Morris Lubricants makes oil selection easy

With engine designs evolving and OEM specifications multiplying, selecting the correct oils and lubricants has become increasingly complex. Morris Lubricants is confident its updated Whatoil online tool simplifies this process.

The days of ‘one oil to fit everything’ have gone. With the need to improve fuel efficiency, lower emissions and reduce service intervals, along with many different engine designs, the expanding number of OEM specifications is causing an increase in the number of oil and lubricant formulations and viscosities for passenger cars, according to the experts at Morris Lubricants, which is becoming more complicated as these different oil variants can make it difficult to know which oil is best to use in a vehicle.

Using the correct oils and lubricants is critical when servicing and maintaining passenger cars. Selecting the right product ensures operational efficiency of the engine, protection of aftertreatment devices, improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. It will also provide components with the optimum levels of protection between services, reducing the likelihood of annoying breakdowns, inconvenient downtime and costly repairs.

This is true for cars in warranty, out of warranty and cars over 15-years-old, reported Morris Lubricants. No matter how old a vehicle is – in warranty, out of warranty, low or high mileage – the use of the correct lubricant meeting the OEMs requirements is essential. The OEM performance level stated for that vehicle will provide the highest level of protection and keep it out of the workshop and on the road, maximising the car’s life. With all these different specifications, viscosities and oil formulations, what is the correct oil to use?

Online, updated solution

Morris Lubricants has a solution… Earlier this year, the manufacturer, blender and distributor launched a significant update to its online oil, lubricant and functional fluid lookup tool Whatoil. This online tool is available 24 hours-a-day and helps the user find the correct oils, antifreeze coolants and functional fluids for a specific car using either a registration number or vehicle make and model.

Whilst retaining the features of the previous version, the new Whatoil online tool has been updated to make it easier for users:

✔ A mobile phone can be used to scan a vehicle registration number rather than having to type it in.

✔ Images of manufacturer brands and models when using the drop-down menus.

✔ Results show an example image of the chosen vehicle (Please note: the image is just a representation – the colour may be different from the actual vehicle).

✔ A registration number can be used to find the correct oil and lubricant requirements for classic cars.

These newly added features have been designed for car owners, fleet operators, technicians, maintenance professionals, motor factors and DIYers to find the correct specification of car oils, lubricants, and functional fluids. What oil will show the correct engine oil, gear and transmission oil, differential oil, brake fluid, antifreeze coolant and power steering fluid needed.