How much time should you spend under the hood?

When it comes to lubricants, is it necessary to use only branded oils and lubricants, or can you get by with budget brands? Car supply stores offer a wide selection of oils, refrigerants and windshield cleaning fluids to suit every taste and budget. The product you choose for your vehicle may be affected by its lifespan.

Is it worth saving on oil?

When choosing the right oil, experts recommend first of all paying attention to the brand specified in the manufacturer’s operating instructions. Manufacturers often tie them to a specific brand of product. It is during engine development and testing that manufacturers make the choice in favor of the best oil. Once your vehicle’s warranty has expired, your choice of oil will be entirely up to you, and choosing the right type of oil is critical.

There are three types of motor oil: mineral, synthetic and semi-syntheticthe latter are mainly used for cars produced since the late 90s.

Once you have selected the right type of oil, you should not save money by buying its cheap equivalent. You have no idea how much damage cheap oil will do to your engine, over time it can cause wear problems, especially on the pistons. And even if you are inclined to buy cheap analogues from time to time for a one-time top-up, experts recommend choosing well-known brands when doing a complete oil change.

Is it possible to save money on anti-freeze coolant?

Coolant, when it enters the radiator of your car, thanks to its antifreeze composition, protects the engine from icing in the winter. You can buy it in the form of a ready-made mixture or a concentrate for dilution with water according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Whatever brand you choose, it is important to check for antifreeze in the coolant.

Saving on windshield cleaning fluid

If you’re on a budget, the only thing you can save on is windshield cleaning fluid. But this does not mean that you can make it yourself by mixing a cleaning product with water. A homemade product will clean the glass, but may damage the paint layer.
The correct windshield wiper contains an anti-icing agent.

Manufacturers of some brands claim that their product is capable of functioning at low temperatures down to minus 20°, but experts consider temperatures down to minus 10 or 15° to be more than sufficient. If you really need to save money, you should choose a concentrated liquid and use it sparingly so that it lasts a long time.

Product selection

Purchasing the necessary goods for a car at car dealerships will cost even more than in specialized stores, so by choosing online stores, you will save your money. And if you are in doubt about choosing the type of oil or coolant, do not try to choose at random, but seek help from the seller, who will quickly select the correct type based on the make and manufacturer of your car.