Oils that guarantee the ability to start up to minus 35 ° C - solid synthetic and most expensive. Today there are such almost all foreign manufacturers. Among the domestic, we found oil 0W40 only two - UTech from Yukos and AGA from Ey-Ji AvtoAg LLC.
Share class on groups
Motor oils are divided not only to classes (viscosity), but also on groups (by level of quality). There are several evaluation systems. The most famous API classification is the most famous: oils for gasoline engines are assigned the SG, SH, SJ, SL index - the second letter further from the beginning of the alphabet, the higher the oil ability to resist the loads. Europeans gets more and more popular aCEA classification (Designations A2, A3, A4). This is the more digit, the higher the level of quality. For diesel engines use other combinations of letters and numbers. Pulling is permissible, then the oil that corresponds or exceeds the quality level required by the manufacturer of the car. This time, we decided to compare only oils within each group among them, so the leaders appeared in each of them.
Physico-chemical properties were tested for the requirements of GOST R 51634-200 and the SAE J-300 DEC 99 standard, and the quality compliance of the API group is using the device "sliding ring" (SMS, 2006, No. 11). According to the test, the "ring" put points: the more of them, the more willing on the pistons and the cylinders, lacquer deposits are formed. Many deposits are a bad motor, especially highly functional.
The viscosity of ryeili both at 100 ° C (watched the oil flow through the calibrated hole per minute) and for minus 35 ° C (the shear force was determined in a rubbing pair, that is, a dynamic viscosity). If dynamic viscosity is more than 6200 MPa.s, the starter is unlikely to check the crankshaft.
Checked the temperature of the frozen, in which the oil is so thick that no longer dripping. For class 0W40, it will certainly be lower than minus 35 ° C. However, at such a low temperature, the motor may not be destroyed for a different reason, even if it is promoted.
Looked at ash content. According to the standard, it should not exceed 1.3% (the less, the better). If the norm is exceeded - wait for the formation of Nagara.
At Gosta Beyond
Of the 14 purchased samples, two were beyond the requirements of standards. TecSint SX oil does not correspond to the declared class of 0W40 - on a strong frost, the starter will most likely not scroll through the crankshaft, Excellium went beyond the astiness standard - 1.48 instead of permissible 1.3%.
How to choose oil
Carefully examining the results obtained, we were convinced: make the oil, the best in all respects, failed to anyone. Therefore, it is necessary to approach the choice.
If the engine of your car is already worn, pay attention to the minimum ashost: why pollute? And if the engine is new, it is better to choose the oil with a minimum point in the Laku formation column.
Doubt? Then rely on our arrangement in which we took into account all three parameters (viscosity, ash, labeling) and, by estimating each in points (from 1 to 5), they received a comprehensive assessment. In it, we believed each parameter with an equal "player". If some of them seem more important, make a conscious choice based on the tables represented.
Do not meet standards
1. AGIP TECSINT SX
Claimed manufacturer - Agip, Spain
Approximate price for 1 l - 330 rubles.
Probably synthetic; The quality group, apparently, SJ, the Russian sticker promises absolutely universal use. Everything is quite good for calibration, but this is not 0W40!
2. Elf Excellium.
Claimed manufacturer - T.Lubifiants, France
Approximate price for 1 l - 300 rubles.
API SJ / CF and ACEA A3 / B3 API Group oil. The label promises high tech, Best Motor Protection. However, the ash content is noticeably exceeded.
Group API SJ / CF
6th place
AGA Motor Synthetic Oil
The declared manufacturer - LLC "Ey-Ji-Hey Avtomeg", Russia
Approximate price for 1 l - 200 rubles.
API SJ / CF and ACEA A3 / B3 API Group oil. The performance is indicated at + 30 ° C. And there is still a whole diagram of the periodicity of shifts with different levels of Ugon. The minimum mileage is 21,000 km, and in the new engine - all 30,000 km!
The lowest ashost, excellent frost resistance, low price.
- Lacuum is too high - even for the SJ group.
5th place
Liqui Moly. Synthoil Energy
Study Manufacturer - Liqui Moly GmbH, Germany
API SJ / CF and ACEA A3-98 / B3-98 API Group oil. Thanks to the molybdenum additive promises a decrease in friction losses and, it became, saving fuel. We did not check it, but the promise to protect against deposits was honest!
Very small ash content and excellent clean properties for its class
- by viscosity at minus 35 ° C - on the verge of permissible; high price.
4th place
U-Tech System
The declared manufacturer - Novokuibyshevsky plant oil and additives, Russia
Approximate price for 1 l - 190 rubles.
SJ / CF API Group Oil. API certificate is specified - rare for domestic oils. Not bad characteristics could not spoil the limit - five-year exposure in the store. Unfortunately, liter packs did not find, but the five-liter canister is inexpensive!
Small ash content, moderate lacobe, very low price.
- There are oils in our dough and eager (in the cold).
3rd place
NESTE CITY PRO.
Study Manufacturer - Fortum Oil and Gas Oy, Finland
Approximate price for 1 l - 390 rubles.
API SJ / CF and ACEA A3 / B3 API Group oil. Description - very modest. Nothing special does not promise, but the Finnish brand holds: the temperature of the frozen is minus 47 ° C. There is a "Volkswagen" tolerance and a sign of voluntary certification in Russia.
Very low ash content, excellent frost resistance.
- Medium level of lacquet, relatively high price.
2nd place
Valvoline Synpower
The stated manufacturer - Valvoline Europe, Holland
API SJ / CF and ACEA A3 / B3 / B4 Groups. Mass of tolerances of leading automakers. All promises - True, the motor will remain clean. It would be the first to be the whole, but the leader loses on low-temperature viscosity.
Very low lackout and ash content.
- I would like to have a smaller viscosity for minus 35 ° C.
1st place
Teboil Diamond Plus.
Study Manufacturer - Teboil, Finland
Approximate price for 1 l - 410 rubles.
Oil group SJ / CF and ACEA A3 / B3-96. Note "For all types modern engines»May be misleading: Look at the quality group! As for maintaining cleanliness in the engine - at the average level. But the start on the frost will be the easiest!
Best low-temperature properties.
- Pretty large ash content and medium level of lacquet.
API SL / CF Group
2nd place
Shell. Helix Ultra.
API SL / CF and ACEA A3 / B3 / B4 Groups. Not forgotten link to the victory "Ferrari" in Formula 1. Teld about special detergents present in oil. Nevertheless, the lackowing is more likely to become a group SJ. But the ashost is very small.
Very low ash.
- Middle lacquet and frost resistance.
1st place
BP Visco 7000.
Applicated Manufacturer - BP Lubicants, United Kingdom
Approximate price for 1 l - 360 rubles.
Oil API SL / CF and ACEA A3 / B3 / B4 Groups. As for unsurpassed engine protection, the manufacturer got excited: ash, on the verge of permissible, lacquet - average. But on a light start in frosts can be counted! Only therefore turned out to be ahead of Shell.
Good low-temperature properties.
- Large ash content and medium lacquet.
Group API SM / CF
3rd place
Shell Helix Ultra Extra Polar
Applicated Manufacturer - Oy Shell AB, Finland
Approximate price for 1 l - 460 rubles.
Oil group API SM / CF and ACEA A3 / B3 / B4. Unlike oil without the word EXTRA, here really tried to achieve very low lacking. But the temperature of the frost is just minus 37 ° C, which reduced the overall rating.
Very low lacobe.
- Not the best low-temperature qualities.
The stated manufacturer is obviously Castrol, the country is not specified.
Approximate price for 1 l - 460 rubles.
Oil API Group SM / CF and ACEA A3 / B3 / B4. "Exceeds the highest standards", "centenary experience", "the best protection" ... and in fact - the lackout is above average. With the other parameters - everything is in order.
Very low ash, good frost resistance
- Strong lacquet.
1st place
Mobil 1 Arctic
Claimed Manufacturer - ExxSonmobil, Belgium
Approximate price for 1 l - 530 rubles.
Oil API Group SM / CF and ACEA A3 / B3 / B4. The tolerances of leading German manufacturers are indicated. The promise of light launch is true. But ashost is quite large.
Low lacquet and good low-temperature properties.
- Large ash content and high price.
Motor oil is the same working fluidlike fuel. With that difference that it is necessary to pour it not so often. Nevertheless, the consumption of motor oils is calculated by millions of liters. Manufacturers are fighting in a competitive struggle, bringing all new products to the market. In principle - all oils are divided into mineral and synthetic. In the framework of the same group - the oil has a chemically identical basis. In it, manufacturers add secret, in their opinion, additives and additives, changing the properties of oils. Car magazines, telecasts, and the manufacturers themselves, regularly conduct tests, trying to determine which oil is better. Note that, first of all, any test checks the automotive oils matching the mounted to the fill to the motor, and after the specified test time. Tests are also conducted, checking the working properties of oils without an engine, on special stands. A similar equipment produce certification of oils, before entering them on sale.
The new oils of each manufacturer, of course, correspond to the tolerances because certification is subject to certification. But how quickly their properties go beyond the tolerance - shows the test. Consider the results of the test of 16 popular synthetic oils of the widespread viscosity of 5W30, manufactured in 2014.
Choose "Most best oil"The test cannot, as this will determine the buyer, but to demonstrate the main features - you can. Next follows a list in alphabetical order, indicating the country of the manufacturer, without assigning points:
- Castrol Edge with Titanium FST -Germany;
- Castrol Magnatec A1 - Germany;
- G-ENERGY F Synth EC - Russian Federation;
- Lucas Synthetic - United Kingdom;
- Mannol Elite - Belgium;
- Mobil 1 Extended Performance - Belgium;
- Motul 8100 Eco-Nergy - France;
- Pennzoil Ultra - USA;
- PETRO-CANADA SUPREME SYNTHETIC -Canada;
- Red Line High Performance - USA;
- ROYAL PURPLE HIGH PERFORMANCE -USA;
- Shell Helix Ultra Extra - Finland;
- TNK - Magnum Professional - Russian Federation;
- Total Quartz 9000 Future - France;
- Valvoline Synpower - Holland;
- Zic XQ Ls - Korea.
The test was negotiated by the method of laboratory research, and practical motor tests. The test results of all engine oils showed compliance with the tolerances and standards for oils with a viscosity of 5W30 synthetics. Nevertheless, there are nuances that we will briefly tell.
Brief information on test results
Castrol Edge with Titanium FST - the dignity of this oil in the increased strength of the film. This quality of motor oils increases the resource of engine parts. High results showed a polymerization test. Alkaline reserve is normal. A large dependence of the characteristics from the difference in ambient temperature. Therefore, to use this oil in a car better in moderate latitudes.
Castrol Magnatec A1 - good indicators in polymerization test, save the specified viscosity in any modes. The strength of the film is average by test. Perfectly resists extremely low temperatures. A low score for a tester. Alkaline reserve is below average, as a result - high residual acidity at the end of resource tests. This oil is recommended to change more often than usual.
G-ENERGY F SYNTH EC - Sample is a very durable film, the characteristics are well held when the temperature is spreading. High fuel economy coefficient compared to other oils. In the new oil low acidity, the level of which did not increase much. A good indicator of losses for avgar, but still have a stock for the topping does not hurt.
Lucas Synthetic - a high level of protection against bully - film strength at height. Low avgar. This oil practically does not require topping, and allows you to increase the replacement interval. The viscosity indicator does not change at temperatures up to -30. The test showed a small alkaline reserve and weak engine cleaning capabilities. Butter is better not to use in vehicles with high loads on the motor.
Mannol Elite - not prone to Ugar. Due to the durable film provides good protection against engine wear. High protection against oxidative processes allows you to minimize corrosion. But when changing the temperature modes of the engine - sharply changes the viscosity. Of course, within the tolerance - but this fact must be considered.
Mobil 1 Extended Performance - recommended by the manufacturer for turbocharged motors, while the strength of the film is quite low. The degree of polymerization is high, this test failed. The indicators of the alkali reserve are normal, protection against corrosion at height. Good work with a cold start. When a change in temperature, almost does not change viscosity and chemical composition. There is no flow rate.
Motul 8100 Eco-Nergy is a confident dough middling. When working temperatures change, viscous characteristics changed, but far from the limit values. Consumption on the volunteer is small, but the top of the replacement will require. A good value of residual acidity at the time of the end of the resource tests. In general, the test did not show anything outstanding.
Pennzoil Ultra - Low Film Strength Compensate good result Starting the engine at a temperature of -30 degrees. At high temperatures, the loss of volatile fractions is insignificant, the avgar will be small. Alkaline reserve is high, one of the best test indicators. Quite universal oil for any engines.
PETRO-CANADA SUPREME SYNTHETIC - the strength of the film is average. Normal viscosity winter operating. A sufficiently large passage, oil requires a top of the top at the passage of half the interservice interval. High polymerization. After passing the resource test, half decreased alkaline number. All indicators are below the average within the dough.
Red Line High Performance is the high strength of the oil film, and a very good alkaline reserve. With a cold start, the result is weak, high temperature keeps better. One of the best results according to the degree of Ugon. Polymerization indicators are close to the border of admission. The scatter of the results in different criteria does not allow to recommend this oil.
ROYAL PURPLE HIGH PERFORMANCE -Tests of this oil are heterogeneous. High strength of oil film. Good polymerization indicators. Losses when heated is as low. But the indicators when measuring residual acidity, and poor result at low temperatures, it takes it oil into the lower part of the list.
Shell Helix Ultra - according to the indicators almost the leader of the test. The lowest avgar among the tested samples. A good indicator of residual acidity, protection against corrosion at height. Very low metal content in a fusion of oil after a resource test indicates a small wear of the engine parts. The variation of the characteristics when changing the temperature is small.
Thk Magnum Professional - Regarding / Quality Best test indicator. Very small avgar, practically does not require topping. High alkaline reserve performance. The strength of the film is one of the best in the test, it confirmed and low level Metal content in working out. Oil can be recommended for any engines.
Total Quartz 9000 Future is a good stability of characteristics at high temperatures. Neutralization of acids is also good. The high strength of the oil film provides small wear of the components of the motor. The test showed that the oil does not lose its properties and at temperatures up to -30. The avgar is high, when operating in the warm season, it will be necessary to regularly add.
Valvoline Synpower - this lubricant can also be attributed to the leaders. It has best manifested itself in such tests as an alkaline reserve, the strength of the oil film, the degree of polymerization. Good cleaning properties. Reduces gasoline consumption. Does not lose properties at low temperatures, but has sufficiently high weight loss when heated. Suitable for any types of cars.
Zic XQ Ls - showed best result Conservation of viscosity when changing the temperature. Good acidity indicator at the end of the resource test. The engine wear is high, the metal level in the spent oil is large. Ugar - the average not worse than the other lubricants.
Thus, having familiarized with the brief results of the tests of oils, produced in 2014, the motorist will be able to make an independent and conscious choice when buying engine oil.
Each car owner wants his "Iron horse" to be pleased with the longer as possible, and for this it is important not only to carefully ride, but also use high-quality fuel and lubricants, including fuel and engine oil, to whose choice should be used especially thoroughly. Car owners with experience already know which oil they are most suitable, and beginners will have to do a difficult choice, given the huge number of proposals from engine oil manufacturers. To do right choice You can, carefully having examined the instructions for the operation of the car, in which the type of oil recommended by the manufacturer is specified. First of all, it is worth considering the API indicator - a classification under the conditions of application and the level of operational properties. Help in the choice can also rating of motor oils of 2016, when compiled by the opinion of specialists and auto owner reviews.
Top 5 best engine oils
There are three kinds of engine oil, each of them has its advantages and disadvantages. Mineral, or petroleum oil is prepared by refining and distillation of oil. It contains a large number of additives and therefore quickly fails and requires replacement. Significant advantages in front of mineral Oil It has synthetic engine oil having a greater fluidity, which reduces the friction of parts. Among the advantages also low pumping point and high evaporation temperature, which allows operating at low temperatures, besides, the oil will not be sensitive to overheats. The only drawback of "Synthetics" is a high price, and in this regard a good solution is to use semi-synthetic oil - Mineral mixtures and synthetic oils. Also viscosity oil is also different - there are several types of winter and summer Oil, and Rating car oils 2016 looks like this: 
