From 18 to 20 June 2026, XADO will officially take part in Automechanika 2026, the eighth edition of the exhibition organized by Messe Frankfurt, held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. One of the largest and most influential annual events in the region, it is an unmissable meeting…

Anyone who rides regularly runs into oil problems sooner or later. Sometimes the oil turns dark and sludgy, sometimes water gets in and it takes on that milky, coffee-with-cream color, and sometimes the bike just keeps losing oil for no obvious reason. So which of these is the real red flag, the one that means…

Car transmission fluid is one of the most important fluids in your vehicle, yet it’s also one of the most overlooked when it comes to routine maintenance. Spotting the signs that it needs changing early keeps your car shifting smoothly, extends the life of the transmission, and saves you from the kind of repair bill…

Engine oil does a lot of quiet, thankless work. It lubricates, cools, and protects the moving parts inside your engine. But oil doesn’t last forever. Over time it breaks down, loses its lubricating power, and stops doing its job, which is exactly why it has to be replaced on schedule. Plenty of drivers, especially first-time…

It’s a common scenario: your car is due for an oil change, but the only bottle you have on hand is motorcycle oil. So you start wondering, can you use motorcycle oil in a car, especially if you’re in a pinch or just trying to save a few bucks? The short answer is no, you…

Of all the maintenance items on a motorcycle, brake fluid is probably the one riders forget most often. You remember to change the engine oil and check the tires, but that small reservoir bolted to the handlebar rarely gets a second look. The irony is that it’s tied directly to your safety every time you…

During the rainy season, or any time you ride through a flooded street, water getting into the engine is a real fear for a lot of riders. It doesn’t just leave you stranded on the side of the road; if it isn’t dealt with quickly, water can wreck the mechanical parts deep inside the engine….

You just paid for premium oil, but your bike still feels sluggish, knocks under load, or burns more fuel than it used to. At this point, a lot of riders start hearing about a so-called miracle fix: the engine oil additive. With hundreds of bold marketing claims floating around, though, most owners are left wondering…

Dubai International Baja is one of the rounds of the FIM Bajas World Cup, held in the desert region of the United Arab Emirates. This is an extremely demanding rally-raid event, where competitors on motorcycles, cars, and buggies must cover hundreds of kilometres across sand dunes and rugged terrain. Out here, success comes down to…

Looking after a scooter takes a bit of know-how, and that’s especially true when it comes to buying engine oil. Standing in front of a dozen bottles at the shop, each covered in numbers and codes, most riders end up asking the same thing: “What oil viscosity (W rating) is actually best for a scooter?”…