Why UAE conditions count as severe service, how to read your manual's oil interval, choosing viscosity and grade, and what to replace with the oil.
Severe service is the norm here
Most owner's manuals give two oil-change schedules: normal and severe. Extreme heat, dust and sand, long idling in traffic and short trips all count as severe conditions, and most UAE driving involves at least one of these. Follow the severe schedule unless your manual says otherwise.
Choosing the right oil
Use the viscosity your manual specifies, for example 0W-20, 5W-30 or 10W-40, and the approval it lists (such as API SP, ACEA C3 or the carmaker's own standard). The right approval matters more than the brand.
Fully synthetic oil resists breaking down in heat better than mineral oil and usually suits UAE conditions best, but only if it matches your car's specification.
Change these at the same time
- Oil filter: always
- Drain plug washer: cheap and prevents leaks
- Air filter: check at every oil change; dusty roads clog it quickly
- Cabin filter: once or twice a year
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