How choosing the right oil helps you drive better

When you're driving, there's nothing like good vibes. A clean start, a smooth response when accelerating, trust in every turn. Behind that sense of control there is a detail that cannot be seen, but it changes everything: choosing the right oil for your engine.

It's more than just maintenance, as it improves performance in every mile and makes driving the experience you deserve.

Why quality oil makes you drive better

Inside the engine, thousands of parts work at high speed and temperature. The oil creates a stable film that reduces friction, controls temperature, keeps surfaces clean, and helps properly seal the combustion chamber. When that film is the one the manufacturer has defined for your engine (i.e., when you use the right oil), everything fits perfectly.

The first moment is the most critical. With the engine cold, an oil with the right viscosity reaches the critical points at the necessary moment and prevents the frictions produced by the contact between engine parts. On the go, less internal effort translates into cleaner accelerations and power delivery consistent with what you step on. It also lowers mechanical noise and reduces vibrations, that calmness that you perceive when everything is working as it should.

A whole sum of small balances that translate into a more pleasant and predictable driving. What's more, in the long run, an engine that works with fewer mechanical losses makes better use of fuel. Less friction means more efficiency.

How to choose the oil for your car or engine

The most reliable guide to choosing the right oil is the vehicle's own manual, which specifies international standards (such as ACEA or API) and the manufacturer's own approvals. Lubricants that meet these approvals ensure chemical compatibility and thermal stability, in addition to validating suitable performance for a particular vehicle model.

The second piece of the puzzle is viscosity, which is the indicator that describes how oil flows in the cold and how it keeps its body at working temperature. The right choice protects from start-up and sustains the film when the engine is hot.

The third key is your actual usage. Short urban journeys are not the same as long journeys by highway, mountain, or with a trailer, where the demand is greater for the engine. Each usage pattern subjects the oil to different conditions, so oil adaptation also makes the difference.

You can also find information on oil change intervals in the manufacturer’s manual. It is a matter to keep in mind, since there are users who take too long to change, saying "I will change the oil when it sounds strange". However, to wait for audible signals is to be late, as the oil ages, its additives run out, and its ability to clean and protect diminishes. 

Find the right oil for your car or motorcycle

To help you with your final choice, on the Repsol Lubricants portal you will find a search engine with which you can find the right lubricant for your vehicle in a matter of seconds. You just have to type in the model or license plate number. Simple as that.

And when the right oil is there, you feel better, and so does your engine. It is a matter that remains invisible, but that is perceived on a daily basis: fewer surprises, more enjoyment, and more confidence behind the wheel. Choosing well is noticeable from the first mile.