As the old saying goes “Oils ain’t oils”. And that has never been more true with the modern era of motor vehicles we are in. With all the new advances in technology in the last decade, using the correct grade of engine oil is crucial to keeping your car running great. In fact, something as simple as using the incorrect engine oil in a new vehicle can have devastating effects that would void your new car warranty and potentially cost you thousands. Not even the best car servicing by our Geelong mechanics could help you avoid a hefty repair bill!
One example of what the wrong oil can do in a new diesel vehicle is blocking up the diesel particulate filter (DPF). If an oil is used that does not have a low ash level it can quickly block the DPF to the point where it may not be able to regenerate and unblock itself. This can cause the car to not run correctly and the replacement cost for some DPF filters can be up to and over $5,000. All that trouble from something as simple as using the wrong engine oil!
Blocked DPF from using incorrect engine oil.
At Always There Automotive we use and recommend Valvoline oils and we keep over 15 different grades of oil in stock on our shelves. Anything we don’t have we can order in on the same day.
When in comes to servicing your vehicle in Geelong, especially new car log book servicing while still under warranty, don’t risk it by looking for the cheapest option. Good quality oil is not the cheapest. Make sure your mechanic is using the correct engine oil, otherwise you could end spending a lot more than you budgeted for!
Our crew are experts and have a lot of knowledge on the this subject so if you would like to check what the correct type of engine oil is for your car call our award-winning team of mechanics today. They’d be happy to help you out!
