Article By: Dr Trisonic. In early November, I visited several motorcycle workshops in Taiwan. One of the most frequently asked questions was “Is there any industry standard being used to regulate the quality of engine oil today?”. I shared with these workshop owners what are the current industry standards that every engine oil is required… Continue reading Why An Engine Oil With API Approval Is Important?
Article By: Dr Trisonic. If you look at the shelves in auto parts shops or service centres, you’ll notice engine oils are labelled for all kinds of specific purposes; high-tech engines, new cars, higher-mileage vehicles, pick up common-rail, heavy-duty, SUVs etc. In addition, you’ll see a wide selection of viscosity grades. Given all the engine… Continue reading Choosing The Engine Oils – What Is Viscosity
Article By: Dr Trisonic. With the rapid changes that have taken place in modern engine and after treatment technologies, it is more important than ever for car owners to choose the right engine oils for their car engine needs, not only to protect their cars, but to maximize the value from the engine oil brands.… Continue reading Quality Matters
Article By: Dr Trisonic. Not all engine oil are created equally. Let starts with what is synthetic engine oil. Synthetic oil is refined, distilled, purified and broken down into its basic molecules. This process removes a lot more impurities from the crude oil, but also enables individual molecules in the oil to be… Continue reading Are All Synthetic Oils Equally Good In Performances?
Article By: Dr Trisonic. I have a friend who is a motorcycle enthusiast. We have known each other for many years, and he knows that I worked in the performance additive industry for many years on engine oil formulations. Like many motorcycle lovers, he asked me about choosing the right motorcycle engine oil for his… Continue reading Choosing The Right Motorcycle Engine Oils
Article By: Dr Trisonic. When I visit automotive workshops in some countries around the world, I was often told that some motorists do not change oil filters when they changed engine oils. So I asked myself the question if we change the oil filter with every engine oil change? To answer this question, let us… Continue reading Should We Change The Oil Filter With Every Engine Oil Change?
Article By: Dr Trisonic. Let’s start understanding what is found in engine oils. Engine oil is made from two main elements: base oils and performance additives. When an engine oil is classified as full synthetic, synthetic blend and mineral oil, it refers to the type of base oil used. All these base oils begin in… Continue reading Is Synthetic Engine Oil Better Than Mineral Engine Oil?
Article By: Dr Trisonic. In the market, there are many different fluids for the transmission, and it can sometimes be confusing. What happens if you are driving a 4AT and you have used CVT fluid to a conventional automatic gearbox? In most cases, it will hard for a mechanic to choose the wrong fluid for… Continue reading Can I Use ATF Fluid On CVT Gearbox?
Article By: Dr Trisonic. Singapore is small. Driving from Changi Airport to Jurong West only takes 35 mins. If you love driving and cruising on the road, the only way to do so is to plan a road trip and head up north. Road trips are fun and exciting; you are confined in a small… Continue reading Everything You Need For A Road Trip
Article By: Dr Trisonic. While most engine oils are made to acceptable standards, their general and specific qualities can vary a lot. Poor-quality engine oils are often put on the market due to price competitiveness. Unfortunately most automobile owners are unable to distinguish between high and low quality engine oil. Some of poor quality engine… Continue reading Are All The Engine Oils Made To The Acceptable Quality?
