Carlube Triple R 5W30 Fully Synthetic 4L

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The manufacturer may also give an acceptable equivalent ACEA or API specification, though this might be for 'emergency top-up only'. Carlube is the largest independent oil manufacturer in the UK and the biggest automotive brand behind British sporting events. With Tetrosyl’s extensive range of engine oils, lubricants and car care products, it can meet the ever changing demands of modern vehicles.

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. 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 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. Engine oils meeting the C1 specification will increase the life of after-treatment devices and improve the vehicle's fuel economy.Extended service intervals, smaller capacity sumps, turbo chargers and thinner, synthetic oils can all add up to higher oil usage. 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're struggling to find the right oil for your car, you could try the parts department of a manufacturer's dealer.

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 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.

Many car manufacturers develop their own engine oil specifications. Most notable are Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz, but BMW, GM, Porsche, PSA and others also have their own. 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. 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. 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.

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Fully synthetic engine oils offer increased engine protection and longer engine life, reduced friction and enhanced lubrication during extreme chilly weather starts and increased fuel economy. 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. Read on to learn more about the different oil grades and specifications, and what they mean. Engine problems? Call us on