Cera tec &/OR Hydraulic Lifter additive info please

[gconry18]

Hi Mike. This one's for you as our Liqui Moly expert.

Since I did my oil change from 20W50 Castrol High Milage to Shell Hx7 10W40 I have noisy lifters :cursin:.

I have the cold start knock for a few quick seconds and when the car is warm and at idle I can slightly hear the lifters knocking (can also sometimes hear them while driving).
Freerider confirmed that it is my lifters.

Next time I will check with you what oil to use :hammerhead: but for now I would like to buy some cera tec.

My Questions:

I know cera tec will take care of the startup knocking and be an awesome engine protection but will it keep my lifters from making a noise?
OR
Do I have to get the Hydraulic Lifter additive to keep the noise away?

I cant afford to buy both so it's one or the other at this point in time.
Will any of these react to the prolong I have in my oil? (Don't be mad :bawling:, I only read your info on prolong today)

Pre-Thanks for any assistance :thumbsup:

oh and another cera tec question: I read that it can last for like 50 000km's but is that figure with or without oil changes? Since it bonds to the metal I assume it will remain after an oil change.

 

[Mike1]

Hey there

Will reply to this tonight if thats ok.

 

[gconry18]

Yep. I'll wait here then...

 

[gconry18]

I'm still waiting...
Been here all day...

 

[Beast_Power]

Hey mike you only got 15 mins left tonight, or was that tonight for tomorrow night ?

 

[Mike1]

Guys.

1. I havent worked for Liqui Moly for 7 months.
2. I work from 8 to 7 everyday at MINI constantly being busy.

Frankly if I take a few hours or even a day or two you and your cars will survive.

Or you could call my old workplace on 021 448 5564 and they can help you too.

Patience please.

 

[gconry18]

Guys.

1. I havent worked for Liqui Moly for 7 months.
2. I work from 8 to 7 everyday at MINI constantly being busy.

Frankly if I take a few hours or even a day or two you and your cars will survive.

Or you could call my old workplace on 021 448 5564 and they can help you too.

Patience please.

Was kinda in a hurry because I would like to buy on my way back from town today.
Anyways, suppose I can guzzle some fuel on a separate trip.

 

[andrewbuch]

Guys.

1. I havent worked for Liqui Moly for 7 months.
2. I work from 8 to 7 everyday at MINI constantly being busy.

Frankly if I take a few hours or even a day or two you and your cars will survive.

Or you could call my old workplace on 021 448 5564 and they can help you too.

Patience please.

Was kinda in a hurry because I would like to buy on my way back from town today.
Anyways, suppose I can guzzle some fuel on a separate trip.

How far do you stay from the shops ???

 

[gconry18]

It's a 50km round trip. It doesn't seem like much but I try my best to link trips so that I can stretch each tank of fuel.

 

[andrewbuch]

50Km is a long trip..

But just relax & wait for the reply. Your engine wont pack up today. Then wait till the next trip to town.. I am sure He will reply, but he is a busy guy.

And like he said, he doesnt even work for liquimoly anymore.

 

[gconry18]

what's the liqui moly forum for if there is no one to answer it?

 

[andrewbuch]

He used to work for them.. And there is a lot of info in it so no point in deleting the info..

But also liquiMoly is still a forum sponsor as far as I know

 

[gconry18]

He used to work for them.. And there is a lot of info in it so no point in deleting the info..

But also liquiMoly is still a forum sponsor as far as I know

I know all that. But either make it a read only forum for info or get someone that will answer the questions is all I'm saying. No point in a sponsor that does not help anymore...

 

[calypso]

He used to work for them.. And there is a lot of info in it so no point in deleting the info..

But also liquiMoly is still a forum sponsor as far as I know

I know all that. But either make it a read only forum for info or get someone that will answer the questions is all I'm saying. No point in a sponsor that does not help anymore...

Where is no point is whining so much either.

 

[gconry18]

Where is no point is whining so much either.

I'm not whining. Just airing an opinion.
But I guess you're one of those...

 

[Scoobyboy]

I used the cera tec and must be honest i can feel the car runs smoother!!

 

[moranor@axis]

ive got cera tec in my car:thumbsup:

i would say phone your Liqui Moly dealer and ask them what would be best...