10 Things To Know About Changing The Oil And Filter
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Engine oil is one of the fundamental parts of an automobile. In addition to lubricating all mechanical components, it has the function of protecting the engine, preventing impurities from damaging it. An oil change can be done from any nearby workshop.
In modern cars, the instrumentation signals when there are problems of lack of lubricant, while in older cars it is advisable to check the oil level before setting off on long journeys. To do this, simply open the engine compartment and check the specially indicated oil level dipstick.
Regular lubrication guarantees correct engine operation, avoiding malfunctions and thus allowing you to always obtain the best in terms of performance and reliability.
Replacement is always indicated in the use and maintenance booklet of your car, in the most recent models and a warning light on the dashboard warns you in good time when the time has come to change the oil.
There is no standard distance that is the same for all cars. therefore it is always advisable to check the correct change interval in the use and maintenance booklet of your car. For older cars or cars with many kilometers traveled, it is advisable to check the need for an oil change every 10,000 km.
Each car needs a specific type of oil. This indication is usually provided by the manufacturer in the car use and maintenance booklet.
Puntopro workshops use the latest generation technologies to always find the right oil for your engine and rely only on excellent partners such as Castrol , a synonym of guarantee recognized internationally as the best global supplier of lubricant solutions.
The oil filter has the task of collecting the impurities that are generated during combustion and the friction between the various components of the engine, preventing them from re-entering it, causing irreparable damage, such as what is commonly known as seizure of the engine. engine, or its total stop.
The types of oil filters vary according to the car model. In general they can be divided into four categories: magnetic, sedimentation, centrifugal and mechanical. In most of the cars currently on the market, the mechanical filter is most commonly found.
The mechanical filter is composed of a particular paper material and usually has a cylindrical shape. There are two variants. The screwable one, and the most common one, which from the 1960s onwards was used on a large number of cars: the immersion one. In both cases, the filter has a series of membranes that retain impurities, keeping the oil always clean and the engine always efficient.
Manufacturers usually recommend changing the oil filter every time the engine oil is changed. As a general guideline for newer vehicles the oil filter change period is between 15,000 and 30,000 km depending on the engine in the car.
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Changing the oil and filter may seem an apparently easy operation, but if performed without the right precautions it can cause personal accidents during operations on the engine compartment and in the worst-case permanent damage to the engine.
If you want to go it alone, if you are not particularly sure what to do, our advice is always to be followed by an expert. Furthermore, even for the disposal of residual engine oil (on average 5 liters), in this case, it will be necessary to contact a company specialized in the treatment of used oils at your expense.
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