Sometimes wrong engine oil can lead to significant fuel costs: experts issue a warning for drivers

Sometimes motor oil leads to significant fuel consumption. Express experts urged motorists to check their oil to reduce fuel consumption.

The representative of Insurance Revolution emphasized that car owners often do not pay attention to the specifications of engine oil in the car's operating instructions.

If the specification mentions a certain type of engine oil for your car model, it is done for a reason.

Not all of them are compatible with the type of engine of a particular car. Some engines require specialty lubricants to maximize efficiency. If you ignore this simple point, your car will require more fuel.

GSF Car Parts experts also urged drivers to monitor oil and water levels, especially before long trips.

In addition to keeping the engine lubricated and running smoothly, engine oil can also have an important impact on a driver's fuel efficiency and overall vehicle performance.

Engine oil can improve a vehicle's fuel efficiency because it has a lower viscosity. Moving thicker fluid through the engine consumes more energy due to friction.

GSF Car Parts experts noted, "When buying engine oil, look out for a few important numbers that indicate its viscosity. Taking 05W-20 oil as an example, the number before the ‘W’ stands for ‘winter’ and refers to the cold viscosity performance, and the one after it stands for the oil’s viscosity after the engine has warmed up."

In the 1990s, 20W-50 and 10W-30 were the most common oils, but today they have been replaced by 05W-20 and even 0W-20 oils in newer engines.

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