- 1/16/2025
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The right engine oil
Many car owners think that when they want to change their oil, they can choose any quality and put it in the engine under the pretext that it is engine oil and will do the job, but this is a big mistake and will expose the engine to many issues and will definitely impair its performance.
Every car has its own manual called the owner's manual, and this manual contains all the information and details of the car, whether systems, programs and components, in addition to information about oils such as engine oil, brake oil, power steering, and other fluids such as wiper fluid.
When you get to the page about engine oil, you will find all the information related to it that suits your car and specified by the company, in addition to change dates and many other tips that you should read.
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Each engine has its own oil according to its size, power and other factors, so choosing the right type and caliber will help the engine to provide the best performance, prolong its service life and maintain it for the longest time, in addition to ensuring fuel consumption within the normal range.
Therefore, knowing the right type of engine oil is very important, and if you are unable to know the correct type and caliber for your car's engine, you can contact the dealership or search online for the right quality, and do not put any oil you see in front of you just because it is engine oil, so always choose the right quality.
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What are the types of engine oil?
There are many types of engine oil, and we will show you the most important ones below:
Conventional Engine Oil
Conventional oil that has been used since the beginning of the automotive industry is a refined oil from base oil or crude oil, where it is purified from many impurities and contains additives to reduce heat, prevent corrosion, and enhance lubrication.
Conventional oil usually contains fewer additives than synthetic oil because it is unprocessed, making it less expensive, and this type of oil has become outdated and serves older cars as well and is not recommended for modern cars.
Synthetic Motor Oil
This type of oil is fully synthetic, similar to conventional oil made from crude oil, and synthetic motor oil includes a variety of additives that help improve the performance of the oil to adequately clean and lubricate the engine.
Ideal for drivers who use their cars in a way that puts a strain on the engine or have a slightly aggressive driving style, synthetic motor oil is more expensive and better than conventional oil and has become one of the most widely used types of oil today.
This oil is also characterized by the fact that it enables the engine to cover long distances of more than 15,000 km without changing it, and there are even types of it that can be driven for more than 20,000 km.
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A mixture of conventional and synthetic oil
Semi-synthetic motor oil is a mixture of fully synthetic oil and conventional oil, usually containing no more than 30 percent synthetic oil, but it includes additives that allow it to provide additional protection for your car's engine by reducing the chances of oil evaporation and other factors.
The benefits of semi-synthetic oil are that it is cheaper than full synthetic oil, provides many of the characteristics of full synthetic oil at a lower cost, and is a dependable type of oil that is perhaps the most commonly used type of oil in automobiles.
Long Distance Motor Oil
High-mileage engine oil is specially designed for modern or even slightly older cars that have traveled more than 120,000 kilometers, as this oil, thanks to its unique additives and formula, helps reduce oil burning, and also helps prevent oil leaks that may occur in older engines and reduces deposits in the engine.
