Liquimoly Speed-Tec

[demarpaint]

Another reason for me to avoid Liqui Moly products. Many people on here seem to think they are reputable but the more I see the less I think that.

My feelings exactly.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Ran it for a HPDE track event this weekend.

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LM says this just improves low-mid range response. Thoughts?

 

[Falcon_LS]

LM says this just improves low-mid range response. Thoughts?

From my experience, it does. I regularly use this in my Explorer, and have done so for a number of years.

It wouldn't be realistic to expect a big difference, but it does make a noticeable enough difference to give it that extra little bit of a "kick", if you will, under partial throttle, much like Amsoil PI. Using ST, I find I don't have to floor it as much, considering the 4.0 SOHC is a "dog" of an engine in this particular application.

Is it worth the $8 per can I pay for it? YMMV, but it helps and doesn't hurt the wallet IMHO.

 

[TiGeo]

From my experience, it does. I regularly use this in my Explorer, and have done so for a number of years.

It wouldn't be realistic to expect a big difference, but it does make a noticeable enough difference to give it that extra little bit of a "kick", if you will, under partial throttle, much like Amsoil PI. Using ST, I find I don't have to floor it as much, considering the 4.0 SOHC is a "dog" of an engine in this particular application.

Is it worth the $8 per can I pay for it? YMMV, but it helps and doesn't hurt the wallet IMHO.

Isn't Amsoil PI just a cleaning product...not a performance additive?

 

[Falcon_LS]

Isn't Amsoil PI just a cleaning product...not a performance additive?

According to their website, it's a "Performance Improver" as well, although it's also a cleaner: Amsoil PI Performance Improver Gasoline Additive. I notice similar results with a bottle in the tank.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Isn't Amsoil PI just a cleaning product...not a performance additive?

According to their website, it's a "Performance Improver" as well, although it's also a cleaner: Amsoil PI Performance Improver Gasoline Additive. I notice similar results with a bottle in the tank.

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40-55% Kerosene _ https://chem.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/rn/64742-47-8

up to 16% Napha https://chem.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/rn/64742-47-8

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

When ordering wipers I wanted to qualify for free shipping so Instead of remembering that I needed to buy a micky mouse flange I ended up buying two bottles of LM Speed-Tec.

I can't say for certain that I noticed a difference in partial throttle response. Will be heading down to Biloxi MS on Saturday so perhaps once the additive has fully mixed my opinion will change.

 

[TiGeo]

Stocked up. Even have a special LM pouch for it...hahaha. Free swag from a car show.

 

[Revving2Redline]

I don't know if it's octane booster, but Redline Si-1 treats 100 gallons and states it reduces octane needs by up to two points. I have a bit more faith in this and the higher end Gumout products with PEA.

 

[grammatoncleric]

Anyone try this? Supposed to help combustion. $5.
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It made my wife leave me

 

[grammatoncleric]

From my experience, it does. I regularly use this in my Explorer, and have done so for a number of years.

It wouldn't be realistic to expect a big difference, but it does make a noticeable enough difference to give it that extra little bit of a "kick", if you will, under partial throttle, much like Amsoil PI. Using ST, I find I don't have to floor it as much, considering the 4.0 SOHC is a "dog" of an engine in this particular application.

Is it worth the $8 per can I pay for it? YMMV, but it helps and doesn't hurt the wallet IMHO.

Wouldn't buying a quart of naptha from home Depot and portioning it out to 8oz bottles be more cost effective?

 

[TiGeo]

Wouldn't buying a quart of naptha from home Depot and positioning it out to 8oz bottles me more cost effective?

But this comes in a sweet can with a spout.

 

[grammatoncleric]

But this comes in a sweet can with a spout.

I stopped licking cans about 2 weeks ago when I started working in a nerve agent factory, I mean Russian paint factory

 

[hrv]

Supposed to help combustion do what?

combust I guess...

 

[hrv]

LM says this just improves low-mid range response. Thoughts?

they will say anything to sell there product...

 

[TiGeo]

 

[hrv]

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I dont always drink gas additives...but when I do I prefer Liqui Moly....Stay thirsty my friend..

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

they will say anything to sell there product...

Ya I didn't notice anything different (TGDI). Perhaps it was useful back in the day when PFI was ubiquitous?

 

[TKO]

Just reporting my experience with Speed-Tec. Used it when on track with a C7 Corvette Grand Sport. Could not feel any difference, better or worse. In a second C7, it seemes to have contributed to an O2 sensor failure. I didn't make the connection right away given no issues in the first car but when I got a CAT code, subsequent misfiring and more O2 sensor codes only @ the track after using Speed-Tec, I will use it no longer. Odd it was fine in one C7 and and not in another. YMMV.

 

[TiGeo]

Just reporting my experience with Speed-Tec. Used it when on track with a C7 Corvette Grand Sport. Could not feel any difference, better or worse. In a second C7, it seemes to have contributed to an O2 sensor failure. I didn't make the connection right away given no issues in the first car but when I got a CAT code, subsequent misfiring and more O2 sensor codes only @ the track after using Speed-Tec, I will use it no longer. Odd it was fine in one C7 and and not in another. YMMV.

Remember though, conicidence isn't causation.