OIL AND FUEL ADDITIVES AND WARRANTIES

WHAT THE VARIOUS CAR COMPANIES SAY

TOYOTA

IS IT NECESSARY TO USE ADDITIONAL FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS?

Your Toyota is engineered to perform at its best without further additives other than the Toyota Genuine Fluids and Lubricants supplied by your Toyota Service Centre.

Taken from:  http://www.toyota.com.au/faqs?s=41#li41

SHOULD I USE FLUIDS LIKE COOLANTS AND FUEL ENHANCERS?

Your Toyota is engineered to perform at its best without further additives other than the Toyota Genuine Fluids and Lubricants supplied by your Toyota Service Centre.

Taken from:  http://www.toyota.com.au/faqs?s=41#li41

NISSAN

GENUINE LUBRICANTS

Whether your Nissan runs on petrol or diesel, Nissan has an engine oil specifically developed with your vehicle in mind. The Nissan range of Genuine Oils contains formulations that give you superior performance and protection.
How Genuine is your Nissan?

Taken From: http://www.nissan.com.au/webpages/owning/Service_Nissan_Genuine_Parts.html#/genuine-parts/genuine-parts-info

WHAT IS COVERED
Nissan Motor Co. (Australia) Pty. Ltd., (A.B.N. 54 004 663 156) (Nissan) warrants that for a designated period of time or specified mileage as set out under the section titled “NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY PERIOD”, Nissan will repair or replace any part on the vehicle (except for those items listed under the section titled “WHAT IS NOT COVERED”) which proves to be defective in materials or workmanship free of charge, subject to the terms and conditions of this warranty.

Taken From:  http://www.nissan.com.au/webpages/owning/Service_Standard-Warranty-Information.html#/nissan-warranty/warranty-information

GM HOLDEN

WHAT IS COVERED

Every Holden comes with Holden’s New Vehicle Warranty, the vehicle workmanship and materials are covered against defects for the first 3 years, or 100,000kms, whichever comes first. This factory backed warranty includes coverage on the engine, transmission, clutch, interior and exterior components including corrosion.

Taken From: http://www.holden.com.au/owners-info/warranty-info

OIL

Oil

Levels should be checked weekly. Check level when the oil is warm, or when stopping for fuel. Use only specified, recommended grades of oil outlined in the handbook. Oil that is too thin (low viscosity) will increase its consumption, so stick to specified grades. The use of supplemented additives that are not specified in your handbook is not recommended as they will not only increase operating costs but also may be detrimental to the operation of your vehicle.

(Nb: Of course Holden have their OWN RANGE of recommended Additives)

Taken From: http://www.holden.com.au/products-and-services/service-and-parts/maintenance-tips

FORD

Has no information at all about additives and it’s warranty reads the same as Holden’s.

HONDA

GENUINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

Each of the Genuine Fluids and Lubricants is designed to perform a specific task, which is crucial to the well-being of your Honda. If it carries the Honda logo, you can be assured it is of superior quality. (Once again what Honda are saying is that you should use their fluids and lubricants – ie you should actually use Honda Genuine Oil and not say Mobil One oil for instance) but as in all other manufacturer’s whatever lubricant/additive you choose to use does not affect warranty at all.

TAKEN FROM: http://www.honda.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/internet/honda.com.au/home/owners/service+and+parts/dedicated+honda+care/

What’s covered

• Engine
• Transmission and transaxle assembly
• Suspension and steering
• Fuel, cooling and brake systems
• Air conditioning (if genuine Honda system)
• Electricals and all electronic control units

TAKEN FROM:  http://www.honda.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/internet/Honda.com.au/Home/Owners/Warranty/