Why is Engine Oil so Important? Engine oils must be able to lubricate the many intricate moving parts in a vehicle. As they are operating under constant duress it’s imperative that engines are always protected. Therefore, engine oils must be able to perform several essential functions such as: Protecting the engine against corrosion and tear… Continue reading Engine Oil Composition
Engine Oil Changes With technology constantly evolving, automotive engines are being designed to be more dynamic, faster and efficient. But these innovations bring their own set of challenges, with oil degradation by far the most prominent issue. There are numerous factors that can result in the degradation of your lubricating oil, with the most common… Continue reading The Main Causes of Oil Degradation
Choosing the Right Engine Oil Understanding engine oil can be complicated and making the right choice for your vehicle can be time-consuming. In fact, many of us will pick up the first bottle we see without understanding what we are putting into our vehicles. As difficult as it may be, it is incredibly important to… Continue reading Understanding Engine Oil: The ABC’s of ACEA Specifications
Quartz Ineo Long Life 0W-20 Available Now QUARTZ INEO LONG LIFE 0W-20 oil with Age Resistant Technology (ART) has now arrived in the Irish market. This fully synthetic engine oil ensures outstanding wear protection, strong durability and exceptional fuel economy performance while maintaining efficiency of emission systems in the latest diesel and petrol engines. The… Continue reading Quartz Ineo Long Life 0W-20 Available from Finol Oils
What are Hydraulic Oils? Hydraulic Oil is the medium by which energy is transferred to all hydraulic systems. However, the tasks performed by hydraulic oil go much further than the transfer of power. Although it is the core purpose of hydraulic fluid, it is also valuable in four secondary functions: transferring heat, removing contaminants, sealing… Continue reading What other functions do hydraulic fluids perform?
Why do I Need to Change my Engine Oil? It’s common knowledge that at some point engine oil has to be changed. Regularly changing your car’s engine oil and filter are one of the most important things you can do to keep your car running efficiently. Over a period of time, your oil will “go… Continue reading Do Engine Oils Breakdown?
Elf Lubricants: A Look at 50 Years of Performance Elf Lubricants reached a huge milestone in its history recently, celebrating 50 years as a leading supplier of lubricants worldwide. Beginning its journey in 1967 Elf has steadily grown to be an internationally renowned brand, especially in the areas of motorsports, automotive and fleet. But why… Continue reading Elf Lubricants: 50 Years of Performance
Tips on how to ensure you & your vehicle survive our hot summer With some of the highest temperatures since 2006 been recorded this week, drivers need to consider the effects of the heat on their vehicle and themselves whilst driving. Extreme heat can push your vehicle past its limits, and leave you sitting at… Continue reading Car Care & Driving in Hot Weather
Further to TOTAL Lubricants recent approvals from Jaguar Land Rover on 3 of their products, TOTAL are pleased to announce that they have now obtained Full Approval from Jaguar Land Rover on their QUARTZ INEO C1 5W/30 engine oil. This new approval further testifies to the fact that TOTAL lubricants are able to satisfy the… Continue reading TOTAL Lubricants Achieve Further Jaguar Land Rover Approval
TOTAL Lubricants are pleased to announce that they have now obtained Full Approval from Jaguar Land Rover on three of our leading lubricants. These new approvals testify that TOTAL lubricants are able to satisfy even the most stringent requirements of the luxury car brands and their engines. The products which so far have obtained the… Continue reading TotalEnergies Achieve Jaguar Land Rover Approvals
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