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      09-24-2013, 10:12 PM   #50
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For those of us less gifted with this type of mechanical knowledge but smart enough to understand the issue, I have a naive question. Would using an oil additive from a reputable oil company such as the Liqui Moly Ceratec be of any help here? According to Liqui Moly, Ceratec is a "Micro ceramic solid lubricant suspension based on hexagonal boron nitride (BN) in mineral oil. The laminar graphite-similar structure reduces friction and wear and prevents direct metal-to-metal contact. The < 0.5 µm particle size guarantees optimal filter flow properties and protects against depositing of solid lubricant particles."

If this additive works as advertised, wouldn't that help with this wear issue provided that the 0.5 µm particle is small enough to be suspended within the small clearances?

I don't believe in snake oils but I tend to trust that reputable companies may have done enough testing to stand behind their claims.
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