LIQUI MOLY Cera Tec 3721 I Ceramic Wear & Tear Protection for Petrol & Diesel Engines I Smoother Engine Performance, Less Friction & Lower Fuel Consumption I Ceramic Additive for Engine Oil I 300 ml

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In general terms Ceretec or ZDDP (Zinc based) additives can reduce cold start wear, whereas Moly based additives won't make much difference to cold start wear if a good quality oil with enough Zinc and a low cold viscosity is used. Moly tends to be more effectice at higher temperatures, but most engine oil additives are just snake oil and using them is not as effective as selecting a good oil in the first place, unless you have a specific problem, like cam lobe wear on the VW diesels that results from using oil with too low a Zinc content. One bad thing about it; it makes your oil look dark and contaminated once it mixes in (the stuff in the can looks like liquid graphite), which could hide a real contamination problem if your engine were to have one. the fine ceramic particles, is how Dipl.-Ing. Peter Kunz, who supervised the test, summarizes the results. Kunz’s initial skepticism gave way: After the tests I was Older engines in particular can benefit hugely from using an oil additive. They can still be used in modern engines but due to the complexity on these engines, modifying the chemical formula of the overall oil may effect the performance.

APL is an institute in Germany which does a lot of engine and component tests for car manufacturers. To find out how well Cera Tec protects from wear and tear, they let two gear wheels work against each other with more and more force until a certain wear level is reached. With Cera Tec in the oil, more than twice the force was needed to achieve the same amount of wear.” Could a fuel injection additive/cleaner help to reduce the risk of injector failure, and if so, how does it work? The additional glazing of spark plugs caused by Ceretec is only of concern if you don't change them at the correct interval and as most folks here are diesel fans, it's not much of an issue. Our oils are officially approved by the car manufacturers. This means that they thoroughly test our oils themselves and only if they pass these tests, do we receive an approval. These approvals are the highest quality seal which an engine oil may get. Such an approval tells you that it is not only the oil producer but also the car manufacturer who stands behind this oil. This also makes sure that there are absolutely no issues with the warranty.”

Can you really save money by spending it on the right oils, additives and cleaners? We ask the experts at LIQUI MOLY on what products to buy. To help you make an informed buying decision, we have produced the below buying guide regarding oil additives. CERA TEC is a suspension based on a microceramic solid lubricant and chemical active agents in mineral oil. This combination reduces friction and protects the engine and transmission against wear. This in turn prevents expensive repairs and prolongs the life of the assemblies.

Firstly I would caution you that it might not be good for the spark plugs if you have a petrol car, although that possible side effect seems fairly minimal. Secondly some of the engineers and chemical engineering chaps here in Germany have said that although the UOA results show an improvement in wear metals, it does nothing for cylinder head wear or carbon deposit issues, so if you use it about every 25K km (It doesn't seem to last as long as advertised) longterm, your engine will eventually fail because of valve seating or other top end problems rather than ring or bearing wear. There have been a number of independent shops and dealers that have witnessed crankshaft to bearings seizing about two complete warm up's of the oil after OFHG changes! They actually produced a bulletin having one crank the engine over for 20 seconds 3 times (not via the key, so no fuel enters the engine) to prime the oiling system. Possible consequences: higher engine and transmission noise until failure of the gear wheels occurs. All of our recommendations cover a variety of potential issues that can occur with older engines and even modern engines. Engine Compatibility

I read this thread https://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1271909 a few months ago and decided to follow Don Fields' (MrMCar) recommendation to use Liqui Moly Leichtlauf 5W-40. I had been using AMSOIL European 5W-40 with their engine flush at each oil change for many years. Unlike other components of your car, the engine will require regular maintenance. The quality of the oil can make a big difference with regards to performance. Investing into a true oil additive can help keep your engine running smoother, cleaner and keep it protected so that it lasts longer too. My 2002 330i has over 245,000 miles on her, and she was using a quart of oil every 500 miles. I replaced the entire CCV system, OFH gasket, all vacuum lines, and everything in the vicinity with all BMW parts a year ago at 235,000 miles. The oil consumption didn't change. On the vehicle distortion test bench the test oil was mixed with 6 per cent CERA TEC. With each test sequence the weight, and thereby the force level, on the sensitive transmission gear wheels was increased. The aim of the experiment is to reach the damage force level. This level is reached when the sum of all damage caused to the teeth of the gear wheels is more than 20 millimeters. The test is then ended. The reference oil came up to damage force level 4; the oil mixed with CERA TEC reached as far as level 9, hence to more than double the level. CERA TEC markedly increases the power reserve, which confirms the anti-wear protection by

The brand also state that this oil additive can be used in new cars without voiding warranties, which is good to know. It can also be used with tractors, military equipments, motorhomes and even boat engines. Lucas is a popular automotive brand that proudly produce all their products in the US. Their heavy duty oil stabilizer promises to increase the life of the oil by over 50% and reduce oil consumption. CERA TEC is self-mixing and compatible with all standard motor oils. It is ideal for use in oil-lubricated transmissions, pumps and compressors. Also tested for vehicles Liqui Moly Cera Tec is a highly rated and popular oil additive on a global scale that is designed to reduce friction and wear within the engine. This is made possible by the ceramic compound, which can withstand high thermal and chemical loads. The recent increase in fuel prices has left most people feeling that driving a car is expensive. Whilst you can shop around every time you fill up, use your car less and drive more sedately, there are other ways to save even more money. We are talking about the hidden costs of running a car, such as servicing and using the right oils, additives and cleaners. In the long term, this should help reduce the risk of problems that could in turn cost even more money, but is it worth spending so much on good-quality oils, additives and cleaners that may or may not be proven to work? We asked the experts at LIQUI MOLY for the answers… Using the correct grade oils in your engine We realise it’s important to use the correct grade of oil in an engine, but surely all 5W-30 is the same, and if so, does using the cheapest make sense?

To that end whenever tasked with the above job, I grab a can of L-M MoS2 and put it into the engine and let run for 1/2 hr. before it comes in. The work is done, engine primed and an oil change with another can of MoS2 is added in. So far... VG results. In terms of using the Liqui Moly Cera Tec, you simply pour it straight into the oil because it is a self-mixing formula (as shown in the main image). Once it has mixed with the oil, the brand claim it will protect the engine for up to 50,000 KM.