Motor oil breaks down over time. When it breaks down, it loses its effectiveness and can no longer properly protect your engine.

In addition to lubricating an engine’s moving parts, motor oil is designed to carry combustion byproducts away from the pistons and cylinders. It is designed to deal with the small amounts of water that form as the engine heats and cools, and to collect the dirt and dust that enter the engine through the air-intake system. It also handles acids that are formed by the reaction between water and other contaminants. Sometimes there are even fuel leaks (fuel dilution) or coolant leaks that get into the oil system.

As a car is driven, the level of contamination in the motor oil constantly increases. The oil filter removes particles as the oil passes through the filter, but over time an oil’s additives are used up and the oil itself can start to degrade (oxidize or thicken). At that point, the oil can no longer do its job and must be changed.

The rate at which contamination and additive depletion occurs depends on many variables. One of these is driving conditions, which vary greatly and have a direct effect on the useful life of the oil. Other factors include the precision of ignition, fuel injection or carburetion adjustments, air cleaner service, and the general mechanical condition of the engine.

Oil should be changed before the contamination level reaches the point where engine damage can result. Because it is difficult for the individual motorist to determine when the contamination level is too high, automobile manufacturers provide recommended oil change intervals. These change recommendations vary by model year and manufacturer. Recommended intervals and mileage limits also vary with the type of service under which a car operates. More frequent oil changes are recommended for severe service.

 Water can get into the oil two ways. You generally don’t have to worry about one of the ways if you drive your car enough to burn off the water during normal driving. This drives off the moisture that simply comes from your engine breathing when it is not being used (cold air enters a hot engine and water condenses) and from combustion byproducts. The second more destructive route is through a coolant leak due to a bad gasket, an engine crack, etc. This amount of moisture is generally going to cause serious engine issues including loss of power, oil sludging, etc. Consult your mechanic when in doubt.

The instructions are very easy to follow: Simply change the oil as you would normally. Any “confusion” is just myth. You can switch from conventional motor oil to Chevol Full Syn Series Synthetic Oil, without following any special procedures. There are two exceptions to this: a higher-mileage engine that has never used synthetic motor oil, or an engine that has used conventional motor oil and been poorly maintained. In these cases, you should still follow the same basic oil-change procedures (drain the old oil completely, remove the old oil filter, put in new Chevol Full Syn Series Synthetic Oil and put on a new oil filter), but you should follow a regimen of one or two shortened oil-change intervals. For instance, let’s say that your regular oil change interval is 5,000 kilometers. If you’re switching to Chevol Full Syn Series Synthetic Oil under either of the circumstances mentioned above, make your next Chevol Full Syn Series Synthetic Oil change in 2,500 kilometers, your third Chevol Full Syn Series Synthetic Oil change 3,500 kilometers after that, and then follow your normal 5,000 kilometers oil-change interval.

The reasoning behind this staggered interval is that a high-mileage engine, or one that has seen infrequent oil changes, will likely have a considerable buildup of sludge and deposits. Chevol Full Syn Series Synthetic Oil will help clean the engine as you drive, but it will have to work much harder in a very “dirty” engine, and so it is best to change the oil more frequently for those first few thousand kilometers. After that, you can rest assured that Chevol Full Syn Series Synthetic Oil is continuing to keep your engine running clean and well lubricated for kilometers after kilometers

In general, oils should be compatible with each other. It is not likely that you would form gel by mixing the two oils. However, we would not recommend mixing oils as a general practice because oils are complex mixtures of additives and base oils that can be destabilized upon mixing.

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ANSWER : The best way to prolong the life of your vehicle is to not skip regular maintenance such as oil changes. Your oil filter removes impurities that may damage your engine, so if you must wait longer than changing your filter more frequently may not be a bad idea. Talk to your service professional about what will work best with your vehicle and the brand of oil you use.

ANSWER : Collect your oil in a sealed container and return the oil to an acceptable service center or a waste disposal site.

ANSWER : The following Chevol motor oils meet or exceed the requirements of GM standard Dexos 1^™ Gen 2:

• Chevol Full Syn Series 0W20
• Chevol Full Syn Series 5W30

The primary role of an engine oil is to lubricate moving parts in an engine. Oil keeps the parts running smoothly while minimizing friction and engine component wear. It also draws heat away from lubricated engine components before the oil is cooled via air in the sump before being recirculated through the engine.

It does this via your vehicle’s oil system which is made up of the following parts:

• Oil sump: where the oil is stored
• Oil galleries: transport oil through the engine
• Oil pump: keeps the oil moving
• Oil filter: removes impurities from the oil before it is pumped through the engine

Additionally, motor oil also has several chemical compounds that improve its performance and help keep your engine clean by removing impurities.

Common additives found in motor oil include:

• Foam inhibitors to prevent foam and bubbles forming in the oil
• Corrosion inhibitors to protect against rust by forming a protective film
• Antifreeze to improve the fluidity of oil in cold temperatures
• Dispersants/antioxidants to prevent impurities from being forming and building up on engine parts
• Anti-wear agents to assist instant lubrication when the engine is started and minimize wear on engine parts that are particularly susceptible to damage
• Viscosity index improvers to enhance oil performance in extreme temperatures

ANSWER : Lubricates The Engine: As engine oil is pumped into an engine, it lubricates its moving internal parts, leaving a thin slippery film on the surface. This film reduces friction by minimizing contact between engine components. This results in decreased engine wear and for engine parts, increased service life.

Removes Contaminants: Every time an engine runs it creates by-products and contaminants like metal particles, soot deposits, acids and dust, and dirt which can wreak havoc in an engine. As engine oil circulates it suspends these contaminants within itself, preventing them from coming into contact with engine components and causing damage. This is due to dispersants that are added to engine oil at production giving it the ability to force suspension and maintain internal engine cleanliness.

Keeps Engine Temperature Constant: After an engine starts, it heats up, and one of the functions of engine oil is to remove this heat and transfer it elsewhere. In fact, engine oil is responsible for up to 40% of an engine’s cooling process. It also keeps temperatures constant as it flows over surfaces cooler than its usual 230 – 260F operating temperature. Heat is then dispersed in the oil sump, or oil cooler if one is fitted.

Prevents Corrosion: While an engine is operating as normal, a coating of oil forms a barrier between components to protect them and prevent corrosion. Modern engine oils also have additives that chemically neutralize corrosion.

Optimizes Engine Performance: Metal surfaces are difficult to get perfectly smooth, especially when it comes to moving parts. To prevent leaks and loss of engine performance, the engine oil seals microscopic spaces between the piston and cylinder to optimize engine performance.

ANSWER : Why replace engine oil instead of just adding to it? It’s a pretty good question and not as straightforward as you might think. While it’s possible to add new oil to old oil, this should only ever be done in case of an emergency, for example, if your car has very low oil and you need to drive straight home (and then following up with an oil change).

When you combine dirty and fresh engine oil the old oil doesn’t just disappear. Instead, you’re watering down the new oil and decreasing its ability to perform. The oil will be thick instead of honey-colored and have a gritty texture to it – definitely not what you want circulating inside your engine.

And if you haven’t replaced the engine oil the oil filter wouldn’t have been replaced either, meaning all that dirt and debris isn’t being removed by the engine oil just keeps getting transported around the engine and coming into contact with moving parts. Instead of lubricating the engine components, the debris and contaminants will create additional friction and cause damage to engine internals.

If you’re finding that your oil level is lower than it should be when your car is due for an oil change, it’s an indication that your vehicle is burning oil and your mechanic will need to investigate what’s causing it.

ANSWER :Motor Oil Grades Explained………..

Arguably, the most important property of oil is its viscosity rating. Look at the label of any bottle of oil, and you will find a series of numbers and letters, for instance, 10W-40. This is the ‘grade’, which indicates that particular engine oils viscosity.

Viscosity is a universal measurement of the movement of a fluid. It refers specifically to the oil’s resistance to flow at a certain temperature. This can be broken down into two key characteristics: Kinematic and Dynamic viscosities

Understanding these will help you choose the best oil for your vehicle:

Kinematic viscosity measures the oil’s internal resistance to flow and shear under gravitational forces. The lower an oil’s viscosity is, the faster it will flow. Kinematic viscosity also determines the high-temperature grade of oil. On an oil graded 10W-40, Kinematic viscosity refers to the ‘40’.

The other measure of viscosity is dynamic viscosity. Dynamic viscosity is a measurement of the amount of energy needed to move an object through the oil. Dynamic viscosity also determines the low – temperature grade of oil. On an oil graded 10W-40, dynamic viscosity refers to the ‘10W’. The ‘W’ literally stands for ‘winter’ – an indication of the oil’s resistance to cold at engine startup.

What it all comes down to is that the lower the first number is, the less resistance to flow the oil has when you cold start your engine. And the lower the second number is, the less resistance to flow the oil has at normal operating temperature. Motor oils get thicker as the temperature cools and thinner when heated. Therefore, thinner oils with low viscosity provide more protection at colder temperatures. Thicker oils with high viscosity provide more protection at hotter temperatures.

ANSWER : Synthetic oil is more expensive than conventional oil but also offers some very unique benefits to make it worth the extra cost in certain situations. For those that live in the city and only drive a short distance every day to work and then home again, conventional engine oil likely won’t get up to operating temperature, never burning off excess moisture. This causes it to break down at a much faster rate. Synthetic oil flows must easier in extreme temperatures and have greater lubricating properties than conventional engine oil, even on short trips.

For a car engine using conventional or mineral oil, it’s recommended to have the oil changed every 3,000 – 5,000 kilometers. Running synthetic oil means it isn’t required to be changed as often as it is more resistant to breaking down, so it maintains its properties for longer. Synthetic oil still needs to be changed according to the manufacturer’s recommendation, but engines designed to use synthetic oil have longer intervals between oil changes such as 10,000 – 15,000 kilometers.

Synthetic oil typically contains high-performing additives in the form of dispersants and detergents to enhance its ability to remove contaminants and keep an engine clean, reducing engine wear and potential damage

o far we have only discussed oil for petrol-powered engines. When it comes to the best oil for a diesel-powered vehicle, things get a little more complicated. Although, at the surface level, both gas and diesel motor oils appear to have similar makeups.

The difference exists primarily due to the different exhaust and emissions systems in diesel-powered vehicles. Oils suitable for diesel motors have Zinc dialkyl dithiophosphates added to it which reduces engine wear and prevents corrosion. Emission systems in diesel engines are designed to be able to deal with this additive, but putting this oil in a gas-powered vehicle would cripple the catalytic converter, making the car run poorly.

Diesel oils also have more additives than oils suitable for gasoline engines. Diesel motors produce more waste products like soot which end up in the crankcase. The additional detergent additives in diesel engine oil remove these effectively. In a gasoline engine, the higher number of additives would cause damage to pistons and seals, resulting in lost engine compression.

Finally, diesel engine oil usually has a higher viscosity. A gasoline engine would struggle to move this oil around sufficiently, and the oil pump in a gas-powered car would struggle to deliver it where the motor oil is needed most at start-up.

As we recommended for owners of petrol-powered vehicles, the best way to choose the right motor oil for your diesel is to consult your owner’s manual and get a recommendation from your mechanic. They will have a pretty good picture of your vehicle’s health and know when a different grade oil is required.

ANSWER : Your engine’s oil pressure sensor has a very important job of recording and constantly monitoring internal oil pressure. When a change in oil pressure is detected, a thin membrane on the sensor deforms, alerting the ECU (engine control unit) that there is a problem with oil pressure, triggering a warning light on the dashboard that alerts the driver. For your car to regulate oil flow and oil temperature, the oil pressure sensor must be working.

The sensor itself can be found bolted into the engine block, sometimes between the oil pan and oil filter, and sometimes it can be found behind the intake manifold. It’s connected by an electrical chip to the ECU so care needs to be taken when replacing it.

If an oil pressure sensor malfunctions, it will trigger an oil pressure warning light and this problem can be easily resolved by replacing the oil pressure sensor. Identifying and testing a faulty oil pressure sensor is a simple job for a mechanic and they will test it before replacing it as several conditions can trigger a low oil pressure warning such as a leak in the oil line or corroded wiring around the electrical plug that holds the oil pressure sensor in place

ANSWER : We know how important having good oil pressure is for an engine and how quickly oil starvation can completely destroy it. We know that when your oil pressure sensor detects a problem with oil pressure it will trigger a warning. What we don’t know is exactly what has triggered the oil pressure sensor in the first place. In fact, any of these symptoms will trigger an oil pressure warning light:

• Low oil pressure
• Worn-out oil pump
• Faulty Oil Pressure sensor
• Overheated engine
• Too high or too low oil viscosity
• Faulty oil pressure gauge
• Clogged air filter
• Clogged oil pickup tube
• Blocked oil filter
• Blocked oil passages

Without performing further tests to identify the problem, it’s impossible to know if a car showing signs of low oil pressure is safe to drive. At the very least you might not destroy your engine. At the worst, you could overheat the car, blow a head gasket or seize the engine entirely.

When a car shows signs of low oil pressure it should be taken seriously. Pull over as soon as possible and shut off the engine to avoid further damage. The problem should be diagnosed and repaired by a qualified mechanic as soon as possible

ANSWER : Your car’s oil filter plays a critical role in removing contaminants from your motor oil. Clean oil in your lubrication system not only helps your engine perform better, but also protects it from engine wear.

Most vehicles will have one oil filter, which is a primary oil filter. Some may have a secondary filter, which works separately. This is more common in a diesel engine as these produce more combustion contaminants that end up in the crankcase.

Your oil filter choice will come in grades from good to best, though any oil filter that fits will work.

If so, does it really matter which engine oil filter gets fitted?  

It depends. Here are some tips to help you decide:

Tip A: Match Your Driving Style 

A premium oil filter may be a good fit for stop-and-go traffic — to cope with traffic jams that frequently cause more oil pressure variations than driving at a constant speed. The wrong filter might crack its bypass valve too often, pushing unfiltered oil into your engine.

High-performance filters would be for cars driven to the max. And if you’re a racer, it’d make sense to use a race filter that can handle those light engine oils.

Tip B: A Bigger Filter Isn’t Always Better

Just because a larger filter will fit your engine threads, doesn’t mean it’ll work better. It might have a less suitable filter media, bypass valve, or flow rate.

Follow your manufacturer’s recommendations for efficient engine oil filtration, as the wrong filter will give you the opposite effect.

Tip C: Use A Good Engine Oil Filter For Synthetic Motor Oil

If you’re on an extended oil change interval or use synthetic oil, then reputable, upper-end filter brands (like a Fram oil filter or those from Motorcraft) are probably a good idea.

These premium filters will help maintain clean oil during those extended oil change intervals, or keep costly synthetic oil clean longer. The better the quality of an oil filter, the better its filtration efficiency.

However, if your car engine uses conventional oil and you stick to a regular filter and oil change schedule, the best filters aren’t necessary.

Tip D: Use Synthetic Oil Filters For More Efficient Filtering

You don’t need a synthetic oil filter for synthetic oil — don’t get these mixed up. The “synthetic” in synthetic oil filter refers to its filter media. It uses synthetic media instead of traditional pleated paper.

Synthetic media is generally better at trapping small particles for longer periods. It means more mileage on your engine oil before a change is needed.

If you’re thinking of using a synthetic oil filter, look for one that provides a 10,000 kilometers protection with around 98% filtration efficiency. Combine it with synthetic oil (rather than conventional oil), and you’ll have a duo that’ll go quite a distance!

You now know how to select an oil filter that’ll suit your needs. Let’s go over some oil filter properties that may also have an impact on your choice.

4 Factors To Consider When Choosing An Engine Oil Filter

Here are 4 basic filter properties that affect how a car oil filter functions, whether for a gasoline or diesel engine:

1. Size And Capture Efficiency

Tiny particles that escape your air filter (like airborne sand and dust) will get into your lubrication system, eventually suspended in the engine oil.

A typical economy-grade oil filter will have 95% capture efficiency at 40 microns. This means that the oil filter will remove 95% of particles larger than 40 microns on a single pass. The remaining 5% gets through, with little to no performance for under 40 microns.

You’ll find premium oil filters that have filtration efficiency at 95% or better at 10 microns, and these can cost well over $10.

Here’s the interesting thing — about 80% of typical road dust is smaller than 25 microns, so investing in a premium oil filter might not be a bad thing, as smaller particles can generate more engine wear.

2. Dirt-Holding Capacity 

If you have a clogged oil filter, the oil filter will trigger its bypass valve so the oil pump can push unfiltered oil through and prevent engine oil starvation.

The oil filter dirt-holding capacity tells how long it’ll last before going into bypass. This is particularly important if you plan an extended oil drain without a midpoint filter change, or if you drive in very dusty environments.

Diesel engine oil filters are typically larger with a higher holding capacity than gasoline engine oil filters because of their propensity to produce more soot.

Unfortunately, oil filter brands generally don’t detail dirt-holding capacity, so you’ll have to rely on changing the filter at the recommended intervals.

3. Pressure-Flow Profile 

Your oil pressure gauge will show oil pressure rising as dirt accumulates until the bypass cracking pressure is breached.

Typical oil filters with an internal bypass valve will crack around 10-12 psid (pressure differential), allowing oil flow to resume.

However, the pressure-flow profile on aftermarket oil filters isn’t commonly available. You don’t need to worry, though, as oil filters are designed to perform within the practical limits of day-to-day service.

4. Design And Fabrication Integrity

Automotive filters aren’t just about their filtration media. The construction, design, and attention to detail in automotive filters are essential. Remember, oil filters can’t be tested for performance or structural integrity before they’re sold.

That said, a good oil filter will have a:

• Strong, burst-resistant canister
• Bypass valve that doesn’t weep at normal operating temperatures
• Flexible anti-drain-back valve to avoid back-pressure and cold temperature oil leak
• Strong filter element (filtration media) with supported pleats and tightly sealed seams

Next, let’s see what a high-capture efficiency oil filter does and why it might be good for your engine oil.

Why A High-Efficiency Oil Filter Might Be A Better Option 

Most engine wear comes from particles between 5-20 microns. The more contaminants your oil filter keeps out of your lubrication system, the better engine performance you’ll get and the longer your engine’s life. The best high-efficiency oil filters can capture around 10 microns of particles, and sometimes, smaller.

Extensive engine oil testing by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) reports that:

Switching from 40-micron to 30-micron filtration can reduce engine wear by as much as 50%. And switching from a 40-micron oil filter to 15-micron filtration can reduce engine wear by as much as 70%.

Just keep in mind that the smaller the micron efficiency number, the more expensive it’ll be. The question is whether the costlier filter is worth it if you change your engine oil regularly? That said, there are some situations where using a high-capture efficiency filter makes plenty of sense.

ANSWER : Let’s say a premium oil filter has 98% capture efficiency at 10 microns. Here are some situations where you may consider using it:

1. Extended Draining Schedule

If your driving habits or environmental conditions necessitate extended oil drains, a premium oil filter can help extend oil life with better protection from small particle accumulation. Combine this with synthetic oil to get the most out of your oil filter.

2. Extreme Cold Cranks

Cold temperatures thickens oil and place high stress on oil filters. A premium oil filter is less likely to collapse during cold starts and may have a more responsive bypass valve to maintain oil flow when you have a clogged oil filter.

3. Towing And High Loads

Towing, high loads, or slow speeds on long hills can thin the engine oil film and increase engine wear rates. Thin oil films will make engine parts more susceptible to small, harmful particles. High-capture efficiency filters will help minimize this, and better filter element and anti-drain-back valve construction will reduce chances of an oil leak

4. Low-Viscosity Motor Oil

Low viscosity motor oils (like 5W-20) tend toward thinner films at operating temperatures. This increases your engine’s sensitivity to small contaminants. Premium oil filters will help keep out those tiny, damaging particles.

5. High-Performance Engines

High-end sports cars and luxury vehicles have high expectations for engine reliability and performance. They’re a good candidate for premium oil filters and synthetic oil use.

6. High-Performance Driving

If you’re into motorsports, you may want to use a premium oil filter for engine reliability, power, and endurance with cleaner oil throughout a race. Clean oil reduces engine friction, allowing improved combustion efficiency.

ANSWER : Chevol Full Syn Series Synthetic Oils are premium performance lubricants designed for use in gasoline fueled automotive and light duty truck engines. These products meet or exceed the current API SN and ILSAC GF-5 oil specifications and meet most new car warranty requirements. They are also suitable for use in older engines calling for earlier API, ILSAC and OEM performance requirements.

Chevol lubricant products are formulated using the highest quality-based oils — Group II hydrocracked and Group III and IV synthetic — and use the latest additive technology to maximize engine durability and fuel economy.

Chevol lubricants are available in a range of SAE viscosity grades from 0W-20 to 20W-50. Three distinct product line formulations are available from regular Group II base oils to synthetic blend and full synthetic products to provide the quality and performance levels demanded in today’s vehicles.

Chevol lubricants FEATURES & BENEFITS:

• Meet or exceed all industry specifications and OEM requirements including API SN and ILSAC GF-5
• Meets new car warranty requirements for most North American, Asian and European cars
• Formulated with high viscosity index mineral and synthetic base oils and friction modifiers to improve fuel economy
• Meets lubricant requirements when using ethanol containing gasoline up to E-85
• Available in a wide range of oil viscosities to protect engine in all weather conditions
• Excellent cold-cranking and pumping properties at low temperatures
• Shear stability for performance through extended high temperature service