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Synthetic vs Mineral Engine Oils

Synthetic vs Mineral Engine Oils Synthetic vs Mineral Engine Oils As we have seen in our previous articles, engine oil comes in a number of grades, viscosities and contain various additives. Another option that will find is whether you are buying synthetic or conventional engine oil. Synthetic engine oils generally perform better than mineral engine… Continue reading Synthetic vs Mineral Engine Oils

Viscosity Index Modifiers: Why are they so Important?

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?

Product Focus: Total Quartz Ineo ECS 5W-30

Total Quartz Ineo ECS 5W-30: Available Today from Finol Oils Total Quartz Ineo ECS 5W-30 engine oil with Age Resistant Technology (A.R.T) is one of the most recognised automotive lubricants available in Ireland today. This fully synthetic engine oil ensures outstanding wear protection, strong durability and exceptional fuel economy performance while maintaining the efficiency of… Continue reading Product Focus: Total Quartz Ineo ECS 5W-30

Lubricants 101: How do I Read the Technical Data Sheet of Engine Oil

what is a technical data sheet Choosing the right engine oil for your car or truck can be extremely difficult.” This is probably an understatement as if you go into any motor factors or car parts store, more than likely you will see an array of different products and grades, all at varying degrees of… Continue reading Lubricants 101: How do I Read the Technical Data Sheet of Engine Oil

The Importance of Viscosity

the role of an engine oil In the vast majority of our articles, we highlight that a lubricant performs a number of key functions other than its core role of lubrication. Corrosion Inhibitors are designed to protect the engine against corrosion and wear & tear. Over time oil starts to oxidise. These special additives help to… Continue reading The Importance of Viscosity

How the Right Lubricants Can Lower Your Fleet Costs

How Have Fleet Operations Changed? Over the past number of years, there has been substantial changes in regulations that have not only impacted the fleet industry, but the automotive sector as a whole. We have seen the introduction of various new engine oil specifications, strict new emissions standards and guidelines that look to reduce everyday… Continue reading How the Right Lubricants Can Lower Your Fleet Costs

Rubia Optima 4100 XFE 5W-30

The new age oil for step d engines Finol Oils has announced the availability of  Total Rubia Optima 4400 XFE 5W-30 to the Irish Market. This fully synthetic, low-SAPS lubricant is specially developed for Volvo D13k5 Euro VI Step D Engines and is developed with fuel economy technology based on the latest API FA-4 specification.… Continue reading Rubia Optima 4100 XFE 5W-30

Engine Oil – Frequently Asked Questions

Engine oil is essential for the performance and wellbeing of your vehicle but choosing the right product can sometimes throw up more questions than answers. To help answer some of these, the Finol technical team has answered some of the most frequently asked questions in regards to engine oil to ensure you have all the… Continue reading Engine Oil – Frequently Asked Questions

Engine Oil Composition

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

The Main Causes of Oil Degradation

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