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Engine Oil Group

Engine Oil Group

Each owner of the truck after the warranty period, must decide what criteria to choose the best motor oil. In each case, the choice should be economically justified. Company Expert Oil conducts laboratory monitoring of engine wear on the parameters of the sample of used oil. As a blood test shows the state of different human organs and analysis of oil from the engine speaks about the state of its parts (it's kind of inspection). On the basis of generalized conclusions all the trucks, depending on the timing of their use (and hence the degree of engine wear) can be divided into 4 groups. For each group selects the optimal oil. The first group – this is the new trucks are under warranty.

Here, the owners of trucks fully guided by the requirements of service stations. The second group of lorries in operation for 1 year to 5 years. The third group – 5 to 10 years. The fourth group consists of all trucks in operation for over 10 years. The second group of lorries (1-5 years) to maintain the resource engine of economic justified to use a quality synthetic oil. To this end, suitable cost-effective, high barrier properties of a new generation of oil Shell Rimula R6 LME.

It is endorsed by leading companies Daimler (maker Mercedes-Benz), MAN and recommended for diesel engines of heavy equipment with increased oil change intervals (the interval may be up to 160 thousand km). Does not freeze at temperatures down to – 42 C. If the truck runs over 5 years (group 3), has often topped up oil. The analysis shows the presence of oil products wear of rubbing parts. In a well-preserved motor of very little. For such engines for the optimal price / quality ratio is ideal mineral Oil Shell Rimula R4 L. It is approved for use major car companies – Volvo, Cummins, MAN, Detroit-Diesel, Mack, Mercedes-Benz. Compared with the oils (classes ACEA E7/API CH-4, CI-4), it shows a much greater protection against wear, reduces the amount of sediment and soot, exhibits improved resistance to oxidation, provides job at low temperatures to – 33 C. Of course in the extreme north, at very low temperatures, have to use synthetic oil Shell Rimula R6 LME. Trucks, worked for 10 years (Group 4) should be evaluated on their condition. If the vehicle still in good condition, it is advisable to use oil Shell Rimula R4 L, recommended for the third group. If his condition is such that the engine has to constantly topped up oil, it is clear that he was living out his life, and expensive oil to use is inappropriate. What conclusions can we draw? If you have a new truck, it is recommended to use the Shell Rimula R6 LME – high-quality, high protective properties of synthetic oil. Although it is expensive, but the high price will justify itself and keep the engine in good condition. On the other hand, if the truck is more than 5 years old, fill the synthetic oil is not worth it. For this engine group optimal product is safe and well a proven mineral oil, Shell Rimula R4 L. In addition, it can be used in any car, regardless of year of their release. Do not be afraid buy expensive oil. Expensive truck with him last longer. Magnificent property synthetic oil Shell Rimula R6 LME receives as a result of use in its production of sophisticated technology. A considerable portion of the cost are expensive additives which impart unique properties of oil.