{"id":289312,"date":"2025-08-28T09:23:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T06:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/?p=289312"},"modified":"2025-11-25T13:33:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T10:33:28","slug":"secrets-of-the-correct-engine-oil-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/secrets-of-the-correct-engine-oil-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Secrets of the correct engine oil change \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f\ud83d\ude97"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Changing your engine <a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/engine-oil-expiration-date-storage-rules-and-methods-for-determining-expiration\/\" title=\"oil is a key aspect of car maintenance, ensuring\">oil is a key aspect of car maintenance, ensuring<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/which-cars-are-considered-the-most-reliable-and-durable\/\" title=\"the longevity\">the longevity<\/a> and efficient operation of your vehicle. Follow these tips and tricks to keep your car in top condition.<\/p>\n<h2>Determining the timing of oil changes \ud83d\udcc5<\/h2>\n<p>Check the manufacturer's <a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/best-winter-tires-2024-innovations-and-recommendations\/\" title=\"recommendations\">recommendations<\/a> in the vehicle's manual. Typically, <a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/car-filters-when-and-how-to-change\/\" title=\"oil changes\">oil changes<\/a> are performed every 10,000-15,000 km, but this may vary depending on the vehicle model and operating conditions.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/hybrids-vs-electric-cars-which-to-choose-in-2024\/\" title=\"Choosing\">Choosing<\/a> the right oil \ud83d\udee2\ufe0f<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/oil-5w40-toyota-characteristics-and-reviews\/\" title=\"The choice of oil\">The choice of oil<\/a> affects engine performance and wear. Consider the viscosity, specifications, and <a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/secrets-of-the-popularity-of-car-brands-what-makes-them-market-leaders\/\" title=\"quality\">quality<\/a> of the oil. Use synthetic oil for new cars and semi-synthetic or mineral oil for older models.<\/p>\n<h3>Comparison table of popular oils<\/h3>\n<h2>Step-by-step instructions for changing oil \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\udd27<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Preparation<\/strong>: Gather the necessary tools and oil.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Draining the old oil<\/strong>: Wait until the engine has cooled down a little, lift the car and carefully drain the old oil.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Changing the oil filter<\/strong>: It is important to change the filter along with the oil.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filling with new oil<\/strong>: Use a funnel to avoid spilling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/post-155593-0.48756500-1724300562.webp\" data-rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"SDStudio-light-box-enable SDStudio-editor-tools-md-imp\" src=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/post-155593-0.48756500-1724300562.webp\" alt=\"Oil change process\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Common mistakes when changing oil \u26a0\ufe0f<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Using the wrong oil<\/strong>: Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incorrect oil level<\/strong>: Too much or too little oil can cause engine problems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ignoring Oil Filter Change<\/strong>: Changing only the oil without changing the filter reduces <a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/recommend-todoist_com\">the effectiveness<\/a> of maintenance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Benefits of timely oil change \ud83c\udf1f<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/car-tuning-secrets-how-to-improve-performance\/\" title=\"Improved\">Improved<\/a> engine<\/strong> performance: Clean oil provides better lubrication.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extending engine life<\/strong>: Regular oil changes prevent wear.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/cruise-control-on-the-mechanics-installation-advantages\/\" title=\"Fuel Economy\">Fuel Economy<\/a><\/strong>: A properly lubricated engine runs more efficiently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Reviews from car owners \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;After switching to synthetic oil, I noticed <a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/the-rating-of-additives-and-which-one-to-fill-in-the-engine-so-that-it-does-not-eat-oil\/\" title=\"an improvement in engine performance\">an improvement in engine performance<\/a>.&#8221; \u2013 Maxim, owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/popular-cars-in-germany-exquisite-choice-and-innovation\/\" title=\"a BMW\">a BMW<\/a> 3 Series.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Regular oil changes have helped me avoid costly engine repairs.&#8221; \u2013 Anna, Audi A4 owner.<\/p>\n<h2>Results \ud83d\udcdd<\/h2>\n<p>Proper oil change is not just a regular procedure, it is an investment in <a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/how-do-cars-affect-human-health\/\" title=\"the health\">the health<\/a> of your car. Following these recommendations, you will increase the life of the engine, improve its performance and save on long-term maintenance costs. Remember that high-quality oil and timely replacement are the key to long and safe operation of your car.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Brand of oil<\/th>\n<th>Viscosity<\/th>\n<th>Specifications<\/th>\n<th>Price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Castrol<\/td>\n<td>5W-30<\/td>\n<td>API SN, ACEA A5\/B5<\/td>\n<td>$45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mobile 1<\/td>\n<td>0W-40<\/td>\n<td>API SN, ACEA A3\/B3<\/td>\n<td>$50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shell<\/td>\n<td>5W-40<\/td>\n<td>API SN, ACEA A3\/B4<\/td>\n<td>$47<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to properly change the oil in your car&#8217;s engine to keep it in great condition and extend its life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":275352,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_wp_rev_ctl_limit":""},"categories":[560,715,785],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-289312","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-ekspluatatsiia-ta-dohliad-en","category-dvyhun-ta-vytratni-materialy-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/289312","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=289312"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/289312\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":475895,"href":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/289312\/revisions\/475895"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/275352"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=289312"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=289312"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=289312"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}