Finding the best engine oil for your car.

Finding the best engine oil for your car can be a daunting task, as there are so many options in the market. Considering the fact that your engine oil choice is a very important factor in the longevity of your engine and it affects your overall vehicle performance, making this choice is something that you’ll like to get right, so you can enjoy your car for longer.

Vehicle manufacturers help guide you in making this decision by including the recommended engine oil for your car in its manual, but this recommendation might be affected by factors like the weather conditions where you’ll be using the car, if you’ll be using it in moderate temperatures then the recommendation is the way to go. But a lot of us don’t have manual’s for our vehicles, maybe as a result of it being misplaced or the vehicle was bought as a tokunbo (used vehicle) and as such doesn’t come with a manual.

We’ll take our time to explain certain vital informations that you’ll need to know in making the decision, but first off we’ll advice that you always buy engine oils, from a brand that has the starburst symbol which shows that the engine oil as been tested by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and certified for use in vehicles, like Everest motor oils.

How do engine oils work?

Engine oils create a barrier between all the moving parts of your engine, in order to reduce wear and resistance, as these parts come in contact with one another. A good engine oil ensures a smooth running engine and that in turn improves the efficiency and lifespan of the engine.

What are the different types of engine oil?

There are 3 types of engine oil: mineral oil, synthetic blend oil, and fully synthetic oil. These 3 types of engine are classified based on how they are made.

Mineral oils: Also known as conventional oil is gotten from crude oil, works better for older engines, and are more affordable.

Semi-synthetic blend: Also known as semi-synthetic is a type of oil gotten from a combination of synthetic based oils and mineral oils. This gives them some of the performance benefits of synthetic oils and the affordability of mineral oils.

Synthetic oils: These oils are engineered to provide exceptional lubrication and performance, they’re made to improve the efficiency of the engine and increase the lifespan of the engine. They can be a bit pricey but they offer better benefits in the long run and are ideal for newer cars.

Read more about the various types of engine oils, and their various benefits here.

What are the numbers and letters on the engine oil cans?

You might have seen some strange numbers on your engine oil cans like 5W-20, and after much contemplation, you just grabbed the most familiar or the cheapest one from the shelf, at least I know I have done this on multiple occasions and I just end up hoping that it doesn’t cause any havoc to my engine.

This was one of the primary reasons I decided to do some research on what these numbers actually mean. I discovered that these numbers and letters aren’t just to complete the default engine brand designs that we’ve come to be familiar with, but they are actually the viscosity level of the engine oil and the winter temperature protection.

I’m sure the science students know this but for the rest of us, viscosity is the resistance of a liquid to flow. So if we have 2 liquids like water and honey, we can say that honey has a higher level of viscosity as it tends to flow a lot slower than water. So, for engine oils the viscosity level of the oil is the speed at which the engine oil flows in and around the engine to protect all its moving parts.

Now that we understand what viscosity means, let’s take a look at the numbers and letters on the can and try to decode what it means. So if we have 5W20; the number before the “W”, is the minimum temperature at which the oil can operate, a lower number is better for colder climates as the “W” here stands for weight, while the number after this is the weight of the oil.

That’s why basic conventional oil like 20w50 is thicker oil and gives the engine more work to do because its has to break down the weight of the oil from 50 to say 30 or 20 depending on the vehicle which in turn shortens lifespan of vehicle. The engine oil doesn’t need to be too thick while starting up the engine, because the engine would require more energy to to turn the crankshaft and this would affect fuel consumption.

However, synthetic oils like those provided by Everest oil, are formulated with additives that provide superior protection and performance benefits.

OEM specifications:

Most engine oils might have the same viscosity levels, like 5W-30, 10W-20 etc. but it’s important to note that not all engine oil brands are the same. Esteemed brands like Everest oil adhere to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) specifications by top vehicle manufacturers like Mercedes, Porsche, Volswagen, Toyota, Honda, Lexus, Nissan and Volvo. This means that choosing Everest oil for your vehicle is choosing proven performance and quality that is fully endorsed by the best vehicle manufacturers.

Engine oil standards:

Looking at engine oil labels, you’ll discover some standards that are indicated by some acronyms like API (American Petroleum Institute), which we spoke of earlier and ILSAC (International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee) these standards show that the engine oil meets or even surpasses the criteria of these experts. Everest engine oils have been specially formulated to meet and exceed these strict criteria, giving you peace of mind, and a more efficient longer lasting engine.

Here’s the product list for available Everest oils in Nigeria, you can also shop Everest oil online here.

Choose the best engine oil for your vehicle today, choose Everest oils.