Motorcycle engine oils are the dedicated lubricating oil composition that is specially manufactured for the internal combustion motorcycle engines like the other type of internal combustion engines like the car, buses, or trucks. Here the core technologies are the quite same and manufactured consisting of base oil. But the chemical agents and the mixing ratios are different according to various types of engines likely the motorcycle, car, or any other vehicle's engines.

Hence the motor oil, engine oil, or engine lubricant is a type of lubricating oil typically that consists of base oil that is enhanced and properties with various types of chemical additives, anti-wear agents, detergents, etc. Further, in the multi-grade oils, viscosity stabilizers, oxidation neutralizers, etc. are also added in different ratios to make the lubricating oil workable in different temperature conditions.

So coming to the main and most critical function of motor engine oil is to reduce the friction and wear of the fast-moving internal engine parts and to keep the engine parts clean from sludge or further carbon deposits. Thus engine oils also protect from oxidization inside the engine and neutralize the harmful chemical residue coming from the fuel through the cylinder wall. 

And the second most important task of the engine oil is it helps to cool the engine by carrying heat away from the fast-moving hotter parts, further it also improves combustion chamber sealing by sealing the piston rings. Accordingly, motor engine oils are produced in specific formulations and chemical compositions to lubricate the engine parts to a maximum level, protect them from wear, clean the engine inside, and help to cool the hotter engine parts. Hence, quality engine oil improves the engine performance and ensures engine life at a level.

Motor engine oils have a type and category in terms of product formulation, base oil, and composition. Hence mineral, synthetic, and semi-synthetic types of engine oils are available in the global markets. Here mineral oils are produced from solid base oils that are refined from the direct oil source from the ground whereas purely synthetic oils are essentially laboratory-developed man-made oil. Whereas, semi-synthetic type oils are similar substances that are somewhat mixed type or in-between the mineral and synthetic type oils.

Accordingly, motor oils have various global and regional standards that certify the oil quality, property, and eligibility to use in a certain type of engine. Hence, American Petroleum Institute (API), International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC), ACEA (Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles), Japanese Automotive Standards Organization (JASO), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), etc. are the most appreciated global standards for motor engine oils.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is motor engine oil?

Ans: Motorcycle engine oil is a kind of thick oil that is commonly known as motor oil, engine lubricant, engine lube oil, etc. that is a précised composition of various chemical agents with a base oil that is mainly used for the lubrication of internal combustion engines parts and to cool the hotter engine parts distributing the temperature equally everywhere or to the cooling radiator. The motor engine oils reduce the metal frictions in the fast-moving internal engine parts hence; quality engine oil improves the engine performance and ensures engine life at a level.

2. What does motor engine oil does for a motor engine?

Ans: The engine oils mainly lubricate the internal combustion engine parts and help to cool the hotter engine parts distributing the temperature equally everywhere or to the cooling radiator. The motor engine oils reduce the metal frictions in the fast-moving internal engine parts hence; quality engine oil improves the engine performance and ensures engine life at a level.

3. What are the common types of motor engine oils?

Ans: In terms of chemical composition, base oil, and formulation mineral, synthetic, and semi-synthetic types of engine oils are available now in the world markets.

4. What are the popular motor engine oil standards?

Ans: American Petroleum Institute (API), International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC), ACEA (Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles), Japanese Automotive Standards Organization (JASO), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), etc. are the most appreciated global standards for motor engine oils.

5. Name the popular engine oil brands available for motorcycles in Bangladesh

Ans: Mobil, MOTUL, Liqui MOLY, Castrol, Petronas, Shell, Idemitshu, Yamalube, Motorex, Kixx, PTT, etc. are the popular engine oil brands available for motorcycles in Bangladesh.

6. Does Bangladesh manufacture any of the engine oils for motorcycles?

Ans: Bangladesh doesn’t produce any of the brands of motor engine oils but a few brands of engine oils are packed here for commercial distribution in the domestic market.