LIQUI MOLY: Proven Engine Wear Protection with Cera Tec

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What is Cera Tec and what needs to be considered when using it? We explain everything you need to know about how the oil additive works and how to use it correctly for optimum physical and chemical protection.

High loads or even normal operation cause wear in the engine, which can sooner or later lead to something in the engine no longer functioning properly. A scenario every driver would prefer to avoid. To protect the engine from excessive wear and thus optimize its service life and efficiency, we recommend using our Cera Tec oil additive.

Cera Tec wear protection additive

Cera Tec is the optimum wear protection additive for physical and chemical protection. It is a suspension based on a microceramic solid lubricant and active chemical agents in selected base oils.

The highly effective wear protection additive is:

Self-mixing and can be used with all commercially available engine and gear oils, ensures optimum protection against increased friction and increases the service life of the major assemblies
Highly stable both mechanically and thermally, which ensures excellent lubrication even under extreme conditions and increases the smooth running of the engine
Able to react directly with the metal surface and protects the engine for up to 50,000 kilometers (30,000 miles)
Suitable for all vehicles (also with turbocharger, catalytic converter or particulate filter) and with an average particle size of 1 µm (micrometer) absolutely filter compatible
Also ideal for oil-lubricated transmissions, pumps and compressors

How does it work?

The surfaces of metallic components always have tiny irregularities or roughness. If they rub directly against each other, this can lead to wear and damage in the long term.

The chemical agent (“friction modifier”) smooths the surfaces without abrading them: The existing frictional energy results in a flowing, non-abrasive smoothing through the friction modifier.

In addition, the ceramic particles with a graphite-like structure fill in the small unevenness in the metal and thus prevent the metal surfaces from rubbing directly against each other.

Using Cera Tec correctly

It’s easy to use: Add the additive directly to the motor or gear oil – whether cold or warm. For optimal performance, we also recommend the following:

Ideally, pour in Cera Tec together with the fresh oil when changing the oil.
One full can (300 ml) used with 3–5 Liters (3.2 to 5.3 U.S. Qts) of motor oil. Long-term effect up to 50,000 km (30,000 miles). Shake well before use. Not suitable for use with DSG/DCT-, automatic-transmissions or wet-clutch differentials. For best protection, use with every oil change.
Observe the oil change intervals according to the vehicle’s service documents.

In a nutshell: why Cera Tec is well worth it

Cera Tec is an high-tech anti-wear additive, suitable for most 4-stroke engines as well as manual transmissions and compressors. This can result in a lower susceptibility to repairs and a longer service life.