Synthetic is best, says Shell
Ask most drivers how much attention they pay to their engine oil, and the answer will probably be “not much”. But whether your car is your pride and joy, or just your reliable “workhorse” for the daily runaround, the last thing you need is a breakdown. That’s why choosing the right engine oil is so important.
Given the wide variety of motor oils that you can find on the market, it is important to ensure that you understand the differences and select the right oil for your car. So here are some tips to put you in the know.
Modern engines require a high quality motor oil that will help to keep the engine clean, deliver superior protection against engine deposits and wear, as well as improve fuel economy and performance.
If you want to get the best out of your car, you need a fully synthetic motor oil, such as Shell Helix Ultra with Shell PurePlus Technology. While it’s true that these fully synthetic motor oils might cost a little more on the shelf than lower grade, mineral-based oils, drivers can reap savings in the long term through the benefits synthetic oils can deliver.
By helping to keep your engine clean and free from deposits, they can help ensure longer engine life and reduced risk of breakdowns that can lead to hefty maintenance costs. Some motor oils can also help your fuel economy – getting you better value for money when you fill up at the pump.
Shell says fully-synthetic oils are of higher purity and quality than motor oils based on mineral oil. The new Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology is the company’s newest, most advanced motor oil ever.
When the base oil designed from natural gas is combined with Shell Helix Ultimate Active Cleansing Technology, the end result is a product which delivers even higher levels of cleansing and protection, meaning that no other engine oil keeps your engine closer to factory clean.
The next generation motor oil works to clean the engine as you drive, and can even remove sludge left behind by other lower-quality oils.
In different driving conditions, an advanced synthetic motor oil such as Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology can help look after your engine in different ways:
In addition to the naturally higher temperature of the oil, having air conditioning equipment in constant use puts an additional load on the engine, which can cause the engine oil to exceed its normal operating temperature. Fully synthetic oils are far better at resisting the extreme heat than mineral oils, thus protecting your engine better.
In the cold, engine oil tends to thicken, which means more engine power is required to help pump it around the engine, which can result in loss of fuel efficiency. The higher viscosity index of Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology means it doesn’t thicken, and flows faster at extreme low temperatures, providing easier starting and faster warm-up, while still providing high temperature protection.
Engines do not reach their optimum operating temperature over short distances; it’s important for engines to reach operating temperature to help drive out combustion contaminates. Under stop and go conditions, synthetic oils will better protect the