{"id":24077,"date":"2021-08-17T16:45:26","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T08:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/?p=24077"},"modified":"2021-08-17T16:45:26","modified_gmt":"2021-08-17T08:45:26","slug":"when-to-change-engine-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/when-to-change-engine-oil","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Car Engine Oil &#038; When You Should Change It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that the engine oil is the lifeline for your car and if it is not checked when required, you could be looking at costly repairs or even an engine replacement. So, checking your oil, which is also known as black oil or lubricating oil, frequently should be a priority in your <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/car-service-guide\">car maintenance<\/a><\/span> routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"601\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"601\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#a\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">5 Signs That Your Engine Oil Needs to Be Changed<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#b\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">Tips on How to Pick the Right Engine Oil for Your Car<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#c\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">The Price of Engine Oils in Malaysia<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#d\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">Change and Protect Your Engine with the Right Car Engine Oil<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>But what is engine oil for?<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lubrication.\u00a0 As there are many metal components inside an engine, the oil works as a lubricator to ensure everything runs smoothly by reducing friction between these components. This oil also helps in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dissipating heat away and also helps in cleaning the engine by trapping debris, as well as engine shavings that would otherwise end up scratching your engine internals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24081\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_1340501801.jpg\" alt=\"engine oil\" width=\"897\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0So, here are some tips to help you understand when you should change your engine oil.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>5 Signs That Your Engine Oil Needs to Be Changed<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some car owners might argue that their engine oil should only be changed after their car reaches a certain mileage or from the number of months since its last change. While this is true, you should also keep a lookout for these five warning signs that indicate you might need to change your oil earlier than expected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>Problematic Engine<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean and concentrated engine oil is able to lubricate and prevent the many metal components in an engine from making contact. But when the oil is less concentrated or dirty, it can no longer lubricate properly which will cause a knocking sound from the engine because of the friction between the metal components. This can also cause your engine to overheat.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>The Smell of Burning Petrol<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><\/b><b><\/b>When you smell the scent of petrol every time you get in your car, this indicates a problem with your engine. The smell may be due to an oil leak in the engine or engine overheating which causes the petrol to burn in the exhaust system, resulting in gray or bluish smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. Immediately replace the engine oil if such signs appear to prevent serious damage to the car such as your engine catching fire.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>Color of Engine Oil<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean lubricating oil is usually brown and transparent. However, the color becomes darker due to the dirt and debris from the internal combustion of the engine. So, the next time you check the oil level, do the dipstick oil check. If your dipstick can\u2019t be seen due to the color of the oil, you need an oil change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><b>How to Perform a Dipstick Check<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove and clean the dipstick of any oil particles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reinsert the dipstick into the engine oil to check the oil level and color.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the oil is above the average level, some of the oil should be cleared so that it does not affect the performance of the engine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean the dipstick on a clean tissue to see the color of the oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>Engine Warning Light<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the car engine warning light starts to blink on your dashboard, it indicates that your car engine is low on black oil. If the engine oil light is on, immediately check the oil level and add some if necessary. Take your vehicle to a nearby workshop for further inspection to prevent any serious damage from happening.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><b>Increased Fuel Consumption<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An increase in fuel or petrol consumption can lead to the car&#8217;s engine oil needing to be replaced. This is because the this oil is not as concentrated as it should be and causes stress on the engine. Engine components will then have to work harder than usual with an increased performance which indirectly increases petrol consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are more to engine oils than just these warning signs. To get a car to drive with optimum performance, your engine has to perform at its best too and this also depends on the type of black oil that your car uses.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a name=\"b\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Tips on How to Pick the Right Engine Oil for Your Car<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_572958301.jpg\" alt=\"tip memilih minyak enjin atau minyak hitam atau minyak pelincir\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>1. Manufacturing Model &amp; Series<\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step in choosing the right lubricating oil is to know the model and series of your car. Newer car models are equipped with new high-performance engines that are formulated to increase efficiency throughout the drive. As a result, most of the oils sold in the market today are formulated and developed to keep up with the technology and development of these new engines. So, make sure you check the types of oils that are suited for your car model and make.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>2. Driving Environment<\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider your environmental and location factors before choosing the right oil to use. Different environmental conditions (such as hot or cold climates, paved or rocky roads, among others) can cause different problems for your car. Typically, the engine oil replacement is based on how frequent and how far has the car driven and what type of terrain it is driven on.\u00a0 If the car is frequently used or frequently driven on rocky terrain, its oil needs to be replaced sooner. However, even if the car is rarely used or driven on a normal road, the oil still needs to be replaced according to the service schedule to avoid any damage to the engine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>3. Types of Engine Oil<\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the market, there are various types of engine oil sold including mineral oils, semi-synthetic and fully-synthetic. Each type of oil has its own advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, consider other factors such as viscosity level, temperature, resistance to sedimentation (sludge), and durability, before deciding.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mineral oil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mineral oils are obtained and refined from nature. Simply put, it\u2019s the same oil that is dug up from the ground and processed at a refinery for it to be usable.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is usually <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not durable as no formulas are added to this type of oil. It is also sold at a cheaper price compared to other engine oils.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Semi-Synthetic Engine Oil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is a hybrid of synthetic base oil (less than 30 percent) and mineral base oil. This type of oil reaps the many benefits that fully synthetic oils give and is much more durable compared to mineral oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fully Synthetic Engine Oil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is produced from two components namely polyalphaolefins and esters. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Synthetic oils are chemically engineered to be more stable at optimum temperatures and are able to gain higher mileage compared to mineral oils. Fully synthetic oils typically have additives that are designed to keep the oil cleaner for a longer period of time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>4. Viscosity Level<\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When comparing engine oils, you might come across a code (a combination of numbers and letters) found on the packaging label. These codes refer to the viscosity level and durability measurements of the engine oil. In general, there are two numbers that determine the viscosity level of engine oil:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first number ending in the letter \u2018W\u2019 refers to the flow of the oil in cold temperatures or when the engine is started.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second number refers to the flow of the oil during normal operating temperature.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oils with low viscosity flow is easier to protect engine parts at cooler temperatures. Whereas those with high viscosity usually protect the engine better at higher temperatures. You can choose the right viscosity level for your car by referring to the car manual provided by your car manufacturer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b>5. Engine Oil Certification Standards<\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will also find engine oil certification standards indicated using different acronyms such as API (American Petroleum Institute), ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers Association), ILSAC (International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee), and JASO (Japanese Automotive Standards Organization). Certification standards from such organizations indicate that the product has met or exceeded the set requirements. Additionally, this certification standard is also one of the ways to ensure the performance and quality assurance of these engine oils.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"c\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Price of Engine Oils in Malaysia<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black CASTROL Magnatec 10W-40 SN\/CF Semi-Synthetic Engine Oil is suitable for cars from local brands such as the Perodua Myvi and Alza. This type of oil effectively protects the engine to last longer and ensures that the engine components do not rub against each other which might just damage it. It is formulated with synthetic technology to increase the protection of engines under any temperature and driving style. You can find this type of engine oil sold at a price between RM82 to RM142.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, the Honda SN 0W-30 Engine Oil Full Synthetic oil is suitable for all types of Honda cars. The quality of this oil is approved by the Honda Research &amp; Development (R&amp;D) division in Japan and is effective in providing maximum engine protection. The price of this oil is between RM97 to RM140. You can refer to the full list of engine oil prices sold in the market <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/productnation.co\/my-bm\/7414\/minyak-enjin-pelincir-terbaik-malaysia\/\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><br \/>\n<a name=\"d\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Change and Protect Your Engine with the Right Car Engine Oil<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The general rule is to replace your car\u2019s engine oil at least every 5,000 kilometers or every six months to ensure the car\u2019s engine performance is at its best level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24082\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/shutterstock_740139553.jpg\" alt=\"engine oil\" width=\"888\" height=\"593\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are advised to refer to the car manual or your service center regarding oil replacement especially if your car is still under warranty. Also, make sure the engine oil used is from a reputable and genuine brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that, we hope with these tips, you can now identify if your car needs an oil change. Remember, maintaining your car is much more affordable than repairing it &#8211; so take care of your wheels!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Also<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/petrol-price-malaysia\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">Weekly Petrol Price for RON95, RON97 &amp; Diesel in Malaysia<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For any other used car services and news, do check Carsome out! You can <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/sell-car\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sell your used car<\/span><\/a><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at Carsome for the best price, fast payment, and no paperwork hassle. Check the website today to know more.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that the engine oil is the lifeline for your car and if it is not checked when required, you could be looking at costly repairs or even an engine replacement. So, checking your oil, which is also known as black oil or lubricating oil, frequently should be a priority in your car [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":24081,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[117,46],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>A Guide to Car Engine Oil &amp; When You Should Change It<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Did you know the engine oil is the lifeline for your car? 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