Choosing the Right Oil for Your Euro Car

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  • čas přidán 15. 03. 2018
  • Shop Liqui Moly Oil: goo.gl/ygeRYN
    In today's video Zach sits down with Steffen Niemietz, a Liqui Moly R&D Application Engineer. They cover a plethora of different topics pertaining to oil including explanations of how multi-grade oil works, OEM specifications, ACEA vs. API ratings, VW Audi 502 vs. 504, BMW LL-01 vs. LL-04, and specifics about Liqui Moly's state of the art Next Generation Molygen.
    0:51 - Switching between Conventional and Synthetic
    1:30 - How does a multi-grade oil work?
    3:11- Should you switch oils during the winter?
    4:19 - API vs. ACEA vs. OEM ratings
    6:02 - Which oil rating is the most important?
    6:42 - How does an oil get OEM approval?
    7:45 - BMW LL-01 vs. LL-04
    8:45 - VW/Audi 502 vs. 504
    12:02 - How do you choose between so many options?
    13:40 - Molygen Explained
    14:36 - Should additives be combined with Molygen?
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Komentáře • 584

  • @FLY1NF1SH
    @FLY1NF1SH Před 4 lety +480

    i was literally just watching Zach screw around with a miata over on Donut, did not expect to see him here xD

    • @somepsychoguy
      @somepsychoguy Před 4 lety +11

      Literally the same.

    • @xxst3iraxx106
      @xxst3iraxx106 Před 3 lety +5

      Same over here

    • @spoder6358
      @spoder6358 Před 3 lety +3

      Visa versa

    • @richshu5740
      @richshu5740 Před 3 lety +10

      I literally came straight to the comments as soon as the video started 😂

    • @DoubleShotOfXTC
      @DoubleShotOfXTC Před 3 lety +6

      Instead of a miata he should have bought an Audi for the money pit series haha

  • @ead1017
    @ead1017 Před 3 lety +126

    I was hoping they would go through the differences between the oils on the table.

  • @fistofdragony3213
    @fistofdragony3213 Před 3 lety +95

    one gotta love that german guy. he is really struggling with the language, but he knows his subjet so well, that he still describes everything perfect, as simple as possible

    • @ravinderbajwa4436
      @ravinderbajwa4436 Před 3 lety +7

      Germans are Smart! No wonder there cars are so🥵🔥 they pay attention to each and every detail.

    • @FELIPE8226M
      @FELIPE8226M Před 2 lety +9

      @@ravinderbajwa4436 Yeah they over engineer the shit out of them and it was also a terrible idea to use plastic parts for the cooling system on BMWs

    • @RoxhamCottage
      @RoxhamCottage Před 2 lety +12

      I think his command of English is quite good.

    • @ianwatson3315
      @ianwatson3315 Před rokem

      @@FELIPE8226M and Porsche Cayenne!!!

    • @doelbaughman1924
      @doelbaughman1924 Před 11 měsíci +1

      ​​@@RoxhamCottageI agree on his mastery of English. Sure he struggled with a few words and a few grammar items, but this is an interview where he appears to have to respond on the fly. It may be cut, I don't know. But English has been well established by linguistic experts worldwide that English is the most difficult language as a 2d language. It's a Germanic language with many German cognates, so that does help. I can speak German, but technical German is a whole different thing... So to see him speak, I'm impressed.

  • @robertschuler8063
    @robertschuler8063 Před 6 lety +17

    Nice work! Very informative, I look forward to future tech videos.

  • @akdomun
    @akdomun Před 4 lety +1

    Very informative video! Well explained!

  • @scubbarookie
    @scubbarookie Před 4 lety +1

    Wow! That Molygen is a game changer! Thank you!

  • @albooga
    @albooga Před 4 lety +49

    He looks and acts like the exact type of person that I would want to ask about motor oil

  • @FacetiousUniqueness
    @FacetiousUniqueness Před 2 lety +2

    German is kicking ass all over the place! Schooling each host they put in front of him! Thank you Dr. Stephan!

  • @XxXGhostXxX417
    @XxXGhostXxX417 Před 6 lety +22

    I love Liqui molly! User for life!

  • @Berto042095
    @Berto042095 Před 3 lety +2

    Yay Zach. Wasn’t expecting it.

  • @furtiveness
    @furtiveness Před 4 lety

    Just bought 10qts of Molygen from you guys! Thanks for all the help.

  • @ecstuning
    @ecstuning  Před 6 lety +145

    0:51 - Switching between Conventional and Synthetic
    1:30 - How does a multi-grade oil work?
    3:11- Should you switch oils during the winter?
    4:19 - API vs. ACEA vs. OEM ratings
    6:02 - Which oil rating is the most important?
    6:42 - How does an oil get OEM approval?
    7:45 - BMW LL-01 vs. LL-04
    8:45 - VW/Audi 502 vs. 504
    12:02 - How do you choose between so many options?
    13:40 - Molygen Explained
    14:36 - Should additives be combined with Molygen?

    • @Mk6gti_flores
      @Mk6gti_flores Před 6 lety +5

      13:42 - Sexually drinking motor oil

    • @user-jc2ox4ds5b
      @user-jc2ox4ds5b Před 6 lety

      هونداي سوناتا امريكي LIOUIMOLY 10W30 5W30 العراق

    • @marksuave25
      @marksuave25 Před 5 lety +1

      Thank you!!

    • @ofarruscofarrusco6692
      @ofarruscofarrusco6692 Před 4 lety

      my english is not complet god when i listen some quicly words , about 7:45 we talk about LL01- VS LL-04 , I HAVE A BMW 318 F31 2013 (PORTUGAL) LL-01 OR LL04 ?

    • @robertpineda577
      @robertpineda577 Před 4 lety

      Idk i got a 98 vr6 what should I be running then?

  • @tommyfree5677
    @tommyfree5677 Před 3 měsíci +2

    VERY PROFESSIONAL INFO, EVEN AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS MAY NOT KNOW 👍

  • @sirfartsalot1328
    @sirfartsalot1328 Před 3 lety +3

    Being doing my first oil change on my mk7.5 gti using liqui-moly.

  • @michaelvanna8982
    @michaelvanna8982 Před 4 lety +4

    I use 5w30 liqui moly for my mini cooper n14 engine...super good!

  • @Jimmyzb36
    @Jimmyzb36 Před 5 lety +6

    Steffen seems to know his product!

  • @ryannza
    @ryannza Před rokem

    sounds like ECS tuning is not too clued up
    LiquiMoly for my N52 only! Love it

  • @illestFlavor
    @illestFlavor Před 6 lety +145

    What are you feeling Lance? 40 Weight? 50 Weight? 40 weight sounds nice

    • @kwa_nguyen
      @kwa_nguyen Před 6 lety +24

      WE GOT NO ENGINES DO WE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @bballdude76
      @bballdude76 Před 6 lety +11

      A couple of SR-20s would pull a premium a week before Race Wars...

    • @MrThock
      @MrThock Před 6 lety +12

      Ted....Kiss my shoes

    • @joshriles84
      @joshriles84 Před 6 lety +11

      In The warehouse they're in the warehouse man

    • @nkosicollier4984
      @nkosicollier4984 Před 5 lety +11

      Lets go get our engines! 😎

  • @dekalogue
    @dekalogue Před rokem +1

    GREAT questions

  • @Kiss__Kiss
    @Kiss__Kiss Před 3 lety

    That Golden Shower scene though.
    But yeah, a very informative video....

  • @coalieroller5663
    @coalieroller5663 Před 6 lety +58

    that german guy appeared in humble mechanic's video before.

    • @diegoluna6684
      @diegoluna6684 Před 6 lety

      coalie roller u're right.

    • @smartchip
      @smartchip Před 5 lety

      @@willem2544 how, I need to buy good oil, as I want to have my engine in good condition,

    • @SyphADL87
      @SyphADL87 Před 5 lety +4

      @@willem2544 Where did Liquimoly touch you again?

  • @ChrisChaos209
    @ChrisChaos209 Před rokem +2

    Bro WHAT!?? Its zachy JOBE!! 🤯🤯

  • @tk4270
    @tk4270 Před 4 lety +7

    504, 5W:30 full synthetic German made engine oil like "Mannol" with Shell V power petrol is best combination for 1.6 Fsi VW engines. I have this on my 2008 mk5 Golf BLF here in the UK and its so quite and smooth even at cold start up. Use Mahle oil filter and good spark plugs and your good to go. Enjoy.

    • @mirola73
      @mirola73 Před rokem

      Mannol is one of the cheaper oils here in Europe, but decent for the price.
      I wouldn't put in a high performance expensive car, but will do just fine for normal everyday driving in a run of the mill car.

  • @timothybracken1728
    @timothybracken1728 Před 3 lety +1

    I put regular in my gti and have 10 inch wheels. I use canola oil when changing oils every 3k miles.

  • @abdulqadirqayyumraja9950

    Many thanks for such an informative video, wanted to know that if engine is fed with 5W30 SM oil for good 3 years, can we switch to SN 5W30 or SN plus 5W30. Is there any harm or impact on engine seals and other rubber items / parts used for three purpose of sealing of the engine, please enlighten us on this.
    Thank you

  • @3rkowtf669
    @3rkowtf669 Před 5 lety +4

    I’ll stick with Euro formula Amsoil in my E46 M54 and F30 N55 as long its LL01.
    Never tried that brand.
    Good video, lots of info thx.

    • @luissonoma6255
      @luissonoma6255 Před 5 lety

      How recommended Amsoil to you, where do you get it at and how much is 5 quarts?

    • @3rkowtf669
      @3rkowtf669 Před 5 lety

      Luis Sonoma So far I love it if you go to AMSOil website you can purchase it online or you can become preferred member if you wish,you can get it at a discount price, 0W 40 LL01 for European cars it’s about $11 a quart retail price.

  • @stevepitbull
    @stevepitbull Před 3 lety

    Great video, and awesome products. But I wanted to find out if Lubrimolly makes a %100 synthetic? Like Amsoil and Motul advertise. Not just “full” synthetic?

    • @LoveLikeaHurricane
      @LoveLikeaHurricane Před 3 měsíci

      Yes they do, but not for 95% of the application that are meant for cars

  • @jaymoneyfrm414
    @jaymoneyfrm414 Před 3 lety

    You guys ROCK 😎👍🏼

  • @marcelocuadrado6955
    @marcelocuadrado6955 Před 2 lety +1

    I see that you do not recommend the addition of ceratec in the molygen due to its already perfectly balanced package, which makes total sense. Now my question, in a liqui moly synthoil High Tech that is the 100% synthetic range but without an anti-friction additive package, would the addition of cratec from liqui moly be suitable and even recommended there?

  • @kurtbradley2590
    @kurtbradley2590 Před 3 lety +13

    Several of these LIqui Moly oils meet the BMW LL01 spec. I only watched this because I thought you'd explain the difference between them. You really only went over the Molygen?

  • @AudiophileTubes
    @AudiophileTubes Před 5 lety +30

    I use kitchen fryer oil in my GTI. We own a popular diner, so we save the cooking oil to use in my VW. I make sure I strain the french fries and onion ring pieces, before I put it in my engine.

    • @matthewmarks9256
      @matthewmarks9256 Před 5 lety

      For real??

    • @SpaceCadet4Jesus
      @SpaceCadet4Jesus Před 5 lety +7

      Does that get local residents hungry enough to visit your diner when you drive by everyday?

    • @chrisSVT
      @chrisSVT Před 5 lety

      Lmao

    • @fedism
      @fedism Před 4 lety +1

      My cousin did that, he would change it every 2-4 weeks on a toyota celica. He stopped though. He got fired. The motor got fired into flames.

    • @FarideLadak
      @FarideLadak Před 3 lety

      Haha 🤣

  • @ilhyx9
    @ilhyx9 Před 6 lety

    Hi! Can i use 5w-30 API CH-4 or higher (API) on Ranger T6? As the manual says, the oil "should" be 5w-30 ACEA A5/B5 when the diesel fuel sulfur content is 350 ppm (EURO 2). As of now the fuel here in Philippines is EURO 4.

  • @wrongwayup8217
    @wrongwayup8217 Před 4 lety +4

    I use molygen 5w 40 on my BMW 335i N54

  • @tm5346
    @tm5346 Před rokem

    Thank you think about switching 2013 Mini Cooper I’ve use Castrol bc my manual says to use ! It ! Is it of to switch! After all these years ? Thanks again for the videos

  • @AMG19698
    @AMG19698 Před rokem +2

    Also i have a BMW E92 325i i always use liqui moly top tec 4200 5w-30 my engine is always new!!!best synthetic oil ever!!!

  • @nikbar2238
    @nikbar2238 Před 3 lety +3

    For my Audi A3 1.8T 180ps, 360000k, what type of engine oil should I use? I live in Greece..
    10w-40 it's OK?

  • @davon.gs3949
    @davon.gs3949 Před 3 lety

    Just used Molygen for my B8.5 A4

  • @andriusst.3572
    @andriusst.3572 Před rokem

    Hello, I am interested in your opinion, I have two cars, one is with an n46 engine. The other car is with an n13 engine, both are BMW. The question is, what oil should I choose for the engine? Thank you.

  • @Yorkiepoocharlie
    @Yorkiepoocharlie Před 2 lety

    Porsche has A40 approvals for 0w40, 5w40 and 5w50. What are your thoughts on this since there are 3 options?

  • @edgarrivera532
    @edgarrivera532 Před 4 lety +2

    Hi there @ECS Tuning will this Molygen New Generation Engine Oil (5w-40) Green good for my 2008 BMW 328xi 2door

  • @stevenbarnett6614
    @stevenbarnett6614 Před 5 lety +7

    I recently acquired a 99 Mercedes Benz S 320 and did alot of work on it. The only problem I had with the car was problems with oil. After trying Mobil 1, and Castrol with no success, I researched Liqui-Moly, and decided to try their 15-w-40 semi synthetic with moly dysulfide. I have found this to be the best oil for use in an older Mercedes.

    • @bigphat200
      @bigphat200 Před 5 lety +1

      Sounds good, I think I'll try that in my Jaguar XJ6 next time

    • @horiatomescu
      @horiatomescu Před 5 lety

      My 99 Mercedes E430 works best on Shell Rotella 5W40 HD for diesel trucks from Walmart. More important is choosing a good cartridge filter, use a european brand like Henngst or Mann

    • @A.Dude.
      @A.Dude. Před 5 lety +3

      Would you mind explaining how you figured the "no success" part? I get it, when someone does not win American Idol - lack of success, but making the same claim about motor oil... Unless it blew-up in your face or prevented your engine from spinning, but then again, you're writing comments on YT...

    • @kimboofdzners9574
      @kimboofdzners9574 Před rokem

      BS flag!

  • @LostInDistance
    @LostInDistance Před 3 lety +1

    Been using Shell Helix Ultra 0w 30 in my Golf Mk5. I honestly wouldn’t go back to 5w 30 unless it’s summer time. On start up engine noise goes real quick being a low viscosity in the winter. Plus I live in Wales, so it can get real cold here so the 0w is ideal for me.

    • @yxngtrplerecords
      @yxngtrplerecords Před 2 lety

      I have a 06 VW Jetta TDI what oil should I use

    • @LostInDistance
      @LostInDistance Před 2 lety +1

      @@yxngtrplerecords Most places before you order ask for your car details. Put in your registration number and go from there. But it’s more than likely 5w 30. Just double check though before you buy!

  • @MitzYMihai
    @MitzYMihai Před 4 lety

    Best oil for any modern BMW (2006 and newer) is by far the Ravenol VMP USVO 5W-30. (Although it is very expensive.)

    • @mcplutt
      @mcplutt Před 2 lety +1

      Why is it best? And what is the best oil for short oil change intervals?

  • @gregsamcabanas9528
    @gregsamcabanas9528 Před 2 lety

    Help, What’s the Liqui Moly to go for a VW 502 00 specification? I’ve seen different 5W 40s’ (molygen, hc4, etc) so which one should I go for?

  • @press_button_for_assistance

    Thank you for this video! I just got a VW up! and I had no idea if I should use 507 or 504 rated oil because the manual says either. I plan to use the TopTec 4200 because you should get the best oil possible from the start.

  • @scffconinfratec6433
    @scffconinfratec6433 Před 3 lety

    my concern & problem may look odd-
    Is it possible to determine the oil grade of a car if the User Manual of the vehicle manufacturer doesn't mention the grade ?

  • @rogerkummerer775
    @rogerkummerer775 Před 10 měsíci

    I use the Molygen 5w-30 in my 2004 2.2 ecotech motor. Is this the correct LiquiMoly product I should be using? I race it on a dirt track and I am constantly in 6500-7000 rpm range. I have never had an issue with the Molygen and I also change my oil after every 3 races.

  • @iburnnibelheim5096
    @iburnnibelheim5096 Před 3 lety

    Yo I was looking to research some liqui molly while I was watching money pit on tv!! Did a double take n went through to comments to make sure I wasn’t seeing stuff lol

  • @vitaltrina
    @vitaltrina Před 5 lety +3

    It would have been great to include a category about what to do if you track your car, most of the time people struggles to know if it's ok to race with a 5w30 on tunned cars...
    As states, 5w30 and oem specifications for oils are for OEM cars, once you get tunned, you can throw that to the bin.
    People racing in the seat leon cup racer cars use castrol 10w60, but not sure if that's ok for a car that is used in the street.

    • @edwardkhachatryan7499
      @edwardkhachatryan7499 Před rokem

      It depends on the tune, if you just have a simple tune with intake and exhaust then i'd recommend using the same weight. When you start messing with turbos and superchargers and internals then you might want to, but you dont always need to. You should also get oil that is formulated for high performance applications

    • @vitaltrina
      @vitaltrina Před rokem

      @@edwardkhachatryan7499 yes i guess that simple modifications are ok with the same weight oil, i usually tend to increase just a bit the grade like if it uses 5w30 i increase it to 5w40 but i use a racing oil as most of the cars i have are abused at trackdays haha

  • @malvasia17
    @malvasia17 Před 4 lety

    hello, why for the molygen oil there is no approvals from car manufacturers?I have just purchased the 5w40 and i can see only recommendations and NO APPROVALS!

  • @GreyMK7Jet
    @GreyMK7Jet Před 6 lety +18

    I’ve always been a Castrol fan. When I used to work at Audi they even used Castrol Titanium for the premium Synthetic option. Personally like I mentioned, I Do Castrol Edge every 5k and my B5 1.8T shows not one bit of fatigue!

    • @cengeb
      @cengeb Před 5 lety +1

      5K on factory recommended 10K, kinda dopey

    • @smartchip
      @smartchip Před 5 lety +13

      @@cengeb not really, have you heard of designed obsolescence, car manufacturers want to sell their products, so....

    • @cengeb
      @cengeb Před 5 lety +8

      early oil changes is a proven money wasting dumb move, I have had over 15 VW Audi vehicles, and over 1.5 millions miles, included about 8 GM products the 8 GM products nor the 15 VW/Audis EVER EVER never had an oil related issues when following what the book says to do on that model. Planned obsolescence is not a factor in maintenance requirements. Planned obsolescence is a term that relates to features, functions, and styling. VW Jetta VR6 on non syn 316,000 miles, not a problem 147K , 123K, and on and on current GTI 69K oil change every 10K, as the current Tiguan 10K on Synthetic, most cars are now Syn, 10K, no issues, oils are actually now being rated out to 20K and 25K, meeting mfgs requirements. 2019, join it. Remember sparkpugs every 20K cus of fouled due to leaded gas and horrible carburetors, EFI turbos, syn, changed it all. 2019, join it. @@smartchip

    • @smartchip
      @smartchip Před 5 lety

      @@cengeb valid points, mate, use good quality oil, if going by the book, upto 60k, more frequently, then 100k -150, a 5-30 to a 5-40 grade, to account for wear, I usually retire the engine to rebuild it by 200k, 5k, was a outlandish thing to say, I retract it,

    • @cengeb
      @cengeb Před 5 lety +1

      5-40 Syn is all I use always as per manual, never rebuild nothing, unnecessary, modern engines go and go and pg, with Syn oil..modern cars are so much less maintenance, even my older JEttas with non syn oil change at 7500 as per manual, never an issue never...Mann or Mahle filters, work great, new GTI don't even go under car filter is on top, vacuum oil out machine, gets every last drop brilliant, Liqui Moly 5W 40, never ever an issue with Castrol or Total, or Liqui Moly or Motul Syn is the way to go no more different weights for different seasons, syn changed everything, all modern engines mostly have Turbo, thus syn is mandated..@@smartchip

  • @FCT8306onTwoWheels
    @FCT8306onTwoWheels Před 3 lety

    using STP full synthetic 5w40 in my A4 B5 2.8 Quattro. 8,000 miles on her today

  • @Suhailmaster58
    @Suhailmaster58 Před 3 lety

    I have a question. 5w-30 there are so many varients for it. Which one to choose?

  • @arielfranciscomadrigalch.7045

    Hi there! which one is better motul specific 504-507 vs liqui moly toptec? the specific was made for vag group ....

  • @badboygto
    @badboygto Před 5 lety

    is a 5w40 safe for my 335i n54 in the uk it is euro ll04 its kept outdoors our lowest outside temps in winter probly reaches -5 at the max ...im getting slight smoke from oil cap filler neck ( full temp ) smoke is gasoline smell and more transparent ( thin) ....new injectors last year ...theres no blow by pressure what so ever or rough running or codes .im currenty using 5w30c3 castrol edge ll04 any advise would be greatly apreciated

  • @mcplutt
    @mcplutt Před 2 lety

    So the best oil for short oil change intervals (5,000 miles) for a 2013 BMW N57 diesel engine would be what? I guess a longlife oil wouldn't be necessary.

  • @tivintroche8392
    @tivintroche8392 Před 6 lety

    No need to used liqui Moli Oil saver with Liqui Moli Molygen also?

  • @izuanhustle5022
    @izuanhustle5022 Před 2 lety

    Please answer my question. I read online that ceratec is not compatible with molygen as it can cause faster sludge build up. Does ceratec only not compatible with molygen only or with other liqui moly engine oils as well such as top tec n other liqui moly engine oil?

  • @rikays1516
    @rikays1516 Před 4 lety

    Good info

  • @AdelHaiba78
    @AdelHaiba78 Před 3 lety

    My car requires API-SM oil, based on manufacture recommendation, I want to switch to Liqui-Moly, which oil suits my car?

  • @nikoskotsalos7257
    @nikoskotsalos7257 Před 4 lety +1

    the most of liqui moli oils(for example top tec 4200 or 4600) are synthetic and not full synthetic..why i should choose them and not a full synthetic??

  • @opencarry3860
    @opencarry3860 Před 4 lety +2

    For myself, I will stick with Pennzoil 5w-40 platinum Euro. The reason is the fantastic Blackstone oil analysis that I have gotten on my VW MK7.

    • @bjjbrawler1
      @bjjbrawler1 Před 3 lety +1

      I just bought a new MK7.5 GTI. I will probably also go with Pennzoil... I had good results with their dino oil in my Jeep. Yellow bottle Pennzoil is good stuff and its very cheap at walmart in the big 5 quart bottle.

    • @opencarry3860
      @opencarry3860 Před 3 lety +1

      @@bjjbrawler1 FYI, No store in my area carries the 5w-40 Pennzoil Euro, so I buy it on Amazon.

    • @GSPirosaki
      @GSPirosaki Před rokem

      Table slapper.

  • @GeorgiGeorgiev-ne9ps
    @GeorgiGeorgiev-ne9ps Před 5 lety

    Why the 5w40 oil at -10 F is thick and at 200F is very think and liquid when 40 is thicker than 5?

  • @bidenisgod6978
    @bidenisgod6978 Před 3 lety

    This guys a smart cookie

  • @Sergio-ux4zo
    @Sergio-ux4zo Před 4 lety

    I own a 335iBMW 2011 n55 twin turbo, 100 thousand miles on,which one do you recommend as OEM specification. Pls could you reply I will appreciate it

  • @registrationaccount1034

    What is the difference between 5w40 Leichtlauf and 5w40 Molygen if Molygen is the perfect mix?

  • @bbkg1979
    @bbkg1979 Před 3 lety

    That makes sense!

  • @anthonyross8924
    @anthonyross8924 Před 2 lety

    I can't seem to find what oil to use in my owner's manual for a 2017 Audi A8L with 68000 miles. Any good suggestions? The manual only said Castrol Edge Professional.

  • @jeffgroves4533
    @jeffgroves4533 Před 10 měsíci +1

    My 2 Volvos and 2 Volkswagens recommend Castrol, I use Liqui Moly.

  • @ellechero1082
    @ellechero1082 Před 3 lety +8

    What would you say about #projectFarm testing Liquid Moly and putting it at the bottom of the list ? His tests seemed legit

  • @bartoszri
    @bartoszri Před 3 lety

    Hi guys, I have a question about oil change interval instead mileage. I have Mercedes SL R129 500 2000MY with newest M113 engine (225kW) . I use it as a toy and drive around 1000 miles (1500 - 2000km) annualy. Car gone 72k miles. I use Motul X-max 0W40 oil with MB229.5 approvement and Mannn Hummel fleece oil filter. I bought car in 2018, and change oil immedlity and after two years (around 3k miles) but some people said that I should change oil every year, and no matter how miles it's gone if don't exceed 10 000 miles. I check UM and book said that is acceptable oil intervals between 365 and 730 days ...
    What should I do ?
    Motul is best quality oil or are better (Ravenol or LqM) ?

  • @kmaobongkmaosreh
    @kmaobongkmaosreh Před 5 lety +1

    They coming out with bmw LL O1FE 0W-30?

  • @ajayrana3484
    @ajayrana3484 Před 5 lety

    Hi Sir plz suggest me best engine oil for maruti suzuki vitara brezza (india ) company’s recommended grade 5w30 , i was confused

  • @griff3n69
    @griff3n69 Před 4 lety

    Oil for 08 vw r32? 142k miles does it matter 5w30 or 5w40? High mileage? Brand?

  • @zeusman123
    @zeusman123 Před 2 lety

    My 2018 b48 in my 530eneeds 0 w 20 but it's basically not available in the LL BMW spec. in Canada. Only BMW has it i assume at the dealership for oil service. It's very expensive at the parts counter. All the parts stores do not have oil that meets BMW spec. Liqui Moli 6600, which meets the spec in a 0w20 is not available and the relevant oil at Rockauto is perennially out of stock. I found Pennzoil Euro L 5W30 with BMW LL 04 spec. Will the weight cause any issues, i assume that since it meets LL spec that i am good for the summer and will hope to find 0w20 for the winter, since i have a 530e and the oil will tend to be on the cold side during most winter driving. Any comments?

  • @thatcarlifeR8
    @thatcarlifeR8 Před 11 měsíci

    Soooo. They didn’t say what happens on cold start in winter if your run 20w50 let’s say 0 degrees Fahrenheit. I’ve seen videos, it’s really thick. Is it ok to run?

  • @rendanin8329
    @rendanin8329 Před 4 lety

    I m in south Africa and average temperature is 35 degrees so can i use 10W 30 on my Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quarto

  • @DB1991
    @DB1991 Před 4 lety

    Can’t help but notice the back of the white 3 series is missing??

  • @whiteskull5362
    @whiteskull5362 Před 4 lety

    what about Liqui Moly Synthoil High Tech 5w40 , will be this the best solution for my Audi S5 year 2012 , V6 333 Hp ,european version. Thanks

  • @giovannimedina7415
    @giovannimedina7415 Před 6 lety

    Which oil is better for my 2006 vw gli blue or green?

  • @davidturk6170
    @davidturk6170 Před 10 měsíci

    BMW has a new rating (does not supersede other rating). I believe it’s LL-017. Liqui Moly also has Top Tech 6600 now.

  • @solohockey3395
    @solohockey3395 Před 3 lety

    Which is the better Engine Oil in-between three ones for my Nissan Terrano Diesel 2014 Model. 1lac80 thousand Driven.
    1) Mobil 1™ 5W-30
    2) Mobil Super™ 3000 X1 Formula FE 5W-30
    3) Mobil 1™ ESP Formula 5W-30

  • @miggyrocks626
    @miggyrocks626 Před 2 lety

    Honestly that 502 and 504 talk was dope.
    So what I understand is this. Since the fuel quality is suspect in USA.
    Then running 93 91 89 octane with 502.00 oil is standard.
    European i think has 100 98 95 octane to their 504.00 oil.
    Can someone say I'm correct on this.
    Great video actually.
    Sucks that Zarcaro left ecs. Cool dude

    • @nathanbeatty6162
      @nathanbeatty6162 Před 2 lety

      They have a different octane rating system in Europe, it's not apples to apples. It's essentially the same X/Y/Z.

  • @viq234
    @viq234 Před 5 lety

    You answered the question I wanted to know. I'm in Australia and my car a 1.4 TSI says 502 or 504. The price difference is double. Also very confusing because I'm on a 15000 km interval but they dealers use 504 long life for some reason, when they could just use 502 since you have to change the old more frequently anyway. Thanks guys. I'll give the 502 a go next time since I do my own oil changes now.

    • @A.Dude.
      @A.Dude. Před 5 lety

      Mate, you have no way knowing what the stealership pours in your engine (motor); you and anybody else, should do this life -preserving service themselves, unless you drive a crap pos.

    • @sahangartal9049
      @sahangartal9049 Před 5 lety

      @@A.Dude. honda civic 2007 195000 km gasoline&lpg which 5w-40 oil. syntoil high tec 5-40 or leichtlauf high tec 5-40 which one?

    • @A.Dude.
      @A.Dude. Před 5 lety

      @@sahangartal9049 The best you can afford. "Leichtlauf" is a very low viscosity oil and it's 100% synthetic. Now, because your car has some mileage on it (I noticed, those are km... LOL), I would recommend a compression test; you can do it yourself with an inexpensive tool from HFT. It might as well be that the compression will "ask" for a higher viscosity and in this case I would avoid anything under W10 on the cold end. For the "warm end", you can go as high as you want or afford. In any case, using the best oil, will give you a longer engine life. Also don't cheap-out on filters; very important!!! I noticed that the genuine filters at the dealership are priced just the same, if not lower than the parts store charge... (I mean, I only have experience with MB and VW). Good luck!

  • @BillyG869
    @BillyG869 Před 4 lety

    What about high milage engines and living in warm California climates? Subaru? Porsche?

  • @whiteskull5362
    @whiteskull5362 Před 4 lety

    what you will chose for all life 5w30 or 5w40..i will chose 5w40

  • @paulsingh9043
    @paulsingh9043 Před 5 lety +1

    I use liqui moly 10w60 on my m3, it's the nuts!

    • @andersolav3853
      @andersolav3853 Před 4 lety

      Is it an all original BMW E46 M3?
      How long have you used Liqui(D) Moly...
      and did you switch from Castrol (TWS or did you use the new Castrol¨Supercar¨10w60... before switching )
      -I have also read the classification and additives that Liqui Moly have now in the 10w60 and cant see any reason why not.
      And have read about several that have had used it but not heard back from a long time trial?
      So is it still all good?
      (Also just a bit more info I run a good premium 98¨premium gasstank every 4 times (or more:) and you will get very good result with using a bottle now and then from STP (now the injection trim in a red bottle as the ¨booster¨is not allowed in EU no? -But the all red STP-injection trim is good (it is recommended to use about 2-5000km but on an M# : -every 5-10 tank or so and it will be as still as it was born before it wakes-up;) (361HP+)

  • @dealeroneinternationalptyl2708

    I have done engine overhaul for my bmw e39 528i m52 with over 300,000k, please between 5w-30, 5w-40 and 10w-40 which one of oil is good to use? And we're in summer now in South Africa

  • @hongweisun7231
    @hongweisun7231 Před 3 lety

    My Mini Cooper S requires a 00W40 Longlife 4 engine oil, I didn't find it from Liqui Moly...

  • @motofan16
    @motofan16 Před 5 lety

    En... Even ECS sells LL04 only oils to BMW gas cars on their website...

  • @derschadel6888
    @derschadel6888 Před 4 lety

    Hello what oil to choose for my Audi S5 3.0 V6 333 HP , year 2012 , 116.000 km , 5w30 or 5w40 , Europa model.Thank you

  • @KD0CAC
    @KD0CAC Před 2 lety

    Would like to heard some about diesel oil , I know diesel was mentioned , but no discussion ?

  • @AnandashakeMusic
    @AnandashakeMusic Před měsícem

    As my old Car Civic 1.8 2010 menufication asking Acea A3 B3 or more And my city is summer up to 44 Degrees shouls i take the 5w40 ? cheers

  • @b286guy
    @b286guy Před 5 lety

    I think Steffen’s info about US fuel standards was a bit out of date. In 2014, EPA mandated Tier 3 ultra low sulfur gasoline (10 ppm or less) starting in 2017. That puts the US in line with EU requirements, which should mean the VW 504.00 oil spec should be followed in both places. Not that there is anything wrong with 502 if the manufacturer approves it, but 504 should in theory mean better engine cleanliness and lower emissions.

  • @michaelfrick3687
    @michaelfrick3687 Před 5 lety +34

    I'm counting on the "moly" additive to keep my S65 rod bearings in good shape!

    • @mareksumguy1887
      @mareksumguy1887 Před 4 lety

      Use 5w30 full synthetic with the MoS2 additive... and drive easy when the engine is cold... and you won’t have any problems with the bearings.

    • @claycrawford9009
      @claycrawford9009 Před 4 lety +5

      Marek Sumguy way too low of weight for the vanos system. I wouldn’t go any lower than a 5w 50....

    • @mareksumguy1887
      @mareksumguy1887 Před 4 lety +4

      Clay Crawford you don’t know what you’re talking about.

    • @claycrawford9009
      @claycrawford9009 Před 4 lety +3

      Marek Sumguy lmao and you do? I’ve never herd of running an s65 on 5w30. I own 2 M3’s an 2005 interlagos blue competition, and a 2011 alpine white m3. Pretty sure I have a good idea of what kind of oil these engine can handle. And 5w30 would ruin the vanos system in them because it is too light of an oil.

    • @mareksumguy1887
      @mareksumguy1887 Před 4 lety +2

      Clay Crawford if you knew what you were talking about, you’d know that BMW themselves actually reverted back to a 5w40 for the s65... due in part to the bearing wear issue. You can easily run a 5w30 with MoS2 additive. You’ll get more power and better fuel economy.

  • @HeadsUP253
    @HeadsUP253 Před 2 lety

    Can someone please give me an answer which is best fit oil for my Audi A4 B9!!? Green molygen or blue liqui moly ?

  • @jessicah3450
    @jessicah3450 Před 4 lety +3

    Now I understand the potential value of this fancy green oil. Every time I take my Volkswagen into the stealership, they find some "small oil leak", and want to tack on an extra $1000 or more for "repairs". Strangely, I never have to add oil to my car in between oil changes, so with such a leaky engine, why is my dipstick still up to the max mark? I know, right? Elves are topping up my oil while I sleep.
    Today, the stealership quotes me over $5600, mostly due to parts that need replacing because they're causing "small oil leaks" and "labor charges" because they found so many apparent damn oil leaks. My garage floor is clean. My dipstick says max. The trade in value on my GTI is $4200 by the way, it has 50,000 miles on it and Volkswagen is saying it's rubbish. My dad was the original owner and he took meticulous care of it. I am so tempted to use Molygen in it this time and find these "small" leaks myself. It costs about $35. I hate hate hate these places getting away with ripping people off.

    • @osvalditochirino3428
      @osvalditochirino3428 Před 3 lety +1

      unless you are leaking alot of oil who cares they saying that bc they see the cond of car and thinking you are crazy about the car i went to ac place for my ac that was broke they wanted 1k i told em the car is worth 3k looks expensive but worth 3k so i provided the compressor cost me 139 and paid him 250 to put it on 380 from 1k they try to get a sucker here and there the same ig you go dresses with a suit or rolex

  • @vivekbharti1829
    @vivekbharti1829 Před 4 lety

    Hi, Buddy I'm Using 10W30 Grading LIQUI MOLY Engine Oil in My Bike as Per Company Recommendation But if i want Switch to 10W40 LIQUI MOLY Grade i it "OKAY" with my Bike Engine or Not if not what happend with bike engine ????

  • @rajeshchetty5519
    @rajeshchetty5519 Před rokem

    Whats the difference between the top tec, special tec and the molygen?

  • @mohamedtorontovka6898
    @mohamedtorontovka6898 Před 4 lety

    Ur information and not the same as ur web site, Here u mention the 5w40 is good for Europian cars, on website it is mentioned the best are 5w30 ?!! at least I did a search for my car it is Audi B8 Quattro.
    Even when I will order it shows the 5w40 and ur site says 5w30 ??
    my question is now as follows =
    Which oil for my TDI quattro is better ?
    Which oil reduce the Deisel engine sound and make it litter bit quite ? Is it the 10w60 or do u suggest something else ?
    I am in Sweden and u know in winter it is -30 in my place