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Oil selection

How to choose the right engine oil for your car in India

Start with the manufacturer specification, then match viscosity and OEM approvals before you inquire for LIQUI MOLY supply through Octagen.

15 Aug 2026Octagen Technical Desk

Indian driving mixes heat, traffic and varied fuel quality. The correct engine oil is not a brand preference — it is a specification decision tied to your engine, emissions hardware and drain interval.

Open the owner manual or service booklet and note the required viscosity grade (for example 5W-30 or 5W-40) and the approval codes your manufacturer lists. Modern petrol and diesel engines often require low-SAPS formulations that protect diesel particulate filters and catalytic converters.

LIQUI MOLY develops and manufactures lubricants in Germany. Lines such as Top Tec and Molygen are built around real OEM test sequences — BMW Longlife, Mercedes-Benz, VW 504.00/507.00, ACEA C3 and similar approvals are not marketing labels; they confirm the oil passed the tests your engine was designed around.

Once the specification is clear, Octagen — the exclusive authorized national distributor — can quote the correct LIQUI MOLY grade, pack size and supply route for retail, workshop or fleet demand. Submit an inquiry with your vehicle details rather than guessing at the shelf.

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LIQUI MOLY India is supplied exclusively through Octagen. Submit an inquiry with your vehicle, workshop or fleet details and we will quote the correct product and pack size.