Common Havoline FAQs
The Texaco Havoline range of high-performance engine oils, coolants/antifreeze, transmission fluids and gear oils are designed to protect your car and help you keep going. Here, we’ve laid out some of the most commonly asked questions that drivers have about oils and the Texaco Havoline range.
Yes, synthetic oils often provide better protection than conventional, mineral-based oils can, particularly at higher temperatures. Synthetic oil molecules have a performance advantage over conventional oil molecules.
In a word, yes. It really is that simple. Synthetic oils often provide better protection than the best conventional, mineral-based oils can, particularly at higher temperatures. There are lots of online resources with information on why synthetic oil molecules outperform conventional oil molecules.
Do I need to use synthetic oil?
A lot of people are shocked to find that their new vehicle requires synthetic oil. That’s because the engines in newer vehicles are asked to deliver a complex balance of fuel economy, performance, low emissions, long engine life, and — just to make it even more challenging — longer intervals between oil changes than years gone by. Our advice is to follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation.
If they specify synthetic oil, it’s for a reason. And not doing so could void your vehicle’s warranty and shorten the life of your engine.
Where can I recycle my used oil and filter?
You can check with your local auto parts retailers and garages who may accept your used oil and filters. You can also go to your local recycling centre, which you can find by searching on www.recyclenow.com and looking for the locations nearest you.
The Chevron family of brands includes Chevron, Texaco and Caltex. Under these brands, Chevron sells and distributes Havoline lubricants, engine oils, antifreeze, and coolants. In Europe, Central Asia, North and West Africa Havoline products are distributed under the Texaco brand. In Africa, Middle East, and Asia Pacific, Havoline products are distributed under Chevron’s Caltex brand and in the Americas and China, Havoline products are distributed under the Chevron brand.
