What is the Function of Oil in Your Vehicle?

It is the oil that coats and protects every part inside your engine.

When engine parts rub against each other, oil is always present between them, reducing friction and preventing damage, even when the pressure and load are incredibly high. In addition, there are special additives in the oil that prevent the accumulation of dirt and residues by keeping the small soot formed as a result of combustion suspended in the air, fight the oxidation that occurs at high temperatures and help the oil flow smoothly.

Vehicle manufacturers specify the correct oil for their vehicle. The features of the required product will be specified in the user manual of your vehicle. You can check these features from the label on the back of the oil bottle.

How do I know which oil the manufacturer has approved?

The manufacturer will specify the correct oil specifications for your engine in your vehicle's owner's manual.

The American Petroleum Institute (API) and the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), which periodically publishes a set of performance standards to track the changing performance of modern engines, set industry standards.

Pushing the limits of technology, some manufacturers demand extra performance features for the oil. You must ensure that you adhere to the manufacturer's guidelines in order to maintain the validity of your vehicle's warranty.

On the back of the oil bottle is a list of performance standards. Choosing the right oil for your engine is of great importance.

Why do I need to change engine oil?

Oil is constantly fighting the tension inside the engine. While this tension is in the form of thermal tension in the hottest parts of the engine, it turns into chemical tension in the fight against acids, particles and water that arise during combustion, or into physical tension when it comes to withstand the enormous power and speed in modern engines.

Each manufacturer balances these stress-inducing factors with the quality of the oil they recommend and recommends an appropriate oil change interval to ensure the correct level of protection and performance. You can find information on the oil change interval specified by the manufacturer in your vehicle's owner's manual. On some modern cars, the instrument cluster will also indicate when an oil change is required.

It would be prudent to change the filter at the same time as the oil is changed. The oil filter helps to collect the dirt that passes into the oil during its journey around the engine and the substances produced during combustion. By using a brand new filter along with new oil, you can keep your engine in top condition and provide maximum performance.

How Should I Check the Oil Level?

The oil consumption level may be different in different cars; but one thing remains constant: driving with a low oil level can put higher stress on the oil than the designers expect, significantly shortening the life of both the oil and the engine. Oil level control is carried out within the scope of vehicle check-up at Kirazlar Automotive Service points.