I had to drive from Los Angeles to Dallas for Christmas. My car had run 8000 miles after the last oil change so I decided to change my engine oil before leaving. As I reached the garage, I saw a poster advertising ‘Motor oil’ which got me confused. Whether it is engine oil or motor … Read more
I have always been a bit pedantic about my cars and like to go a few extra miles to take utmost care of them. I have a buddy with whom I always discuss cars. Once we were discussing engine oils and he told me that he mostly tops up the engine oil rather than changing … Read more
It must often happen that you have spare engine oil lying in your garage and you must be wondering what to do with it. If you are a DIY (Do It Yourself) type of a person, you can put that oil yourself in your vehicles. But, if you trust the hands of a mechanic or … Read more
Valvoline is a widely recognized engine oil company and it is said to be one of the oldest engine oil makers in the world. Many people prefer Valvoline over other brands due to its unmatched reliability at affordable prices. Now, there may be some people who would change the engine oil themselves and that is … Read more
Castrol is one of the leading engine oils manufacturers in the world and it is well-known for its world-class automotive lubricants and oils. Now, Castrol offers a myriad of Engine oils for a variety of purposes. The major sub-brands of Castrol are: Castrol Magnatec Castrol Edge Castrol GTX Many of you must be in a … Read more
As modern engines are becoming more advanced and compact, modern engine oils are also becoming more advanced and efficient. Engine oil makers are not just extracting oil for engine lubrication, they are actually engineering the engine oil in laboratories to eliminate any inefficiencies. There are many big engine oil players in the market. The two … Read more
For a comfortable driving experience, no matter how long or short, it is important to select good engine oil for your vehicle. But because of the abundance of oil manufacturers in the market, choosing the right kind of motor oil is not an easy task. Every oil brand is trying to outdo the others by … Read more
The primary role of engine oil has been lubrication and it has not changed, but what has changed are the different types and grades of engine oils available in the market. The major difference between 5w30 and 10w30 is the viscosity in freezing temperatures. The more ‘fluid’ nature of 5w30 at a lower temperature … Read more
Yes, they belong to the same clan of lubricants. Wait, does that make you assume that they perform the same functions? Well, the answer to this question is a big NO! There is a distinction between engine oils and transmission oils. And, that too a significant one. Actually, more than one! Both engine oil and … Read more
Whether you get your motor oil from the garage or incline toward doing it yourself – It is essential to get the right motor oil for your vehicle’s engine. Motor oil greases up the vehicle’s engine to keep it working without a hitch. It covers the parts and safeguards them from wear and tear while … Read more
