Prepare for the lubricant season change!


Release time:

2023-03-15

Lubricating oil or grease, as energy-saving maintenance products, must clarify some concepts before changing seasons to ensure certain technical requirements during use.

Lubricating oil or grease, as energy-saving maintenance products, must clarify some concepts before changing seasons to ensure certain technical requirements during use.


One is to fully consider seasonal factors. If it is necessary to use low viscosity lubricating products in winter. Automotive lubricant products include two categories: lubricating oil and lubricating grease. Lubricating oil can be divided into engine lubricating oil and transmission lubricating oil according to its different functions. Products commonly known as gear oil refer to transmission lubricating oil. The function of lubricating grease is generally to lubricate bearings, springs, etc. In winter, when choosing lubricant products, whether it is lubricating oil or grease, it is necessary to choose products with low viscosity of base oil and low condensation point, so that they can produce good lubrication effect at low gas temperatures.


The second is to understand the characteristics of high-grade products in lubricants that are compatible with low-grade products. More and more engines are adopting new technologies, such as turbocharging and intercooling. If high-quality lubricating products are used, it will help reduce wear and prolong engine life. It is worth noting that high-grade lubricants can replace low-grade products. The API classification of lubricating oil grades by the American Petroleum Institute is a widely adopted standard in various countries around the world. In its classification, lubricating oils are classified into SA, SB,... SJ, etc. The lower the English letter, the higher the lubricating oil grade. High level products can be backward compatible.


The third is to pay attention to changing the lubricating oil and the filter element at the same time. When replacing the lubricating oil, the lubricating oil filter element generally needs to be replaced accordingly in order to allow the newly replaced lubricating oil to perform better.