Frequently asked questions / Engine oils for cars and light commercial vehicles

Along with the performance characteristics (ACEA and API) and viscosity grade, attention should be paid to the vehicle manufacturers’ specifications (OEM).

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) specifications regulate concrete parameters and values that must be met by factory- and service-fill oils.

The simple answer is: „Any motor oil meeting the specifications is appropriate”

A good choice is a Prista Oil product such as:

РRISTA® ULTRA 5W-40

-API SN/SM/CF

-ACEA A3/B4-08

-MB 229.1, MB 229.3

-VW 502 00 / 505 00

-Opel GM-LL-B-025

-Renault RN 700 / 710

-Porsche A40

Indeed, in the automotive products departments of such hypermarkets engine oils are available at attractive prices. The buyers will see the brand and viscosity grade written in large letters on the product. The rest appears in a very small font somewhere on the packaging. The price is low, even dangerously low. What we have in this case is an impulsive buy of a product associated with a particular brand and price, but are its quality parameters satisfactory? Everyone can answer the question for themselves. Another issue is the appropriate packaging and quantity. Engine oil can be purchased in packages or in bulk from a drum dispenser. In the second case, the cleanliness of the can and its proper storage are of utmost importance. Good choices are the auto centres Prista, Expert Oil Service, and also the official sale and service representative of the manufacturer of your vehicle.

Prista and Техасо engine oils are readily available from the entire “Petrol” AD chain of petrol filling stations and many other retailer outlets. Even if refilling is necessary you can easily obtain the required amount. This will save you the risk of topping up with another product.

The change of engine oil is sometimes just for "fashion". Often users insist on a trade brand without considering the fact that not all cars achieve an optimal performance with certain types of oil.

No! 

Synthetic oils are the highest-quality products in the market, but their use is unsuitable in older cars in poor technical condition. Quite often the improper use of synthetic oils is the reason for the disappointment of many users.