What kind of engine oil to choose for winter

Very many car owners try to wind up another oil change by the time of cold weather. And this makes sense - after all, the engine will have to work in particularly intense modes, so that fresh lubricant will not hurt him, but on the contrary it will be very useful.

Many still are convinced that for the winter it is necessary to pour into the engine some special, "winter", butter. It is not worth spending your time looking for what in nature does not exist.

The type and viscosity of the oil must be selected from the recommended specifically for your car. All information can be obtained from the instruction manual, which is necessarily attached to the machine. Do not be lazy to open it once again, especially before carrying out scheduled maintenance.

No such specialized "winter" oils, the chemical industry has not been produced for a long time. Although there are sometimes old names in the tables. Today only universal, "all-season", oils are produced. They are classified according to the SAE standard. For example, SAE 10W-30. The first digit indicates the viscosity of the oil in winter, the second is viscosity at engine operating temperature. The exact compliance of the viscosity index with the recommended use temperature can be viewed in the same instruction manual or the Internet. For a cold period, choose oils with the lowest first digit.

When choosing an oil, seasonal temperature fluctuations in your region should be taken into account. This will help you most easily pick up the brand of oil. If in winter you have no temperature drops less than -20 degrees, then you can do cheaper oil with the SAE 20W-XX winter index. But if the winter temperatures are excavated for -30 degrees, then without expensive oil with the winter index SAE 0W-XX - already in any way. In regions with a temperate climate and lack of sharp fluctuations in temperature in the winter and summer period, it is possible to pour out completely "all-season" oil, for example, SAE 5W-40.

A couple of recommendations finally. Take oil only proven brands. With a seasonal change of oil, use oils of the same manufacturer - they are obviously compatible. Good luck on the roads!