German oil and additive specialist Liqui Moly has highlighted the benefits of it Cera Tec oil additive, which offers drivers reduced fuel consumption and emissions and added engine life. 

Cera Tec is an advanced suspension based on a microceramic solid lubricant and chemical active agents in mineral oil. It can be added directly to cold or warm motor or transmission oil and is most commonly used at the time of an oil change. Just 300 ml of Cera Tec is sufficient as treatment for up to 5 litres of motor oil.

The graphite-like structure of the ceramic particles enables them to fill in the roughness present in the engine metal, thereby preventing direct metal-on-metal contact. An active friction modifier chemical utilises the existing friction energy to ensure good flow, reducing friction and protecting  the engine and transmission against wear for up to 50,000 kilometres.

Cera Tec saves energy, meaning reduced fuel consumption and emissions. It is suitable for use in any oil and on vehicles with turbochargers, catalytic converters or particle filters.

Cera Tec was recently tested by independent testing laboratory, The Automobil-Prüftechnik-Landau GmbH (APL). Peter Kunz, who supervised the test commented, “LIQUI MOLY is the first company in the after-sales market that has been prepared to undergo voluntary tests. We found that Cera Tec markedly increases the power reserve, which confirms the anti-wear protection by the fine ceramic particles. After the tests I was amazed. The product made everything, and I really mean everything, better.”