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Selecting The Grade Of Motor Oil For Your Vehicle
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The quality or grade of motor oil is crucial for your engine
because it plays a vital role in lubricating the engine parts, so they operate
smoothly for best performance.
Several grades of motor oil are available in the market, including
SAE 30, SAE 10W-40, etc. They all have different weights, so you need to choose
the appropriate one according to your vehicle's needs and your climate. It
should be mentioned, that is recommended to change your motor oil every 3,000
miles or six months. If the motor oil's grade is 10W-40, it has a viscosity of
40 cS at 100C (centistokes). This indicates that the oil can maintain its
viscosity even in freezing weather when engine parts are under a lot of
pressure.
In this blog post, Johnson Volvo will give you an overview of how to select motor oil for
your vehicle.
Mono Grade Oil
Monograde motor oil is a type of oil that contains only one
grade, which has a lighter weight than other types. This type of motor oil is less
viscous than other grades and functions better during cold weather conditions.
Therefore, this motor oil is widely used in northern states because the
temperature usually goes below the freezing point.
Monograde oil flows faster once cold, and it's not as thick,
making it easier for the engine to start up.
Monograde oils are also thinner at higher temperatures which
causes them to become less effective when the temperature is too hot outside.
Multi-Grade Oil
Multi-grades are derived from the oil and gas refinery
process. They contain several grades to improve the viscosity index and control
what should be used at different temperatures. Compared with other motor oils,
multi-grade oils have a greater ability to reduce frictional heat caused by
rubbing between engine parts. In addition to this, due to advanced technology,
nowadays, most cars are designed to run on multi-grade oil.
Which Is Better for Me?
Oil companies have made tremendous developments in the field
of oil engineering. They have included more additives to their production
process to reduce the harmful effects of motor oils on the environment.
In other words, before you choose your next grade of motor
oil for your car, remember these factors: the climate where you live, how
you drive, and your engine's needs.
With that being said, it is important to always refer back
to the owner's manual of your vehicle before deciding on what type of grade
motor oil will work best for you.
Remember - winter-grade may not be suitable for summer usage
and vice versa! This is why it is crucial to check your owner's manual before buying
any oil.