Frequently Asked Questions

• Q. How does oil work? What gives it its lubricating properties? How does it 'cling on' to surfaces?

• Q. How to tell a good oil. What are (or can be) the main differences between oils of the same

  type, i.e. what's the difference between a 'good' and a 'bad' oil? 

• Q. Consequences of low quality oils. What are the likely consequences of using poor-quality oil?

• Q. Oil Temperatures Does oil have to be warm to do its job properly? Is it important to warm up your engine before driving at speed?

• Q. Oil Weights Explained. Please can you explain the grading system? What is meant by the weight of an oil? What does 10W/40 mean for example?

• Q. What are the most important substances added to the refined base oils & What do they do?

• Q. How important is it to change oil regularly? What are the implications of failing to do so? How important is it to change oil regularly? What are the implications of failing to do so?

• Q. Viscosity Vs Power. How does a high-performance oil allow the motor to produce more power?

• Q. What are the main differences between 2 and 4-stroke oil? Why does 2-stroke oil have to be mixed with fuel?

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