Motor oil – control, refill, zamena
There is a saying (perhaps already a bit old-fashioned …) which says that when you do not smear, does not go. The problem is that it's true, since oil lubricates, cool and clean critical engine components and equipment (eg. turbocharger). When the engine oil level falls below the minimum or completely to zero, comes to engine failure. The conclusion is obvious. It should take into account the oil, and that is: regularly check his level, often replace and use products designed for engine.
When it came to checking oil, previously there was no problem – senior engines have a rod for oil level, which is to be removed (preferably a few minutes after the ride, when the car is on level ground) and read the lubricants. Today, many manufacturers disclaim rod meter oil in favor of electronic sensors – oil level can be seen on board, and when the measure is not sufficient, computer shows alarm. Everything is beautiful, provided that the electronics working properly. remark: Do not mix the oil level is too low with too little pressure – one is not always associated with other.
However, that's not all, because the electronics can also sometimes to assess “life” oil and, depending on consumption, inform about the need for change. However, in our opinion, It is better to use fixed (and sufficiently short – usually to 15-20 one thousand kilometers) intervals adapted to the style and driving conditions. What is more driving around town, traffic jams and heavy driving, a shorter engine oil change interval.
How to choose the right oil for car? Information on this topic is always found in the instruction manual. If you do not have at hand, You can ask on site car manufacturer or visit the Internet – each oil company, on your web site has information on where will you, After entering the data on the car, notify the recommended engine oil viscosity. but watch: may include errors, it is best to compare several sites, with one another and see whether they match information.
Whether the oil can be mixed? If there is no other way – na primer, computer is informed of the need to refill oil, and at the nearby station there is oil that you use or intrinsic viscosity – gives. However, in such a situation, recommend, however, to go into service as soon as possible to replace oil.
How to measure the oil level?
The question of choice of oil is a topic on every automotive forum. In the meantime, The most important rule when choosing oil is a reference to the instruction manual. There will in addition to the degree of viscosity (eg. 5WV-40; see also next), usually find ACEA standard that oil must meet, and more and the internal standard car manufacturers (eg. VW505.01) and the name of the manufacturer of oil with which the brand has a contract . While the first three parameters better hold (if the engine is unchanged and use it normally), manufacturer can choose almost freely. Motors particle filter require low-SAPS oil.
Change oil, intervals, warning
When it comes to the interval of engine oil, thing is very complex.
The interval between the replacement may be placed by the manufacturer or “cruelly” –
data in the service book / directions for use – or depending on the type
working. In newer cars decides board computer based on the number
“cold starts”, mileage and driving style.
In the case of fixed interval distinguish between "normal" (usually 10-15 one thousand kilometers) and extended (long life; every 25 to 35,000 km). Practice shows that long intervals between visits to service only work when the car is a lot of traveling on the open road, in addition to moderate load.
When the car is a lot of standing or frequently travel on short distances, new
Oil must be recharged at least once in 12 months, regardless of mileage.
important: always change the oil filter and oil jkada.remark: It is not harmful
only that the oil level is too low, but too high level of oil (shedding, diluted fuel tank, damaged gasket under head) – the risk of leakage engine!
Whether oil is mixed?
Mixing two oils of the same viscosity, but from different manufacturers in
the short term should not have a negative impact on engine. To reach the location – You can even mix synthetic oil with mineral oil (!).
However, upon something like, we advise you to quickly change the oil.
remark: The popular myth is that the car which experience a large
amount of oil does not have to change the engine oil, because … Oil is always fresh. Pa, Nothing can be wrong: acting in this way, will stain the engine and clog oil ducts and engine may denounce.
What can go wrong if you do not change the oil on time?
Every engine consumes oil: one will be a few milliliters, a drugi put
engine can eat and a liter at a distance of 1000 km. In this case, usually we do problem (link, rubber valve, turbine, leakage, damage or leakage sump), but there are also such engines, which by nature have to take more oil. Instructions for use typically, the standard of 0,7 l, sometimes up 1 l / 1000 km, but the main thing is the protection of complaints. Suppose that a fully functioning "civil" engine does not consume more than 100 ml 1000 km.
When the oil level falls, in many cars – even those of pre 10, 15
years – light will go on and inform about the need topping up oil.
However, If the oil pressure indicator light hoped, turn off the engine as soon as possible, and then add oil. Driving with too low levels of lubricants can damage the unit: bearings, klipove, link, drone, Bregshu… Engine overhaul after zariba can be very expensive, often the only viable option is buying a used engine. The oil level rises when the fuel is diluted, eg. dizelom, After several unsuccessful attempts to regenerate the DPF.
In our opinion
I do not miss those who claim that their car crossed 200.000. km without
oil change, or – let's be honest – stupid. After something like, engine
so clogged oil sludge that there is no possibility that it could properly
lubricate. Even if someone managed to cross the mileage without problems, it's just luck.
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