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Abdulla Yousif Fakhro and Sons, sole distributors of Mobil gas engine lubricants in the kingdom, is offering motorists some valuable tips on ensuring their vehicles continue to run smoothly.
A company spokesman said many car owners were under the false impression that as long as they change their oil regularly, it is OK to buy the cheapest oil possible.
"Some people equate cheap oil with inexpensive cost of operation. But this is a myth," he explained. "The minute a piece of equipment is filled with an oil, the oil leaves its legacy behind.
"When comparing a premium product like Mobil Delvac to a cheap oil, the latter may lead to higher wear rates and increased formation of deposit, varnish and sludge - all leading to high maintenance costs and reduced equipment life. So, while the cheap oil may cost less to buy, Mobil Delvac may cost less to own.
"Mobil Delvac will help you achieve maximum engine-life performance. However, the actual life of an engine prior to overhaul depends on many variables: choice of oil, oil-drain interval, maintenance practices, terrain travelled, driving habits, fuel quality, load carried and ambient temperature, to name a few. But using Mobil Delvac will certainly keep the engine-life odds in your favour."
The use of high quality oil can also allow engines to maintain fuel economy throughout their life.
Focused mainly on trading in automotive and industrial products, Abdulla Yousif Fakhro & Sons has represented many internationally-recognised brands for several decades.
The distributorship relationship with Dunlop Tyres dates back to 1934, and more recent but equally successful distributorships include Mobil lubricants, Powerpack batteries, Petrolite chemicals for the oil and gas industries, Dunlop Industrial hoses, Dunlop Oil & Marine hoses, hydraulic fittings, industrial belting and workshop equipment.
