Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specification was introduced by vehicle manufacturers, in order to define their internal quality standards, used in manufacturing various components and spare parts. Lubricants domain use this concept also. It defines the lubrication recommended by manufacturer in their own produced engines and transmissions. The concept is specific to the most prestigious car manufacturers…
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association is an organization that represents the 15 most important European motor vehicle manufacturers. It’s the successor of CCMC. According to their statement, ACEA is an advocate for the automobile industry in Europe, representing manufacturers of passenger cars, vans, trucks and buses with production sites in the EU. Among many other activities…
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) is a professional organization for mobility engineering professionals in aerospace, automotive and commercial vehicle industries. SAE is your one-stop resource for standards development, events, technical information and expertise used in designing, building, maintaining and operating self-propelled vehicles for use on land or sea, in air or space.The classification SAE 15W-40…
American Petroleum Institute (API) is the national trade association that represents all aspects of America’s oil and natural gas industry. API provides the API’s Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System (EOLCS). A voluntary licensing and certification program that authorizes engine oil marketers who meet specified requirements to use the API Engine Oil Quality Marks. The American…
Here is a very common concept: “I used to use SAE15W-40, but dropped it in favor SAE 20W-50 for a better protection of my engine.” But, is this really true? The idea of using a more viscous oil (thicker) seems to have quickly emerged following the quick remedy offered to older engines, with a high…
Generally all the mechanics recommend that the motor oil should be changed every 5 000 km. The automotive manufacturers recommend that the motor oil should be changed starting with 10 000 km mentioning “normal service”. For “severe service” they recommend 5 000 km. What means “severe service”? – frequently short distance trips (under 7-8 km);…
The motor oil is one of the most important fluids in the car’s engine. A good quality motor-oil must do the following:- LUBRICATE: this is the main task of a motor oil to reduce wear, corrosion, to cover each moving part of the engine with a protector film that reduces friction. – CLEAN: it is essential that…
The diameter is from 1.6mm to 4mm depending on the model.
Yes! Except for model 125, all models are equipped with 25mm Dinse sockets that allow you to disconnect the welding cables. We recommend using a section of at least 16mm2 which is greater than the original one in order not to overheat the cables. Given the low weight of the machine, it might be preferable…
Force models are perfectly suited to a 3 kW domestic network. For the domestic use, we recommend using 2.5mm diameter electrodes.