{"id":538,"date":"2014-07-06T18:14:38","date_gmt":"2014-07-06T18:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/?p=538"},"modified":"2023-06-10T10:53:59","modified_gmt":"2023-06-10T14:53:59","slug":"oil-change-frequently-asked-qestions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techmax.ca\/BMW-repair\/oil-change-frequently-asked-qestions\/","title":{"rendered":"Oil Change Related Frequently Asked Qestions"},"content":{"rendered":"

1, Why do European cars have such a long oil drain interval?<\/strong>
\nBecause the oil’s quality that we use today. Continue Reading…<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

2, Why don’t American or Asian manufacturers recommend such long intervals?<\/strong>
\nNorth American and Asian Import manufacturers have been quietly increasing their oil change intervals as API standards have improved the quality of the standard oils on the market.\u00a0 Continue Reading…<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

3, Why do most quick lubes recommend changing oil every 5,000 kms?<\/strong>
\nBecause the oil quality that they use and because oil is cheaper than a motor: While there will be no damage caused by more oil changes, the environmental impact of unnecessary used oil is a high price for the sense of security it gives. Also more oil changes mean more money for quick lubes places.Continue Reading…<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

4, What do the numbers on the front of the bottle mean?<\/strong>
\nThey are the viscosity numbers and…Continue Reading…<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

5, I heard some synthetics are just fancy mineral oils, is that true?<\/strong>
\nYes and no… It’s true that some oils called ‘synthetic’ are comprised of severely refined mineral base stock, but there is more…\u00a0 Continue Reading…<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

6, What kind of synthetics oil does Total use in their oils?<\/strong>
\nTotal S.A. is a base oil producer. Depending on the application… Continue Reading…<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

7, What is Low SAPS?<\/strong>
\nLow SAPS stands for low content of Sulphated Ash, Phosphorus and Sulphur.Continue Reading…<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Contact us for more details at:\u00a0 (1) 905.795.0419<\/strong><\/p>\n

Related:<\/p>\n

FUCHS Synthetic Motor Oil for BMW – Mercedes – Porsche & Other Luxury Cars<\/a><\/span>
\nEuropean Import Cars Motor Oil Specifications<\/a>
\nThe Importance of Proper Oil Changes<\/a>
\nEngine oil essentials<\/a><\/p>\n

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1, Why do European cars have such a long oil drain interval? Because the oil’s quality that we use today. Continue Reading… 2, Why don’t American or Asian manufacturers recommend such long intervals? North American and Asian Import manufacturers have been quietly increasing their oil change intervals as API standards have improved the quality of … <\/p>\n

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