Carlube Triple R 5W30 Fully Synthetic 4L

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Read on to learn more about the different oil grades and specifications, and what they mean. Engine problems? Call us on Not all engines are the same, so it shouldn't be a surprise that oils aren't the same either. The specification is another way that engine oils differ. If you're struggling to find the right oil for your car, you could try the parts department of a manufacturer's dealer.

Carlube is the largest independent oil manufacturer in the UK and the biggest automotive brand behind British sporting events. With Tetrosyl’s extensive range of engine oils, lubricants and car care products, it can meet the ever changing demands of modern vehicles. A drop in oil level can do more damage in a modern engine with a smaller sump – oil spends less 'recovery time' in the sump cooling down and hotter oil will break down and oxidise more rapidly leading to increased wear. Triple R 5W-30 R-Tec 20 is a fully synthetic engine oil developed with the very latest synthetic technology for today's modern vehicle requirements.

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and 5W-40 oils are compatible with some models of common cars, like the Ford Focus, Ford Ka, Honda Civic and VW Golf. Engine oils aren’t all the same. You can't assume that the same oil you used for your last car will work for this one. The ACEA is the acronym (in French) for the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association. It replaced the earlier CCMC in 1996. The association sets certain standards for engine oils.

Carlube Triple R - The heartbeat of your engine Carlube are also very proud to announce the sponsorship of Pameo Racing and rider Sam West in the British Superbike Championship, the first of its kind for Tetrosyl. The technical team at Carlube have worked closely with the Superbike Championship team to ensure the Kawasaki ZX10R performs at its best with the use of Carlube Engine Oil.If your car's handbook quotes the manufacturer's own specification, you must look for this on the oil container. More and more often, these are very specialised 'long life' oils designed to support very long intervals between services. Carlube Triple R 5W-30 R-Tec 24 is a fully synthetic, lower SAPS (Low in Sulfated Ash, Phosphorus, and Sulfur) engine oil designed to deliver advanced protection for the latest generation of petrol or diesel engines. Fully synthetic fuel economy low-SAPS oil for diesel & petrol engines and in particular suitable for vehicles fitted with Three Way Catalysts (TWCs) and Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) to meet European emissions requirements.

Carlube and Ginetta - A Partnership that puts the "Great" in "Great Britain". Bristish Motorsport Sponsorship has been key to Carlubes marketing campaign since the brand was launched in 1988. Most recently Carlube have become the (OE) original equipment fill in all the new Ginetta road and race cars. The Ginetta trio of Championships will be powered by Carlube Triple R engine oil - Road, Rally, Race. Especially suitable for vehicles fitted with after-treatment devices such as DPFs, EGR or SCR systems.The viscosity for hot and cold will both be marked on the oil's container as a code e.g. 5W–30. The first part of the code is the cold temperature grade, and the second part is the high temperature grade. The manufacturer may also give an acceptable equivalent ACEA or API specification, though this might be for 'emergency top-up only'. Engine oils meeting the C1 specification will increase the life of after-treatment devices and improve the vehicle's fuel economy. If you have a diesel car fitted with a DPF ( diesel particulate filter) you must use one of the latest 'low SAPS' (Sulphated Ash, Phosphorous, Sulphur) oils. Later specification oils are usually, but not always, suitable for older cars, while older specification oils shouldn’t be used in newer cars.