Liqui Moly Ceratec additive

[rgarner]

I have a 2004 Sunseeker 3100 and will be taking a 2500 mile trip in two weeks. To help with engine friction--especially driving in the mountains---I was considering adding Liqui Moly Ceratec additive to the engine oil. Has anyone used such an additive? Any suggestions or thoughts? Thanks!

[lbrunning]

This is just my opinion but I would skip the additive and use a good synthetic oil and a good filter with regular oil changes.

[tande]

No one knows more about the lubrication requirements than the people who designed & mfg. your brand of engine......FWIW

[Jim34RL]

Originally Posted by rgarner

I have a 2004 Sunseeker 3100 and will be taking a 2500 mile trip in two weeks. To help with engine friction--especially driving in the mountains---I was considering adding Liqui Moly Ceratec additive to the engine oil. Has anyone used such an additive? Any suggestions or thoughts? Thanks!

Another way to get your money! Snake Oil.

[rgarner]

Actually, the local Ford dealership mechanic told me about this. Apparently, they have seen some very positive results with reduced friction and increased fuel economy....but these were not RVs. My main concern was if there is anything unique about an E450 that might cause someone pause to use it. By the way, I personally know the mechanic and he was not trying to sell me anything..just info.

[Big Bill]

interesting, could you post a web site for this product? and let us know how it worked for you ok

[rgarner]

I've not used it yet, but there are a lot of positive comments on Amazon.com. So far, nothing to scare me away.

[ACE110]

I agree with a couple other posts & skip the additives, use a good 100% synthetic. I personally use Amsoil in all my vehicles.

[6inthefamily]

If your looking to save on fuel consumption I suggest you try ethanol free fuel. My coworker is currently on a trip from IL to Alaska and he is amazed the the fuel mileage he is getting in Alaska (as they don't allow ethanol in their fuel).

He has another brands 31ft rv with the 6.8L Ford. He is getting 10mpg for the first time, he usually gets 8.5mpg.

There are a few apps/websites where you can find all the ethanol free stations.

Like others have said, I believe in using fully synthetic oil. I don't used attitives like prolong, slick 50, etc.

[MacDaddy]

Originally Posted by rgarner

I've not used it yet, but there are a lot of positive comments on Amazon.com. So far, nothing to scare me away.

I agree with RGARNER, I used Amsoil in my 5.3 pulling a TT with no regrets. When my Amsoil dealer moved and I traded to 2500 6.0 gasser I switched to Royal Purple as it was more available. I'm still happy, plus it actually made the obnoxious ticking that the Chevy motors make disappear. I change mine (depending on usage) once or twice a year. Since I got my 5th wheel I have changed 2 x's this year, with a Wix filter!

If all else fails at least go to Mobil 1 synthetic.

Just my 2cents!!