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March 25, 2023

Engine Oil Selection

Engine oil plays a vital role in keeping the engine correctly lubricated and operating to its optimum. When it comes to selecting an engine oil, proper thought and research about the type of oil that is suited for that specific engine is required to prevent severe damage or premature wear of the internal engine.

In our latest training module, launching March 22, we delve into why you should and shouldn’t select certain oils for specific engines.

Engine Oil Selection – New Autodata training module alert

When you walk into an auto parts store and see the vast selection of engine oils available, it’s clear that not all oils are the same. Have you ever considered why oil manufacturers list multiple oils for a particular engine? Or why a specific option is advised above all other alternatives? How do you determine which oil to select and why?

Engine oil plays a vital role in keeping the engine correctly lubricated and operating to its optimum. Selecting an engine oil at random, without proper thought and research into the type of oil that is suited for that specific engine, can cause severe damage or premature wear of the internal engine.

In the latest addition to our Engine Oil Essentials training course, we explore why you should and shouldn’t select certain oils for specific engines, covering topics such as:

  • The requirements of engine oil during engine operation
  • Engine oil ratings and specifications
  • Engine oil additives
  • Differences in engine oil types and how to select the correct oil

It’s vital that technicians have the skills and knowledge required to ensure the correct oil is selected to meet the requirements of an engine.

This module will be the latest addition to our growing library of over 350 technical training videos, covering the following key areas:

Electrical   |   Engine   |   Chassis   |   Drivetrain   |   Driver Assist

HVAC   |   Diagnostics   |   Servicing   |   Hybrid & Electric Vehicles

Eligible subscribers can jump into this new module using the Training button in their Autodata account from March 22. Happy training!

When you walk into an auto parts store and see the vast selection of engine oils available, it’s clear that not all oils are the same.

Have you ever considered why oil manufacturers list multiple oils for a particular engine? Or why a specific option is advised above all other alternatives? How do you determine which oil to select and why?

Selecting an engine oil at random, without proper thought and research into the type of oil that is suited for that specific engine, can cause severe damage or premature wear of the internal engine.

In the latest addition to our Engine Oil Essentialstraining course, we explore why you should and shouldn’t select certain oils for specific engines.

Our training module on Engine Oil Selection delves into:

  • The requirements of engine oil during engine operation
  • Engine oil ratings and specifications
  • Engine oil additives
  • Differences in engine oil types and how to select the correct oil

It’s vital that we as technicians have the skills and knowledge required to ensure the correct oil is selected to meet the requirements of an engine.

Log into Autodata and start training now!

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