How to choose an engine oil ?

Already had to top-up your car engine with oil but had no idea which one to buy? This video will tell you everything !

[PhillMac]

Best explanation video! 👍 So many people don't know that the biggest engine wear occurs on cold starts, so it is super important to choose a low winter "W" viscosity oil (0W or 5W) even here in Europe, and especially with Diesel engines. 👀

[salmansaeed]

Always try to use Synthetic Oil especially where the weather is hot.
0-25K KM : 0W30/5W30
25K-100K: 5W/30
100K+ KM: 10W30/10W40 untill your car started reducing oil on every change of oil. If the guage show a bit decline in oil then start using 15W50/20W50.

[wtrahan]

I used only 10w30 Pennzoil all my vehicles from 0 miles to over 200, 000 miles never a issue . From heavy duty trucks to corvettes out side temps from 26 degrees to 110 degrees . For years last truck was 16 years had it from new, work truck at that. oil changed every 3000 -4000 miles and filter. Sea Form and Pennzoil for years all with never a engine issue or burning oils, I don’t race though, if I did I would use then 5W 30 and change out way sooner, that my ingredients for the “ Cake By The Ocean”

[chriskaczmarek]

Great Explanation! Clear and easy to understand

[Hsarrafi]

Very knowledgeable recommendation for changing oil of the car. Thank you

[davidfalconer]

At the start of the video you mention the oil warning light ... on most cars ( should it come on ) a lot of damage has already been done ! ... so .... check your oil levels regularly, a MUST on older models ... if it comes on when the level is correct ( after a long hot drive ? ), your oil pump MUST be replaced immediately ! .... but in this event a handy ( get you home trick ) is to put a SMALL amount of ( VERY thick ) gear oil ( SAE 80 / 90 / 140 ) into the engine, this will cancel the light and enable you to get to your dealer ( or motor parts department ) ... a ( tried - n - tested ) remedy DAVE™

[lpjeogf]

0:16 "See all these engine oil *BUTTHOLES* on the shelf" LMAO

[ahmedhussein]

Very good demonstration, ,
I have a question
I live in area temp reaches 50 c in summer and 35 c in winter
I recently purchased volkswagen tiguan 1.4 tsi, label for oil on it recommend using sae 0w20 vw508, vw509 specifications
So, is it suitable for this weather, or I should use thicker oil like, 0w30 ...or 5w30, ,,5w40 ?
Thank you hope you answer me

[hatimghadhbanabood]

Simply, you should follow the number oil on the engine cover

[thompson]

You don't have to change oils to different grades during different parts of the year you can use the same oil y'all year-round I usually they're 5W20 or 0w20 all year round I have never have any problem

[Danger_mouse]

It's pretty easy.
Open the Owner's Manual and use the correct grade and quality recommended by the people who produced the vehicle.
Close the manual
= Done.

[kevindarkstar]

If you wait for the oil light to come on, it's pretty much too late already 😂

[bernatboschfolch]

The manual of my Suzuki Grand Vitara recommends the use of 5W30. Nevertheless, the very same user's manual provides a table with temperature ranges coverage of different types of engine oils. Therefore, I assume the real recommendation of the user manual is to choose an oil in accordance to your particular environment. For instance, I do live in Barcelona, where temperatures go from -5 to +40 degrees Celsius. So I understand it is for me better to choose a 10W40 oil (range between -20 and 40 degrees) than the 5W30 oil (range between -30 and 30 degrees) recommended in more general terms. Am I right?

[tillator]

If you are curious about the engineering principles of engine oil, ask Dr. Lubricants Engineering. I will help you choose the engine oil and let you know your questions about the oil!

[Tintoycar]

0:37, you draw a Porsche but ze oil is at ze back ;-)

[daveclark]

Thank you for such an informative video

[gurugulab]

There's is ILSAC standards as well and the SAPS level as C1- C5 and it is confusing

[arthursmith]

Just use the viscosity your dealer says or look at your oil filler cap.if your vehicle starts to leak a bit or use oil start using high mileage oil. The chemical in the oil reconditions the seals inside the engines

[terrybuck]

I'm in Canada in Alberta where minus 30° c and -40 happens if you're driving a diesel engine or a gasoline engine is it safe to use a 0w30 In gas or 0w 40 in the diesel year round

[dbp]

Cold running causes wear, it's not about how long it takes to pump the oil through.