Servicing Your Classic Car at Home?

Many classic car owners enjoy servicing their own vehicles at home.  However, did you know that around 70% of all breakdowns in machines and engines is caused by improper lubrication? (Source: Machinery Lubrication magazine.)  That’s why it is vital to ensure you use the right products for the right vehicle.

Get The Right Viscosity For Your Vehicle

Oil is to an engine what blood is to the human body.  If it’s too thick it can cause the engines oil system to clog (think heart attack); too thin and you risk uncontrolled wear.  So, selecting and maintaining the consistency (viscosity) is key.  When oil viscosity is too low or high, it may be detected as a loss of pressure in the oil supply to the engine. If you are not sure which vehicle needs which oil, please contact us and we will be more than happy to help.

Oil Can Also Help With Fuel Economy

The thicker the oil is, the more energy it takes to pump the oil. This uses up fuel. Just like people who take blood thinning drugs to make it easier on their heart to pump it, it’s the same with engine oil – it still needs to be thick enough to prevent friction and wear and tear but can now offer superb protection at lower viscosities all keeping to the original manufacturer’s recommendations and approvals. It’s not just fuel economy, incorrect lubrication causes mechanical wear and premature equipment failure. Using the wrong or low-quality lubricants is a major factor given that it may not contain the essential chemistry to prevent premature wear and corrosion.

At Witham, we are here to help – our Classic range of products has been designed for vintage vehicles that need a different approach to lubrication than those of the modern age. Trading since 1921, we know a thing or two about classic and vintage oils.

So before you service your treasured classic car at home, be sure to check the engine oil, screenwash, gear & transmission oil, brake fluids, wiper blades, lights, tyre pressure and coolants levels.

For more information and to view our range of products for Classic cars, go to: https://www.withamgroup.co.uk/shop/classic-range/