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- Lucas Oil®SAE 20W-50 Conventional Hot Rod & Classic Car Motor Oil, 5 Quarts (10684)SAE 20W-50 Conventional Hot Rod & Classic Car Motor Oil, 5 Quarts (10684) by Lucas Oil®. This product is made of high-quality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with...$30.40
- Lucas Oil®SAE 20W-50 Racing Break-In Motor Oil, 1.25 Gallons (10636)SAE 20W-50 Racing Break-In Motor Oil, 1.25 Gallons (10636) by Lucas Oil®. This product is made of high-quality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in...$30.76
- Pentosin®Pento Hight Performance SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Liter (1.06 Quarts) (8043107)Pento Hight Performance SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Liter (1.06 Quarts) (8043107) by Pentosin®. 5W-30 Pento Super Performance is a newly formulated high performance engine oil designed to be used in vehicles that call for...$11.27
- Pentosin®Pento Speed VCC SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Liter (1.06 Quarts) (8044313)Pento Speed VCC SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Liter (1.06 Quarts) (8044313) by Pentosin®. Over time, engine oil breaks down and wears out. When it does, it becomes less effective at lubricating the engine and absorbing heat....$9.21
- Valvoline®High Mileage™ MaxLife™ Technology SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, 1 Quart 0 (891664)High Mileage™ MaxLife™ Technology SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, 1 Quart (891664) by Valvoline®. This product is made of high-quality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Designed using state-of-the-art...Made to provide the perfect lubricant solution for your needsDesigned with innovative manufacturing techniques$9.76
- Valvoline®High Mileage™ MaxLife™ Technology SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, 1 Quart x 6 Bottles (VV1556)High Mileage™ MaxLife™ Technology SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, 1 Quart x 6 Bottles (VV1556) by Valvoline®. This product is made of high-quality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Designed using...$8.44
- Valvoline®High Mileage™ MaxLife™ Technology SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, 5 Quarts (881163)High Mileage™ MaxLife™ Technology SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, 5 Quarts (881163) by Valvoline®. This product is made of high-quality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Designed using state-of-the-art...$41.59
- Valvoline®Premium Blue™ Heavy Duty Diesel SAE 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil (774038)Premium Blue™ Heavy Duty Diesel SAE 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil, (774038) by Valvoline®. This product is made of high-quality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with...$39.88
- Idemitsu®SAE 0W-16 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Quart (30013013-75000C020)SAE 0W-16 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Quart (30013013-75000C020) by Idemitsu®. Idemitsu 0W-16 SP/GF-6B is a fully synthetic, ultra-low viscosity formulation with robust additive technology, enabling engines to achieve maximum levels of...$8.43
- Idemitsu®SAE 0W-16 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 Quarts (30013013-95300C020)SAE 0W-16 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 Quarts by Idemitsu®. Idemitsu 0W-16 SP/GF-6B is a fully synthetic, ultra-low viscosity formulation with robust additive technology, enabling engines to achieve maximum levels of efficiency, torque...$37.65
- Idemitsu®SAE 20W-50 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Quart (2847-042A)SAE 20W-50 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Quart (2847-042A) by Idemitsu®. Idemitsu 0W-16 SP/GF-6B is a fully synthetic, ultra-low viscosity formulation with robust additive technology, enabling engines to achieve maximum levels of...$13.08
- Idemitsu®SP/GF-6 SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Quart (30013014-75000C020)SP/GF-6 SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Quart (30013014-75000C020) by Idemitsu®. Idemitsu 5W-30 SP/GF-6 is a fully synthetic formulation with robust additive technology, enabling engines to achieve maximum levels of efficiency,...$8.47
- Idemitsu®Zepro™ SAE 0W-16 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Quart (30010097-75000C020)Zepro™ SAE 0W-16 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Quart (30010097-75000C020) by Idemitsu®. Perfect for next-generation hybrids. An ultra-low viscosity full synthetic, ZEPRO 0W-16 provides outstanding wear protection and fuel efficiency,...$10.07
- Mobil 1®Advanced Fuel Economy™ SAE 0W-16 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Quart (124321)Advanced Fuel Economy™ SAE 0W-16 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Quart (124321) by Mobil 1®. Start your engines ... and start saving. Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy motor oils, are designed to help deliver outstanding engine protection and...$11.11
- Mobil 1®Extended Performance™ SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Quart (MOB120926-1)Extended Performance™ SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Quart (MOB120926-1) by Mobil 1®. This product is made of high-quality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and...$13.10
- Mobil 1®High Mileage™ SAE 10W-40 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Quart (MOB103536-1)High Mileage™ SAE 10W-40 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Quart (MOB103536-1) by Mobil 1®. This product is made of high-quality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with...$12.41
- Liqui Moly®High Tech SAE 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Liter (1.06 Quarts) (20006)High Tech SAE 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Liter (1.06 Quarts) (20006) by Liqui Moly®. Year-round oil for pump-injector injection systems and other Diesel engines with and without exhaust gas turbocharging. Especially suitable where...$14.85
- Liqui Moly®High Tech SAE 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 Liters (5.28 Quarts) (2022)High Tech SAE 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 Liters (5.28 Quarts) (2022) by Liqui Moly®. Year-round oil for pump-injector injection systems and other Diesel engines with and without exhaust gas turbocharging. Especially suitable where...$68.21
- Liqui Moly®Longlife III SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 Liters (5.28 Quarts) (20222)Longlife III SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 Liters (5.28 Quarts) (20222) by Liqui Moly®. An all-season oil for gasoline and diesel engines including FSI, common rail and pumped-jet technology. Also suitable for gas-driven vehicles...$41.45
- Liqui Moly®Longtime High Tech™ SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 60 Liters (63.40 Quarts) (22132)Longtime High Tech™ SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 60 Liters (63.40 Quarts) (22132) by Liqui Moly®. This product is made of high-quality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Designed using state-of-the-art...$634.99
- Liqui Moly®Longtime High Tech™ SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Liter (1.06 Quarts) (2038)Longtime High Tech™ SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Liter (1.06 Quarts) (2038) by Liqui Moly®. This product is made of high-quality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Designed using state-of-the-art technology...$13.02
- Liqui Moly®Longtime High Tech™ SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 Liters (5.28 Quarts) (2039)Longtime High Tech™ SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 Liters (5.28 Quarts) (2039) by Liqui Moly®. This product is made of high-quality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Designed using state-of-the-art...$56.08
- Liqui Moly®Longtime High Tech™ SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil, 60 Liters (63.40 Quarts) (1139)Longtime High Tech™ SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil, 60 Liters (63.40 Quarts) (1139) by Liqui Moly®. This product is made of high-quality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Designed using state-of-the-art...$628.68
- Liqui Moly®MoS2 Anti-Friction SAE 10W-40 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, 5 Liters (5.28 Quarts) (2043)MoS2 Anti-Friction SAE 10W-40 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, 5 Liters (5.28 Quarts) (2043) by Liqui Moly®. This product is made of high-quality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Designed using state-of-the-art...$51.45
- Liqui Moly®MoS2 Anti-Friction SAE 10W-40 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, 60 Liters (63.40 Quarts) (1090)MoS2 Anti-Friction SAE 10W-40 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, 60 Liters (63.40 Quarts) (1090) by Liqui Moly®. This product is made of high-quality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Designed using state-of-the-art...$393.00
- Liqui Moly®Molygen New Generation SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Liter (1.06 Quarts) (20226)Molygen New Generation SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Liter (1.06 Quarts) (20226) by Liqui Moly®. The gasoline engines with multi-valve technology and turbo charging benefit most from this product. This oil provides the optimum for...$11.80
- Liqui Moly®Molygen New Generation SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 Liters (5.28 Quarts) (20228)Molygen New Generation SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 Liters (5.28 Quarts) (20228) by Liqui Moly®. The gasoline engines with multi-valve technology and turbo charging benefit most from this product. This oil provides the optimum for...$54.67
- Liqui Moly®Molygen New Generation™ SAE 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Liter (1.06 Quarts) (20230)Molygen New Generation™ SAE 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil, 1 Liter (1.06 Quarts) (20230) by Liqui Moly®. The gasoline engines with multi-valve technology and turbo charging benefit most from this product. This oil provides the optimum for...$12.14
- Liqui Moly®Molygen New Generation™ SAE 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 Liters (5.28 Quarts) (20232)Molygen New Generation™ SAE 5W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 Liters (5.28 Quarts) (20232) by Liqui Moly®. The gasoline engines with multi-valve technology and turbo charging benefit most from this product. This oil provides the optimum...$51.61
- Liqui Moly®Molygen™ SAE 5W-50 Full Synthetic New Generation Motor Oil, 5 Liters (5.28 Quarts) (20310)Molygen™ SAE 5W-50 Full Synthetic New Generation Motor Oil, 5 Liters (5.28 Quarts) (20310) by Liqui Moly®. Modern premium class low-friction motor oil that was specially developed for year-round use in Asian and American vehicles. The...$59.03
Oil lubricates and cools engine parts and keeps your engine clean. The oil is drawn through a pickup tube and screen from the oil pan and circulated throughout the engine under pressure by the oil pump. The oil is filtered and then sent to the engine bearings and valvetrain. Splash from the connecting rods, and on some engines jets of oil, lubricate the cylinder walls and cool the underside of the pistons. Oil then returns through passages to the oil pan.
There are two kinds of engine oil, conventional petroleum oil and synthetic. Conventional oil is refined from crude oil pumped out of the ground, while synthetic oil is chemically constructed in the laboratory from various raw materials. Synthetic oil is superior to conventional oil at temperature extremes because it flows better at cold temperatures for better startup protection and resists high temperatures that can cause ordinary oil to breakdown.
All oils have additive packages. Detergents keep varnish and sludge from forming while dispersants keep harmful materials suspended so they can be drained out. Extreme pressure additives and friction modifiers reduce wear for longer engine life and reduce friction for better performance and mileage. Viscosity improvers minimize viscosity change with temperature. Other additives reduce foaming and oxidation, neutralize acids and combustion byproducts, and prevent rust and corrosion. The additive package in synthetic oil is generally superior to that of conventional oil.
Oils are classified by grade and standard. The grade is a numerical index established by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) that represents the oil’s viscosity, or resistance to flow, commonly referred to as “weight”. In this system a 10 weight oil flows easier than a 50 weight oil at the same temperature. Most vehicle manufacturers recommend a multi-grade oil like 10W-30 (the w stands for winter, not weight) because it will flow easily like a 10 weight oil under cold temperatures, but have the characteristics of a 30 weight oil at 212°F. It is best to use the grade of oil recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
The American Petroleum Institute (API) evaluates lubricants against minimum performance standards, with service classes for gasoline and diesel engines. The gasoline engine standard begins with “S”, while the diesel engine standard begins with “C”. The current gas engine standard is SN, with CJ-4, CI-4, and CI-4 PLUS current for diesel engines. The standard and grade can be found in the API service symbol, or “Donut”, on the oil container. Some oils may also have the API “Starburst” symbol, indicating the oil meets fuel economy standards set by the International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
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