The oil change periods are determined according to their type and characteristics for the operation recommended by the manufacturer in hybrid vehicles, it must be taken into account that they have two engines, one that works with internal combustion and the other is electric and requires lubrication, together with with transmission box.
“In our country, due to the condition of the fuels and the environment, the internal combustion engine, the oil must be changed every 5,000 km of travel or every 6 months, whichever comes first,” says Xavier Sandoval Darque, Toyocosta’s technical manager. .
The vehicles have various components such as electric motors transaxles; CVT, automatic and manual gearboxes; hydraulic directions; diesel or gasoline engines that require different types of lubricants determined by their SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) viscosity grade and quality level by the API (American Petroleum Institute). For this reason, for Sandoval, it is important before carrying out any type of maintenance service to first review the owner’s manual.
That is where you will find the technical specifications of the lubricant recommended by the manufacturer, taking into account the operating condition of your vehicle. “If this is not the case and choosing the wrong product, it can cause premature wear of the components, generating high repair costs,” warns the expert.
preventive checkups
In dealerships, oil changes are carried out together with vehicle maintenance according to the mileage traveled, ensuring that the other components, lubricants and fluids are checked and replaced according to their useful life.
According to José Jaramillo, Business Director of Volkswagen Autos y SUV del Ecuador, the best way to keep the car in optimum condition is to take it to an authorized workshop, since these workshops have manual equipment, special tools, qualified personnel and information on first hand. “This, added to the guarantee and support of a brand like Volkswagen, will allow the car to work perfectly and avoid any inconvenience on any journey,” he says.
Mindful of costs
Today, automobile brands have put their efforts into building trust with their customers, through transparency in the costs of preventive maintenance and automobile spare parts. Currently, it is possible to know how much each maintenance will cost even before buying the car.
What are lubricants for?
The most important function of lubricants (oils and greases) is to form a protective film to prevent friction and premature wear of the moving parts of the different internal mechanisms of the engine, gearbox, transmission and steering gears; in addition to preventing the formation of dirt and oxide deposits typical of normal operation and mainly due to the combustion of fuel inside the engine.
These components require a specific type of lubricant; each according to its function and performance of the vehicle.
Source: Eluniverso
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