How deep is the water in imported lubricants? Quick read for Anyang car owners

On the highway late at night, a car that suddenly stalled made Mr. Zhang break out in a cold sweat. After the repairman disassembled the engine, he shook his head and said, "Using inferior lubricants, the piston rings are all scratched." Such a scene is not uncommon in Anyang auto repair shops. The choice of imported lubricants directly determines whether your beloved car can run the next 100,000 kilometers.

Compare the performance of a domestic brand and imported lubricants in Anyang in winter: when the temperature suddenly drops to - 10°C, the former takes 2.3 seconds longer to start, and the engine wear is 1.8 times that of the latter. Zhongshitong test data shows that high - quality imported lubricants have three major advantages:

• Low - temperature fluidity: Remains liquid at - 30°C, cold - start protection is increased by 40%
• High - temperature stability: The oxidation rate is reduced by 60% in a continuous working environment
• Cleaning factor: Carbon deposit formation is reduced by 75%, extending the maintenance cycle

Ms. Li bought "relabeled" lubricants in an auto parts market last month, which led to the premature scrapping of the turbocharger. The following are common traps for local car owners:

• Confusing "genuine imported" with "filled in the bonded area"
• Believing the "universal model" propaganda (different engines need to be matched with different viscosities)
• Neglecting the inspection of API/ACEA certification marks

Formal agents will provide services far beyond the product itself:

• Free fluid state detection (judging the replacement time through spectral analysis)
• Establishment of engine health records (recording the running data after each oil change)
• Emergency rescue oil delivery (covering all counties and districts in Anyang within 2 hours)

1. Check the validity period of the agency authorization letter (usually renewed annually)
2. Conduct on - site inspection of warehousing conditions (a constant - temperature warehouse is a basic requirement)
3. Try small - package samples (focus on observing low - temperature precipitates)

Has the lubricant in your car passed these tests? Welcome to share your purchasing experience in the comment section. We will select three readers to provide free oil testing services.