Oils and fluids
Engine and gearbox oils, antifreeze, brake fluid and care products - everything here is chosen by specification, not by brand.
How to choose oils and fluids correctly
This section stands apart: nothing here is sold used. Engine oil, transmission oil, antifreeze, brake and power steering fluids, additives and sealants - everything comes new, in sealed packaging. And one rule governs it all: a fluid is chosen by what your car requires, not by price or advertising.
The specification decides everything
Which oil or fluid you need was decided by the carmaker long ago - the answer is in the owner's manual. Before buying, verify:
- Oil viscosity and approval - the class stated in the manual and the manufacturer's requirement
- Antifreeze type - color is not a standard, what matters is the fluid class matching
- Brake fluid DOT class - mixing different classes is not allowed
- Packaging - a sealed container and the production date, an opened fluid loses its properties over time
What gets changed together
Engine oil is always changed together with the oil filter - an old filter contaminates fresh oil immediately. Automatic transmission oil often comes with a gearbox filter change, and replacing antifreeze is a good moment to consider flushing the system. If you are not doing the change yourself, workshops are listed under scheduled service.
Additives - carefully and with a purpose
Fuel and oil additives exist for specific tasks: cleaning a system, temporarily improving sealing, winter preparation. They are preventive products and cannot undo mechanical wear - a serious fault calls for diagnostics first, then repair.