Being a practical woman and one that knows her way around tools, you would think I’d know a bit about cars. But I don’t. In fact, I’m pretty blaze about cars. As long as it works when I put the key in the ignition and it gets me and my kids safely from A to B and B to A, then I’m a happy girl.
It wasn’t until I was invited by Soup to attend a Castrol Magnatec event that my interest spiked in car care and learning more about keeping our family car in great condition so that we wouldn’t have any problems with our main mode of transport.
I found the event really informative and you can read my post about The difference a good oil can make.
As a result of writing that post, Castrol Magnatec have supplied me with more oil suited for my car and information about how to keep our car running at its optimum level.
My husband is the one that takes our car to get serviced at our local mechanic and because he joined me at the event, he was armed with questions about what type of oil was put in our car and our mechanic kindly showed us that our car was always changed and filled with Castrol Magnatec. Hi fives to our mechanic!
As part of my trial with the oil supplied from Castrol Magnatec, I was to report on whether I could feel the difference by having the oil in my car. And I can honestly say I can’t, because in the last three years since we changed mechanics due to convenience in location, our car has been filled with the good stuff that Castrol Magnatec supplies. To add more substance to my claim, our 7 year old Honda Civic has never had any issues, especially in the last few years, which says to me that getting regular services and having Castrol Magnatec in our engine has kept it running efficiently. That’s the difference a good oil can make to your engine.
- Our Castrol Magnatec oil, before being opened for use.
The difference that Castrol Magnatec has over other engine oils is that it has been created with molecules that give the oil power to cling to critical parts even when your engine is turned off so that when you start your engine again, your car parts are protected the moment the engine roars to life. This dramatically reduces engine wear. Other engine oils don’t have these molecules, so when the car is turned off, the oil drains from the parts and this is why when you start your car you need to warm it up before you drive out of the garage.
But of course, nobody has time for that.
So to keep your engine running efficiently, you need to find out from your mechanic what type of oil they are putting in your car and don’t be afraid to ask them to show you the bottle so you know that you are getting a quality product.
The oil in your car needs to be changed every six months. Our family car gets serviced two to three times a year and the oil is changed twice with our regular service. This is why it’s important to keep up with regular servicing with your car and why there are dates and km’s written on the sticker attached to your windscreen to remind you when your next service is due.
Remember that your car transports your family which is precious cargo and needs to be protected so ensuring your car is regularly serviced, has the best engine oil and good tyres means your family can travel confidently knowing they’re in a safe vehicle.
Do you get your car regularly serviced? Have you ever tried to change the oil in your car or do you entrust this job with a professional?
This post is not sponsored, however I have been given free product and information on car care and will be given a $150 voucher for my opinions. All opinions are my own. Stay tuned for my next car safety post which will include a $50 gift card give-away. This post has been written in conjunction with my disclosure policy.
