5 best Russian engine oil manufacturers

Tatneft is one of the leaders of the Russian market among oil and gas companies. The catalog of motor oils is much more modest than that of the same Gazpromneft or Lukoil, however, it is in no way inferior in quality, and in some moments even surpasses competitors. So, the LUXE PAO 0W-40 A3 / B4 SN model is suitable not only for cars, but also for minibuses and even some trucks. It perfectly protects highly accelerated gasoline engines and can be used in engines that comply with Euro-5 standards. If this viscosity is not suitable, there is a model with a class of 5W-30. Both options are endowed with good detergent, anti-wear and antioxidant properties, excellent lubrication and do not form foam. What can repel a buyer is a modest range of oils and their high cost relative to competitors.

Lubricants of the G-Energy brand are made in Italy, but the technology and trademark belong to the Russian company Gazpromneft.These products are considered premium, including due to the high content of antioxidant and detergent additives. In the urban mode of movement, dispersant additives come into play, which protect the engine from overheating. One of the brand's popular products is Synthetic Active 5W-40 synthetic motor oil. It boasts a high kinematic viscosity - the film created by the lubricant on engine parts does not break even with a sharp acceleration of the car. On the other hand, these properties do not have the best effect on the lubricant's resistance to freezing.

The brand, owned by the largest oil and gas company in Russia, produces a large list of oils for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, both domestic and foreign. Particular attention of car owners is attracted by a series of semi-synthetic Super motors, including the most popular modifications with a viscosity class of 10W-40 and 10W-30. Such a lubricant is well suited not only for “young” engines, but also for internal combustion engines with sufficiently high mileage, as it has a gentle effect on mechanisms and prevents accelerated wear of parts. In addition to semi-synthetics, the manufacturer's arsenal also includes fully synthetic lubricants, for example, from the Premium line.A separate series called Diesel, as you might guess from the name, is designed specifically for servicing diesel engines. For production, mainly sulfur additives and the purest hydrocracking base are used. Conclusion: the oil is good, but residents of cold climates should choose something else with a higher resistance to negative temperatures.

Lukoil is one of the largest oil and gas companies in the world. It accounts for over 2% of world oil production, a large part of which is processed to make motor oils. Especially popular is the GENESIS line of synthetic oils, which are created using innovative molecular technologies. The most popular model from the line - Armotech for European Cars 5W-40 - has over 400 positive reviews and a high rating according to Yandex.Market. The lubricant is excellent for both gasoline engines and diesel engines, including those equipped with turbocharging. The production uses the patented DuraMax technology, and the product itself is accredited by such well-known brands as Volkswagen, Skoda, Audi, BMW, Porsche and others.Oils from the Luxe line are no less in demand. They can also be used to fill turbocharged four-stroke engines. Unfortunately, due to the high popularity of the product, it is often counterfeited, so be careful when buying.

Rosneft has a network of gas stations in 66 regions of the Russian Federation, and one of its areas of work is the production of motor oils. The sales leader is the lubricants of the Magnum series, which includes separate lines, for example, Ultratec, Maxtec, Coldtec, each for certain operating conditions. For example, Rosneft Magnum Ultratec is made on a synthetic base with a large amount of antiwear and detergent additives, great for city driving. Residents of the northern regions of Russia are better off looking at the all-weather "synthetics" from the Coldtec line. Such a lubricant retains its original properties even in extreme frosts, which can literally save the life of the driver and passengers who set off on a long journey. It is fair to say that the manufacturer took pity on modern additives, and instead uses not the freshest package.Of course, this does not affect the properties of the lubricant in the best way.