PETRONAS Lubricants International: 5 tips for stress-free road.
- An aging car fleet: in Italy, the average age of cars is 12 years and 8 months – regular maintenance is becoming increasingly essential.
- High-quality lubricants: they help prevent breakdowns, reduce fuel consumption and keep engine performance high over time.
- Accessible solutions for every vehicle: PETRONAS fluids and lubricants help extend engine life and maintain reliable performance, while offering excellent value for money.
- PETRONAS workshops even during holidays: more than 1,700 workshops in the PETRONAS Network are available nationwide.
- Digital support always at your fingertips: with the “Trova Officina” and “Trova il prodotto giusto” tools, assistance and advice are always available online
The car remains the preferred means of transport for holidays: it allows full freedom to plan routes and schedules, helps families and small groups of friends keep travel costs down and leaves more space for luggage. Whether it’s a day trip or a longer vacation, the car makes it possible to reach countless destinations while enjoying the journey itself. Once the itinerary is set, a complete check-up of the vehicle is always a good idea, because a smooth trip is everyone’s wish.
As a trusted partner in protecting engines and maintaining peak performance for many years, PETRONAS Lubricants shares five useful tips for a safe and worry-free holiday.
The importance of lubricants: avoiding breakdowns and costly repairs
More and more drivers put off ordinary maintenance as long as possible to save money. However, the average age of the cars on Italian roads is 12 years and 8 months*: in this scenario, having a reliable vehicle even after many years and kilometers is essential — but this requires proper care. PETRONAS fluids and lubricants help extend engine life and keep it running smoothly, while offering excellent value for money.
An oil change is a triple win
Just as sunscreen protects the skin, lubricants protect the engine from heat and wear. High-quality oils not only help avoid expensive repairs but also improve performance and fuel efficiency. For example, PETRONAS Syntium with CoolTech+™ technology protects critical engine parts up to 37.8% more and can reduce fuel consumption by up to 3%.
PETRONAS technology: efficiency and sustainability for all vehicles
The PETRONAS range of functional fluids and lubricants is designed to meet the needs of every type of vehicle, from the latest models to those with more mileage, ensuring consistent functionality and long-term reliability. PETRONAS Syntium, developed to face even the extreme conditions of Formula 1 racing through its partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Team, helps keep engines healthy and optimises efficiency, lowering fuel consumption and emissions. In addition, the practical Bag-in-Box packaging helps reduce plastic use, makes oil transfer easier and improves the overall environmental footprint.
PETRONAS Network: workshops that make a difference
Drivers are more likely to schedule maintenance when they trust the workshop they visit. Choosing established professionals with proven skills and belonging to widespread networks is the first step towards regular, planned maintenance that keeps vehicles in top shape for longer. The PETRONAS Network, which this year celebrates its tenth anniversary, counts more than 1,700 affiliated workshops across Italy and confirms itself, for the second year in a row, as the country’s largest network by number of workshops**. Part of more than 3,700 across Europe and 4,000 worldwide, PETRONAS Network workshops guarantee not only technical know-how, professionalism and courtesy but also widespread support during long trips far from home.
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Digital tools for extra support
Digital solutions can also be a valuable help. Drivers can use the “Trova il prodotto giusto” tool on the official PETRONAS Lubricants International website to identify the best lubricant for their vehicle and, through the “Trova Officina” function, locate the nearest workshop, view its profile with address, contact details and distance from their location, and get turn-by-turn directions through integration with Google Maps.
These simple steps and small but important maintenance tasks can help ensure a smooth and relaxing trip without going over the holiday budget. PETRONAS offers fluids and solutions for every driver and, with its network of carefully selected and highly professional workshops, is always ready to offer support if needed. Because safety always starts with the right lubricant.
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*Source: UNRAE book 2024
** Source: Osservatorio Network Officine 2024 – Notiziario Motoristico.
Santena (Turin), July, 2nd 2025
