{"id":3301,"date":"2015-06-27T21:13:00","date_gmt":"2015-06-27T19:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dilube.com\/?page_id=3301"},"modified":"2015-06-27T21:13:00","modified_gmt":"2015-06-27T19:13:00","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dilube.com\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Check out our FAQ if you have any doubts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion\">\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3564998505\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3564998505-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-a-lubricant?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3564998505-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is a lubricant?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3564998505-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3564998505-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nA substance capable of reducing the friction between two sliding surfaces.\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-461680608\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-461680608-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-does-a-lubricant-do?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-461680608-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What does a lubricant do?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-461680608-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-461680608-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nIt reduces the wear on the parts involved and decreases the working temperature. Its main effect is therefore a saving in energy.\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1793700916\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1793700916-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-types-of-lubricants-are-there?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1793700916-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What types of lubricants are there?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1793700916-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1793700916-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nLiquid (motor, transmission and industrial, etc. oils)\r\nSemisolid (pastes and greases with different consistencies and compositions)\r\nSolid (Graphite, Molybdenum disulphide, Micronised copper, etc)\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-936792997\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-936792997-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-a-lubricating-oil-made-of?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-936792997-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is a lubricating oil made of?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-936792997-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-936792997-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nIt is a mixture of base oils (70-99%) and additives (1-30%)\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3683191282\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3683191282-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-a-base-oil?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3683191282-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is a base oil?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3683191282-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3683191282-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nIt is the main component that determines the basic lubrication and viscosity characteristics.\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-4111231021\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-4111231021-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-kind-of-base-oil-are-there?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-4111231021-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What kind of base oil are there?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-4111231021-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-4111231021-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nMineral oils: Mixture of hydrocarbons distilled from petroleum. These are obtained in refineries and are classified according to their purity as Group I or II.\r\n\r\nHydrocracked oils: Hydrocarbons obtained by special processes with hydrogenation are classified as Group III.\r\n\r\nSynthetic oils: Those oils obtained by the process of synthesising materials derived from petroleum or other raw materials. These are classified as Group IV (PAOs, polyalphaolefins) and as Group V (others: esters, polybutenes, alkylbenzenes, polyethers, alkylene glycols, etc).\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3021975571\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3021975571-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-basic-characteristics-are-measured-in-a-base-oil?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3021975571-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What basic characteristics are measured in a base oil?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3021975571-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3021975571-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nColour, density, viscosity, viscosity index, flash point, freezing point, carbonaceous residue, sulphur content, oxidation stability, copper corrosion, demulsibility.\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-34751405\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-34751405-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-the-main-characteristic-of-a-lubricant?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-34751405-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is the main characteristic of a lubricant?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-34751405-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-34751405-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nVISCOSITY. Depending on the application and working temperature, correct choice of viscosity allows for a thick enough lubricant film to provide a maximum reduction in friction.\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-215373928\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-215373928-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-viscosity?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-215373928-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is viscosity?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-215373928-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-215373928-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nThis is a measurement of a liquid\u2019s resistance to flow. It should not be confused with density, which is the ratio between weight and volume.\r\n\r\nOil is more viscous than water, but water is denser. This is why oil and most petroleum derivatives float on water.\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2497827706\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2497827706-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-is-viscosity-measured?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2497827706-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How is viscosity measured?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2497827706-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2497827706-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nIt is measured in viscosimeters. The most commonly used units are ISO levels (centistokes, cSt at 40 \u00baC), SUS levels (Saybolt Universal Seconds), SAE J300 levels for engine oils (SAE 5W, 10W, 15W, 20, 30, 40, 50) and SAE J306 levels for gears (SAE 75W, 80, 90, 140, 250). Units of viscosity always refer to a specific temperature.\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1228810174\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1228810174-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-the-viscosity-index?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1228810174-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is the Viscosity Index?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1228810174-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1228810174-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nA liquid\u2019s viscosity decreases as temperature increases.\r\n\r\nThe Viscosity Index is a number that measures the change in viscosity with temperature. The higher the index, the more resistant the liquid is to changing its viscosity because of the effects of temperature. The most commonly used mineral oils have a VI of 90-100 (e.g. single-grade and hydraulic motor oils). Multigrade oils (e.g. 20W-50, 15W40, 5W40) have an VI of 120-180.\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3443929717\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3443929717-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-are-additives?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3443929717-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What are additives?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3443929717-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3443929717-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nThese are chemical compounds that are added to base oils to improve their properties or to give them additional properties necessary for the application for which the oil is to be used.\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2909587000\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2909587000-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-are-the-most-widely-used-additive-types?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2909587000-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What are the most widely-used additive types?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2909587000-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2909587000-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nViscosity Index Improvers enhance viscosity.\r\n\r\nFreezing Point Depressants lower the freezing point.\r\n\r\nAntioxidants extend the oil\u2019s life.\r\n\r\nAnti-corrosion agents protect the non-ferrous metal parts to be lubricated.\r\n\r\nAnti-rust agents protect iron parts.\r\n\r\nDetergents neutralise the acids formed in combustion.\r\n\r\nDispersants prevent particles from caking and precipitating.\r\n\r\nAnti-foaming agents prevent the formation of foam.\r\n\r\nAnti-wear agents reduce friction in severe working conditions.\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1379795706\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1379795706-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-tbn?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1379795706-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is TBN?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1379795706-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1379795706-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nThis is the Total Base Number or the alkaline reserve an oil has to neutralise the acids formed during the combustion and degradation of the components of the fuel and the lubricant. The TBN is provided by the detergent additive.\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1968677111\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1968677111-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-a-multigrade-oil?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1968677111-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What is a multigrade oil?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1968677111-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1968677111-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nIt is an oil with a high Viscosity Index. Variation in viscosity with temperature is lower than for a single-grade oil. It is suitable for working at low and high temperatures. A SAE 15W40 motor oil for example.\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2808555958\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2808555958-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-does-15w40-mean?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2808555958-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What does 15W40 mean?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2808555958-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2808555958-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nThis is not a description of the level of quality. It defines only the viscosity level in accordance with the SAE J300 standard for motor oils. 15W refers to the viscosity at low temperatures (W stands for \u201cwinter) and the digits 40 refer to viscosity at high temperatures (100 \u00baC). SAE is the Society of Automotive Engineers (USA).\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-856738913\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-856738913-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-who-defines-lubricant-quality?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-856738913-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Who defines lubricant quality?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-856738913-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-856738913-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nInternational organisations such as API, ACEA, JASO, and ILSAC, etc., (for motor oils) and DIN, ISO, USS, etc., (for industrial oils).\r\n\r\nMotor, machinery and equipment manufacturers such as MB, VOLVO, VW, MAN, CATERPILLAR, JOHN DEERE, FORD, ATLAS-COPCO, VICKERS, FENDER, etc.\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1106369898\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1106369898-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-does-api-sl\/ci4-mean?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1106369898-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What does API SL\/CI4 mean?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1106369898-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1106369898-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nAPI stands for American Petroleum Institute, an association that defines quality standards for motor oils, particularly for the American market. Quality standards are defined using two letters. The first refers to whether the product is for gasoline (S) or for diesel (C) and the second letter indicates the standard of quality and runs in ascending alphabetic order. Hence, SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL are used in ascending order for gasoline and CA, CB, CC, CD, CE, CF, CF+, CF4, CG4, CH4, CI4 are used for diesel. If an oil is assigned the both letters for gasoline and diesel, it is suitable for the two types of engines in the levels of quality required. The oil API SL\/CI4 therefore fulfils the two strictest quality standards for gasoline and diesel.\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1728284440\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1728284440-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-are-acea-standards?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1728284440-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What are ACEA standards?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1728284440-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1728284440-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nACEA, which stands for the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, establishes standards of quality and classifies motor lubricants, mainly for Europe. These are classified as follows:\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/dilube.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Captura-de-pantalla-2015-06-27-a-las-21.40.38.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3351\" src=\"https:\/\/dilube.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Captura-de-pantalla-2015-06-27-a-las-21.40.38-300x225.png\" alt=\"Captura de pantalla 2015-06-27 a las 21.40.38\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dilube.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Captura-de-pantalla-2015-06-27-a-las-21.40.38-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/dilube.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Captura-de-pantalla-2015-06-27-a-las-21.40.38.png 334w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2490013257\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2490013257-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-does-api-gl-5-mean?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2490013257-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What does API GL-5 mean?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2490013257-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2490013257-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nAs with motor oils, API classifies engine gear oils (for gear boxes and differentials) as API GL-1 and GL-2 for light service, GL-3 for moderate service, GL-4 for severe service and GL-5 for very severe service.\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2721929739\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2721929739-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-do-stou-and-utto-mean?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2721929739-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What do STOU and UTTO mean?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2721929739-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2721929739-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nThe terms Super Tractor Oil Universal and Universal Transmission Tractor Oil are used by the manufacturers of agricultural machinery for multifunctional lubricants. STOU is suitable for engines, transmissions, hydraulics and brakes and UTTO can be used for all of these except engines.\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3596270688\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3596270688-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-quality-levels-are-there-in-two-stroke-engines?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3596270688-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What quality levels are there in two-stroke engines?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3596270688-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3596270688-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>API classification: TA, TB, TC<\/li>\r\n\t<li>JASO classification (Japanese Automobile Standards Organisation):\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>JASO FA: low quality level.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>JASO FB: minimum acceptable quality level.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>JASO FC: manufacturer quality, low in smoke.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li>ISO classification (International Organisation for Standardisation):\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>ISO-L-EGD<\/li>\r\n\t<li>ISO-L-EGE<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nVery strict Piaggio Hexagon standard for scooters with separate lubrication.\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3172455383\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3172455383-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-can-lubricants-be-mixed?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3172455383-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Can lubricants be mixed?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3172455383-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3172455383-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nAll motor oils can be mixed (mineral or synthetic for gasoline or diesel) and quality will not decrease if they have the same specifications. Viscosities can also be mixed to produce a viscosity that is not the mean of both oils but rather more similar to the oil with the lower viscosity.\r\n\r\nLubricants for different applications should not be mixed.\r\n\r\nIndustrial lubricants should be analysed by an expert prior to mixing to determine whether or not they are compatible.\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1674859072\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1674859072-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-can-a-mineral-15w40-be-used-instead-of-a-synthetic-5w40?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1674859072-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Can a mineral 15W40 be used instead of a synthetic 5W40?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1674859072-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1674859072-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nIf they have similar API or ACEA quality levels, the mineral oil may, in principal, be used. The advantages of synthetic oil lie in its greater protection against wear upon ignition, the oil\u2019s longer working life and, above all, its compliance with new environmental requirements. These requirements demand a reduction in fuel consumption and a reduction in pollution through the formation of less particles and waste.\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3877479756\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3877479756-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-\u00bfse-puede-utilizar-un-mineral-15w40-en-lugar-de-un-sint\u00e9tico-5w40?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3877479756-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>\u00bfSe puede utilizar un mineral 15W40 en lugar de un sint\u00e9tico 5W40?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3877479756-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3877479756-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nEn principio si tienen niveles de calidad API, ACEA que son parecidos, podemos utilizar el mineral.\r\n\r\nLas ventajas del sint\u00e9tico est\u00e1n en la mayor protecci\u00f3n al desgaste en el arranque, la mayor duraci\u00f3n del aceite y sobre todo, en que cumplen las nuevas exigencias medioambientales como son: reducir el consumo de combustible y reducir la contaminaci\u00f3n por la menor formaci\u00f3n de part\u00edculas y residuos.\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1095945597\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1095945597-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-should-be-done-with-used-oil?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1095945597-content\" >\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What should be done with used oil?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1095945597-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1095945597-label\" >\n\t\t\t\r\nUsed oil is considered to be toxic waste and is governed by legislation that must be complied with (BOE \u2014Spanish Official Gazette\u2014 of 28 February 1989). It must be deposited in special containers or at automobile workshops for collection and treatment by an authorised manager. 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