A drop in oil level can do more damage in a modern engine with a smaller sump – oil spends less 'recovery time' in the sump cooling down and hotter oil will break down and oxidise more rapidly leading to increased wear. Later specification oils are usually, but not always, suitable for older cars, while older specification oils shouldn’t be used in newer cars.

The viscosity for hot and cold will both be marked on the oil's container as a code e.g. 5W–30. The first part of the code is the cold temperature grade, and the second part is the high temperature grade.If you have a diesel car fitted with a DPF ( diesel particulate filter) you must use one of the latest 'low SAPS' (Sulphated Ash, Phosphorous, Sulphur) oils. and 5W-40 are 2 common types of engine oil that you might come across. The '5' refers to the viscosity in cold weather and the 'W' stands for 'winter'. The '30' or '40' refers to the oil flow at higher engine temperatures. '30' is often for newer petrol engines, while '40' is often for older or diesel engines. Carlube Triple R - The heartbeat of your engine Carlube are also very proud to announce the sponsorship of Pameo Racing and rider Sam West in the British Superbike Championship, the first of its kind for Tetrosyl. The technical team at Carlube have worked closely with the Superbike Championship team to ensure the Kawasaki ZX10R performs at its best with the use of Carlube Engine Oil. Fully synthetic fuel economy low-SAPS oil for diesel & petrol engines and in particular suitable for vehicles fitted with Three Way Catalysts (TWCs) and Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) to meet European emissions requirements. Not all engines are the same, so it shouldn't be a surprise that oils aren't the same either. The specification is another way that engine oils differ.

Engine oils aren’t all the same. You can't assume that the same oil you used for your last car will work for this one. Carlube Triple R 5W-30 R-Tec 20 is a fully synthetic, mid-SAPS engine oil formulated to provide optimum durability for the latest generation of petrol and diesel engines. Triple R 5W-30 R-Tec 20 is a fully synthetic engine oil developed with the very latest synthetic technology for today's modern vehicle requirements.

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Some other common car models recommend 0W-30 oil, which is similar to 5W-30 but will be less viscous at lower temperatures. Certain Vauxhall Astra, Vauxhall Corsa and MINI Cooper models recommend this. Modern car engines need oils that are really durable, and last for thousands of miles between services. Modern oils protect against corrosion and sludge formation, and contain detergent additives to keep the engine clean. More and more often, these are very specialised 'long life' oils designed to support very long intervals between services.

Extended service intervals, smaller capacity sumps, turbo chargers and thinner, synthetic oils can all add up to higher oil usage. and 5W-40 oils are compatible with some models of common cars, like the Ford Focus, Ford Ka, Honda Civic and VW Golf. If you're struggling to find the right oil for your car, you could try the parts department of a manufacturer's dealer. Especially suitable for vehicles fitted with after-treatment devices such as DPFs, EGR or SCR systems. Carlube and Ginetta - A Partnership that puts the "Great" in "Great Britain". Bristish Motorsport Sponsorship has been key to Carlubes marketing campaign since the brand was launched in 1988. Most recently Carlube have become the (OE) original equipment fill in all the new Ginetta road and race cars. The Ginetta trio of Championships will be powered by Carlube Triple R engine oil - Road, Rally, Race.Carlube Triple R 5W-30 R-Tec 24 is a fully synthetic, lower SAPS (Low in Sulfated Ash, Phosphorus, and Sulfur) engine oil designed to deliver advanced protection for the latest generation of petrol or diesel engines. Read on to learn more about the different oil grades and specifications, and what they mean. Engine problems? Call us on