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Why Use Car Lubricants?

Northern Oil Company • March 30, 2022
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You want your car to be as efficient as possible, while also maintaining its health so the performance doesn't decrease quickly over time. One of the best ways to do this is by using lubricants in your vehicle. But what is a lubricant and how can they help?


Read on to find out more.

A Guide To Lubricants

Machines require lubricants to run properly, so it is essential to be using lubricants in your vehicle. The main job of lubricants is in the name, they help to lubricate parts in your car. Parts of your car, especially the engine, are constantly subject to friction while in use, which is the main cause of wear and tear, leading to future problems and costly repairs. Lubricants can also help to cool your engine during use, trapping, transferring and releasing heat to stop overheating. Your engine's cleanliness is vital to its performance, as microscopic deposits can build up in them. Lubricants pick up these impurities and help to carry them through and out the engine, perfect for keeping it clean.


They help to prevent parts of your car from seizing up, but you need to be wary of what lubricant you use. Different makes and models of engines perform better with different lubricants, so you should research what will be best for your vehicle. A mechanic or the manufacturer's handbook can help you find this information. In summary, you should use lubricants for several reasons. The first is keeping engines safe from damage, preventing damage from heat or friction that inevitably destroys engine parts if not properly lubricated. With proper lubrication, parts last longer and corrode slower, while also being kept clean from any deposits and sludges that build up. One of the final benefits is that they reduce CO2 emissions and decrease fuel consumption, as your engine is performing at its best and not wasting unnecessary amounts of fuel.

Fuel Suppliers Near Me

If you’re looking for reliable, low-cost lubricants get in touch with Northern Oil today. Red Flame is Northern Oil’s own range of lubricants. They have been specially developed with experts in lubricant research to offer a product that is cost-effective and boasts high performance. Our selection of engine oil, hydraulic oil, transmission oil and gear oil is designed to keep your machinery in amazing condition, and we're constantly looking to improve our products to make them even better. So if you’re looking for a lubricant supplier in Nottingham, Leicester or Derbyshire, get in touch with us today.


If you want to find out more about our Red Flame lubricants, give us a call today on 0115 928 5250. You can order online or find out more about the range of products we offer by visiting our website now.

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