Additives to reduce oil consumption
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Additives to reduce oil consumption - an excellent temporary solution in case the internal combustion engine began to "take" oil. This can be caused by various reasons, however, with the help of special additives, it can be ensured that the internal combustion engine does not eat oil and the amount of lubricant “for waste” will slightly decrease. But if the oil burn is associated with a crack in the crankcase, then another class of additives will be needed to prevent the oil from leaking from the internal combustion engine (to plug the leak). They have a high viscosity and a different composition.
Additives in the internal combustion engine so that it does not eat oil on the auto chemical goods market there is a fairly wide choice. They are produced by both domestic and foreign manufacturers. And there are also more contradictions and disputes about the use of additives to reduce oil consumption. Therefore, we will try to give the most objective information about additives to reduce oil consumption in diesel or gasoline internal combustion engines without relying on advertising or recommendations from any one person.
To do this, we will characterize the 5 most popular and frequently purchased products that car owners pour into internal combustion engines in order to reduce oil consumption.
| Means | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hi-Gear OIL Treatment Old Cars & Taxi | Reduces friction, evens out compression. The reduction in oil consumption lasts up to 4 thousand km. | 560 rub |
| Resource Universal | Equalizes compression and operation of the internal combustion engine, and also slightly reduces the waste of engine oil. | 350 rub |
| Liqui Moly Oil Additive | Basically only a reduction in noise and fuel consumption, oil consumption is only indirectly affected. | 700 rub |
| Bardahl Turbo Protect | Reduced friction and carbon deposits on CPG parts. | 820 rub |
| SUPROTEC Universal 100 | Reducing oil consumption is negligible. The action is aimed at reducing the noise of operation and fuel consumption. | 1200 rub |
The basis for this rating is real tests and application experience. And it’s up to you to decide for yourself which tool is the best and whether it is worth using it based on the promised benefits by the manufacturer and the results obtained after this test.
Why ICE "eats" oil
in order to understand why a situation arises when the internal combustion engine starts to "eat up" oil, and also whether it is worth filling in some special agent in order to fix the problem, you first need to find out why the internal combustion engine "eats" oil.
The reasons for the increase in oil consumption "for waste" (including the accompanying appearance of blue smoke from the exhaust pipe) may be:
- breakdown of the oil system, due to which oil is not supplied to some elements of the internal combustion engine;
- oil is used that is not suitable for this internal combustion engine or has a poor-quality composition;
- oil goes into the engine cooling system;
- there is significant wear of the cylinder-piston group;
- occurrence of piston rings;
- worn out or some problems with valve stem seals;
- there was an oil leak due to the failure of oil seals / seals;
- oil enters the exhaust system;
- crankcase ventilation problems.
It should be noted that the use of additives designed to reduce consumption for one reason or another is only temporary, since an oil leak indicates a breakdown in the internal combustion engine. Therefore, ideally, you need to find a breakdown, and as early as possible, since the failure of one or another part of the internal combustion engine usually worsens over time. After one breakdown, another may occur, and this will automatically lead to negative consequences, expressed in the fact that a long and expensive repair will be needed.
Quite a lot also depends on the mode of operation, because the urban cycle, with frequent braking of the internal combustion engine, leads to “sucking” of oil through the valve guides. you also need to remember that some lubricant consumption during the operation of the internal combustion engine is a normal phenomenon caused by the specifics of operation and design. We provide background information.
| Passenger car engine type | Oil consumption in ml per 100 liters of fuel | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| New ICE | Normally worn engine | ICE in pre-emergency state | |
| atmospheric gasoline | 5 ... 25 | 25 ... 100 | 400 ... 600 |
| Turbocharged petrol | about 80 | 300 ... 500 | 2000 |
| Diesel | 30 ... 50 | 100 ... 300 | 2000 |
Accordingly, it is necessary to worry about the fact that the oil has started to “guzzle” in the car, only if the consumption of internal combustion engine cm increases, indicated in the table below or the car’s operating manual.
How additives work
Modern developments in the chemical industry make it possible to use special additives in additives, with the help of which it is possible to significantly alleviate the conditions for using individual parts and assemblies of the internal combustion engine of a car. For example, in some additives for these purposes, so-called ultrafine diamonds are used, which:
Protective coating on the surface of parts
- create a special protective coating on the surface of rubbing parts, which prevents their significant wear and, therefore, increases the resource of both individual parts, namely, and the internal combustion engine as a whole;
- fill the small cracks on the surface of the working parts that have arisen during operation, thereby restoring the normal size of the parts (this reduces the gaps that grease can get into);
- clean the surfaces of parts and volumes of internal combustion engines from dirt and deposits accumulated on / in them (perform a cleaning function).
However, statements about the listed properties are often only a marketing ploy undertaken to attract the attention of potential customers. Depending on the quality of the additive and its composition, in reality, the listed properties may have a limited expression or not appear at all. It depends on the specific brand of additive to reduce oil waste, as well as the state of the internal combustion engine (if its cylinder-piston group is literally broken, then it needs a major overhaul, and no additive will help it). Such an additive, which could be poured in when ICE oil is eaten up, should at least also contain additives capable of restoring the elasticity of “hardened” oil seals and gaskets. Return the mobility of oil scraper rings, softening them, thereby preventing oil from entering the combustion chamber and reducing lubricant consumption. And only then include anti-friction and decoking components, which will reduce friction losses, improve fuel combustion by increasing compression.
Advantages and disadvantages of additives
Real tests of various additives have shown that both pluses and minuses appear when using them. Specifically, the benefits of oil burn reducing additives include:
- The use of additives in internal combustion engines can really, for the first time, not only protect the working surfaces of parts, but also extend their service life. The period of guaranteed action depends on the specific additive and the condition of the internal combustion engine parts.
- The additive helps if the oil level in the crankcase has dropped to a critical level, and there is no way to top it up. In this case, an additive can be used. Firstly, it will reduce the consumption of lubricating fluid, and secondly, with its volume, it will slightly increase its level. However, at the slightest opportunity, you need to add oil in accordance with the marks on the dipstick (it is advisable to use one that is similar in composition and brand to the one that is currently in the internal combustion engine).
- The additive can help when the internal combustion engine is significantly worn out, that is, it needs a major overhaul, but it is not yet possible to make it. In this case, the composition of the additive is able to increase the resource of the internal combustion engine for some time. However, remember that this is only a temporary measure, and a major overhaul in this case is inevitable.
However, these additives there are disadvantages. You need to know about them:
- The compositions have a short-term effect. It usually lasts several hundred (rarely thousands) kilometers.
- The same protective layer, which helps to reduce oil consumption during engine repair, is very difficult to clean off the surface of the parts. And in some cases it is not possible at all.
- Numerous reviews from car owners and craftsmen indicate that after using additives, the parts they protect cannot be restored. This means that when performing ordinary, and even more so capital repairs, they will need to be completely replaced. And this automatically implies additional (most often considerable) financial costs.
- According to statistics, the cost of overhauling an internal combustion engine, which used additives to reduce oil consumption, will be 20-50% more.
Remember that oil leakage or a significant decrease during the operation of the internal combustion engine indicates a malfunction in the motor. Therefore, the use of additives is only worth a temporary measure. However, it is necessary to diagnose and repair the power unit of the car as soon as possible.
In general, it can be concluded that the use of an additive that reduces oil consumption “for waste” is most likely worth it if there are no plans to repair the internal combustion engine in the future (it is supposed to be disposed of or dismantled for spare parts). Otherwise, a car enthusiast may encounter the difficulties described above and additional costs when performing routine or major engine repairs.
Rating of additives that reduce oil consumption
As mentioned above, there is currently a wide range of additives on the shelves of car dealerships that can significantly reduce the consumption of ICE oil. the following is a rating of such funds. the list does not aim to advertise a particular tool, but is only based on real reviews and tests of motorists who used them at different times.
If you have had a positive or negative experience using such additives or you have your own opinion about their use, share it in the comments at the end of the material. By doing this, you will help other car owners in choosing one or another additive.
Hi-Gear OIL Treatment Old Cars & Taxi
It is positioned by the manufacturer as an additive in oil for cars with internal combustion engines with significant mileage (more than 100 thousand kilometers or more after the next overhaul), as well as for taxi cars. That is, for ICE with large tolerances on individual parts. According to the manufacturer, the composition of the additive also includes properties that provide extreme pressure and anti-friction properties. This allows you to protect metal surfaces from damage against other parts during the operation of the internal combustion engine. The additive manufacturer promises that the composition poured into the oil will last for 5000 kilometers. Numerous positive reviews from motorists who used this tool really confirm its high efficiency.
Everyone who has used the Hi-Gear OIL Treatment Old Cars end Taxi with SMT2 has noted that it is very thick and took about two minutes to fill. The result of the application showed that Haigir for worn-out engines and taxis actually has the ability to reduce friction, and this additive also adds density and viscosity to the oil. In addition, it has a good effect on increasing compression by 1,5-2 units. Therefore, if the engine of your car is slightly consuming oil, then you can use this particular tool. Although after 4-5 thousand consumption starts again.
An additive is used to reduce oil consumption traditionally. namely, the contents of the package must be poured into the oil filler neck, preheating and shutting off the internal combustion engine (do not pour oil into a very hot internal combustion engine, follow the safety rules!). The tool can be used in any internal combustion engine running on gasoline or diesel fuel.
It is sold in a package of 444 ml. The article number is HG2250. The price of this tool in the specified amount as of the summer of 2018 is about 560 rubles.
Resource Universal
The Resource Universal additive from the Russian company VMPAUTO is positioned as a remetallizant, that is, a tool designed to restore metal surfaces, as well as increase their overall resource. It is recommended for use in internal combustion engines, where there is a high oil consumption "for waste", increased fuel consumption, loud operation of the internal combustion engine, and a decrease in compression of the internal combustion engine. The tool can be used with any ICE running on gasoline, liquefied gas and diesel.
The promised result is to increase compression by 40% and reduce oil consumption by up to 5 times already after 300 km after filling. After application in an internal combustion engine with little wear relative to oil burnout, a meager difference was noticed, in terms of reducing smoke and quietness of the internal combustion engine, the indicator is slightly better, but compression alignment was fully confirmed, it rose by 1,5 - 2 atm in the cylinders. In many ways, this result was achieved by offsetting particles of an alloy of copper and tin in the composition.
The method of using the additive is as follows. First of all, you need to slightly warm up and turn off the internal combustion engine (make sure that it is not very hot, because otherwise you risk getting burned). then shake the package with the additive well for 20 ... 30 seconds, then add the contents of the package to the engine oil through the oil filler neck. After that, you need to let the internal combustion engine run for about 10 ... 15 minutes at idle. Please note that it is advisable to pour Resurs remetallizant into freshly changed oil with a filter!
Sold in a small package with a total volume of 50 ml. The article of this product is 4302. And the price of such an additive to reduce oil consumption is about 350 rubles for the period of time indicated above.
Liqui Moly Oil Additive
In fact, Oil Addictive is an anti-friction additive based on molybdenum disulfide. Its task is to reduce friction between the moving parts of the internal combustion engine, as well as to protect them and extend the overall life of the motor. But there was no logical confirmation that the Oil Additiv additive reduces oil consumption, since it does not affect the viscosity of the oil or the softening of rubber, which means that it cannot affect its consumption in any way either. But in practice, a decrease in noise during operation was noted, that is, a decrease in friction, and hence an increase in the resource of parts, as well as fuel consumption. Oil consumption can be affected only in a serviceable engine and with good oil filled in, reducing its temperature and ability to oxidize. But this is quickly overlooked.
Suitable for all diesel and gasoline engines (including motorcycles and two-stroke internal combustion engines), as well as turbocharged engines with a catalyst. note that you need to accurately dose the amount of additive!. It is recommended to use approximately 5% of its composition based on the volume of oil poured into the internal combustion engine (that is, 50 ml of additive per 1 liter of oil).
Sold in a 300 ml package. The article of such a package is 1998. The price as of the above period is about 700 rubles.
Bardahl Turbo Protect
This oil consumption reducer was originally developed for use in turbocharged ICEs. However, it can also be used in other engines running on both gasoline (liquefied gas) and diesel fuel. The composition of the additive is characterized by the presence of a large amount of phosphorus and zinc in it, which provide reliable protection for the rubbing surfaces of working parts of internal combustion engines (especially important for diesel engines). also prevents the oil from creating coke on the highly heated parts of the internal combustion engine, which in the future, but not immediately, contributes to the fact that the internal combustion engine will not eat oil.
According to the assurances of the manufacturers (largely confirmed by the reviews of motorists), it has the following advantages: it reduces fuel consumption, increases the overall life of the engine, stabilizes compression, reduces the friction force between internal combustion engine parts, protects their surface from the formation of soot and deposits on them.
Sold in a 325 ml package. Its article number is 3216. The price of one package of such an additive is about 820 rubles.
Suprotec Universal-100
The additive can be used in any gasoline (as well as those running on liquefied gas) and diesel engine ICEs with a volume of 1,7 to 2,4 liters, but not forced! Please note that the use of an additive involves several stages. namely, if the engine mileage is less than 50 thousand kilometers, then, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, it is necessary to fill in two stages. If the mileage of the internal combustion engine is more than 50000 km, then three stages are recommended. If the mileage is more than 200 thousand kilometers, then four stages. detailed instructions for use are printed on the packaging.
The manufacturer informs about the following positive effects from the use of the SUPROTEC "Universal 100" additive: an increase in the resource of the internal combustion engine by 1,5 ... engine operation by 2 ... 8 dB, reduced oil consumption "for waste", as well as other additional benefits. Real reviews of motorists are also mostly positive, although not to the same extent as the manufacturer indicates.
Please note that do not allow the additive to get into open areas of the body, and even more so into the eyes or into the oral cavity. From the skin or eyes, the composition must be washed off with plenty of water. And if the drug enters the human body, you need to seek medical help.
Packed in 100 ml packs. The article number is 4660007120031. Its price for the summer of 2018 is 1200 rubles.
Finally, it is worth adding that it is advisable to buy additives to reduce oil consumption in internal combustion engines in reliable and trusted car dealershaving the appropriate licenses and permits for the right to trade. By doing this, you will protect yourself and minimize the likelihood of acquiring fakes, of which there are currently a huge number on the market. Such reasoning is valid for both conventional and online stores.
Hack and predictor Aviator
On the Internet, you can find a lot of mixed reviews about the use of one or another additive designed to reduce the amount of engine oil for waste. Therefore, it is up to the car owner to decide whether to use such compounds or not. Whatever it was an increase in oil consumption indicates the appearance of some kind of breakdown (possibly insignificant). Only a tiny part of the additives can help reduce oil consumption for a short time if the car's pest is also not "killed".
And remember: if an internal combustion engine asks for capital, then you won’t shut his mouth with a single additive ...
