Often, car owners have a limited budget.for the purchase of original lubricants. In this case, there is a solution - the purchase of third-party oils, which can be cheaper. One of the good options - oil Kixx, reviews of which the network is somewhat contradictory. Types of products of this manufacturer, features and advantages - all this we will consider in this article.
Korean brand GS Caltex Corporation is engaged in the production of lubricants for various equipment. Including it produces motor oil Kixx, reviews of which will be presented below.
The product range of the manufacturer includes not only automotive oils, but also industrial foundations. In total, 3 types of products can be distinguished for units of power units:
Kixx engine oils are sold for diesel andpetrol engines and marketed in different viscosities. Also among the products of the manufacturer there are lubricants on three bases: semi-synthetic, synthetic and mineral. However, there is nothing new here, because Each manufacturer on the market is ready to offer a different basis of lubricants. It is also logical that the manufacturer develops and additives, including them in their products. Additives improve the performance of oils, so their presence in the composition is almost mandatory.
The range of oils sold for gasoline engines includes quite a few units:
For diesel engines, the range of oils is different:
All of these listed lubricants have different bases, additive packages, tolerances, and the formulas used.
GS Caltex supplies to the market also transmission fluids for various units:
All products for specified installations have differentformulas that take into account the structural features of the mechanisms. The manufacturer in any case in the technical characteristics of the oil indicates the specifications and tolerances for which particular units are intended for those or other oils.
Oils have different tolerances manufacturers. Among the products on the market from Kixx every owner will find the lubricant that suits his car brand.
Most brand products correspond tointernational quality standards ILSAC, API, SAE, MIL, PSF, SCEA. This means that the bases and additives are of high quality. Together they create an efficient and reliable Kixx oil. Reviews of car owners confirm this and speak about its effective use on different car models. However, in fairness it should be noted that not all products of the company meet the requirements of manufacturers. The PAO series, for example, complies with the BMW LL-0.1 standard, while G1 does not.
Like any other oil manufacturer, the Korean brand also uses three fundamentals:
The highest quality and efficient issynthetic lubricant that is made from selected base fluids. By special chemical operations, the hydrocarbons contained in the oil are converted into the finished product. Special additives are added to them, with the result that the liquid acquires the necessary operational properties. The molecular structure of such a product is stable and durable, thanks to which synthetic oil can withstand heavy loads and high / low temperatures. It is also resistant to oxidation, friction, wear.
Semi-synthetic oil is a mixture in a certain proportion of mineral and synthetic bases. Such oils Kixx are recommended for engines with run and motors of an old sample.
Mineral oils of this manufacturer, like allother lubricants on this basis have an unstable molecular structure. They can evaporate during engine operation, burn and at the same time are extremely sensitive to low temperatures. Note that these products from Kixx are among the cheapest on the market.
Additives to improve the properties of oils a lot. Kixx manufacturer uses the following:
Some of these additives can be used indifferent products from Kixx. For example, oils for old engines (semi-synthetic) contain dispersed additives - these are special additives that soften the solid impurities formed inside the engine. Thanks to their use, the level of dirt inside the engine is reduced, soot dissolves.
Extreme pressure additives reduce the load onengine, reducing friction force between active pairs. Anti-colossal additives are contained in all oils of this manufacturer. As a result of the use of this “chemistry”, the stability of the oil increases, and the oxidative processes, if not stopped altogether, then slow down greatly.
There are also detergent additives (detergents) that prevent the formation of carbonaceous deposits, soot and oxide compounds.
Note that the engine oils of this manufacturer have both advantages and disadvantages. We start with the benefits. According to reviews, Kixx oil has such advantages:
You can also highlight a good degree of protection againstfakes. Product canisters have strong labels that are simply impossible to tear off. To get rid of it, you have to tear it off in pieces. Also used is a foiled membrane on the neck with a GS Oil emblem. It is also worth considering that this product in the Russian market is a rarity, so the probability of buying a fake is low.
Cons always have a place. For the same user reviews, you can highlight the following negative points:
When selecting the oil for the brand of car you needstudy specifications that meet manufacturers standards. The most popular lubricant for belt-driven engines is Kixx 5W40, which is capable of operating in wide temperature ranges.
Also there are many user reviews that it is very inconvenient to pour oil. If you try to fill it without a watering can, then the whole engine can be very dirty.
Oils of the Korean brand viscosity 5W40, 5W30 and10W40 gained great popularity among car owners because of the good characteristics suitable for the Russian climate. In addition, the price of Kixx oil is lower compared to some oils of famous brands. Lubricants of this brand are able to effectively replace oils that are recommended by car manufacturers and which they often try to fill in at official service centers.
In winter, oil is popular with drivers.with a viscosity of 5W30, due to which, as noted by the car owners themselves, the engine starts quickly and smoothly. However, there are negative reviews too. Buyers celebrate the burning of oil in engines with good mileage. This allows us to conclude that the oil is more suitable for new engines. But the combustion and volatility of the oil is characteristic of belt engines, but this has not been revealed in chain engines.
Suitable for summer and winter use.oil Kixx 10W40. It is recommended to use in conjunction with engines with mileage. It collects good user feedback, but with it it is very difficult to start the engine at a temperature of -30 degrees outside.
If you make a conclusion about the manufacturer and aboutthe product as a whole, the Kixx oils are not the best This category of oils belongs to the average price segment and is more popular with drivers whose cars have a solid mileage. In fact, Kixx is a competitor to the Korean brand ZIC.
Note that there is no one-way webpositive opinion on the quality of GS Oil products. Some respond well, others - bad. Therefore, it is difficult to make an unequivocal conclusion. In any case, if you have not previously encountered this product, and in the instructions for the car, this oil is not indicated as recommended, then it is definitely not worth pouring it. But if it is recommended by the master at the workshop specifically for your engine type, you can try to use it. In the event that the product goes into waste or the engine starts to work suspiciously loud, you can replace it.
