every 3,000 miles On average, vehicles are estimated to need an oil change every 3,000 miles or every six months. This can vary based on your driving habits, your driving frequency, the age of your vehicle, and the quality of the oil you use. If you drive a newer vehicle, you might be able to safely wait a little longer between changes. Show
Read More If a vehicle has been serviced with another lubricant brand, can you only add engine oil of the same brand? Or can you use the perfect equivalent of another brand? One thing is clear: specifications are key. You can add any engine oil as long as it has the right specifications — preferably with an official approval of the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer). Not the brand, but the specification and viscosity indicated in your car’s manual are your reference for using the right oil. So can I add Wolf engine oil, even if the last oil change was with another brand?Yes. All Wolf lubricants are manufactured following the correct formula, both base oils and additives, prescribed by the additive supplier in order to comply with the specification needed. Whether used for top up or an oil change, Wolf products can always replace another brand. In some cases, our products offer an even better level of quality because we only use first quality base oils. How to add engine oilBefore topping up, check the oil level of your car. Here’s how: Switch off the engine Locate and clean the dipstick Check the oil level Top up with the right
oil Why is regularly adding engine oil so important?Oil is to an engine what blood is to the human body: absolutely vital. It simply can’t run without it. Engine oil acts as a cushion between moving parts, keeping engine components from coming into contact with each other, and providing protection from wear and tear. Modern engines typically use approximately 1 litre of oil every 5,000 kilometres. This means you need to check and top up oil levels between services (nowadays up to 30,000 kilometres). Aim to check the oil level every month – and always before a long journey. Have a spare litre of top up oilDoes the warning light on your dashboard light up? Then it is of the utmost importance to top up your oil. The light indicates that the oil level is at the lowest level allowed, and failing to top up will cause serious problems or even an engine breakdown. An expensive affair, in any case. Our advice is, therefore, to have one litre of the right top up oil in your car at all times. And if you don’t have the right oil to hand? Our advice is to add another engine oil, but at least of the same viscosity. Then drive to the nearest garage and have an oil change with the right engine oil. Other lubricants need topping up, tooIt’s not just oil that needs topping up. Fluids such as these need refilling on a regular basis:
Most modern cars have indicator lights for these fluids on the dashboard, which tell you when to top up or even change the liquid completely. Your garage will top up or change these fluids, except maybe for the windscreen washer fluid. Summary:
Can you use different brand oil in your car?THE ANSWER IS NO!
Technically, using a grade of oil that's recommended by your car manufacturer is correct. However, if you combine two different brands of motor oil, you could be at risk of damage.
Can you switch oils in your car?Yes, it's perfectly fine to switch from mineral oil to synthetic oil (and back again) in your vehicle; there won't be any detrimental effects on your engine.
Does engine oil brand really matter?Off-brand oils are full of harmful fillers that will end up doing more harm than good in the long run. That's why it's important to choose a high-quality motor oil for top engine performance.
Can you switch between oils?Synthetic oils typically provide better protection than conventional oils, but switching back and forth between full synthetic and conventional oil will not damage the engine. Of course, this depends on the current engine condition and the quality of the conventional oil being used.
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