Now, YOU CRAVE FOR MORE. What's next?
This part, this post, will be all to additives, additives and additives. There are still some non-believers out there, which I don't blame for that matter.
You want enhanced smoothness in your ride. It's fairly simple, FRICTION REDUCTION.Please do not mistake this as tuning your engines or putting aftermarket filters, tuning, cams, hardware, and so on. This will be form a fine decent automotive point of view.
For additives, there are tons and tons of brands out there claiming to reduce fuel consumption and increase power. BEWARE on what you buy. I will put this as a Q&A format to make it less boring as I've a feeling there will be a lack of pictures in this post. Sorry guys.
- Is my engine oil not good enough?
Oils are still oils. Oil manufacturers will put in their intended additives into the oil to make them perform and make them last.
- Friend told me, he is a non-believer of additives. How?
Four factors, either tried something that didn't work, tried something that ruined his engine, never tried, read online that it doesn't work. Give it a try, give reality a chance.
- Does it work?
Again, you will have to be very very careful on the kind of additives you pick. Some do more harm than good on your engine, some do more good than harm on your engine, some doesn't do anything for the record.
- Any big difference between expensive and cheap additives?
They serve their own purpose. For those that's proven and for those that works, the expensive ones bond to the metal for long term protection, and the cheaper ones that work will continue circulating with the engine oil for friction reduction, aka anti friction. They play two very different roles, but gives the same result.
- Can I combine various products?
Yes. You are able to. You want some of them to be able to bond to the metal and you want some of them to be able to travel around the engine with your engine oil.
- Can you tell me which one works?
From my experience on what I've used and the kind of feedbacks I get from my customers, please read below :
- ESTER - Ester is an additive that is in Group V of the so-called "oil chart". This particular additive can be found in top brand oils like Chemlube, Motul 300V, Qmax, and in additives like Lubegard and Revo(pure ester). They are good stuff, an alternative to the now banned sperm whale oil. As lubricious as it is, customers pouring this in to compliment their oil tell tales of engine feeling lighter, smoother and quieter regardless of age. Ester is also known to soften and recondition valve seals and rubber seals in the engine.They always smell nice by the way.
Old school oil. Oil guru. God of all oils. They smell nice too. Used to be pricey, not sure of the price now.
Lubegard Biotech Engine ProtectantThis additive is what people used to use back in the days. Gives good engine protection.
A lot of race cars run on these. Expensive as hell. Smooth as a baby's ass. Not sure how long this lasts though. I will update this section after talking to Kenneth.
Taiwanese Oil, from the makers of GuangDao, a Taiwanese professor that specially formulated this oil for the guaranteed smoothness. I was told though, that this is not suitable for track for oil temperature reasons. They will develop another formula for track use, one that doesn't heat up to fast. Last known price was RM240/4litre
I sell this. Cheap yet affordable at RM30 for 30ml. On the box it's written good for up to 3000cc engines. However, I personally think that one bottle of this is good for up to 2000cc. Proven by me, proven by customers. Best bang for buck for a bottle of pure, juicy, ESTER!
You can buy it it HERE!!!
- CERAMIC COATING - Pricey. This method of protection by the said ceramic additive works in a way that it gives long term protection. Microceramic particles in a bottle, that bonds to the metal for up to 50,000km. I've yet to find a con for this. Customers reportedly experience super smooth engine with this. I will only feature one ceramic coating product below as I have never tested any other products, being a paranoid of talking about a skeptical non believer heh. You can get it HERE!
Top of the line product for friction reduction from Liqui Moly. Known to reduce wear numbers from UOA aka Used Oil Analysis results. Disctinctive "teh ais" colour. Also known as tea with condensed milk for international readers.
*below statement is taken from Liqui Moly
The graphite-like structure of the ceramic particles enables them to fill in the roughness present in the metal, thereby preventing direct metal-on-metal contact. An active chemical (friction modifier) utilizes the existing friction energy to ensure flowing i.e. non-abrasive – smoothing, annealing the friction and bearing points.
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.
CERA TEC offers high mechanical and thermal stability, ensuring outstanding lubrication even under the toughest conditions. Engine and transmission noise are reduced.
It saves energy, reduces fuel consumption and thus also pollutant emissions.
CERA TEC reacts directly with the surface of the metal and protects your engine for up to 50,000 kilometers - even with the oil being changed during that period.
Properties of CERA TEC
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
with turbochargers, catalytic converters or particle filters. In new vehicles, CERA TEC supports engine break-in and protects against excessive wear. With a particle size of only 0.2 μm, it is absolutely compatible with all fi lters. Do not use in automatic transmissions and motorbikes with a wet clutch!
- Teflon Coating - Also famous, also known as ptfe coating. T**oil. Widely sold in major hardware stores and workshops. Known to reduce friction, known to give results too. Also known to reduce temperatures if you do a simple google search like THIS. I was once told that when teflon overheats, it becomes plastic, I've yet to see one with my own eyes. However, I very well know that when teflon is overheated, it's hazardous.
- MoS2 - Also known as Molybdenum disulfide. Found in Liqui Moly's 10w30, 10w40 and 20w50 MoS2 engine oil series. MoS2 is known to give long term protection and gets better as it gets hotter over time. Majority of my customers have switched to this oil and is happy with it's smoothness and quietness. The oil is a tad pricey for semi synthetic, but is is guaranteed to outrun, outlast and outperform a number of "premium" oils in the market. Liqui Moly also sells the additive alone to be poured into your current oil.
Known to outperform and outlast most fully synthetic oils in the market due to the capability of the additive that's in this oil. Grey in color when poured in. MSRP is RM125.00-RM130.00 for this oil. And yes, as I've said in my previous post, you will NOT feel a refreshed feeling after draining this out and pouring a new bottle in during your OCI.
This is their individual bottle. If you have just serviced your car, and do not want to waste your new oil, it can be improvised with a bottle of Revo and this additive.
Again, it's grey in colour. I've used this too, and it's known to live up to it's word. Can be purchased here
- Tungsten Disulfide - Also known as WS2 in short. I have just discovered this product. Scientifically, this is one of the most lubricious substance in the world, even more lubricious and MoS2. The below article is taken from www.lowerfriction.com
Tungsten Disulfide (WS2) can also be used in high temperature and high pressure applications. It offers temperature resistance from -450 deg F (-270º C) to 1200 deg F (650º C) in normal atmosphere and from -305 deg F (-188º C) to 2400º F (1316º C) in Vacuum. Load bearing ability of coated film is extremely high at 300,000 psi.
Tungsten Disulfide (WS2) can also be used instaed of Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS2). See comparison of WS2 / MoS2
Since the powder offers one of the lowest Coefficient of Friction (Dynamic @ 0.03 & Static @ 0.07), the applications are unlimited and could be tried with every conceivable idea. .
Two established ways the WS2 powder can be used are:
1) Mixing the WS2 powder with wet lubricants (such as oil, grease & other synthetic lubricants):
The powder can be mixed 1wt% to 15wt% (as required) with grease or oil. This will enhance lubricity of the mixture and also improves High Temperature and Extreme Pressure properties of mixture. During the use, WS2 in the mixture will get coated on mating/moving parts, which in turn reduces friction and improves lubricity and load bearing ability for much longer cycles.
2) Coating the WS2 powder on a substrate requiring (dry) lubricity:
The powder can be coated by spraying (at 120 psi) the substrate with dry (& cool) pneumatic air. It does not require any binders and spraying can be done at normal room temperature. Coated film will be 0.5 micron thick. In an alternative application method, the powder can also be mixed with Isopropyl alcohol and this paste could be buffed to the substrate. The coating applications are already established in many areas such as Automotive parts, Racing Car Engine and other parts, Aerospace parts, Bearings (Linear, Ball, Roller etc), Shafts, Marine parts, Cutting Tools, Blades, Slitters, Knives, Mold release, Precision Gears, Valve components, Pistons, Chains, Machinery components and many other areas.
MoS2 vs. WS2
Click here for a side by side comparison by lowerfriction.com in pdf format, along with lab tests done.
Again, a simple google search here shows countless tests being done.
Now, I have obtained a 150ml bottle of this additive to be poured into the engine in the form of the below picture :
Needless to say, the results were more than satisfying. Smoothness, way beyond the results of mos2 and ceratec. I took the car on full load and tore down the highway back to Kuantan with various speeds and notice a reduction in engine noise and fuel consumption. Of course, fuel consumptionwise this will be very subjective, depending on your car. Much to say, there was also a 50% reduction in oil consumption as I was experiencing oil loss due to compression loss from a 400,000km engine.
Judging from the above results, I am proud to announce that I have taken dealership for the above said product and am selling this at RM160.00 per bottle. This product is brought to you by Tabernacle Auto in Singapore, a workshop and R&D centre that is equipped with a state of the art facilities. They can be found at www.tabernacleauto.com
I spoke to Mr. Michael Lim, the CEO of Tabernacle Auto personally about this product and am very well satisfied with his explanation. I will allocate a special individual post on this product in the near future. Short say, this product deserves a post on it's own. As for customers who want to purchase this, you can contact me at 012-9096996 and get a bottle at the said price and COD at Subang area after dinner hours. To be used every 30,000km or so depending on engine condition. I am also free to answer ANY questions regarding this product,
Meantime, you can visit here for deeper understanding of this product.
SUMMARY
All or most of the products above can be used to compliment each other.
Long term - Ceratec, WS2
Short Term - Mos2 additive, Mos2 oil, Revo
Cheers
Elton
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