Engine oil in the engine performs a number ofimportant functions - protects it from overheating, wear and corrosion, removes combustion products, etc. However, over time, it loses its quality, and it has to be changed. There are a lot of motor oil brands on the market today. Some of them are considered qualitative, others deserve not too good reviews of motorists. One of the best variants of car chemistry of this variety is the domestic car owners consider the oil "Tatneft".
It produces motor oil "Tatneft", reviews aboutwhich have exceptionally positive, homonymous company of the same name. In addition to car chemistry, this manufacturer is engaged in supplying the Russian market with several types of fuel, carbon black and automobile tires. The company "Tatneft" was formed in 1950 by a decree of the Council of Ministers of the USSR. Its head office is in Tatarstan. In 2008, the company was certified for compliance with the requirements of international standards ISO and ONSAS. This famous manufacturer produces mainly motor oils. However, the range of products sold by Tatneft includes also transmission and special trains.
Motor oils of the brand "Tatneft" can be synthetic or semi-synthetic. Of the second group, the most popular among consumers are the following:
"Progress".
"Premium".
«Ultra Optima».
"Profi".
From synthetic oils of this brand on the marketThere are such modifications as Lux, Exclusive, Ultra and Synthetic. Tatneft produces oils designed for both petrol and diesel engines. The range of products of the company includes funds designed for engines of both cargo and passenger cars.
Просто отличные характеристики имеют также масла this brand, designed for power steering «R-Oil» and «Gidravlik-Oil». In addition, the company "Tatneft" produces the compounds used in vacuum pumps and refrigerating machines. If necessary, you can buy transmission oils of this brand. All this car chemistry of the Tatar manufacturer differs simply by excellent quality.
The main advantages of TATNEFT brand products of this variety are:
high thermo-oxidizing ability;
low pour point;
low volatility.
Поскольку при высоких температурах моторные масла "Tatneft" is not oxidized, they do not form practically no precipitate. In addition, they provide simply excellent protection of engine parts from friction and wear. Due to the low volatility, the consumption of these oils is significantly reduced. Since they freeze at -30 ... -40 aboutC, the motors are turned on when used in the winter season is very easy.
These modifications are intended primarily foruse in high-speed diesel engines of trucks. Also, Premium and Profi oils can be used for modern motor cars (including fuel injection). Their main advantages are low pour point, high alkali number and viscosity index.
Characteristic | Value |
Kinematic viscosity | 13.5 - 16.3 at 100 C, mm2/from |
Viscosity index | Not less than 120 |
Loss of evaporation | Not more than 15% of the mass (according to the NOACK method) |
Alkaline number | 10 mg KOH per 1 gram |
Mass fraction of ash | Not more than 1.6% |
Share of water | Only traces are allowed |
The proportion of mechanical impurities | A maximum of 0.015% |
Freezing point | Not higher than -35 aboutFROM |
Oils of Tatneft Profi differ from Premium with a lower alkaline number (from 8.5 mg KOH per 1 gram), lower viscosity (index from 140), and lower pour point (down to -45 aboutFROM).
These products are also quite deservedly used bymotorists are very popular. Ultra-Optima oil is intended for gasoline high-powered engines, including imported ones, as well as for diesel engines with a moderate supercharging. For the same purposes, the "Progress" option is also used.
Characteristic / Oil | «Ultra Optima» | "Progress" |
Viscosity index | 140 | 120-140 |
Freezing point | Until -55 aboutFROM | Up to -45 aboutFROM |
Alkaline number | 7.5 | 7.0 |
All semisynthetic oils of "Tatneft" are made on a polyalphaolefin basis. As additives, a balanced package from Infineum is used.
This type of motor vehicle is intendedalso for gasoline and diesel engines of cars and trucks. The main advantage of synthetic oils of the brand "Tatneft" is a low pour point (up to -55 aboutFROM). Also, this composition has a low degree of oxidation, does not form deposits and deposits, and significantly increases the life of the engine.
What exactly are the parameters of the synthetic oil "Tatneft", you can find out from the table below.
Characteristic / Oil | "Lux" (10W-40) | "Sintetik" (0W-40) | "Ultra" |
Viscosity index | 140 | 140 | 140 |
Alkaline number | 9.64 | 9.64 | 8.45 |
Freezing point | -42 aboutFROM | -55 aboutFROM | -45 aboutFROM |
Oil "Tatneft Sintetik" consumer reviewsdeserved quite good. The same applies to the option "Ultra". However, the best opinion among motorists has developed all the same about the oil "Lux". Today, it is this modification that is most popular among consumers.
Both of these products belong to the groupsemisynthetic. Designed oil "R-Oil" and "Hydraulics-Oil" for use in hydraulic steering cars. The pour point of the first variety is -45. aboutC, the second - -60 aboutWITH.The use of both of these compounds ensures the smooth operation of the power steering and in the winter season. A "Hydraulic Oil", among other things, can be used for vehicles in the Far North.
In this line, the manufacturer produces threemodifications: "TM-5-18", "Hypoid" and "TM-5-9A". All these semi-synthetic oils are intended for use in spiral-conical, cylindrical and hypoid gears of machines. Their advantages include high oxidation resistance, pour point from -45 aboutC (except for TM-5-9A, for which this indicator is -58 aboutC), fuel economy and excellentantiwear properties. TATNEFT transmission gears are manufactured on the basis of high-quality synthetic and mineral oils and the Lubrizol additive package.
BC-3 and XC-40 products belong to this group.The first modification is intended for use in high-speed pumps used for pumping inert gases and air. The operating temperature of the oil BC-3 varies in the range of -25 ... +120 aboutC. XC-40 is a synthetic, oxidation resistant product used in refrigeration compressors. It can be used in equipment with refrigerant R12, R22, ammonia.
Opinion about the product of this brand from consumersIt turned out pretty good. Almost all motorists consider TATNEFT oils to be a worthy alternative to the imported auto chemistry of this group. According to the characteristics, they are in no way inferior to many foreign means. They stand at the same time much cheaper. From synthetic oils, especially good reviews of motorists have earned, as already mentioned, the compositions "Lux-1 0/40" and "Lux-2 5/40". Many consider them the most high-quality products of the line.
Consumers are also praised and synthetic"Ultra 5/40". The characteristics of Tatneft 5 V 40 oil of this modification, after home-made research by car owners from specialized forums, turned out to be somewhat similar to the parameters of the popular product Totek Astra Robot HR 5W-40. Which, of course, speaks of its high quality.
From semi-synthetics most popular withcar owners enjoy the premium oil 5/40. The advantages of using this product, many car owners, among other things, include reducing engine noise. Positive feedback is available not only on engine oils of this brand. Transmission motorists are also referred to as rather qualitative compounds.
The fact that the engine oil "Tatneft" extendengine service, many consider it an exaggeration. However, their technical characteristics are really quite good. The engine works at their application without interruptions both in the summer, and in the winter.
Таким образом, очень неплохие от потребителей deserved butter "Tatneft" reviews. Not only simple domestic car enthusiasts, but also specialists highly appreciated this domestic development. Oils of this brand have received certificates of high quality, including from the Association of Automotive Engineers. The basis for this was the tests carried out by such well-known Russian car manufacturers as PJSC KAMAZ and AvtoVAZ OJSC.
The price of the auto chemical goods of this manufacturer in orderlower than the same import. Motor oil Tatneft Sintetik, Lux, Ultra and Exclusive, for example, costs around 1,300-1500 rubles per 4 liters (for 2016). A 10-liter canister is usually asked for about 2800-3000 p. The price of semi-synthetic oils from this manufacturer is about the same. For example, "Premium" is in the region of 1300 p. for 5 liters.
Fill the product "Tatneft", like any other,in the engine you need on the overpass or in the viewing hole. The car is pre-fixed on the site with handbrake and wheel chocks. Then partially removed the protective grille of the crankcase (if any). A wide pan is inserted under the drain neck. Before you drain the engine oil is a little warm. In this case, the operation will be easier.
While working off flows into the pan, you need to removefilter. In order to pour new oil into the engine, you must first remove the plug from the receiving neck and pull out the dipstick. Last need to wipe with a rag. Actually pouring itself produce, focusing on the labels on the canister. The level of the tool must first reach the min. After the oil has drained into the crankcase (after a couple of minutes), it should be added to the level of max.
