Key takeaways
- No. A XADO treatment does not replace an oil change. Keep your car maker's service schedule.
- XADO's product guide says a workshop normally adds the treatment at an oil service, so the oil level can be set correctly.
- For the Twin Turbo, XADO says the revitalization happens over the next 1,000 to 1,200 km, and not to change the oil during that time. Plan the timing with your workshop.
It is a fair question: you pour a treatment into the engine, so is the oil change still needed? Short answer: yes. Below is what an oil change does, what XADO says its engine treatment does, how the two fit together, and what to ask your workshop.
What does an oil change do that a treatment cannot?
- Removes used oil. Oil carries heat, dirt and worn-off metal particles. Draining it takes these out of the engine.
- Replaces the filter. The oil filter holds particles back. It fills up and needs changing with the oil.
- Resets the oil level and grade. Fresh oil at the grade in your owner's manual is the basis of engine protection.
- Fits the service schedule. A workshop can check for leaks, noises and other items while the car is up.
What does a XADO engine treatment do?
XADO describes its revitalizant as designed to use the energy of friction to rebuild a protective ceramic-metal (cermet) layer on worn metal, with the oil acting only as a carrier (see how XADO works). XADO says it does not change oil viscosity. That is a treatment for wear. It is not a lubricant replacement, and it does not clean out used oil.
How do the two fit together?
- Service first. Your workshop checks the oil level and condition and decides whether the oil and filter are due.
- Treatment added at the service. XADO's product guide says a workshop normally adds a treatment at an oil service. XADO's steps for the Twin Turbo: warm the engine to operating temperature, run it 3 to 5 minutes, switch off, pour the treatment into the oil filler neck, never fill above the dipstick maximum, then start the engine and run it 3 to 5 minutes before driving normally.
- Drive normally. XADO says the revitalization happens over the next 1,000 to 1,200 km, and not to change the oil during that time.
- Keep the schedule afterwards. Continue servicing as your owner's manual says.
Not sure when to add it? Ask an authorised XADO workshop to look at the car and plan it with your next service.
Find a workshopIs XADO oil the same as a treatment?
No. XADO also sells engine oils with revitalizant already blended in, such as the LX AMC Black Edition and the Luxury Drive and Atomic Oil range (see the XADO product guide). With those, the oil change itself puts the revitalizant in the engine, per XADO. An engine treatment, by contrast, is added to whatever oil is in the engine at the service.
What is Atomex Total Flush for?
XADO lists Atomex Total Flush as an oil system cleaner used before an oil change. According to XADO's product guide it suits engines with carbon build-up and oil burning, or before switching to XADO. It is a cleaning step, not a replacement for the oil change either. Ask a workshop whether your engine needs it.
What XADO does not do
- It does not replace old, low or wrong-grade oil.
- It does not replace the oil filter or the service schedule.
- It does not repair broken or worn-through parts, leaks or loose belts.
These are XADO's own statements about its products, and results depend on engine condition, oil and maintenance history. Older high-mileage cars are where many drivers ask about it: see engine getting noisier at high mileage and the buyer's guide engine oil additives in Singapore: do they work?
How to get it done in Singapore
- Book your usual oil service with an authorised XADO workshop, and say "I want XADO".
- Ask which product suits your car and when your next oil change should be.
- You can also see the range online: XADO products at the official online store.
Want XADO at your own workshop? XADO Singapore will contact them.
FAQs
Does XADO replace an oil change?
No. A XADO engine treatment is added to the engine oil, usually at an oil service, and works through the oil. It does not replace changing the oil and filter on your car maker's schedule.
Can I add XADO to old oil and skip the service?
That is not what XADO recommends. Its product guide says a workshop normally adds the treatment at an oil service so the oil level can be set correctly. Old or low oil still needs changing.
Should I change the oil right after a XADO treatment?
For the Twin Turbo, XADO's product guide says the revitalization happens over the next 1,000 to 1,200 km and not to change the oil during that time. Ask your workshop to time the treatment so it fits your service schedule.
What is the difference between XADO oil and a XADO treatment?
A treatment such as Atomic Metal Conditioner is added to your oil. XADO's LX AMC Black Edition and Atomic Oil ranges are engine oils with revitalizant already blended in, so an oil change with them is itself the treatment, per XADO.
What does Atomex Total Flush do before an oil change?
XADO lists it as an oil system cleaner used before an oil change. It is for engines with carbon build-up or oil burning, or before switching to XADO. Ask a workshop whether your engine needs it.
