Why do I need to change my engine oil?

To choose the proper type of oil for your vehicle, you need to understand the significance of oil composition, viscosity ratings, and approvals:

- Oil composition:

Lubricants are either fully synthetic, synthetic based technology, semi-synthetic or mineral.
The biggest part of a lubricant is composed of base oils while the remaining part are oil additives which help to protect your engine against wear and corrosion and keep it clean.

80% of a lubricant is composed of base oils while the remaining 20% are oil additives which help to keep your engine cool, clean, and corrosion-free.

- Viscosity graded:

Oil is graded and identified by its viscosity, which determines its ability to flow. Two types of oil are on the market: single-viscosity oil(Mono-grade) and multi-viscosity oil(Multi-grade). Almost every vehicle is designed to run on multi-viscosity oil. The lower the number, the thinner the oil and the more easily it flows. In 10W-30 oil, for example, the two numbers mean that it’s a multi-viscosity oil. The 10W is an index that refers to how the oil flows at low temperatures (in Winter); 30 refers to how it flows at high temperatures.

To find out which viscosity to choose for your vehicle, look in your owner’s manual for an oil viscosity chart