Ford Kuga 2012 2.5-turbo (200 hp) - 3 years of operation
in oil Liqui Moly Special Tec F5W 30
Criterias of choice
Previously, for more than 5 years, I drove a Peugeot 307 2.0 (2003 onwards) with an automatic transmission, which left a certain imprint on my driving preferences.
When the time came to replace the car, I definitely knew that it had to be a reliable “European” in all respects, certainly with a powerful turbocharged engine with a volume of at least 2 liters. and automatic transmission. And since you have to ride a lot and almost all year round, both in the city and on the highway, not excluding unpaved roads, one of the decisive selection criteria was all-wheel drive and sufficient high ground clearance. Without sacrificing comfort, of course.
That’s why, after scouring online resources and wandering around car dealerships, of which there are many in our city, I decided to finally opt for the brand new Ford Kuga 2012 onwards. - a crossover that meets the listed criteria in all respects.
The Ford Kuga model, being the brainchild of the German automobile industry, is distinguished by its combination of the capabilities of a five-cylinder 2.5-liter turbo engine with a power of 200 hp, an adaptive automatic transmission-5 "Aisin" and an intelligent clutch. all-wheel drive"Holdex" - units that provide excellent dynamics, And
high cross-country ability in all modes of active use and off-road driving.
Oil selection is a responsible process
It is well known that the “health” of a car largely depends on correct selection lubricating fluids, which is especially important for those who are picky about in this regard enough cars high class, among which the Ford Cuga is no exception. Initially, even upon purchase, the engine was filled with oil. Castrol Magnatec 5W30 A1 is a fairly effective classic “synthetics” based on polyalphaolefins (PAO).
The first two years of this product there were no complaints, but over time the engine, most often when sharp pressing on the gas pedal, it began to work with barely perceptible interruptions, not as smoothly as before. I immediately sounded the alarm and went to the diagnostic laboratory of a branded car service center. The local specialists reassured me, noting that there were no problems with the engine, and malfunctions in its operation were most likely explained by incomplete compatibility of the oil used.
They advised replacing it with a more technologically advanced hydrocracking Special Tec F 5W30 paired with oil filter MANN HU 719/8 X, which provides a high degree of purification from mechanical contaminants with the unhindered passage of additive components through the pores of the filter element.
Composition and advantages of HC type oils
I am a meticulous person, and before following the advice, I decided to find out what, exactly, motor oils obtained by hydrocracking are, and what their advantages are over all others. Here's what I found out.
Hydrocracking oils, or HC oils, are so called because they are obtained by hydrocracking synthesis.
The essence of the method is to use innovative technology processing and the finest cleaning mineral petroleum products characterized by the presence of long hydrocarbon chains. Such chains are broken chemically, and hydrogen molecules are introduced directly into the sites of breakage. The result is a unique product, molecular structure which no longer has anything in common with mineral, but is completely synthetic. Thus, hydrocracking oils are rightfully classified as synthetics, although they do not contain PAOs. At the same time, NS oils consist of more than 85% NS components, and the remaining share is allocated to mixtures of various additives, providing a combination of specified anti-friction, anti-noise and damping properties.
The most important advantage of NS lubricating fluids is their unique combination of high fluidity and high viscosity- seemingly incompatible properties, which in in this case, however, are not mutually exclusive, but, on the contrary, complement each other. It is thanks to this synthetic oils hydrocracking group have a viscosity index reaching 160 units. and even exceeding this value. What, in your
turn, without compromising fluidity, allows the formed lubricating film to remain on interacting metal surfaces in the temperature range from -40 to +50°C, providing, in addition, due to high thermal-oxidative stability, complete engine protection during a longer interval between oil changes.
Special Tec F 5W 30 - ideal for Ford Cuga
Guided by the information received and advice from experts, I came to the final conclusion that this is exactly what my Ford Kuga needs.
Three years of engine operation on this product using the MANN HU 719/8 X filter confirmed the correctness of the choice. The motor runs smoothly, without interruption, with a measured rumbling sound, it technical condition continues to be flawless. Pleasant bonuses are a noticeable reduction in fuel consumption and an increased service life of up to 15,000 km between scheduled maintenance and oil changes.
Let's protect the super engine
The coolest engines will not be left without protection. After all, the most severe trials often fall on their shoulders, which means that they, like no one else, need reliable support. LIQUI MOLY Special Tec F 5W30 engine oil can take care of them.
Product Description
LIQUI MOLY 5W30 Special Tec F is based on latest technology NS synthesis. This development makes it possible to obtain the purest oil base from petroleum products through their deep distillation - hydrocracking. The final product is essentially semi-mineral, but its properties are not much inferior to pure synthetics.
This substance ensures easy running of the car, takes care of engine parts, providing them with uniform lubrication, cleanliness and extending their service life. Suitable for long drain intervals and increased requirements. Helps save fuel.
In addition, takes care of modern systems– turbines, catalysts, particulate filters.
Application area
Liquid Moli 5W30 Special Tec F is aimed at modern high-tech engines passenger cars mobiles. These are gasoline and diesel engines, including multi-valve, with valve timing control system, turbocharging, intercooler, particulate filters.
Specifications
| Index | Test method (ASTM) | Meaning | Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viscosity characteristics | |||
| - | Viscosity grade | SAE J300 | 5W-30 | |
| - | Density at +15 °C | DIN 51757 | 0.860 | g/cm³ |
| - | Viscosity at -30°C | DIN 51377 | mPas | |
| - | Kinematic viscosity at 40°C | DIN 51562 | 53 | mm²/sec |
| - | Kinematic viscosity at 100°C | DIN 51562 | 9.8 | mm²/sec |
| - | Viscosity index | DIN ISO 2909 | 173 | |
| - | Sulfated ash content | DIN 51575 | 1.15 | g/100 g |
| - | Alkalinity | DIN ISO 3771 | 10,3 | mg KOH/g |
| - | Volatility (Noack) | ASTM D 5800-08 Method B | 15.0 | % |
| - | HTHSV | ASTM D 4683 | 2,9 - 3,5 | |
| - | Color (ASTM) | DIN ISO 2049 | L3.5 | |
| 2 | Temperature characteristics | |||
| - | Flash point | DIN ISO 2592 | 220 | °C |
| - | Pour point | DIN ISO 3016 | -45 | °C |
Tolerances and conformities
- ACEA: A5/B5;
- Jaguar/ Land Rover: STJLR.03.5003;
- Ford: WSS-M2C913-D.
Correspondence:
- Fiat: 9.55535-G1;
- Ford: WSS-M2C913-A/WSS-M2C913-B/WSS-M2C913-C.
Release form and articles
- 8063 LIQUI MOLY Special Tec F 5W-30 1l
- 8064 LIQUI MOLY Special Tec F 5W-30 5l
- 3854 LIQUI MOLY Special Tec F 5W-30 20l
- 3856 LIQUI MOLY Special Tec F 5W-30 60l
- 3857 LIQUI MOLY Special Tec F 5W-30 205l
What does 5W30 stand for?
Liquid Moly Special Tek f 5w30 has a truly universal viscosity. The 5w30 marking indicates that the product is for year-round use (letter w). The number 5 indicates the possibility of use up to minus 35 degrees Celsius, and the number 30 indicates suitability up to plus 30.
Description of the line
Special oils- oils for modern engines, where special requirements are imposed on the characteristics of motor oil by automakers. At the same time, the engines of the latest generations of cars have features Maintenance, for example, extended intervals, electronic control maintenance deadlines, etc., which imposes Additional requirements on the properties and composition of motor oils.
Liqui Moly special oils are divided into two groups: Special Tec - oils without environmental restrictions and Top Tec- oils compatible with multi-component exhaust gas catalysts (EG) and particulate filters (DPF). The range of special Liqui Moly oils allows you to select a product for 99% of cars produced today. Special Liqui Moly oils are the choice of car owners who trust official car servicing dealer centers, where strict adherence to automaker recommendations for vehicle operation and maintenance is required.
Special Tec- a group represented by oils for cars Asian-American(AA series) and European markets: Ford(F, ECO F), G.M.(Opel), Volvo And Volkswagen.
Special Tec motor oils have special approvals from car manufacturers necessary for the successful use of these oils in warranty period operation of the vehicle, and also have the latest international classifications API/ACEA/ILSAC.
Oils for Ford are represented by two products: ECO F - produced specifically for the latest EcoBoost engines and F - for passenger cars previous generations, as well as lung commercial vehicles with gasoline and diesel engines.
Special Tec LL oil is intended for all European and Korean cars GM, especially for Opel cars, produced before 2010 or later, not equipped with particulate filters. In addition, Special Tec LL has proprietary Mercedes approvals Benz, BMW and Volkswagen, and due to its fairly high alkalinity, this motor oil has the highest cleaning properties. The use of this oil extends to wide range vehicles operated in Russian conditions.
Motor Special oil Tec V, having ACEA class A5B5-08 is designed for long replacement intervals and, in addition to Volvo, can be used in Land Rover & Jaguar vehicles with similar engine requirements.
Special Tec is bottled in steel gray canisters of 1, 4 and 5 liters. Indexes are placed on the labels, with the help of which it is easy to determine which brands the oil is primarily intended for.
Good day to all! In this material we will take a detailed tour of Liqui Moly 5w30 oils.
There is hardly a car owner who has never heard of trademark Liqui Moly. And this is not surprising. After all, the company’s products are distributed absolutely throughout Russia and have long been recognized among hundreds of thousands of motorists. But nevertheless, the company values its customers very carefully, conducts very competent marketing promotions, works on the assortment and monitors the quality of products. Thanks to all this, supporters of Liqui Moly 5W30 oils receive a truly high-quality product for quite reasonable money. But let's figure out what the secret of the company's success is.
Product lines Liqui Moly 5W30
To begin with, it must be said that Liqui oils Moly 5w30 is included in all product lines for passenger cars and light trucks. This is a line of Specialized oils (Special Tec and Top Tec), Universal oils (Optimal, Synthoil, Leichtlauf) and Branded oils
(Molygen). Let's talk about everything in order.
Liqui Moly 5W30 Special Tec AA oil Perhaps I will not be mistaken if I say that this is the most common line of Liqui Moli 5w30 oils. In simple terms, Special Tec AA is the well-known ASIA&AMERICA. The name has been on everyone’s lips for a long time, which is why you can buy this oil without any problems in most car stores that sell Liqui Moly 5W30 motor oils. Previously, this oil was produced in a yellow canister, then in a blue one, and now the company has switched to silver containers. I’m not afraid to assume that the popularity of a product is primarily related to its prevalence in most regions of Russia. And indeed, wherever you spit, there are Toyota, Honda, Mazda or Nissan. For most car models, Liqui Moly 5W30 oil is ideal, which is what ensures the popularity of the product.
What is this product? Let's go to the official website and see the information:
Now let's figure out what is what. Firstly, the oil has a very good specifications API SN and ILSAC GF-5. Or rather, not good, but maximum. Very good. In addition, the oil can be used in cars of Asian and American origin, for example, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Daihatsu, Hyundai, Kia, Isuzu, Suzuki, Toyota, Subaru, Ford, Chrysler, GM, etc.
If you take a closer look at the canister, you can see the inscription High-Tech-Syntese-Technology, which does not mean super newfangled high-tech technologies, but namely HC synthetics (hydrocracking). No, this does not mean that the product is bad. This means that it is not natural synthetics, but a product of processing mineral base oils. In general, Liqui Moly 5W30 Special Tec AA oil has a very good additive package that works great up to approximately 10,000 thousand km. mixed cycle.
Verdict: Liqui Moly 5W30 Special Tec AA can be filled in if you are willing to fork out a little and buy a really good oil.
Liqui Moli 5W30 Special Tec F and LL oil
In addition, in the Special Tec line with a viscosity of 5W-30, LiquiMoly has others special oils, such as Special Tec F and LL. As you can guess from the name, the abbreviation F means the oil is suitable for use in gasoline and diesel engines FORD cars, including with soot DPF filters. the product has ACEA approvals: A5/B5, which in principle is not bad, and also corresponds to Ford: WSS-M2C913-D. In addition, the oil has special compliance with FIAT 9.55535-G1. In general, the base of AA and F oils is absolutely the same, but there are significant differences in the additive package. Yes, and FF is produced in a 5l packaging convenient for Ford owners, since most American engines A little more than 4 liters of oil is poured.
Liquid Moli 5W30 LL is aimed at the German market, namely at such car brands as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Volkswagen. LL stands for LongLife. Indeed, the oil works well at extended drain intervals technical fluids. As for the additive package, I can’t say anything useful here, since I didn’t find any information. I am sure that there is nothing innovative here, and the additive package is very close to the additives in Special F. But the tolerances for this product did not stand out, unfortunately. These are slightly outdated API SL/CF and ACEA A3/B4. Well, there is special compliance with Opel GM-LL-A025/GM-LL-B025, as well as BMW approvals: Longlife-01, MB: 229.5, VW: 502 00/505 00, which in general is not surprising.
LIQUI MOLI 5W30 TOP TEC line
As for the Top Tech line, there are also quite a lot of very interesting Liqui Moly 5W30 products, which are aimed specifically at the most modern european cars, equipped the latest systems neutralization of exhaust gases, including DPF particulate filters. All Liqui Moly 5w30 Top Tec products are produced using Low SAPS or Mid SAPS technology based on hydrocracking of oil, which means a low content of sulfur, phosphorus and sulfate ash.
Phosphorus, which is an additive responsible for the anti-wear properties of the oil, was replaced with an additive based on organic molybdenum, which did not affect the quality of the oil. Thanks to all this, these oils are classified according to ACEA as C1, C2, C3 or C4. Actually, there is no point in describing in detail the Liqui Moly 5W30 Top Tec products themselves. I just want to say that if you have modern car
European origin with a petrol or diesel engine, then in the Top Tec line you will definitely find something suitable and of really high quality for yourself. You can read more about all Liqui Moly 5w30 Top Tec products on our website at.
Liqui Moly 5W30 Longtime High Tech This product is part of the Liqui Moli line of universal oils. Created on the basis of hydrocracking of oil, as well as additives latest generation for various purposes. Characteristic feature product is low in sulfur, phosphorus and chlorine, which allows the use this oil
in modern gasoline and diesel engines equipped with the latest exhaust gas aftertreatment systems, including DPF particulate filters. Likewise, the phosphorus-based anti-wear additive has been replaced by a molybdenum additive. Liqui Moly 5W30 Longtime High Tech oil has SN/CF and ACEA C3 approvals, as well as registered approvals BMW Longlife-04, MB 229.51, VW 502 00/505 00/505 01. A Fully compliant with ACEA A3/B4, Ford WSS-M2C917 -A and MB 229.31.
Liqui Moli 5W30 Optimal Synth This, which is specially adapted for Russian conditions operation of vehicles. Here are the temperature differences in winter and summer time, and bad road conditions And low quality fuel. It has API tolerances CF/SL and ACEA A3/B4, as well as BMW Longlife-01, MB 229.5, VW 502 00/505 00. And also corresponds to Opel GM-LL-A025/GM-LL-B025.
In general, this is an ordinary hydrocracking synthetic with a standard set of additives, among which are pronounced detergent additives, as evidenced by the base number of the product. In general, Liqui Moly 5w30 Optimal oil is designed for the average car and is available to every car owner at a very reasonable price. Those. in fact this is one of the most budget oils
Liqui Moly has a viscosity of 5W-30.
Liqui Moly 5W30 synthetic Synthoil High Tech But the most delicious thing, as usual, is for dessert. Let's talk about the product Liqui Moly 5W30 synthetics Synthoil High Tech, which in turn is 100% German synthetics highest quality . Please note that 100% is exactly 100% and not lower. Those. in fact, the oil is created on a completely synthetic basis without the addition of semi-synthetic components. The fact is that legislation in Germany does not allow oils to be called synthetic if the composition contains at least a small part of semi-synthetic components. Germany is the only country in the world where this is legally stipulated. Those. Liqui Moly 5W30 synthetic Synthoil High Tech is pure synthetics
based on 100% PAO (polyalphaolefins) and the most advanced additives for various purposes. As for additives, everything is very, very good. IN best traditions liquid moths, phosphorus-based additives were replaced with molybdenum, which improved the anti-wear properties of the oil and made it possible to use this product in the most the latest engines
, running on gasoline or diesel and equipped with DPF particulate filters or the latest exhaust gas aftertreatment systems.
Liquid moth 5w30 synthetic oil has API SM/CF and ACEA C3 approvals, and also complies with ACEA A3/B4, BMW Longlife-04, Ford WSS-M2C917-A, GM: dexos2, MB 229.51, VW 502 00/505 01 and Opel GM-LL-A025/GM-LL-B025. In general, if you want your car's engine to remain under permanent protection
and you don’t regret spending money on it, then Liqui Moly 5W30 Synthoil High Tech oil is the best choice.
Liquid Moly 5W30 Molygen New Generation oil Probably one of the most Liquid Moly. Firstly, this is a unique development of the company called Molecular Friction Control. Literally it translates to "Molecular Friction Control" and is also an outstanding green color oils No, this is far from a new product, and there are other green oils, but it’s still an interesting feature.
Below in the video you can see the condition of the engine after using Molygen oil. I think that comments here are unnecessary.
Liquid Moly 5W30 Moligen is a hydrocracked motor oil with the addition of a proprietary package antifriction additives Molygen. Regarding tolerances, everything is standard and everything is maximum. Something like that. The official description from the website liquimoly.ru can be seen below, and you can buy the oil on our website.
I think it's time to call it a day. In this article we reviewed all Liqui Moly 5W30 oils. I think any car owner will find from this range something suitable for their car and wallet. That's all, thanks for your attention and bye.
How to distinguish a fake Liqui Moly from the original? Features fake Liqui Moly.
Engine oil Liqui Moly Special Tec LL is used in power units, in which lubricant must correspond ACEA standard A3/B3. Manufactured by mineral based, obtained using HC technology. It has low viscosity, low content sulfur and increased – sulfate ash. In the finished product, such a “base” provides good fluidity at low temperatures, resistance to oxidation and foaming when heated, and the ability to form a shear-resistant oil film.
The lubricant is designed for use in engines with extended intervals service. This feature is also ensured by the absence of foreign impurities in base oil and special calcium-containing additives. They give the finished product excellent cleaning ability, thanks to which engine parts are effectively cleaned of thermal deposits.
Main features of Liqui Moly Special Tec LL oil:
— designed for use with extended maintenance intervals;— excellent lubricity at low temperatures;
— high stability oil film to shear;
— resistant to thermal oxidation and foaming;
— effectively cleanses of impurities.
