Oil over time, begins to age and lose their intrinsic properties, which makes its replacement. During operation of the internal combustion engine during the combustion of fuel start to appear residual substances – the so-called products of combustion and all sorts of dirt, clog up the engine.
What factors affect the period of oil change
On the timing of replacement is influenced by the following points:
• the condition of your vehicle and its engine;
• how often do you use the car (daily or weekends);
• driving style;
• idle time in traffic jams;
• drive seasonal (winter or summer);
• the quality of the oil;
• the quality of gasoline or diesel.
If you have a new car and it constantly runs, then the use of lubricants are much smaller and do not require frequent replacement. But if your car is old age, then it is increased wear of all parts and replacement of grease should be made often. Many drivers are confused and think if they are a little ride in his car or in the winter he stood in the garage, the oil can be changed rarely or not changed. But it's not because the engine is not running, collects the condensate, which significantly reduces the quality of lubricants.
The periods of oil change
High quality oil is popular due to the composition an effective additives that inhibit decomposition products, and maintains cleanliness on the internal surface of the motor.
According to recommendations from the company Volkswagen main part of the models of cars have different deadlines:
the engine on petrol from 15 to 30 thousand kilometers,
R4 diesel from 15 to 50 thousand km
V6 diesel from 15 to 35 thousand
For all the others every 15 thousand.
In cold weather the oil must be changed every six months even if the mileage the time has not come. While walking in the city oil change should be done every four months.
The correct steps for changing the oil is:
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations,
Find out what factors affect your car and need oil change
Customize everything under your car
And replace oil according to the above mentioned points.
Try to follow the rules of passing the manufacturer's recommendations on the replacement time of oil and then your car will always be on the go.