Frequently Asked Questions
Answers for the most frequently asked questions regarding Lubinol.
What does the oil do for the engine ?
The engine oil filter is usually also changed at the same time. Automobile engines have many moving parts. As these parts move and rub against each other, the force of friction creates heat. Oil lubricates the engine and absorbs heat, allowing the internal parts to work together effectively without overheating.
How do you flush an engine?
Once you have a new filter in place, and the flushing oil (or flushing solution) in there, run the engine at a fast idle for about 20 minutes. Finally, drain all this off (and marvel at the crap that comes out with it), replace the oil filter again, refill with a good synthetic oil and voila! Clean(er) engine.
Can you use diesel engine oil in a gasoline engine?
Diesel oils have to put up with much higher engine temperatures, higher oxidation rates, sulfur deposits, fuel soot, acids and other deposits and conditions not usually found in automobile engines. So it would make sense that using diesel oil in a gasoline engine would enhance the latter`s longevity:
How do I choose the right oil for my car ?
Check what oil is recommended on our homepage. Then refer to your car manual and compare the required oil with the specification on the oil bottle label or the specification shown on this homepage. For further help, contact us at info@lubinol.com
What are the benefits of Synthetic engine oil ?
There are several advantages of using synthetic engine oil: - Synthetic engine oil may be thinner, which reduces resistance in the engine and improves fuel consumption. - Thinner synthetic engine oil flows faster to the components to be lubricated and therefore greatly reduces wear to the engine. It can also reduce the noise of an engine with hydraulically operated valves. - Synthetic oil evaporates less easily at high temperatures, reducing oil consumption. - Synthetic oil is thermally more stable, enabling it to cope longer and better with heavy loads.
What does 15W40 5W40 ETC. Means?
These are SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) viscosity grades that class 4-stroke engine oils in relation to their hot and cold viscosity characteristics. These grades are defined as follows: - A cold or winter grade, followed by the letter W, 15W for instance. - A hot or summer grade. This figure comes after the winter grade: 40 for instance. The smaller the winter grade number (0W, 5W, 10W, 15W, 20W, 25W), the more the oil remains fluid at negative temperatures, and therefore the easier it is to start your engine in very cold weather. The higher the summer grade number (20, 30, 40, 50, 60), the more the oil remains viscous at high temperatures (100°C), and therefore the more protection it provides to the engine during strenuous use. Present-day engines are generally designed to operate with a hot oil viscosity of SAE 40. In winter, in temperate countries, a cold grade of SAE 15W is ample for easy starting. An SAE 15W-40 oil is therefore suitable for temperatures ranging from -10°C to +40°C. You should refer to the OEM’s exact recommendations when choosing your vehicle lubricant.
