German oil and additive specialist LIQUI MOLY has introduced a new enhanced online oil guide at www.liqui-moly.com to help users find the right oil for an application faster.

The company says that oil is no longer a general lubricant, but a highly specialised, liquid replacement component that has to precisely fit the corresponding engine. However, this means choosing the right oil is more complex, with a huge selection of oil specifications, approvals and brands.

Günter Hiermaier, CEO of LIQUI MOLY says, "The oil guide is the most popular part of our website. Every day, 5,000 users search for the right oil here, garage professionals and car drivers alike." He adds, “Just a few clicks are enough to select the make, model and engine, and already you receive a list of the right motor oils. This is so important because motor oil isn't just motor oil anymore. Using the wrong oil is like fitting the wrong replacement part. The consequences range from a loss of warranty to increased wear and engine problems right up to total engine failure.”

Günter points out that the guide also lists the right gearbox oils, brake fluids, radiator antifreeze, power steering oils as well as other operating liquids. The guide also covers motorbikes, classic cars, commercial vehicles, construction equipment, agricultural vehicles and boats.

LIQUI-MOLY says the new guide is more intuitive to use than its predecessor. There has also been a great deal of improvement behind the scenes and the database has been updated. It now covers around 80,000 different vehicles. The guide is also searchable by Irish and UK registration numbers.