LIQUI MOLY or Techron additive in my diesel?
Discussion
stevesingo said:
Shell V-Power Diesel and half the oil change intervals.
Try and get a decent run out once per month to give it an opportunity to DPF regen.
AgreeTry and get a decent run out once per month to give it an opportunity to DPF regen.
I've always found a good Italian tune up and using Shells VPower diesel helps keep the engine running smoothly; did great for my previous E65 730D and my Dad does the same with his X3 3.0D xDrive
Oil changes once a year minimum too (I'll be doing 2 as I don't do many miles; but for the price of a full tank of fuel, I can do x2 oil changes a year to keep it fresh & tip-top)
Italian tune up, using a tank of Shell V-Power generally does wonders.
Just remember a lot of the additives are snake oil, not sure if anybody else remembers the thread started by Redex, it didn't really work out for them as they refused point blank to provide any data to show that their products worked and the thread was removed.
Just remember a lot of the additives are snake oil, not sure if anybody else remembers the thread started by Redex, it didn't really work out for them as they refused point blank to provide any data to show that their products worked and the thread was removed.
Olivergt said:
Italian tune up, using a tank of Shell V-Power generally does wonders.
Just remember a lot of the additives are snake oil, not sure if anybody else remembers the thread started by Redex, it didn't really work out for them as they refused point blank to provide any data to show that their products worked and the thread was removed.
There are a few vendors that do provide evidence - i''ve used Archoil https://www.amazon.co.uk/Archoil-AR6400-D-Professi... with good results - cleared up a hesitation and engine ran smoother etc. Just remember a lot of the additives are snake oil, not sure if anybody else remembers the thread started by Redex, it didn't really work out for them as they refused point blank to provide any data to show that their products worked and the thread was removed.
Recommended by a garage who did not sell the additive at the time.
Olivergt said:
Italian tune up, using a tank of Shell V-Power generally does wonders.
Just remember a lot of the additives are snake oil, not sure if anybody else remembers the thread started by Redex, it didn't really work out for them as they refused point blank to provide any data to show that their products worked and the thread was removed.
My opinion is if any company could make a product that genuinely improved performance of oil or fuel then a manufacturer would also make it and advertise it heavily.Just remember a lot of the additives are snake oil, not sure if anybody else remembers the thread started by Redex, it didn't really work out for them as they refused point blank to provide any data to show that their products worked and the thread was removed.
The fact they don't speaks volumes.
As has been said on here just be more sensible with services, 8 to 10k oil changes, use a high quality oil, and use premium fuel, and give it the beans from time to time.
stevesingo said:
No need to take it literally.
Mine is run exclusively on V Power. Gets a MWay run out at least once per week. Oil does no more that 9k miles between changes.
I'm not taking it literally.Mine is run exclusively on V Power. Gets a MWay run out at least once per week. Oil does no more that 9k miles between changes.
What you have described are my Mother's driving habits.
She is 80 !
Edited by mickyh7 on Saturday 30th October 09:06
I’m a real diesel nerd, my routine is always premium diesel, frequent oil/filter changes, always Millers Ecomax and more recently I’ve discovered this product instead of Millers - https://www.amazon.co.uk/HYDRA-Maximus-Diesel-Boos...
My van engine is renowned for egr and dpf issues, I’ve had absolutely no issues at all with my engine.
I’ve also got a Revo map and make around 250bhp, not too shabby for an old brick.
My van engine is renowned for egr and dpf issues, I’ve had absolutely no issues at all with my engine.
I’ve also got a Revo map and make around 250bhp, not too shabby for an old brick.
sly fox said:
Olivergt said:
Italian tune up, using a tank of Shell V-Power generally does wonders.
Just remember a lot of the additives are snake oil, not sure if anybody else remembers the thread started by Redex, it didn't really work out for them as they refused point blank to provide any data to show that their products worked and the thread was removed.
There are a few vendors that do provide evidence - i''ve used Archoil https://www.amazon.co.uk/Archoil-AR6400-D-Professi... with good results - cleared up a hesitation and engine ran smoother etc. Just remember a lot of the additives are snake oil, not sure if anybody else remembers the thread started by Redex, it didn't really work out for them as they refused point blank to provide any data to show that their products worked and the thread was removed.
Recommended by a garage who did not sell the additive at the time.
This is where I am looking, and I just see what would be described as anecdotal evidence, they call them case studies, but there is not much science behind the testing and in most cases it is a single test on a single vehicle done by someone else other than Archoil, and generally a member of the general public reporting MOT test results for example.
https://archoil.eu/tests-casestudies/
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