Broadstairs MOT Centre keeps approx. 19 different engine oils in stock within its workshop. Technicians cross reference with main dealer specifications to ensure the use of correct oil and grade for each vehicle. The importance of using the correct lubricant formulation is due to components designed to specific requirements, for example, needing low ash oil.

It is highly important to prevent premature wear, belt degradation, and the subsequent formation of debris that can clog oil strainers and cause catastrophic engine failure on specific models.

As an independent garage servicing and maintaining vehicles across a variety of major manufacturers, and owning main dealer software, we have access to technical data and information direct from source, as well as with Shell Oil – as a preferred supplier. Our links with major industry partners, combined with being a member of the Bosch Car Service network offers consumer confidence. Some customers report our oil prices but are higher, but this is often due to the specification of lubricant required, and that we only use the leading market brands.

A recent compliance alert has highlighted the danger of using the wrong oil, especially on the degradation of wet belts from Stellantis brands – Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Fiat, Vauxhall, Opel, and Jeep passenger and light commercial models – which has led to engine failure. The 2L PureTech petrol engine and DV5R diesels.