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Car engine oils

Downsizing, turbocharging, start & stop, modern engines are operating at higher temperatures than ever. Excessive heat causes deposit formation, oxidation, wear, thermal breakdown, all of which reduce the efficiency of the engine. To achieve maximum thermal efficiency and save energy engines need to stay cool in the face of aggressive heat. PETRONAS Syntium with CoolTech controls the heat protecting the engine and delivering optimal performance, better fuel economy and lower emissions.

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Transmission fluids for passenger cars

Whatever your vehicle, our PETRONAS Tutela range of transmission fluids improve the driver experience, facilitating smoother, more comfortable gear shifts or doubling up as the hydraulic fluid in automatic cars; and they are fully compatible with electrical systems. You will also see better fuel efficiency, increase the oil drain intervals for commercial vehicles and extend the life of your transmission.

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Brake fluids and coolants

Choose the right brake fluids and coolants will keep you moving and protect your engine. PETRONAS Tutela brake fluids and coolants are designed for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, agricultural and construction machinery.

Not sure what’s the right oil for your car?

Please use our simple tool below to identify the best engine oil for your car.

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Frequently asked questions

The primary role is lubrication, reducing the friction and wear on moving engine parts, for example between the cylinder walls and piston rings, or the camshaft lobes and followers. Oil also acts as a coolant, absorbing and transferring the heat produced in the engine combustion chambers and piston under-crown area, helping prevent overheating. Another role is to seal the space between the piston ring and cylinder wall to prevent combustion pressure (engine power) from escaping. It has detergent qualities too, preventing waste matter resulting from combustion and impurities from sticking to the engine interior, keeping it cleaner. Finally, as a rust inhibitor it neutralises acids produced by combustion gases, preventing rusting and corrosion.

Engines are constantly improving, with better performance and fuel efficiency – but this relies on the quality of your engine oil. Our lubricants have been engineered to respond to these demands, allowing your car’s engine to maintain its optimal performance for longer.’

You should change your oil and filter at or before the end of oil-change intervals indicated by your vehicle manufacturer. These are based on distance travelled or time. Regular oil changing helps to keep your engine oil in good condition and provide the best protection for all of your engine components.

There are many engine oils on the market, each with a range of grades eg 5W-40, 10W-30 etc – these enable drivers to match the right oil with the needs of their car's engine, reflecting factors such as its age, whether it’s a high performance engine and the driving environment – motorway vs stop-start traffic. Your car’s handbook will give you a minimum oil specification, however, our Lube Recommender tool provides a bespoke recommendation for ALL of your car’s specific lubricant and fluids needs, from the engine and transmission to the differential, cooling system and brakes – ensuring your car keeps performing at its peak.

Both mineral and synthetic based oils are mostly derived from crude oil. Mineral oils are generally suited to older vehicle models and are usually less expensive than synthetic oils, which are modified to improve their protective and lubricant properties so they can perform in more advanced engines.