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Motor oils from the German company Liqui Moly have always been distinguished by their excellent quality and high price. For this reason, this product was not always available to customers with low incomes, which negatively affected the company's sales volumes.
Thanks to the scientific research of Liqui Moli engineers and the capabilities of the modern oil refining industry, a line of HC oils was created. These products practically do not differ in their properties from synthetics, but they are much cheaper. One of the top items in this line is Liqui Moly Optimal Synth 5w-30 oil.
Product Description
Liqui Moly Optimal HT Synth 5w-30 is a modern automobile oil created using hydrocracking technology. The essence of the technology is that crude oil is subjected to deep processing, deeper than that which is prepared for the mineral base. Under special conditions, the raw material is bombarded with hydrogen atoms (hydrogenated). As a result of this procedure, the base significantly changes its properties and characteristics and becomes a basic hydrocracking motor oil.
This production technology makes it possible to obtain a consumable material that is resistant to shear and wear, the properties of which are comparable to synthetic lubricants at a cost of approximately one and a half or two times lower.
Liqui Moly Optimal Synth 5w30 contains all the necessary additives: detergent, antifriction, anti-corrosion, extreme pressure, detergent and dispersant, as well as other substances that extend the life and increase the efficiency of the power unit. Motor oil perfectly protects the internal combustion engine from the formation of ointment deposits, soot and sludge. Liqui Moly Optimal 5w-30 exhibits excellent fluidity at subzero temperatures in winter and does not lose its declared viscosity in the summer heat, even after standing in traffic jams for a long time.
Specifications
| Index | Unit | Meaning | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Viscosity characteristics | |||
| Viscosity at 100°C | mm2/s | 11.4 | ASTM D 7042-04 |
| Viscosity at 40°C | mm2/s | 65.4 | ASTM D 7042-04 |
| Viscosity index | 173 | DIN ISO 2909 | |
| Viscosity at -35°C (MRV) | mPas | ASTM D 4684 | |
| Viscosity at -30°C (CCS) | mPas | ASTM D 5293 | |
| HTHS at 150°C | mPas | >= 3.5 | ASTM D 5481 |
| Evaporation loss (Noack) | % | 12.0 | CEC-L-40-A-93 |
| Density at 15°C | g/cm3 | 0.855 | DIN 51757 |
| Base number | mg KOH/g | 10.5 | DIN ISO 3771 |
| Sulfated ash | g/100g | 1,0 -1,6 | DIN 51575 |
| 2. Temperature characteristics | |||
| Flash point | °C | 230 | DIN ISO 2592 |
| Pour point | °C | -39 | DIN ISO 3016 |
Application area
Liqui Moly Optimal HT 5w30 is intended for use in cars with gasoline and diesel engines. On the Russian market, the product is positioned as a lubricating fluid for the engines of modern vehicles produced at AvtoVAZ, as well as for used foreign cars that have similar requirements for the quality of fuels and lubricants.
Thanks to its excellent properties and complex composition, capable of ensuring reliable operation of the main unit of all vehicles, the lubricant has received a large list of approvals from leading automakers. When choosing Liqui Moly Optimal 5w30, you can be sure that the product will reliably protect the motor, provided that it was selected in accordance with its needs and the requirements of the service book.
Approvals, tolerances and specifications
- ACEA: A3/B4.
Correspondence:
- API: CF/SN;
- AVTOVAZ;
- BMW: Longlife-98;
- Chrysler;
- Ford;
- MB: 229.3;
- VW: 502 00/505 00;
- Daihatsu;
- Honda;
- Hyundai;
- Isuzu;
- Mazda;
- Mitsubishi;
- Nissan;
- Suzuki;
- Toyota;
- Subaru.
What does 5w30 stand for?
Liqui Moly Optimal 5w-30 is an all-season oil. It can be driven both at sub-zero temperatures in winter and at high positive temperatures in summer. Considering that the manufacturer recommends replacing this lubricant every 8,000 - 10,000 km, this will be very convenient for those who do not have time to ride such a distance in a season.
If we consider the product from the point of view of the SAE classification, then its declared viscosity is 5w-30. This means that the recommended temperature range for engine oil operation is from – 35 0 C to +30 0 C.
Technical tests have shown that, in fact, Liqui Moly Optimal 5w30 still has a significant margin of safety, since its pour point is -39 0 C and its flash point is 230 0 C.
Oil with such characteristics can be used throughout Russia and the CIS countries.
Advantages and disadvantages
During technical tests, as well as based on consumer reviews, no negative properties of Liqui Moly Optimal 5w-30 oil were identified. However, technical specialists ask you to pay attention to one nuance. It lies in the fact that hydrocracking is an oil close to synthetics, but does not copy its characteristics 100%, therefore it is recommended to change hydrocracking oils more often than synthetic ones.
From all other points of view, the article has only advantages:
- reasonable cost;
- saving fuel consumption;
- an impressive list of approvals;
- Possibility of use in a mixed fleet;
- compatibility with many other oils;
- Possibility of all-season use.
Release forms and articles
- 39000 - Liqui Moly Optimal HT Synth 5w-30 1l;
- 39001 - Liqui Moly Optimal HT Synth 5w-30 4l;
- 39010 - Liqui Moly Optimal HT Synth 5w-30 5l;
- 39003 - Liqui Moly Optimal HT Synth 5w-30 20l;
- 39004 - Liqui Moly Optimal HT Synth 5w-30 205l.
How to distinguish a fake
The worst thing when buying car oil is running into a fake. Counterfeit goods will not only hit the wallet and leave a bad taste in the mouth of the car owner. The main risk is that such a product can simply ruin the engine.
Despite the tricks of scammers, there are several principles that will help protect yourself from purchasing low-quality goods.
- Do not buy fuels and lubricants in unverified stores, by hand or through advertisements. Refuse to purchase if the seller does not show you the certificates or does not issue a receipt.
- Do not agree to take substandard canisters in order to save money. Under the guise of combat, they can easily sell you counterfeit or re-branded goods.
- Carefully inspect the canister. The lid should be black, the protective ring fits tightly to it. High quality and dense plastic. The seams are even, there are no defects.
Video
How to distinguish a fake Liqui Moly - destroying myths.
What unites AvtoVAZ and Mazda
A new product on the market of modern lubricants is adapted for Russian cars produced by AvtoVAZ. But this does not mean that this product cannot be used in foreign cars, because the scope of its application and recommendations are extensive. We are talking about LIQUI MOLY Optimal HT Synth 5W-30, an HC synthetic motor oil.
Product Description
What does NS-synthetic mean? This means that LIQUI MOLY Optimal Synth 5W-30 was created using the latest technology for the production of lubricants - hydrocracking. Thanks to this, through deep processing of petroleum products, a high-quality oil base is obtained, not much different from synthetic lubricants. Therefore, there are still disputes among car owners and manufacturers: is HC-synthetics synthetic or semi-synthetic?
Be that as it may, the properties of LIQUI MOLY 5W30 Optimal HT Synth are as close as possible to the properties of “real” synthetics. Judge for yourself: the oil perfectly cleans the engine and disperses soot, lubricates evenly, maintains stable viscosity under all conditions, reliably protects against wear and exhibits excellent low-temperature properties. The latter, by the way, are a distinctive feature of synthetic lubricants.
Application area
LIQUI MOLY Optimal Synth 5W30 is developed for modern AvtoVAZ models and foreign cars with similar specification requirements. Suitable for gasoline engines with turbocharging and catalysts.
Specifications
| Index | Test method (ASTM) | Meaning | Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viscosity characteristics | |||
| - | Viscosity grade | SAE J300 | 5W30 | |
| - | Density at +15 °C | DIN 51757 | 0.855 | g/cm³ |
| - | Kinematic viscosity at 40°C | ASTM D 7042-04 | 64.4 | mm²/sec |
| - | Kinematic viscosity at 100°C | ASTM D 7042-04 | 11.4 | mm²/sec |
| - | Viscosity at -35°C (MRV) | ASTM D 4684 | mPas | |
| - | Viscosity at -30°C (CCS) | ASTM D 5293 | mPas | |
| - | HTHS at 150°C | ASTM D 5481 | >=3.5 | mPas |
| - | Evaporation loss (Noack) | CEC-L-40-A-93 | 12.0 | % |
| - | Viscosity index | DIN ISO 2909 | 173 | |
| - | Color number | DIN 51578 | L3.5 | |
| - | Base number | DIN ISO 3771 | 10,5 | mg KOH/g |
| - | Sulfated ash | DIN 51575 | 1,0 -1,6 | g/100g |
| 2 | Temperature characteristics | |||
| - | Flash point | DIN ISO 2592 | 230 | °C |
| - | Dropping point | DIN ISO 3016 | -39 | °C |
Tolerances and conformities
Tolerance:
- ACEA: A3/B4.
Correspondence:
- API: CF/SN;
- AVTOVAZ: AVTOVAZ;
- BMW: Longlife-98;
- Chrysler: Chrysler;
- Ford: Ford;
- GM: GM;
- MB: 229.3;
- VW: 502 00/505 00;
- Daihatsu: Daihatsu;
- Honda: Honda;
- Hyundai: Hyundai;
- Kia: Kia;
- Isuzu: Isuzu;
- Mazda: Mazda;
- Mitsubishi: Mitsubishi;
- Nissan: Nissan;
- Suzuki: Suzuki;
- Toyota: Toyota;
- Subaru: Subaru.
Release form and articles
- 39000 LIQUI MOLY Optimal HT Synth 5W-30 1 l
- 39001 LIQUI MOLY Optimal HT Synth 5W-30 4 l
- 39010 LIQUI MOLY Optimal HT Synth 5W-30 5 l
- 39003 LIQUI MOLY Optimal HT Synth 5W-30 20 l
- 39004 LIQUI MOLY Optimal HT Synth 5W-30 205 l
What does 5W30 stand for?
Liquid Moli 5W30 Optimal Synth can be used all year round, as indicated by its viscosity markings. The letter w indicates that the oil is all-season. The number 5 means that the product maintains its performance down to minus 35 degrees, and the number 30 means up to plus 30 degrees.
Advantages and disadvantages
Here are the advantages of LIQUI MOLY Optimal HT Synth 5W30:
- affordable price;
- numerous recommendations from automakers;
- compatibility with many types of engines;
- possibility of mixing with other lubricants;
- stable viscosity;
- fast pumpability;
- aging resistance;
- economical consumption;
- protection of the engine from wear and aging;
- excellent cleansing properties;
- reducing the harmfulness of exhaust gases.
There are also disadvantages. Many car owners note that although the oil is positioned as synthetic, it is inferior in quality to similar products. Also disappointing is the large number of fakes. Read on to learn how to protect yourself from them.
How to distinguish a fake
To distinguish genuine Liqui Moly Optimal 5W30 oil from a fake one, you must carefully inspect the canister before purchasing it. Here are the key points to pay attention to:
- All oils of this brand have black caps;
- The neck of the canister is equipped with a watering can for easy pouring;
- the connecting ring fits tightly to the lid;
- The plastic of the canister is matte, smooth, without stains, roughness or any inclusions;
- the label is pasted evenly, without bubbles, folds, traces of glue;
- The text is printed in one type of font, does not smudge, does not erase, and is easy to read.
If something raises suspicions, you should refuse to buy.
Article: 39001
Universal motor oil based on hydrocracking synthesis technology (HC synthesis). Satisfies the modern requirements of international API and ACEA standards. Optimal for modern VAZ models and foreign cars with similar requirements. Excellent for turbocharged engines and catalytic converters. The oil has the most popular viscosity grade for modern cars.
Conformities and tolerances
Approval: -ACEA: A3/B4 Compliance: -API: CF/SN -AVTOVAZ: AVTOVAZ -BMW: Longlife-98 -Chrysler: Chrysler -Ford: Ford -GM: GM -MB: 229.3 -VW: 502 00/505 00 -Daihatsu: Daihatsu -Honda: Honda -Hyundai: Hyundai -Kia: Kia -Isuzu: Isuzu -Mazda: Mazda -Mitsubishi: Mitsubishi -Nissan: Nissan -Suzuki: Suzuki -Toyota: Toyota -Subaru: Subaru
Properties
A modern engine with good anti-friction properties of the highest class for all-season use. The combination of exceptional hydrocracked base oils and the latest additive technology guarantees a motor oil that reduces oil and fuel consumption and ensures fast engine lubrication. - easy engine running - high lubrication stability - high stability - excellent aging resistance - fast oil supply at low temperatures - optimal oil pressure under all operating conditions - excellent wear protection - excellent engine cleanliness - saves fuel and reduces emissions of harmful substances - long life engine life - suitable for mixing with similar motor oils - tested on catalysts and turbochargers Thanks to its affordable price, Optimal oil is the optimal ratio of price and real German quality.
Application
Miscible with oils of similar specifications. The engine oil must be changed in accordance with the vehicle operating instructions. Before replacing, it is recommended to flush the oil system using oil system flushes: http://www..html Dispose of used oil in accordance with local regulations. Details in the Safety Data Sheet.
