- 1/20/2025
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The engine oil in the car is indispensable in any case, it is necessary for the lubrication process in order to ensure that the engine works smoothly, efficiently and without issues, which is why maintaining the oil is very important and should always be in your mind.
Failure to take care of your engine oil will cause later issues, as its viscosity will decrease over time and its quantity will decrease as well, causing the engine to overheat, increase fuel consumption, and impair its performance, and if it gets worse, it will stop working and will be damaged beyond repair.
Since engine oil is very important, Motorgy offers you used cars for sale in Kuwait that are fully inspected, especially the engine to ensure that its condition is good and the oil in it is clean so that the car you want to buy will be comfortable for you for years to come.
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How do I maintain my engine oil?
Below you will read an important set of tips that will help you maintain your car's engine oil:
Don't drive aggressively
Aggressive driving puts pressure on the engine, and this will reflect negatively on the life of the oil in addition to its viscosity and weakening its components to the point that it will become unusable after a while, as aggressive and harsh driving is matched by high engine revolutions and high oil temperatures, all of which will reduce the efficiency of the oil with frequent use or driving.
Make sure your engine is free of faults
Engine malfunctions contribute to the damage of the oil, as overheating, leaking oil, or damaged components will increase friction, weaken components, and force you to change it sooner than the scheduled time.
Use the oil recommended in your owner's manual
It is important to know that each engine has its own type of oil that has a special viscosity and temperature, and each type of oil differs from the other with these specifications, so you must use the appropriate oil by reading your car's owner's manual, consulting the dealership, or even searching online according to your car's model, year of manufacture, and engine size.
Lighter or less viscous oil calibrations, such as 5W-30, are often reserved for smaller car engines, as they will provide smoother engine operation especially in winter while optimizing fuel consumption throughout the year, while high viscosity oil is usually for larger engines and is used more in the summer.
Read more: Types of Engine Oil
Check the oil level at every change
You should check the engine oil level in your car every time you change it to make sure that your car's engine is healthy and maintains the normal oil level, if its quantity is too low, it means that there is an issue, and you should know what it is, and the steps to check the oil are simple:
The first thing you need to do is run the engine for about 10 minutes until the oil warms up, then park the car in a flat place, then turn it off and wait 10 minutes to allow the oil to descend into the oil pan, then remove the dipstick and wipe it with a paper towel or cloth and reinsert it, then pull it out again to check the oil level, and the level should be between the FULL and LOW marks.
Change your oil at the correct time
Changing the oil on time as recommended by the manufacturer of your car or the manufacturer of the oil you will use is very important, changing the oil keeps the engine safe and keeps it free of dirt and impurities, and always make sure to use the correct oil that suites your car's engine so that you get the best results.
Don't put more oil than your engine needs
Do not overfill the engine with more oil than it needs; because it may reach the crankshaft and air bubbles will occur inside the oil, which will affect the work of the oil pump and will not do a good job in circulating the oil with the presence of air bubbles, and the result can be overheating the engine and generating pressure on its components, and this can also cause damage to the spark plugs.
Read more: Bad fuel pump symptoms
Use synthetic oil
It is very important that you use fully synthetic engine oil in your car, and although its price is higher than regular or semi-synthetic oil, it is much better, as it lasts longer, withstands high heat and harsh conditions, and has better flow rates than regular oils in cold weather conditions, low temperatures, and even very high and hot temperatures.
Clean the oil plug after changing the oil
Most cars have magnetic oil pan plugs to clean the dirt and iron filings that are inside the oil after they stick to it, so be sure to clean the plug well after changing the oil so that the dirt that has collected on it does not mix with the new oil and cause issues during the lubrication process.
