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[jimlloyd40]

annoyance isn't a good enough reason? For $96 maybe it isn't. But maybe it is?

I think it definitely is. It's not just getting rid of the noise. It's also the protection it provides. It's mechanical parts creating the sound and it's the friction coating the treatment provides that is quieting the sound.

 

[Hoon]

annoyance isn't a good enough reason? For $96 maybe it isn't. But maybe it is?

Mechanics don't come in bottles, the only exception may be clearing some sludge from previous poor maintenance. You either have a mechanical issue, in which case you pull the timing covers, visually inspect and measure everything and fix it, or you don't have a mechanical issue and this is a waste of time.

These engines (when healthy) make a lot of HPFP, injector, and timing assembly noise, and are not prone to timing assembly problems, so there's an overwhelming chance that whatever you're hearing is not an actual issue.

Either way, $96 for some snake oil is comedy.

 

[morricus]

Mechanics don't come in bottles, the only exception may be clearing some sludge from previous poor maintenance. You either have a mechanical issue, in which case you pull the timing covers, visually inspect and measure everything and fix it, or you don't have a mechanical issue and this is a waste of time.

These engines (when healthy) make a lot of HPFP, injector, and timing assembly noise, and are not prone to timing assembly problems, so there's an overwhelming chance that whatever you're hearing is not an actual issue.

Either way, $96 for some snake oil is comedy.

100% agree. To suggest that oil companies like Shell, Amsoil, Mobil 1 ect have somehow missed some magical potion in the course of spending billions of $$ on research over the past 100 years is beyond a stretch. The simplest answer is usually the best one.....$96 vials of magic oil elixir are most likely doing nothing. But whatever. I have to admit that I have used Liquimoly Ceratec. But it was only $20.

 

[jimlloyd40]

Mechanics don't come in bottles, the only exception may be clearing some sludge from previous poor maintenance. You either have a mechanical issue, in which case you pull the timing covers, visually inspect and measure everything and fix it, or you don't have a mechanical issue and this is a waste of time.

These engines (when healthy) make a lot of HPFP, injector, and timing assembly noise, and are not prone to timing assembly problems, so there's an overwhelming chance that whatever you're hearing is not an actual issue.

Either way, $96 for some snake oil is comedy.

Okay @Hoon I'll buy a bottle for you and see if it quiets your engine. If it does you pay me back. It sure the hell isn't snake oil.

 

[El_bigote_AJ]

Okay @Hoon I'll buy a bottle for you and see if it quiets your engine. If it does you pay me back. It sure the hell isn't snake oil.

Hoons engine is quieter that all of ours right now already. Dead silent possibly.

 

[jimlloyd40]

Hoons engine is quieter that all of ours right now already. Dead silent possibly.

Yeah I remembered that after I posted but he can't say something doesn't work when he hasn't used it. That's just stupid. Not to mention he's calling me a liar because I know it works.

 

[Pskoda]

Has anyone tried this oil
https://www.motul.com/si/en/products/300v-power-5w40--2

 

[KyACRASH]

@jimlloyd40, our discussion this morning in the stupid questions thread reminded me that I've been meaning to ask you about this cerma product again...

my car is approaching 100,000 miles and the ticking/tapping sound has apparently gotten louder of late. I'm willing to take a stab at this and see if it helps any, what's the best way to use it? wait for an oil change or throw it in now?

 

[jimlloyd40]

@jimlloyd40, our discussion this morning in the stupid questions thread reminded me that I've been meaning to ask you about this cerma product again...

my car is approaching 100,000 miles and the ticking/tapping sound has apparently gotten louder of late. I'm willing to take a stab at this and see if it helps any, what's the best way to use it? wait for an oil change or throw it in now?

Tell me if you can read this link?


https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?conversations/cerma-treatment.1252150/#convMessage-1338018

 

[Acadia18]

Tell me if you can read this link?


https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?conversations/cerma-treatment.1252150/#convMessage-1338018

No, you can't read someone else's conversation.

Did we ever get the scientific analysis result?

 

[jimlloyd40]

No, you can't read someone else's conversation.

Did we ever get the scientific analysis result?

I don't know about the result you mentioned.

 

[jimlloyd40]

Tell me if you can read this link?


https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?conversations/cerma-treatment.1252150/#convMessage-1338018

I was told that you won't be able to read that link.

Definitely change the oil first. If you buy it when you get it I'll explain my way of adding it. But do not add to old used oil.

 

[KyACRASH]

I was told that you won't be able to read that link.

Definitely change the oil first. If you buy it when you get it I'll explain my way of adding it. But do not add to old used oil.

yea the link didn't work for me either.

just ordered, I've got a good 1000 miles still before I need an oil change so it might be a month or two but I'll pipe up when the time comes around.

thanks.

 

[jimlloyd40]

yea the link didn't work for me either.

just ordered, I've got a good 1000 miles still before I need an oil change so it might be a month or two but I'll pipe up when the time comes around.

thanks.

The link was to a PM that would have helped me not to have to retype the instructions. No biggie though just let me know when you're ready. It comes with instructions but I like my way better of course.

 

[Acadia18]

The link was to a PM that would have helped me not to have to retype the instructions. No biggie though just let me know when you're ready. It comes with instructions but I like my way better of course.