How Oil is Used with Guy Martin (Automotive Edition)

How Oil Is Used With Guy Martin (Automotive Edition)

Guy Martin has spent many hours in his garage (shed) working on a whole variety of different vehicles. From his bikes, trucks, tractors and cars, he always makes sure they are maintained with the best quality oils, lubricants and greases to help ensure their optimal performance.

In the new ‘How Oil is Used’ series of videos Morris Lubricants Technology Manager, Adrian Hill visits Guy’s garage to discuss the latest developments in the automotive industry, the advancements in engine technology and why it is so important to maintain cars, Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) and other automotive vehicles with the correct quality oils and lubricants specified by the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer).

Each episode sees Guy Martin and Adrian delve into a variety of different elements that are important to consider when maintaining cars and other automotive vehicles. Episode one reviews why it is still important to use the correct specification of ‘engine oils’ in vehicles out of warranty. Episode two looks at the advances and considerations of ‘engine oils’ used in vehicles under warranty. Episode three discusses ‘What Lies Ahead’ for engine oils and potential future power options for cars. Episode four chats about the importance of ‘antifreeze coolants’, Episode five covers the various requirements of ‘gear and transmission oils,’ and the final episode looks at the wide variety of ‘ancillaries’ available for automotive and car maintenance.

Want to learn more? You can watch the original series of 'How Oil is Made’, where Guy Martin is taken around the production facilities at the Morris Lubricants factory by clicking here.  You can also see Guy take a look at some of the tests conducted in the Morris Lubricants’ Quality Control laboratory click here.

Or to watch any other of the ‘How Oil is Used’ videos with Guy Martin then click here.

How Oil Is Used With Guy Martin (Automotive Edition) Preview:

Episode 1 - Selecting The Correct Engine Oils For Cars Out Of Warranty With Guy Martin

In this episode, Guy Martin and Morris Lubricants' Technology Manager, Adrian Hill, discuss the importance of selecting the correct engine oil for cars out of warranty. As people are holding onto their vehicles for longer, Adrain and Guy talk about the temptation and dangers for vehicle owners to move to a cheaper oil to save money since their vehicle is no longer in warranty. Adrian explains why this is a false economy and how selecting the wrong oil can cost a lot more in the end. The discussion continues where Adrian advises why it is so important to select the correct quality engine oil that meets the manufacturer and vehicle specifications, to keep a vehicle on the road away from the scrapyard.

Episode 2 - Which Engine Oils To Use For Cars Under Warranty With Guy Martin

In this episode, Guy Martin and Morris Lubricants' Technology Manager, Adrian Hill, consider which engine oils should be used for newer cars still under warranty. Following the advances in engine design and technology over recent years, they review the number of additional factors that need to be thought through when selecting an engine oil. This includes how the engine oil has to work with the wide variety of aftertreatment devices that are becoming more commonplace in line with emission compliance legislation. Guy and Adrian also discuss the engine oil requirements and demands for protecting hybrid engines with their more challenging intermittent stop-start regimes.

Episode 3 - What Lies Ahead For Car Engine Oils? With Guy Martin

In this episode, Guy Martin and Morris Lubricants' Technology Manager, Adrian Hill, explore what lies ahead for engine oils and cars. With the progression towards electric vehicles, there is the misconception that these newer vehicles do not require any lubricant, Adrian reveals that this is not the case. In fact, there are a lot of similarities between current hybrid cars and electric vehicle requirements including coolant, gear and transmission lubricants. Adrian and Guy delve deeper and examine the lubricant requirements of Electric Vehicles and also the potential power options for cars in the future.

Episode 4 - Choosing The Correct Antifreeze Coolants For Cars With Guy Martin

In this episode, Guy Martin and Morris Lubricants Technology Manager, Adrian Hill, review the importance of antifreeze coolants in cars whatever the engine type, whether that be petrol, diesel or hybrid. They discuss the key jobs antifreeze coolants have to perform to maintain a vehicle's optimum running temperature, and how these products also stop freezing and prevent rust and corrosion. Adrian also details to Guy why people should not choose an antifreeze coolant for cars based on colour as it has no bearing on the performance and is purely a cosmetic factor.

Episode 5 - Gear And Transmission Oils for Cars with Guy Martin

In this episode, Guy Martin and Morris Lubricants' Technology Manager, Adrian Hill, talk about the evolution of gear and transmission oils in cars. They review how these sophisticated gear systems are a vital element in improving a car's fuel efficiency and help to reduce the emissions of a vehicle, but only if the correct oils and lubricants are used.

Episode 6 - Car Maintenance Ancillaries With Guy Martin

As well as the traditional oils and lubricants that are required for car servicing and maintenance, Morris Lubricants also provides a range of ancillary products. It is important that a workshop has a selection of these quality ancillary products to help whilst maintaining a car or any other type of vehicle. Adrian highlights a selection of Morris Lubricants’ ‘Go To’ products when in tough situations and Guy Martin tells Adrian which product he regularly gets through tins of.