LiquiMoly Motor Oil Saver frequency

[lastofthebreed_ws6]

Hey all,

I plan on running some LMOS with my Valvoline Maxlife (red bottle) in my 2002 Trans Am. Have a small RMS weep that I will see how maxlife does first, but if 1000mi goes by with less the desirable results, will add the LMOS. My question is, the car is used may 5000mi a year, then sits in a garage stored for winter with fresh oil. I've read 20,000mi between additions, i've read every other oil change.. so I am just asking.

My plan was to :
-Run Maxlife + LMOS this year
-Change oil and just use maxlife next year
-Change oil before storage and then add LMOS on the first drive out of storage

And repeat this to add the LMOS every other oil change.

Any thoughts on this, and the maxlife + LMOS combo?

Thanks in advance!

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Hey all,

I plan on running some LMOS with my Valvoline Maxlife (red bottle) in my 2002 Trans Am. Have a small RMS weep that I will see how maxlife does first, but if 1000mi goes by with less the desirable results, will add the LMOS. My question is, the car is used may 5000mi a year, then sits in a garage stored for winter with fresh oil. I've read 20,000mi between additions, i've read every other oil change.. so I am just asking.

My plan was to :
-Run Maxlife + LMOS this year
-Change oil and just use maxlife next year
-Change oil before storage and then add LMOS on the first drive out of storage

And repeat this to add the LMOS every other oil change.

Any thoughts on this, and the maxlife + LMOS combo?

Thanks in advance!

I know their website can be difficult to navigate.
https://www.liqui-moly.com/en/us/mo...u7pSDhAMVe0d_AB3zUQgoEAAYAiAAEgKSLvD_BwE#2020

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Application​

Contents (300 ml) is sufficient for 3–5 Liters (0.7 gal. to 1.1 gal.) motor oil. The product is self mixing and can be added at any time, sealing first takes effect after about 600-800 km (400-500 miles). The use of Motor Oil Saver every around 30.000 Km (20.000 miles) is recommended to guarantee a lasting effect.
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[Vitamin Yoda]

Go for it!

 

[Plawan]

What is in this that "maintains and regenerates rubber and plastic"?

 

[TiGeo]

Sure, send it.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

What is in this that "maintains and regenerates rubber and plastic"?

An ester. Aka seal sweller

 

[Plawan]

An ester. Aka seal sweller

Ok cool

 

[lastofthebreed_ws6]

So general thoughts are the increase in seal conditions within the maxlife, should be ok to add the LMOS to? I would be adding it to 5.5L of oil so it would be slightly underdosed anyway.

 

[TiGeo]

So general thoughts are the increase in seal conditions within the maxlife, should be ok to add the LMOS to? I would be adding it to 5.5L of oil so it would be slightly underdosed anyway.

I don't see how it can hurt anything. Why not reach out LM and just ask?

 

[lastofthebreed_ws6]

I don't see how it can hurt anything. Why not reach out LM and just ask?

I did they said "we suggest to use it with our oils so cant comment"

 

[Revving2Redline]

I wouldn't use VML and MOS. Use the MOS and a non high mileage oil so there isn't a risk of overswell.

 

[Owen Lucas]

An ester. Aka seal sweller

Will this work on RTV seals that are starting to go? I have a vehicle that had a timign chain completed years ago and it appears to be going. Not sure if it's RTV. This is on a 2001 Toyota Rav4.

 

[hrv]

ATP 205

 

[dumkid]

The few times I've used oil stop leak (bars) i quit using it once the leak stop and the leak usually stayed stopped or the stop leak did nothing

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Will this work on RTV seals that are starting to go? I have a vehicle that had a timign chain completed years ago and it appears to be going. Not sure if it's RTV. This is on a 2001 Toyota Rav4.

I have no idea.

 

[nyr_rob]

No effect on silicone.

 

[50yr Street Mech]

No effect on RTV silicone. Don't know what engine manufacturers were thinking when they began using RTV verses a real gasket. I do know that robotics on the assembly line has something to do with it. The robot squirts " X " amount of RTV on timing chain cases, oil pans, and other joining areas. I guess it just eliminates a human from installing and torquing a gasket. But, a robot is not perfect. It needs maintenance too. I've done plenty of jobs on oil pans and timing chain cases that were leaking oil due to factory RTV. Guess what the aftermarket supplies, ( Fel-Pro / Victor Heinz ). They offer actual gaskets to use. You just smear a small amount of high temp RTV between the gasket and engine, on the gasket, to fill in any imperfections on the engine casting. Never had a leak again. As for Liqui-Moly Motor Saver...., hands down, it works on worn / dry / old engine SEALS. ( valve stem seals,rear crankshaft seals, harmonic balance seals, valve cover gaskets ) Any seal NOT made from RTV. I use a can with every oil change on a vehicle that meets those criteria. Will not help with piston oil seal rings. They are metal. They are either clogged up with burnt oil or the cylinder wall is overbore from high mileage.