Oil as the most important factor in a car's performance

One of the first steps taken in a car's daily upkeep is checking the oil level. One of the main guarantees of a long-lasting car engine is a timely oil change.

The choice of car oil matters not just for the correct operation of your car, but for every one of its systems working together smoothly — even ones that, at first glance, seem to have nothing to do with how lubricants and hydraulics behave. For example, the air-conditioning system (meaning that system doing its job, not how it works internally) will only function correctly when the engine is running in its optimal mode. And to keep the engine in that mode, you need a quality, correctly chosen oil.

A modern car needs repair — say, Kia repair — when, for whatever reason, its structural integrity or the working order of its components is compromised. As a rule, such factors crop up suddenly and through no fault of the car's owner. A poor road surface or a road accident can do serious damage to your car; but these are external causes.

It's far worse when your car breaks down because of incorrect operation. In that case, the most vulnerable parts turn out to be the most complex assemblies — the engine, the braking system and the gearbox. And here, a lot depends on the oil: choosing the wrong lubricant or hydraulic fluid leads to gradual wear on components and parts, which can later cause them to fail suddenly.

It's worth noting that complex repair work (such as repairing a Kia automatic transmission, or an overhaul of a Subaru engine, or any other job aimed at restoring the working order of components and assemblies in cars, whether foreign or domestically made) should be carried out at an authorised service centre. Its qualified staff will be able to choose the surest way to fix faults and breakdowns in your car, carry out full servicing, and give you detailed recommendations for keeping your car running at its best.

An authorised Kia service centre offers its customers, who've chosen a car from this Korean manufacturer — one of the flagships of the global car industry — as their means of transport, a full range of services, not just repairs, but also advice on various questions about running the car, including how to correctly choose your car oil.