LIQUI MOLY Cera Tec тест и сравнение с MANNOL Ceramo Ester

Summary

In this video, the presenter tests anti-friction additives from Liqui Moly and Manol on motor oil to compare their effectiveness. While Liqui Moly's Ceratec is significantly more expensive, the results are surprising, as it doesn't outperform Manol's KERAMA ester as expected. Despite similar active ingredients, the tests show that the cheaper Manol additive results in better wear reduction, with a contact spot area nearly 10 times smaller. The presenter questions why Liqui Moly's higher-priced product fails to deliver superior results, despite its claims of long-lasting anti-friction benefits.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker is testing a friction-reducing additive from Liqui Moly, comparing it to a similar product from Monol (KERAMA Ester).
• 😀 Liqui Moly's Ceratec additive is significantly more expensive than Monol's product, often priced up to three times higher.
• 😀 The speaker expresses skepticism about whether the Liqui Moly additive will show significantly better results than the Monol product, despite the price difference.
• 😀 The speaker has previously tested Monol's KERAMA Ester additive, which produced excellent results in reducing wear and improving engine performance.
• 😀 Despite the initial skepticism, the speaker has received requests from viewers to test the Liqui Moly Ceratec additive, which led to this experiment.
• 😀 Auto manufacturers typically warn against using additives in engine oils, as it may void warranties, a consideration the speaker reflects on.
• 😀 The speaker recently changed the oil in their car and initially tested it with a 5W40 oil, which showed good results before adding the KERAMA Ester additive.
• 😀 After driving 500 km with the oil and additive, the speaker made further tests, noting some change in results, but withheld final conclusions for more testing.
• 😀 The test results for the Liqui Moly Ceratec additive, in terms of friction reduction, showed 1.25 mm, which is not as impressive as the Monol product (0.64 mm).
• 😀 The speaker wonders why Liqui Moly Ceratec performed worse than the Monol additive, despite having similar active ingredients and higher claims of performance.
• 😀 The speaker considers the possibility that additives might need specific conditions, like temperature, to activate fully, which could explain the unexpected test results.

Q & A

What is the primary focus of the video?

The video primarily focuses on testing two different friction-reducing additives for motor oil, Liqui Moly Ceratec and Manol's KERAMA Ester, to compare their performance and effectiveness.

Why does the creator test different friction-reducing additives?

The creator tests different friction-reducing additives to determine how they affect the performance of motor oil, particularly in reducing wear and tear on the engine.

How much more expensive is the Liqui Moly Ceratec additive compared to the Manol KERAMA Ester?

The Liqui Moly Ceratec additive is about three times more expensive than the Manol KERAMA Ester additive, sometimes even more depending on the seller.

What was the creator’s initial expectation regarding the Liqui Moly Ceratec test?

The creator expected that the Liqui Moly Ceratec would perform at least as well as the Manol KERAMA Ester additive, if not better, given the higher price.

What was the surprising result of the Liqui Moly Ceratec test?

The Liqui Moly Ceratec showed a worse result than the Manol KERAMA Ester. While Manol showed an impressive 0.64 mm, Liqui Moly Ceratec showed 1.25 mm, which was not as expected.

Why does the creator believe the additives should show similar results despite the price difference?

The creator believes that the additives should show similar results because both products contain the same active ingredient, which should lead to similar performance in reducing friction and wear.

What is the creator's stance on using additives in general?

The creator has typically preferred using high-quality motor oils without additives. He was initially skeptical about additives, as manufacturers often discourage their use, citing potential engine damage.

What method did the creator use to test the additives?

The creator used a series of tests involving a contact patch, where steel balls were subjected to various loads in an oil bath to measure the level of wear and tear under different conditions, such as increasing temperature and pressure.

What was the creator's approach to ensure an accurate test result for Liqui Moly Ceratec?

The creator repeated the test under controlled conditions, including using heated oil and increasing the load incrementally to ensure that the additive had enough time and conditions to activate and perform optimally.

What conclusion does the creator draw from the results of the Liqui Moly Ceratec test?

The creator concludes that the Liqui Moly Ceratec additive did not perform significantly better than the Manol KERAMA Ester, despite the higher cost. This result raises questions about the effectiveness of more expensive additives when compared to cheaper alternatives.