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    • Castrol. Castrol is a British oil brand and a subsidiary of BP, and sells engine oil for both cars and motorbikes as well as transmission and other vehicle fluids.
    • Comma. Comma is a subsidiary brand of Moove Lubricants operating since the 1960s in automotive oils and lubricants across the world. Comma offers a huge range of semi- and fully-synthetic oils, with products designed for high-performance, low fuel consumption and older cars, as well as products designed to work with specific manufacturer products.
    • Halfords. Halfords is a well-known supplier of vehicle parts and accessories, including a range of own-branded engine oils. Although the range of products is relatively limited in terms of viscosity, Halfords has a range of oils designed to meet the specifications of some of the most popular manufacturers, frequently at prices lower than the branded equivalents.
    • Millers Oils. Millers Oils is a UK company in operation since 1887, and retains links to its original home in Yorkshire. Working exclusively in mechanical lubricants and fuel treatments, Millers Oils produces engine oils for automotive, motorsport and agricultural applications.
  1. There are two types of heating oil – gas oil and kerosene. Gas oil (also known as red diesel and 35-second oil) is generally for commercial and agricultural use. Kerosene (also known as home heating oil or 28-second oil) is a lighter oil that is used in many homes.

  2. Jun 28, 2024 · Ever wonder what engine oil weight means? Or the difference between synthetic and conventional oil? Well, wonder no more, because we've got you covered.

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    This became the standard grade of petrol in Great Britain on 1 September 2021, while it is due to be rolled out in Northern Ireland in 2022. To find out more, see our informative E10 guide.

    Although it’s called premium, this is actually the standard unleaded petrol available across Europe and is suitable for almost all petrol engines.

    The highest-octane fuel widely available is required for some high-performance Japanese cars and preferable for others (like Porsches), although in most cars any benefits are negligible.

    Some retailers sell their own high-performance, high-octane fuels, e.g. Total Excellium Unleaded and Shell V-Power Unleaded, which has an octane rating of 99 RON, the UK’s highest. Labelling for unleaded petrol (and diesel) changed in Summer 2019 to match the EU standardisation requirements of the time. Instead of being called “unleaded” or “diesel...

  3. 5w30 operates effectively in temperatures from -25°C to 25°C, while 5w40 extends slightly to -25°C to 35°C. In colder climates, 5w40 may perform better due to its ability to withstand lower temperatures.

  4. A 5W-30 will flow easier than a 10W-30 at start-up temperatures and a 10W-30 will flow more easily than a 10W-40 at normal engine operating temperatures. Engine oil viscosity is important. Engine oils naturally thicken as they cool and thin as they are heated. Thin, low viscosity oils give better protection to engine parts at cold temperature.

  5. The most popular hydraulic liquid (hydraulic oil) is mineral oil-based, with suitable additives added as per the application. The requirements for this hydraulic oil are set out in ISO 6743-4 with the designations HL, HM, HV.

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