Engine oils

Engine oils - customized life insurance

There is hardly any other lubricant topic where there is more confusion than when it comes to engine oils. Which oil do I need for my vehicle? Monograde or multigrade oil? Should the engine oil be alloyed or unalloyed? And what is the difference?

First and foremost: follow the manufacturer's instructions! And if you are at a loss because the instructions are 70 years old and the specified engine oil is no longer available on the market, we will be happy to assist you with our competent and individual oil advice. There you will also learn, for example, that every rule has its exceptions and that it sometimes makes sense to deviate from the manufacturer's recommendations because other oil specifications have proven to be more efficient and useful in practice over the last few decades.

Of course, the following also applies: it's up to you - those who want to find out more about the different types of oil, their differences and areas of application can take a look at our oil encyclopedia.

And where are the engine oils for modern vehicles? This way >