Checking the coolant in a vehicle can often be easily forgotten, but just like the engine’s oil, the coolant is also vital to the performance of any vehicle and requires careful attention. Coolant prevents engines from both overheating and freezing, ensuring a smooth and efficient running engine. As well as hot weather, the energy produced… Continue reading Understanding the need for Coolant/Antifreeze
In these times of rising fuel costs, it’s only natural to look for ways to reduce fuel costs. While switching from driving to using public transport does help but is not feasible for everyone, especially for people living in areas with limited connectivity. Also Public transport cannot replace your fleet of trucks or tractors. Therefore,… Continue reading Fuel Saving Tips
The driveline is an essential element of any vehicle, and the gearbox is an important component to the driveline that requires optimal lubrication to exploit its full potential. As most vehicles now come with automatic gearboxes as standard and manufacturers are creating an array of different types of automatic gearboxes, it is important for mechanics… Continue reading Choosing the right ATF
Petro-Canada supreme c3 synthetic Petro-Canada’s Supreme C3 synthetic is designed to provide lubrication for high-performance gasoline and light-duty diesel engines for today’s passenger cars, SUVs, vans and light-duty trucks. It is a carefully balanced selection of synthetic base oils and advanced additive chemistry that protects gasoline catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters (DPFs). Supreme C3… Continue reading Petro Canada Supreme C3
Quartz Ineo Xtra First 0W-20: The Latest Peugeot Citroen Factory Fill Engine Oil With technology constantly evolving, automotive engines are being designed to be more dynamic, faster and efficient. But as these innovations are introduced, not only does global demand increase but the demand for newer regulations and cleaner energies grow as car manufacturers find… Continue reading Quartz Ineo XTRA First 0W-20
What Happens if You Use Too Much Oil in Your Car? Other than filling your petrol/diesel tank, the most common task required for your car is an oil change to ensure that it runs efficiently. This is extremely important as engines need to be well-lubricated, keeping them safe from damage, wear, and corrosion. Car owners… Continue reading What if You Use Too Much Oil in Your Car?
Which Oil Grade Should you be Using? In our previous articles, we have emphasised just how important an engine oil is for your car. It performs several functions such as protecting moving parts, acting as a seal and even cooling the engine. Using the right or wrong oil for your car can be the difference… Continue reading The Key Differences Between a 5W-30 and 0W-30 Engine Oil
Vehicle Performance: How the Right Lubricants Can Extend the Life of your Car Every car requires lubricants. Whether it is engine oil, transmission fluid or even a coolant, the car you are driving will need them to operate. But not every car is the same and a one product fits all approach cannot be taken.… Continue reading How the Right Lubricants Can Extend the Life of your Car
Traxium Dual 9 FE 75W-90 with Life Boost Technology Traxium Dual 9 FE 75W-90, the latest transmission oil from Total Lubricants has landed in the Irish market through their authorised distributor, Finol Oils. This high-performance, fuel economy synthetic oil has been specifically developed for synchronised or non-synchronised manual gearboxes, axles and reduction gears requiring API… Continue reading Product Focus: Total Traxium Dual 9 FE 75W-90
Lubricant Additives Why are Viscosity Modifiers so Important? Viscosity Index Modifiers are crucial to a lubricants performance, helping to protect the key moving parts of your vehicle In recent months, one of the hottest topics in relation to lubricants has been additives, specifically Viscosity Index Modifiers. They perform an integral function within all lubricants and… Continue reading Viscosity Index Modifiers: Why are they so Important?
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