How Engine Oil Works - (Change Intervals, Weights, Viscosity Index, Formulas, Additives & More)
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- ►There is a lot to consider when choosing what engine oil to put in your car. At FCP Euro, we pooled our customer base via social media to come up with questions most commonly asked regarding all aspects of engine oil from change intervals, weights, viscosity indexes and even how it's made (not to mention how it works). We asked all of this and more to Steffen Niemietz, Application Engineer for LIQUI MOLY's R&D department from Germany to get the answers.
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High Mileage Oil is a good marketing phrase. In laymen terms all that means is they have put more seal swell in the oil to keep the seals soft. If your engine does not have any seal leakage, you do not need high mileage oil.
@@johnnypipe or better switch to a higher viscosity. If the engine calls for a 5w20 then go for a 5w30
I saw that merc down there today while I was picking up a oil change kit for my 02 e430. Great products great people. I even got to take a pic with that legendary car.
Thanks for stopping by!
I used Pennzoil Platinum Euro for my late model BMW and never had any problem and the engine doesn't lose any oil
Some learning notes for myself, please correct me if I don't understand it correctly.
11:03 break-in oil change advise, shorten the first oil change and use exactly the same original oil that the engine was developed with.
12:00 high mileage car & oil choice: strictly stick with the manufacturer-approved oil specification and just use a little thicker oil. the additive formula is much more important than viscosity.
14:00 auto-start-off turbocharge engine: Recommend engine flush for the carbon built up when the oil stops following and get boiled inside the turbocharger.
no such thing as "break in oil"
Syn doesn't carbon up on turbos no more, Synthetic fixed it...
@@cengeb liqui moly may not offer it but I assure u as a auto tech of over 20 years that break in oil most certainly is a real thing
Syn doesn't coke up,thus turbos work...decades ago pre synthetic its why turbos had issues its 2022..things have improved
Start/stop is death to turbos........and also to the vehicle's resale value.
Hello. i would like to service my engine with all of these what would be the right order to use the additives? i have an 1987 bmw 730i manual gearbox 5 speed. greetings from Latvia.
I have Nissan Sunny 170 thousand KM millage. I want to Use engine cleaner and Mos2 Additive or MoS2 Leichtlauf 10W-40. Mechanics are not recominding these additives to older Engine. Please Advice. 2nd thing if you recomand to use anti friction , should i use Mos2 with simple oil or i use the built in engine oil which is MoS2 Leichtlauf 10W-40. Thanks
I use Liqui Molly 5w-30 Special Tec, I dont know what the initials " B FE " stand for other than fuel economy. Could someone advise on the "B" Thanks!
I use european kia sportage 1.6 crdi with dpf and scr adeblue, i use total 5w30 mc3. Am in tunisia with low quality diesel fuel, what liquimoly oil do you recommend ?
And Volkswagen reduced it's warranty period from 7 years to 4 years 50,000 miles. Obviously they have a lot of confidence in the 0W 20 oil. This is what happens when an engine is designed around an oil weight instead of an oil being designed to lubricate an engine. The EPA tells the manufacturer what oil they have to use and the manufacturer has to scramble to find a way to keep the engine from melting down. If you don't use the "Specified" oil, they can't reach their CAFE fuel mileage average and then they get fined. Meanwhile, LiquiMoly warns us that the VW508 specification is not backwards compatible and if you run it in an engine that doesn't call for it, it may not give adequate protection.
here in Greece vw warranty was always 2 years....I guess maybe this is some kind of retaliation about our resistance in ww1 and ww2 wars:)
@@malvasia17 Warranty change as sales change, if stuff ain't selling enough, they give you more, if stuff sells they take away...VW is always changing stuff...from free maintenance, to longer and shorter warrantys...SALES determines most stuff
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I agree this, and 5w-30 is the better alternative for owners.
@@malvasia17
Not really, 😂😂
Is Molygen a good oil to prevent Lspi / low speed pre ignition ?
Can you add both Liquid Moly MoS2 and the Motor Oil Saver in the same motor oil treatment ( at the same time in the engine ) ?
Or should you separate them and add them in at different motor oil changes ?
Not engineer or anything, but I wouldn’t recommend it. Keep in mind, the more products you add to the engine, the less physical motor oil is in the engine if you’re keeping it at its proper fill level.
The other reason for 10w-60 in the M cars is the VANOS S54 (E46) system is designed to work with the 60 weight, only, at operating temperature. Lower weight oils will not allow it the valves in the VANOS head unit function as designed.
If you listen well, you can use 5-40 weight oil even if your vehicle calls for 0-20. It comes down to emission systems.
If super charged (which most are), run a higher viscosity. If increasing stock power levels, go another step higher in viscosity. Just don’t give your car the beans until your oil sump is at least 180deg F and you’ll be fine.
For the greenhouse folks, you may enjoy writing and/or reading on paper, but the enthusiasts enjoy romping on cars.
is it possible fix subtitles for every fcp euro video? many thx
Hello steffen,what about engine flushing using liqui moly flushing ,some people using liqui moly engine flushing on a new cheap oil for 15 mins then drain it out and put then put the liqui moly oil ,is that save for the OLD mercedes engines (E class ) w210 ?
Hello, Danielle. Engine flush is perfectly safe for your W210 E Class! Just remember to only idle the car for 10 min with the engine flush in prior to changing the oil.
Best oil for BMW Z4 E89?
I have a bmw m6 with the s63tu. The dealer uses 0w 30. In the manual it offers many different option which makes it pretty confusing. I like the cold start protection which I think ppl overlook. However, I do want a little more protection at operating temps. I'm on the fence about going to 0w40 liquid molly. Thoughts? Also, i live in the south eastern US where it doesn't get too cold.
do it. You won't harm your engine especially if you have it in the garage anyways. It will protect it when reving it to higher rpms.
I will ask the dealer to switch from a 5w30 to a 5w40 in my e53 amg.
I would, especially if you like to drive it hard.
I've noticed that my 200,000+km Honda CRZ is losing oil after using Special Tec AA Liquid Moly 0W-20. What should I do next in my next engine oil replacement? For your information, the manufacturer's recommendation is to strictly utilise 0W-20 oil.
Hi, Zaidi. You can try a product such as LIQUI MOLY Motor Oil Saver, to reduce oil consumption. www.fcpeuro.com/products/lubro-moly-engine-oil-additive-lm2020
What about amsoil signature 100% synthetic, with some liqui moly mos2
Can a 504 be used in a engine calling for 502 . 2015 VW 1.8t . ? From what I have read 504 is way above 502 wear tests . Both have HTHS >3.5
Probably. 504/507 is based on ACEA C3. 502 is based on ACEA A3/B4.
504/507 has replaced 502 in the US. 5k-10k oci.
Hey guys I have 2011 e63 amg it has 220km runs just like beast as day I bought it from mercedes Vancouver in 2011 but I use 5w40 liquid moly and noticed the oil burns faster as the car has higher Km what thicker oil I could use help eliminate oil burning. Which liquid molly would u recommend
You can try an additive such as Viscoplus or Engine Oil Saver which will help with oil consumption.
Viscoplus: www.fcpeuro.com/products/viscoplus-for-oil-300ml-liqui-moly-lm20206
Oil Saver: www.fcpeuro.com/products/lubro-moly-engine-oil-additive-lm2020
LiquiMoly Burns fast initially AFTER changing, because it has a pint of thinner base ON it. AFTER 300 miles consumption stabilize.
I wish someone asked the representative why LM will offer something like three 5w30's which all have the same automaker cert (ex, 229.50). What should someone choose in these cases?
Hi John, the difference is with the OE application-specific additive packages in the oil. For example, a modern VW engine may call for a different additive package than an older VW engine. You would first want to limit your choices of oil to those with OE approval for your specific application. Let me know if you have any other questions!
@@fcpeuro can we use engine oil itself to flush the deposits out of the engine..?
What I meant was - use a low cost engine oil probably of the same spec..run it for 4 days or so, this should collect the deposits..drain it off completely & then refill with Liqui Moly manufacturer specified oil..
In a nut shell, a very short engine oil change..could this process clean the engine or only a flush can clean it..?
If in my car a 5w30 should have been used
But i am using a 5w40,will it be bad?
I lived in a tropical country where the climate temperature is usually from 25 degrees to 35 degrees
The honest answer: It depends. Typically if you can find the heavier weight oil with the same approval for you car, this is the best choice. This means it has been tested and approved by your car manufacturer for use in your vehicle, and all the functions will work correctly. Many modern engines have very tight oil tolerances and some functions may not work as well with a heavier weight oil.
My car was year 2003 1.3 cc with carburetor..which oil gred that suitable for my car ?
vehicle models 2000 + are ok with fully synthetic
if you are using a 1970s - 1980s car.. Mineral is probably what you should use to avoid leaks
1990s car are ok with Synthetic blends
Mineral 15w40
I use 5w30 504/507 oil in my vw tdi in europe,they sell now also 0w30 504/507 spec im getting confused what is better the 0w30or the 5w30
0 is for winter 5 is for summer.0 flows faster than 5 but 5 is no issue in summer.once it reaches operating temp both will become 30.( 30 protects up to 40c ambient temp while 40 protects up to 50C ambient temp.)
@@wellnesscoach73 both 5w and 0w are usable for european winters because even a 5w can be pumped at -25 celsius. the 0w30 will be still just a little thinner at operating temp than the 5w30
Hi,pls,which engine oil can I use for MAZDA 6 GH , 2.0L gasoline .Thanks 👍
Mi Volvo V70 prendía la luz de presión de aceite cuando el motor estaba en idle le cambié a 20w50 y ya no prende la luz de presión de aceite.
Greetings from Malaysia. What’s the best Liqui Moly engine oil for Peugeot 308 THP (1.6 turbo with 6 speed automatic transmission)? If not mistaken the specification is PSA B71 2290
Hi Adam! LIQUI MOLY Top Tech 4300 5W-30 would be the correct oil for your specifications.
which is the best vw 504 00 approved Liqui moly oil?
Top tech 4200!
Chris Smith thanks for your reply. Do you think that it worths to go to top tech 4200 from Castrol Edge Titanium FST LL 5W-30?
What year and engine are you running ?
Chris Smith 1.0 tsi 2017.its a 3 cylinder engine with turbo www.motorreviewer.com/engine.php?engine_id=130
Sounds like a 502 apec engine to me do you live in north America or Europe?
This guy is a very good marketing person but one thing I've noticed is that Liqui Moly never talks about what type of PAO's or Esters they use. For example I want to know if they use cPAO's or mPAO's and what grade of esters they use in their oils. Ravenol & Motul seem to do a better job at this. And why do they keep pushing their additives. Is it because their oils aren't quite up to standard so you need additives which means they make more profit ??
Most LM using hydrocracked group III oil some say it blends better with additives than pao and ester based. Maybe thats why LM pushing all this additives more than any oil makers
What happened to Fritz's accent? 23:50
Difference between fully synthetic and 100% synthetic
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Kindly suggest me best liqui molly oil for my FIAT PUNTO 1.3 MULTIJET DIESEL ENGINE 2012 MODEL
5w40 sm/cf multigrade oil which is just about offered by all brands. If you can get a diesel or cf specific 5w40 grade, it’s optimum. Diesel specific oils have focused chemicals more suited for typical diesel combustion....in other words...sooty.
Why so many expert giving different advise regarding break in an engine?Some ask to drive aggressively using break in oil or Diesel oil some ask to drive slow
Hi Daniel, you should always follow what the vehicle manufacturer recommends for break in procedure, usually outlined in the owners manual.
Project Farm did a motor oil extensive testing on about 20 popular brands and sadly Liqui Moly was 3rd to last in line and failed against the cheapest oils out there! Amazon freakin' Basic and Walmart's Super Tech motor oil BEAT Liqui Moly in the first round! How in hell could that be???
The winners of the oil testing was no other than AMSOIL Signature 💯% Synthetic oil and second place was Pennzoil Ultra Platinum motor oil!!!
Goodbye Liqui Moly, hello Pennzoil Ultra for my BMW 5 M-Sport! The cleaning power of Pennzoil is in another level unmatched! Now i know why BMW switch from Castrol to Pennzoil as their now OEM synthetic motor oil!!!
At $25 for 5 quarts of Pennzoil compare to $76 for a gallon of Amsoil, Pen. Ultra is the winner and its new oil for my BMW M Sport. Nice knowing you L. moly!
LaloMan his tests merely show how well they reduce friction. Nothing more.
BMW changed to shell/pennzoil because of the cost. Everything boils down to cost. That project farm test is almost meaningless.
Pennzoil is the brand mate of Shell and Ultra is Shell Helix Ultra, the best motor oil in the world. No one else has Shells gas cracking tech that allows formulation of synthetic at a molecular level. No other oil manufacturer has the tech. Mobil, Chevron come close with great additives. Project Farm provides some evidence of this, and there are numerous sources of long term testing showing Shell to be the best. My own Kia 2.0 2010 runs like new after 240000km using Helix Ultra from day 1 for 11 years. Not sure what the other commenters are saying, not providing any alternative evidence for their "belief" in LM. about Project Farm that's one data source, if you take all the data on engine oil, Shell beats them all. LM sells a lot of imaginary cures for problems that never existed, like Ceratec that has puts a layer of ceramic inside you engine that has no proper purpose and probably will lead to actual problems.
Start/stop is bs, 0-20 is bs. Low tension pistonrings in combination with thin oil=oil consumption. The customer gets to pay for it all.
Can I only use Liqui Moly products in Liqui Moly oils? 🤔 🤓😜
Hi Anthony, you can use them with other brands, however, they are designed to work specifically with LIQUI MOLY products.
9:15 THE DISPERGION OF THE DETERGION
Can I use mos2 with molygen 5w40
No, Molygen is a premixed oil with plenty of additives already in it.
Molygen has some Titanium (Wolfram)
"Dispergent" lol
So funny?
@Yorkiepoocharlie Not the German guy. The American guy fumbling around his words was comical. Hence why he laughed himself.
Hey I don’t like that the car manufacturers kinda force you to use an oil like 0W 20 or 0W 40. Ok tight tolerances. I think older import car’s engines came tight tolerant. Then these oils only come in synthetic blend. My truck doesn’t have a turbo but takes 0W40. Then these engines will use oil and maybe more oil because they have cylinder reduction. If someone were to use let’s say 5W40 synthetic in a vehicle which uses only 0W40 it will throw a code. I think there’s a need to use at least a 5W grade oil but can keep it synthetic.
just follow what the manual says. the car was designed for that viscosity
Star stop... Worst factory solution for a long and satisfactory engine life.
The best oil on the planet is Amsoil!!
Does this guy really take earrings help?