03-07-2023, 09:39 PM | #1 |
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Liqui Moly Cera Tec oil additive
So I came across this on Kies Motorsports. Sounds like it might be a good additive to add during oil changes.
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03-07-2023, 09:59 PM | #2 |
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Im going to put this in the snake oil category for the time being until sometime proves that it does what they say it's supposed to do.
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I wouldn't waste my money on this, liquid moly sponsors kies so...
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03-08-2023, 04:11 PM | #5 |
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This isn't snake oil, the ceramic coating does occur. But is it going to prevent a rod bearing wear issue or anything significant along those lines? Absolutely not.
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03-08-2023, 07:40 PM | #6 |
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All additives you need are in your regular oil. Liqui Moly is legit company, but they build business on these products with questionable usability.
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04-13-2023, 12:23 AM | #7 |
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What it boils down to is does it help you sleep better at night? If you are using the oil your motor is designed to use you don't have much to fret. The additives do accomplish things but with out controlled tests, its hard to determine how much they help if at all.
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I put this in my X3 with N55 engine during the last oil change, about 4 weeks ago. The car has about 50K miles.
Can’t comment much about it. One thing I notice is that the oil temp is a tad lower than before. |
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In principle what they claim sounds legit, but is it really doing anything or just another placebo? Idk. Last edited by RM73; 04-15-2023 at 03:50 AM.. |
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No they wouldn't. It cost money to research and stock a product and then give them a profit cut. That doesn't mean the engine wouldn't be happier with the coating. I will do this add every other change in-between the BMW Free ones.
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Ive used it...not bad. No damage but didn't notice any super special difference over not using. Cost wise not that bad and don't think you're losing much if you pass on it. I think I'll still give it a try in my new [to me] M4 Comp. Wish me luck.
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Motorkote did much better than Liqui Moly.
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If you watch the Motorkote video, you can clearly tell it reduces friction. And how many motors do you know that can run for an hour with water replacing the oil?
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There's tons of chemicals that reduce friction. Doesn't mean any of them need to be put in my engine and or be paid extra for. Finally, vast majority of engines in the world run perfectly well without that snake oil, and will continue to do so regardless of our conversation. |
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How many of you fill 89 oct gas?
If you are selling the car tomorrow, that’s fine right? Organic foods any better? People are still living without it. 20 bucks and reduce friction? Ok I will buy it. 5k mile oil change will do the same thing. |
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I’d learned to change my oil more frequently instead of hoping additives work. Fresh clean oil has plenty of factory additives, and you don’t want to alter their mix. I use BMW TPT oil, using a 5K mile OCI for street use.
I have a bottle of CeraTec and two bottles of MoS2 Anti Friction just sitting on my bench for the last year, if anyone wants them (for shipping cost plus a couple bucks).
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