Liqui Moly Cerate CERA TEC 300ML

Liqui Moly Cerate CERA TEC 300ML

When engines and gear systems operate under high loads, cold starts, temperature fluctuations, and continuous friction, reducing direct metal-to-metal contact becomes essential for long-term reliability. Liqui Moly Cerate CERA TEC 300ML is a high-performance ceramic engine additive based on a micro-ceramic solid lubricant suspension containing hexagonal boron nitride (BN), designed to reduce friction, minimize wear, and support smoother operation of lubricated mechanical components.

At New Tech International is the largest industrial products supplier in the Middle East, we provide professional automotive lubricants, Oil Additives, maintenance chemicals, and engine protection solutions for workshops, fleet operators, service centers, and professional users. Liqui Moly CERA TEC is available through New Tech as an advanced friction reducer additive for users seeking enhanced engine and transmission protection under demanding operating conditions.

The graphite-like laminar structure of the ceramic particles helps reduce friction and wear while preventing direct metal-to-metal contact. With the majority of particles measuring less than 0.5 µm, the formulation maintains excellent filter flow characteristics and reduces the risk of solid lubricant deposits.

 

What Is Liqui Moly CERA TEC?

Liqui Moly CERA TEC 300ML is a liquid oil additive containing microscopic ceramic solid lubricants based on hexagonal boron nitride (BN) suspended in selected base oils.

The product is designed to mix with commercially available motor oils and gear oils, creating an additional microscopic lubricating effect between contacting metal surfaces.

Its extremely fine ceramic particles form part of a friction-reducing system that helps:

• Reduce friction losses.
• Reduce mechanical wear.
• Prevent direct metal-to-metal contact.
• Improve smooth engine operation.
• Support long engine service life.
• Protect during cold starts.
• Provide additional protection under emergency running conditions.
• Remain stable under extreme pressure.
• Maintain performance across high and low temperatures.

This combination makes liqui moly cera tec engine protection particularly relevant for demanding engine and transmission applications.

How Does CERA TEC Ceramic Technology Work?

The main solid lubricant in CERA TEC is hexagonal boron nitride.

Its microscopic structure is similar in principle to the laminar structure associated with graphite. These layers can slide over one another, helping reduce friction between contacting surfaces.

Reduced Metal-to-Metal Contact

One of the core functions of this ceramic engine additive is to help prevent direct metal-to-metal contact between lubricated components.

By providing an additional friction-reducing mechanism within the oil system, CERA TEC supports lower mechanical stress on moving parts.

Microscopic Ceramic Particles

The majority of ceramic particles are smaller than 0.5 µm.

This extremely small particle size helps maintain suitable flow through fine filtration systems while reducing the possibility of problematic solid lubricant deposits.

Stable Lubricating Effect

The ceramic particles are chemically inert and highly resistant to temperature, making them suitable for use under demanding operating conditions.

Friction Reduction for Engines

Friction Reduction is one of the primary objectives of Liqui Moly CERA TEC.

Inside an engine, numerous moving components continuously interact under load. Even with engine oil present, friction remains a source of energy loss and wear.

CERA TEC helps reduce these friction losses by introducing a micro-ceramic lubricating system into the oil.

Potential benefits include:

• Smoother mechanical operation.
• Reduced friction losses.
• Reduced wear.
• Better protection during cold starts.
• Reduced stress under high load.
• Additional protection during demanding operating conditions.

Wear Protection During Cold Starts

Cold starts can be demanding for an engine because oil circulation and lubrication conditions are not yet fully stabilized during the first moments after startup.

Liqui Moly CERA TEC is designed to support Wear Protection during cold starts by reducing friction between lubricated components.

This additional protective effect can be especially valuable for vehicles that:

• Start frequently.
• Operate in colder environments.
• Perform short-distance driving.
• Experience repeated stop-start cycles.
• Operate under varying loads.

Protection During Normal Operation

CERA TEC continues to provide friction-reducing benefits while the engine is operating.

The product is designed to reduce wear both during cold starting and normal running conditions, supporting long-term engine protection.

Its stable performance under pressure also makes it relevant for high-load lubricated components.

Emergency Running Protection

Another specified property of Liqui Moly CERA TEC is its ability to help protect the engine under emergency running conditions.

The micro-ceramic lubricant provides an additional protective mechanism between metal surfaces, helping reduce direct contact under challenging lubrication conditions.

This does not replace proper engine oil or allow an engine to operate safely without lubrication, but it provides an additional layer of protection within the lubricating system.

Extreme Pressure Stability

Mechanical components inside engines and gear systems may experience very high contact pressures.

Liqui Moly CERA TEC remains stable under extreme pressure conditions, supporting its use in demanding lubricated mechanical systems.

This makes the product particularly useful where operating loads can produce significant stress at contact surfaces.

Excellent Thermal Stability

One of the standout characteristics of the ceramic particles is their extremely high temperature resistance.

The BN micro-ceramic particles have a stated temperature stability of up to approximately 1200°C.

This high thermal stability supports the product’s ability to maintain its solid-lubricant characteristics even when engine and gear components experience significant heat.

High and Low Temperature Behavior

Liqui Moly CERA TEC provides excellent behavior across both high and low temperatures.

This is particularly important in automotive systems because lubrication conditions can vary significantly between:

• Cold engine startup.
• Normal operating temperature.
• Heavy-load driving.
• High ambient temperatures.
• Extended operating periods.

Its broad temperature behavior helps maintain its protective characteristics across changing conditions.

Compatible with Motor Oils

Liqui Moly CERA TEC is miscible with all commercially available motor oils according to the supplied product information.

This allows it to be incorporated into many existing engine lubrication systems without requiring a specialized base oil.

As one of the advanced Oil Additives, it is intended to complement the lubricant rather than replace it.

Compatible with Gear Oils

The product can also be mixed with commercially available gear oils.

This expands its use beyond engines and into suitable gear systems where friction and wear reduction are required.

Users should always verify the suitability of any additive for the specific transmission or gearbox design before application.

Turbocharger Compatibility

Liqui Moly CERA TEC has been tested for use with turbochargers.

Turbocharged engines operate under demanding temperature and lubrication conditions, making additive compatibility particularly important.

The product’s high thermal stability and fine particle size support its suitability for turbocharged engine lubrication systems.

Catalytic Converter Compatibility

CERA TEC has also been tested for catalytic converters.

This is important because unsuitable additives can potentially interfere with emissions-control systems.

Liqui Moly specifies the product as tested for catalytic converter compatibility when used correctly.

Suitable for Diesel Particulate Filters

Liqui Moly CERA TEC is suitable for vehicles equipped with diesel particulate filters.

This allows it to be used in many modern diesel applications where particulate-filter compatibility is an important consideration when selecting engine additives.

Compatible with Fine Filters

A common concern with solid lubricant additives is whether particles may clog fine oil filters.

CERA TEC addresses this through its extremely small particle size.

The majority of particles are below 0.5 µm, helping maintain excellent filter-flow characteristics and reducing the risk of accumulation.

Long Engine Service Life

Reducing friction and wear can contribute to longer component life.

Liqui Moly CERA TEC is designed to support long engine service life through:

• Friction reduction.
• Wear reduction.
• Cold-start protection.
• Extreme-pressure stability.
• High-temperature performance.
• Smooth operation.
• Reduced direct metal contact.

These properties work together to support long-term mechanical protection.

Smoother Engine Operation

Liqui Moly lists increased smooth operation as one of the product’s properties.

By reducing friction between lubricated components, the additive can help mechanical systems operate more smoothly.

This benefit is particularly relevant in engines or gear systems where frictional resistance contributes to mechanical harshness.

Technical Data

Property	Details
Product Name	Liqui Moly Cerate CERA TEC
Package Size	300ML
Product Type	Ceramic Oil Additive
Base	BN Micro Ceramic
Ceramic Material	Hexagonal Boron Nitride
Form	Liquid
Color / Appearance	Beige
Odor	Characteristic
Particle Size	Majority < 0.5 µm
Ceramic Particle Temperature Stability	Up to 1200°C
Density at 20°C	0.893 g/cm³
Viscosity at 20°C	Approx. 250 mPas
Flash Point	>100°C
Pour Point	-20°C
Motor Oil Compatibility	Yes
Gear Oil Compatibility	Yes
Turbocharger Tested	Yes
Catalytic Converter Tested	Yes
Fine Filter Compatibility	Yes
Diesel Particulate Filter Suitability	Yes
Extreme Pressure Stability	Yes
Chemical Inertness	Yes

Why Particle Size Matters

The majority of CERA TEC ceramic particles are smaller than 0.5 micrometers.

This fine particle size provides two important advantages.

Good Filter Flow

The micro-ceramic suspension can pass through fine filtration systems without acting like coarse solid contamination.

Reduced Risk of Deposits

The fine particles help reduce the tendency for solid lubricant material to accumulate as unwanted deposits.

This is one of the reasons CERA TEC can combine solid-lubricant technology with modern engine filtration systems.

CERA TEC vs. Conventional Oil Additives

Different Oil Additives operate using different technologies.

Some products modify viscosity, some contain detergents or dispersants, and others focus primarily on friction modification.

Liqui Moly CERA TEC combines selected base oils with microscopic ceramic solid lubricants based on BN.

Its main performance focus includes:

• Friction Reduction.
• Wear Protection.
• Extreme-pressure stability.
• High thermal resistance.
• Protection during cold starts.
• Smoother operation.
• Reduced direct metal contact.

This makes CERA TEC particularly relevant where mechanical friction and wear protection are key maintenance priorities.

Ceramic Additive vs. Engine Oil

Liqui Moly CERA TEC is not a replacement for Engine Oil.

Engine oil remains the primary lubricant responsible for:

• Lubricating moving components.
• Carrying heat.
• Suspending contamination.
• Protecting against wear.
• Supporting hydraulic functions in certain systems.

CERA TEC is added to suitable motor or gear oils to supplement the lubrication system with micro-ceramic friction-reducing technology.

The engine must therefore always contain the correct quantity and specification of oil recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.

Ceramic Additive vs. Engine Treatment

The term engine treatment is often used broadly for many aftermarket products.

CERA TEC is more specifically a micro-ceramic lubricant additive whose primary functions are friction reduction and wear protection.

Its performance is based on:

• Hexagonal boron nitride.
• Fine ceramic particle technology.
• Selected base oils.
• Compatibility with commercial motor oils.
• Extreme-temperature resistance.

Applications for Liqui Moly CERA TEC

Liqui Moly CERA TEC may be suitable for lubrication systems where compatible motor or gear oils are used.

Potential applications include:

• Gasoline engines.
• Diesel engines.
• Turbocharged engines.
• Engines equipped with catalytic converters.
• Diesel engines with particulate filters.
• Suitable gearboxes.
• Gear systems using compatible lubricants.
• High-load mechanical lubrication applications.

Specific compatibility with the vehicle, transmission, clutch design, or equipment should always be checked before use.

CERA TEC for Turbocharged Engines

Turbocharged engines can place significant thermal and mechanical demands on lubricants.

CERA TEC’s excellent high-temperature behavior, ceramic stability, and tested turbocharger compatibility make it suitable for many turbocharged applications.

Its friction-reducing properties also support the broader lubrication system where components operate at high speeds and loads.

CERA TEC for Modern Diesel Engines

Modern diesel engines may combine turbochargers, fine oil filters, catalytic systems, and diesel particulate filters.

Liqui Moly CERA TEC has characteristics specifically relevant to these systems:

• Turbocharger tested.
• Catalytic converter tested.
• Suitable for diesel particulate filters.
• Compatible with fine filters.
• Extremely small particle size.
• High thermal stability.

This makes it applicable to many modern diesel lubrication systems when used correctly.

How CERA TEC Supports Engine Protection

The liqui moly cera tec engine protection concept is based on reducing mechanical contact and friction throughout the lubrication system.

Its protective effects include:

Reduced Wear

The micro-ceramic structure helps reduce friction between moving surfaces.

Cold-Start Protection

The product helps reduce wear during the critical startup phase.

High-Load Protection

Extreme-pressure stability supports performance during demanding operating conditions.

Thermal Protection

The ceramic material remains highly stable at elevated temperatures.

Long-Term Protection

Lower friction and wear support longer engine component life.

Product Benefits at a Glance

Liqui Moly CERA TEC offers:

• Micro-ceramic BN technology.
• Significant Friction Reduction.
• Enhanced Wear Protection.
• Reduced direct metal-to-metal contact.
• Reduced friction losses in the engine.
• Improved smooth operation.
• Cold-start wear protection.
• Emergency-running support.
• Extreme-pressure stability.
• Excellent high-temperature performance.
• Excellent low-temperature behavior.
• Compatibility with commercial motor oils.
• Compatibility with gear oils.
• Turbocharger testing.
• Catalytic-converter testing.
• Fine-filter compatibility.
• Suitability for diesel particulate filters.
• Chemically inert ceramic particles.
• Ceramic temperature resistance up to approximately 1200°C.

Why Choose CERA TEC from New Tech?

New Tech provides professional lubrication, engine maintenance, cleaning, sealing, and industrial protection products for workshops, service centers, fleet operators, industrial facilities, and professional users.

Liqui Moly CERA TEC 300ML is available through New Tech for customers looking for an advanced ceramic engine additive designed to reduce friction and wear while supporting long-term mechanical protection.

By choosing CERA TEC through New Tech, customers can integrate it into a wider maintenance program that may include:

• Engine oils.
• Gear oils.
• Oil Additives.
• Engine cleaners.
• Fuel-system treatments.
• Lubricants.
• Workshop chemicals.
• Maintenance sprays.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liqui Moly CERA TEC?

Liqui Moly CERA TEC is a micro-ceramic oil additive based on hexagonal boron nitride suspended in selected base oils. It is designed to reduce friction, wear, and direct metal-to-metal contact.

What is a ceramic engine additive?

A ceramic engine additive contains microscopic ceramic lubricating particles that supplement the oil’s lubrication properties and help reduce friction between moving metal surfaces.

What does Liqui Moly CERA TEC do?

It helps reduce friction losses, reduce wear, improve smooth operation, protect during cold starts, and provide additional protection under high-load and emergency-running conditions.

What is Liqui Moly CERA TEC engine protection?

Liqui moly cera tec engine protection refers to the product’s ability to help reduce mechanical friction and wear using microscopic BN ceramic particles within the lubrication system.

Is CERA TEC a friction reducer additive?

Yes. It acts as a friction reducer additive by helping reduce direct metal-to-metal contact between lubricated components.

Does CERA TEC reduce engine wear?

Yes. Wear Protection is one of the primary functions of the product, including reducing wear during cold starts and normal operation.

Does CERA TEC reduce friction?

Yes. Friction Reduction is a core property of the product.

What ceramic material is used in CERA TEC?

The product uses micro-ceramic hexagonal boron nitride (BN).

How small are the ceramic particles?

The majority of particles are less than 0.5 µm in size.

Will CERA TEC clog an oil filter?

The supplied information states that the very small particle size provides optimum filter flow properties and protects against solid lubricant deposits. The product is compatible with fine filters.

Can CERA TEC be mixed with motor oil?

Yes. It is miscible with all commercially available motor oils according to the supplied product information.

Can it be used with gear oil?

Yes. CERA TEC is also miscible with commercially available gear oils.

Is CERA TEC suitable for turbocharged engines?

Yes. The product has been tested for turbochargers.

Is CERA TEC safe for catalytic converters?

It has been tested for catalytic converters according to the supplied technical information.

Is CERA TEC suitable for diesel particulate filters?

Yes. The product is suitable for diesel particulate filters.

How heat-resistant are the ceramic particles?

The ceramic particles have a specified temperature stability of up to approximately 1200°C.

Is CERA TEC stable under extreme pressure?

Yes. Extreme-pressure stability is one of its stated properties.

Does it help during cold starts?

Yes. It is designed to reduce wear during cold starts.

Does CERA TEC make an engine run smoother?

Liqui Moly lists increased smooth operation among the product’s stated properties.

Is CERA TEC the same as Engine Oil?

No. CERA TEC is an additive used with compatible Engine Oil or gear oil. It does not replace the main lubricant.

Is CERA TEC one of the Oil Additives?

Yes. CERA TEC belongs to the category of Oil Additives designed to supplement the lubrication and protection provided by the base oil.

What color is CERA TEC?

The product has a beige appearance.

What is the flash point of CERA TEC?

The specified flash point is above 100°C.

What is the pour point?

The specified pour point is -20°C.

What size is Liqui Moly CERA TEC?

The product is supplied in a 300ML package.

Where can I buy Liqui Moly CERA TEC 300ML?

New Tech supplies Liqui Moly CERA TEC 300ML as part of its professional range of engine oils, lubricants, Oil Additives, and automotive maintenance products.