Best Motor Oil for Your Exotic Supercar

Understanding the Fundamentals Will Help You Select the Right Oil for Your Exotic

Everyone knows that gasoline is what makes most cars go. But motor oil is often overlooked for the vital role it plays in maintaining engine functionality. It’s not surprising that many people use the wrong oil for their specific needs. By understanding the relationship between oil viscosity, the type of driving you do, and how that affects oil temperature and pressure, you can select the correct oil for your engine. And that’s not always the same oil the manufacturer recommends.

First, consider how you use the engine. A high-performance sports car, for instance, requires a thicker oil to protect the engine from the high temperatures the engine experiences under race-like conditions. But that same sports car would be better off with a thinner oil if it was driven more conservatively in cold temperatures.

A thin oil, such as 0W-20, is not designed to handle high engine temps. Operating this oil outside of its high-temperature threshold will cause the oil to break down. It will lose its viscosity, and cause pressure to drop in the engine. Once this happens, the oil is no longer able to properly protect the engine’s internal parts.

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Conversely, if a thick oil, such as 10W-60, is used in an engine operating in freezing temperatures, it will be too dense to flow through the tight-bearing clearances. This causes an inadequate amount of lubrication in the engine, resulting in increased wear and tear.

It is impossible for car manufacturers to know the specific driving habits of their consumers. This makes it difficult for them to say which type of oil is right for your style of driving. Understanding how you use your car, and being aware of what temperatures you drive in are more effective methods of determining your ideal oil. By learning a few of the basics outlined in the video above, you can adjust your oil accordingly. And ensure proper protection for your vehicle, regardless of where and how you drive.