Euro-specific Motor Oil

Valley Eurotec Ltd. uses only the best products for our customers when performing any service or repair, this starts with using Euro specific engine oil. Our brand of choice: Liquid Moly a product that offers 100% synthetic lubricant, with low ash, phosphorus and sulfur content for European gasoline or diesel engines which the latest approvals of BMW, Mercedes-Benz and VW request.  

Motor oils are a combination of somewhere between 70 to 90 per cent base oil (which can be a mineral, synthetic or an unconventional oil) and 10 to 30 per cent additives. The base oil has three main functions: to provide a viscous film that prevents metal-to-metal contact in an engine, to remove heat and to circulate the additives throughout the engine and its components. The additive package includes such things as low-temperature fluidity boosters, high-temperature viscosity boosters, anti-wear and friction modifiers, detergents and dispersants, and corrosion inhibitors.

In Europe the automakers association sets performance standards for motor oils and are able to push oil specifications to meet the specific performance requirements of their engine designs while meeting European standards for emissions and performance. As well as the preference for diesel engines.

Check the owner’s manual of most European vehicles for which viscosity of oil to use, and you’ll likely find a chart that suggests different viscosity for different operating temperature ranges. In cold weather, the OEM may recommend 5W-30. In warm weather, 5W-40. Traditionally, drivers settle on an 0W-40 or 5W-40 to offer the best of both worlds – good cold-flow at startup to protect against wear and good resistance to heat once operating temperatures are reached.

Have more questions about the right choice of oil, contact Valley Eurotec Ltd. we are he expects on European engines in the lower mainland and are happy to help with questions you have.

By the way we also suggest go practice oil change intervals of 10,000 kms to get the best life out of your European engine!

Why Choose Valley Eurotec Ltd. for your European Car Repair ?

Valley Eurotec Sales and Service Ltd. is a family-owned and operated independent automotive shop that specializes in the maintenance and repair of European automobiles. We have been in business for nearly 30 years in Abbotsford, BC servicing customers from Hope to North Vancouver and have a combined knowledge base over 60 years.

Valley Eurotec Ltd. is committed to providing quality workmanship dedicated to our customer’s vehicle safety, reliability and comfort. A 27-point inspection is done on all routine maintenance services or oil changes, brakes or larger repairs are performed installing OME parts for the best quality, and we invest in factory diagnostic technology for diagnosing, and programming issues especially on European brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz Smart Car, Mercedes-Benz Sprinters, Audi, Porsche, Range Rover, Land Rover, Jaguar, Volkswagen, and Volvo.

Valley Eurotec Ltd.’s long-standing presence in the community has given us a trusted name and reputation, many customers are referred to us by our customers, other automotive shops, tire shops or quick lubes. We have certainly seen a lot of cars in our nearly 30 years, the older models and the next generation models with all electrical motors.

As technology evolves Valley Eurotec Ltd. continues to evolve, investing in carline specific technology, and training our team of factory-trained automotive technicians to ensure your car repairs are performed by experts who know your European brand car. Some of our technicians are from our hometown and some are from as far as the UK and South Africa. Together with our knowledgeable Service Advisor’s, Valley Eurotec Ltd. is committed you serving our communiti’s safety and reliability of their cars.

Come see the difference excellence makes at Valley Eurotec Ltd.

Having issues with long cranking or your vehicle not starting? Might Need a Battery

During the colder months of the year, it is common to have an extra strain on your vehicle’s battery due to the colder temperatures. If you are experiencing longer cranking, if it sounds like the vehicle is struggling to start, your battery may have an issue.

Batteries only have so much life, weather temperature and lack of use contribute to this how long this is. No one likes to wake in the morning to a car that won’t start. Valley Eurotec Ltd. provides battery health check with our multi-point vehicle inspection to ensure the health of your car’s battery. And our battery installation comes with a 3-year warranty.

For our customers who do not drive often or have vehicles they store during the winter months, Valley Eurotec Ltd. advises our customers to utilize a trickle charger to help keep the batteries charged fully and help with their lifespan. So, when the weather's nice and you're ready to jump into your convertible, it will fire up on the first try!