Vehicle specific oils are certainly not a new phenomenon, but because they haven’t been around in the mainstream market too long, it is only now that the impact of wrong oil choice and poor oil maintenance is really coming to light in garages. Engine damage and premature wear, DPF problems, turbo failures and many other issues are all now cropping up in workshops, with the primary cause being use of the wrong oil specification, or exceeding recommended oil change intervals.
The sensitive nature of modern vehicle engines and supplementary systems, means that choosing the right oil specification is essential, not only for short-term performance, but also long term preventative maintenance. When it comes to vehicle specific lubricant supply, it is often more specialist lubricant suppliers that have developed the best expertise and most comprehensive ranges, rather than the traditional mainstream brands. A prime example of this is Kroon Oil, a leading Dutch lubricant supplier, which distributes its products in Ireland through Somora.
Kroon Oil has over 100 years experience as a specialist lubricant supplier and you would probably find Kroon Oil products in just about every house in the Netherlands. As an independent supplier, it is able to respond fast to market developments and this means it has one of the most comprehensive vehicle specific oil ranges on the market. It has also developed a great range of tools, to make sure customers can quickly identify the right oil for a particular application.
Cormac Moore of Somora comments, "The Kroon Oil website has a great search tool, that allows you to find the right spec of oil fast. It will recommend products for anything from a 1970’s classic Lamborghini to the very last Mercedes.” He adds, "Most mechanics now realise that you cannot use the wrong oil, just as you cannot fit an incorrect hard part and the Kroon range and information base, makes the whole oil selection process simple.”
The Kroon Oil range for cars covers everything from classic to the latest models, with oils developed using the highest quality base materials, to meet specific manufacturer specs. There is also a range of oils for commercial, agricultural and motorcycle applications, as well as high quality vehicle specific coolants.
Cormac says, "With premium product quality, first class application information and competitive prices, Kroon Oil is being very well received in the Irish market, because it provides such a comprehensive vehicle specific oil offer.”
Kroon Oil is available from motor factors nationwide and is distributed in Ireland by Somora.
