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1. What are motor oils?

A motor oil, an engine oil or an engine lubricant is any liquid comprised of a base oil and enhanced with additives, particularly anti-wear additives as well as detergents, dispersants and, for multi-grade oils, viscosity improvers. In addition, almost all lubricating oils contain corrosion and oxidation inhibitors. Motor oils are used for to lubricate internal combustion engines and gears.

2. Composition of Motor Oils 

 The raw material of any lubricating oil is composed of a base oil and an additive.

Base oils account for 80% to 90% of the lubricating oil, and they play a key role in defining its traits, such as oil life, viscosity change, and evaporation control.

Base oils are graded in five stages from Group I to Group V. Most global automotive lubricants use a Group III grade base oil.

 

In recent years, there has been a growing demand for products with long oil life cycles to reduce maintenance costs. So, it is important to select lubricants made from high quality base oils.

By adding various additives to these base oils, it is possible to make lubricating oils which provide additional functions to enhance the base oil performance. These include anti-oxidation, anti-rust function and viscosity maintenance.​





3. Purpose of motor oils

 

The main function of motor oils is to reduce friction and wear on moving parts as well as to clean the engine from sludge. This is also one of the functions of dispersants. Moreover, motor oils also neutralize acids that originate from fuel and from the oxidation of the lubricant, improve sealing of piston rings, and cool the engine by carrying heat away from moving parts. In addition, motor oils provide various functions such as anti-corrosion, stress distribution of moving parts, and noise dampening.

Lubrication

When a car is started, the engine parts create friction in the motor. As the car is moving, the engine works harder to pump oil through the motor. Motor oils create a coating of lubrication so that the moving parts can move more fluidly.

 

Protection

The coating of lubricating oils provides protection to a car’s moving parts and reduces friction between them. When two pieces of moving metal parts rub into each other, over time, and without lubrication, the metal will begin to wear away. This can significantly reduce a car’s lifespan.

 

Cleaning

Motor oils clean the engine from debris. Debris is collected within the oil and dispensed into the oil filter of the car. This process keeps the engine clean from debris and any residues.

 

Cooling

Motor oils are responsible for cooling down a car's moving parts as they heat up due to friction. Without the cooling capability of motor oils, a car’s engine would be susceptible to frequent overheating.

 

4. When to change?

 

Many people believe that replacing it once a year or every 10,000 km is good enough for car maintenance, but in recent years, there have been some products recommending a replacement cycle of two years as well. So, it is recommended that you check your vehicle manual first and then make a replacement cycle based on it as well as on your driving environment.

 

What if you do not change the motor oil at the right time?

First, a deteriorated lubricating function will result in low efficiency of the vehicle.

Second, the oil will not be able to cool the engine and gears properly, which will result in knocking.

Third, when knocking occurs, the output and durability of the engine will decrease.

Fourth, because the engine is not properly cleaned by the oil, its combustion residue would contaminate the vehicle and also the fuel.

In other words, the oil condition can significantly affect your car, so it is important to replace the motor oil at the right time.

 

When to change?

There are various ways to check the oil level in a vehicle, so you can replenish or replace it. However, even if the oil level is low, it may be necessary to replace it, instead of simply replenishing it.

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, it is time to replace the oil.

 

1. Driving uphill, you hear a knocking sound.

2. Suddenly feeling a reduced engine power.

3. Experiencing a rapid decrease in fuel economy.

5. A guide for choosing the right motor oil for your vehicle

 

What is important to know before changing the engine oil is the right viscosity and suitability of the oil for your car. With so many types of engine oils available on the market, one could make a mistake upon visiting a car repair shop to replace the engine oil. This results in a less than optimum choice of engine oil. Therefore, you should check your vehicle manual for viscosity and compatibility first.

 

Viscosity grades

Viscosity is a measure of how well the lubricant works at low and high temperatures and is expressed in units such as 0W20, 5W30, etc.

A unit such as 0W or 5W means that the function can be performed at a lower temperature as the number is lower, and a unit such as 20 or 30 means that the higher the number, the better the function at a higher temperature.

 

Approval and compatibility

There are international specifications such as API, ACEA, ILSAC, as well as the car manufacturers’ own certification standards such as MB, BMW and VW.

 6. The best motor oil for your car

 

After selecting the right viscosity and compatible motor oil, you should choose a reasonably priced and high-quality engine oil product.

 

The Group III base oil produced by SK in Korea is the world's best quality base oil with the world's highest production capacity and 40% of the global market share.

 

Speedmate's FX-S series oil, which is produced by SK's high-quality Group III base oil and world-class additive, shows the best performance in terms of increased fuel economy, reduced emissions and improved engine durability, as compared to premium brands such as Mobil 1, Hyundai Mobis and Continental.

 

Also, since Speedmate uses its own high-quality lubricant base oil, it has the advantage of supplying to the aftermarket with lower prices than the competing brands.

Specific information about Speedmate motor oils can be found on the official website.

(https://parts.speedmate.com/en/web/PD_speed_all.do)

7. Why Speedmate?

 

Who is Speedmate?

Speedmate is Korea's No. 1 automotive aftermarket brand company as a subsidiary of SK Networks, suppling auto parts to the world markets, and is ranked No. 1 in Korea Brand Power Index for 15 consecutive years in the car management field. We have made huge successes nationwide, including 700 workshops, collision repair shops and tire centers, as well as 400 petro and LPG stations, 15% of ERS market share in Korea, 90,000 rental vehicles and more.

 

Speedmate advantage

-Speedmate lubricants are manufactured by Group III high-quality base oils that are produced in Korea and the highest quality additive technology. Speedmate lubricants exhibit excellent viscosity maintainability, reduced oil evaporation, and improved fuel efficiency. This makes it possible to maintain the car in an excellent condition.

 

-Speedmate lubricants produce all types of motor oils: for gasoline and diesel multi, gasoline only as well as diesel only transmissions.

 

-Speedmate lubricants are easily checked for their SAE grade, base oil, specification and automakers’ approval on the front label.

 

Automakers trust Speedmate

Since Speedmate engine oil ranges from 0W-20 to 15W-40, and mission oil ranges from 75W-85 to 80W-90, you can select a motor oil according to your specific driving needs and environment. Moreover, all of Speedmate motor oils are certified and have international approvals such as API, ACEA and manufacturers’ certifications such as BMW, MB, VW, GM, TOYOTA, Hyundai / Kia, ZF, etc.

 

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 For more information, visit our official website

(https://parts.speedmate.com)