How engine oil works

apollostation offers a wide variety of engine oils. To choose the right engine oil for your car, it's important to understand whether the "specifications and viscosity" meet your vehicle's performance requirements, and whether it suits your "driving style" and preferences.
Here, we will explain the "specifications," "viscosity," and "how to use it."

standard

The following products meet the SQ standard.

The ACEA standard is a standard established by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.
In January 1996, we began implementing standards for quality and performance classification of automobile engine oil.
Since 2004, the ACEA standard has been changed from the previous separate standards for gasoline (A standard) and diesel (B standard) to dual-use standards such as A3/B4. Furthermore, a new C standard was introduced as a low ash oil standard.

viscosity

Viscosity indicates the stickiness of the oil. Classification by SAE viscosity number is common.

SAE stands for American Society of Automotive Engineers and specifies oil viscosity using viscosity numbers.
The viscosity of oil changes depending on the temperature. The viscosity becomes softer as the temperature rises and becomes harder as the temperature falls. On the other hand, the required viscosity of engine oil varies depending on the engine used.
In other words, it is important to use engine oil with the optimum viscosity in order to maximize engine performance.

The appropriate type of engine oil and the timing of oil changes vary depending on the type of car, as well as driving style and mileage. Engine oil is essential for keeping the engine running smoothly, and using the right oil for your vehicle helps maintain initial performance, including engine protection and fuel efficiency.

Driving like the example below puts a greater strain on the engine oil compared to normal driving, and is therefore called "severe driving conditions."
If your driving conditions fall under these severe conditions, you will need to use a more durable oil or change the oil more frequently than you would for a normal oil change.

If the distance traveled per trip is short, you may end up driving before the engine is completely warmed up.
Driving at low temperatures puts a greater strain on the engine oil than driving when the vehicle is completely warmed up, so "driving in a nearby area" falls under severe conditions.
In addition, driving on roads with heavy traffic congestion also puts a greater strain on the engine.
Under these operating conditions, it is necessary to add more durable engine oil or to increase the frequency of oil changes.

Role of engine oil

The engine is the heart of a car.
Oil is the blood of an engine.
Just like blood to the human body, every drop of oil must be in good condition for a car to run smoothly.
By regularly changing the engine oil, which is the blood of your car, you can enjoy a safe and comfortable car life.

What is the function of engine oil?

Engines are made of metal, and each component generates power through rotational and reciprocating motion.
If there is no engine oil, the friction between the metal parts will not only prevent the engine from running smoothly, but also lead to serious damage.
Engine oil creates a film of oil that prevents metals from coming into direct contact with each other, reducing friction and allowing the engine to run smoothly.
However, as engine oil works repeatedly in the engine, it gradually deteriorates and decreases.
This means that regular oil changes are necessary to keep your engine in top condition.

Main role of engine oil

Need for oil change

Engine oil has a cleaning effect that removes dirt from the engine. However, this cleaning effect deteriorates with each use.
Changing the oil every 5,000 km or 6 months is significantly more effective at keeping the engine clean than changing it every 15,000 km or 1 year, thus preventing fuel loss and horsepower reduction. Therefore, we recommend changing the oil every 5,000 km or 6 months.
Furthermore, keeping the engine clean can prevent a decrease in the car's fuel efficiency and horsepower.
Apollostation oil not only prevents dirt buildup, but also has the ability to clean the inside of the engine, keeping your vehicle in top condition by keeping the engine clean.

low viscosity oil

In recent years, increasing environmental regulations have led to a greater demand for fuel-efficient vehicles. Automakers are incorporating fuel-saving technologies into various parts of their cars, and in particular, engines are being made lighter and less prone to friction through improvements in the materials and shapes of their components. One of the important elements in this process is the reduction of oil viscosity.
Engines that recommend 0W-20 oil are designed so that wear and damage will not occur even when using lower viscosity oil to improve fuel efficiency. Therefore, using 0W-20 oil will allow you to achieve the best engine performance.
(However, using 0W-20 oil in vehicles other than those that recommend 0W-20 oil may cause engine problems, so please do not use it in vehicles other than those that recommend 0W-20 oil.)

Differences from other oils

Representative car models that recommend fuel-efficient oil (0W-20/0W-16)

*Please note that the vehicle model is just an example and may differ depending on the vehicle type and engine type.

Low viscosity oil contributes to fuel efficiency

Vehicles that recommend low-viscosity oil will achieve their full fuel efficiency performance by using the lowest viscosity oil among the recommended oils. Furthermore, the engine components and parts of vehicles that recommend low-viscosity oil are designed with the assumption that low-viscosity oil will be used.
To maximize the fuel efficiency of vehicles that recommend low-viscosity oil, we recommend using 0W-20 oil for vehicles that recommend 0W-20 oil, and 0W-16 oil for vehicles that recommend 0W-16 oil.