers lubricants of maximum synthetic origin. Such liquids are made on the basis of esters. Lubricants based on esters have the highest characteristics.

The company offers retail lubricants for sports. This is a series of 300V products. The difference between the series is that all products are equally excellent for use on every day, and for sports competitions. These oils not only perfectly lubricate, but also protect, and also clean the motor.

Only in this company are synthetic lubricants of 0W-20, 10W-40, 20W-50 grades manufactured. "Motul" is considered one of the oldest producers of similar products.

Motorists are very respectful of these motor vehicles "Motul." Their characteristics are several times greater than those of other manufacturers' lubricants. In terms of quality, the company's products, for example synthetic oils, correspond to the synthetic products of other manufacturers.

All products are manufactured and bottled only in France. This is done in order to maximize the guarantee of the highest quality control. The range of oils is very wide, the range literally amazes.

Much of what is on sale, before that was tested in the most brutal competitions on the tracks. Therefore, you can not worry about the quality of products. Better just do not. Even if this requires a comparison of the cars according to the characteristics, the products of Motul will be on top.

Novelties of the Russian market of lubricants

Recently, Gazpromneft presented new lubricants under its brand in the automotive market. The assortment includes about 70 different products. In addition to motor oils for gasoline and diesel engines, there is also a wide choice for gas engines, as well as for two-stroke units.

New products of the company are intended to reliably protect the power units of domestic and imported cars. The composition of the "Gazpromneft" auto, whose characteristics are significantly improved, enable motorists to use these lubricants for new and used cars. The product line consists of synthetic, semi-synthetic, and mineral oils. The entire range is divided into three series: Premium, Standart and Super.

Although such lubricating fluids are produced quite recently, many have estimated these lubricants to their true worth. Among motorists, Premium 5W-40 and Super 10W-40 are very popular. These fluids are designed for use throughout the year. Universal oils are excellent for climatic conditions.

Gazprom Neft in Europe

In the course of 5 years, the company conducted active investment campaigns for the development of production, as well as for mastering all modern technologies. The company acquired a plant in Italy and began to create lubricating fluids for European motorists. Then modern technologies for the production of oils reached Russia. Therefore, the technical and operational characteristics of the products are quite at the European level.

Compare it!

Next, consider the comparative characteristics of automakers of Russian manufacturers.

To carry out a comparison of the characteristics of motor oils, experts from the Institute of Consumer Expertise were involved. Experts took for analysis eminent foreign brands, and of course, lubricants of Russian manufacturers. These were the products of Lukoil, Lux, TNK and Gazpromneft.

All the products that needed to be tested came without names, in the same capacities under the numbers. Experts carried out the necessary basic analyzes of physical and chemical characteristics, and also took tests for kinematic viscosity. In the course of the tests, tests were carried out for the viscosity index, acidity, and also alkaline numbers, flash point, volatility and many other indicators. None of the samples presented for the experiments was not in a state of substandard condition. Experts were unable to identify any violations.

To check how these oils will work in a real engine, the lubricating fluids have been tested by thermostability. There was also a test for tribological characteristics. This indicator allows you to find out the properties of protection against wear of a lubricant.

As a result of the conducted studies, experts found that Russian oils are not inferior to their European competitor by any characteristics. In some places one could even observe superiority.

In other words, Russian oils can also be used on foreign cars. That established stereotype that Russian lubricants are only for domestic cars - complete nonsense. This is confirmed by figures and laboratory studies. In addition, domestic oils have good reviews and tolerances of car manufacturers. Therefore, do not sharply criticize the products of domestic manufacturers.

So, we found out the comparative characteristics of autos, considered several manufacturers and saw how they are positioned by the car owners themselves according to reviews.