LIQUI MOLY has said that increasingly rigorous limits imposed on exhaust emissions and modern technology will confront garages with challenges.
Additives however, provide an effective response as Tim Keller, Export Area Manager at LIQUI MOLY, explained: “Additives can’t transform a pollutant-spewer into a fragrant flower. But they do help reduce emissions to the original level and ensure the vehicle passes its emissions test.”
The fight against emissions in road traffic has long been taken up by vehicle technology: emission control systems are becoming more and more important – even cars with a petrol engine are now fitted with a particulate filter. The downside of this development is said to be that vehicles are increasingly sensitive to soiling.
From the point of view of garages, this opens up a range of business possibilities. By using LIQUI MOLY additives they can reduce emissions and ensure vehicles pass the emissions test. These are all measures which don’t cost the customer much money while at the same time giving garages a high profit margin. “Our additives are chemical tools that are highly effective – both technically and economically,” said Tim.
If a vehicle is due for an oil change, Pro-Line Engine Flush should be used at the same time. This is added to the existing oil shortly before the oil change and the engine is run at idling speed for around 10 to 15 minutes. During this time, the active ingredients dissolve deposits and contamination in the oil circuit, allowing them to be drained out with the oil. The fresh oil enters a clean engine and can then achieve maximum performance. This prevents wear and slowly-developing engine problems. Such treatment is particularly recommended for vehicles with a high mileage or problematic fuel quality.
Blue smoke from the exhaust is usually due to excessive burning of oil. This can be eliminated by means of LIQUI MOLY Oil Smoke Stop – an additive that reduces oil loss via the piston rings and valve guides, while at the same time reportedly improving compression.
Frequent short trips and use of the incorrect oil result in premature blocking of the diesel particulate filter. LIQUI MOLY’s DPF Cleaner clears the filter without having to remove it. Diesel Smoke Stop is for older vehicles without DPF. This ensures that soot residue is burned off more quickly. After this, combustion is cleaner and the emissions test is no longer an insurmountable obstacle.
Cleaner additives should be used regularly so as to keep the engine clean on a lasting basis. Fuel Injection Cleaner for petrol engines and Super Diesel Additive for diesel engines ensure that deposits on the injection nozzles and fuel system are eliminated and do not reappear. Simply empty a can into the fuel tank every 1,250 miles when refuelling. The garage can use these additives themselves and sell them to customers, too – a profitable undertaking in both cases.
A clean engine not only passes the emissions test, it also consumes less fuel, delivers more power and is less susceptible to breakdowns.
