Oil 5W30 "Liquid Moths": description and reviews

5W30 Liquid Moli engine oil is manufactured by the German concern Liqui Moly GmbH. This is a privately owned company specializing in the production and production of automotive oils, additives and various lubricants.

The assortment of the German brand includes seat belts, car care products, bicycles, garden equipment, motorcycles and much more. In the late 80s, the company created a proprietary canister for its motor oil, which also serves to this day. Liquid Moth lubricants are supplied to many countries around the world, including Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, China, Japan and other countries. Liquid Moth sponsors racing competitions.

race car Liquid Moths

Liqui Moly Lubricants

German-made oil fluids are notable for their high workmanship, balanced structural base and universal properties. The use of this product in automotive engines guarantees a safe and easy start-up of the power unit at any time of the year and under any temperature conditions. 5W30 Liquid Moli Oil is a traditional German quality that extends the life of an internal combustion engine in any vehicle.

In addition to standard types of oils, in the early 2000s, the company launched the production of a new line of lubricating fluids and specialized lubricants Tor Tes. The latest Liqui Moly achievement was the improvement of the oil product - Molygen NG, which was developed on the basis of MFC-technologies.

Over the past 7 years, Liqui Moly has been recognized as the best producer in its homeland and has won the โ€œBest Brand in the Lubricant Categoryโ€ awards.

Liquid Moth logo

General Features

5W30 Liquid Moli oils successfully resist the formation of slag deposits inside the power unit, stop oxidative processes leading to corrosion damage to engine parts and assemblies. A balanced structural basis and correctly selected additives have a positive effect on the life of the parts individually and the device as a whole. The constant use of Liquid Moli lubricant guaranteed to increase the wear resistance of the engine and its components, which is the main property of the performance of the internal combustion engine.

In addition to the positive qualities of the oil, the versatility of the lubricant is included. The product with equal success can be operated both by an engine using gasoline as a fuel, and by an engine with a diesel version of fuel. The use of oil in diesel engines equipped with turbines is also allowed.

Types of Liqui Moly Oils

Oil "Liquid Moli" 5W30 is available for engines of modern production. Lubrication is suitable for mileage engines with low output. The products of the German brand can be used in various automobile brands not only of domestic production, but also of foreign ones. This is proved by reviews of automotive engineers, experts in this field and tolerances from many automotive giants, for example, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Hyundai, KIA, Toyota and many others.

assortment of oils

The company "Liquid Moli" produces the following line of lubricants:

  • Specialized oils - oriented on application in modern types of ICE. Representatives of this group are Special Tec and Tor Tes lubricants. Operation is subject to the direct recommendations of the manufacturer.
  • Synthetic universal oil "Liquid Moths" 5W30 - is produced for used engines and new units. Popular brands of the line are oils with the name Optimal, Synthoil, Nachfull Oil and others.
  • Branded products - designed and manufactured for drivers with professional skills who load the engine as intelligently and reasonably as possible. In this case, the power unit requires special care, which is provided by Liquid Moli's Molygen New Generation Oil.

Specialty Oils

German oil "Liquid Moths" 5W30 in this category is intended for use in engines of a certain brand. Orientation allows you to achieve the optimal level of application in various working conditions. Specialty oils include the Special Tec lubricant and the Tor Tes range.

oil change

The oils of the Tor Tes group are made from heavy oil fractions using hydrocracking technology. The final product is called HC synthetics. The properties of the resulting lubricant are as close as possible to synthetic oil fluids.

Liquid Moli 5W30 Tor Tes lubricating oil is characterized by a low content of phosphorus, sulfur, zinc and sulfate ash. Designed for use in modern engines with diesel particulate filters and a multi-level system for the removal of gaseous products of combustion. Conforms to requirements of environmental standards of the Euro 4 and 5 standard.

The product Tor Tes is not characterized by high wear resistance due to the absence of harmful additives. The company solved this problem by introducing into the structural basis a friction modifier developed using Molecular Friction Control proprietary technology.

Thor Tes Family

This group includes such modifications of Tor Tes 4200 / 4300/4400/4500/4600/4700 oil.

Liquid Moli oil 5W30 4200 Tor Tes is a grease with an average content of harmful substances (phosphorus, zinc, etc.), corresponding to Euro 4. Recommended for use in engines with 2-level catalysts and particulate filters. It has the approval of BMW, Porsche, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz. The American Petroleum Institute gave the API SN / CF specification . ASAA has identified the quality level of C3. The product has high cleansing ability.

Liquid Moli Top Tech 4200

Tor Tes 4300 is a low sulfate ash product focused on premium cars.

Tor Tes 4400 is an energy-saving oil for all types of engines, including those using gas as fuel.

Tor Tes 4500 - most suitable for diesel engines and trucks.

Thor Tes 4600 is an average level of harmful substances, suitable for gasoline and diesel engines with turbocharging and intercooler. API SN / CF specification.

Tor Tes 4700 - the production of this line is stopped, the remains are being realized. The company recommends replacing this product with a previous modification.

Brand Development

Branded Liquid Moli 5W30 Moligen oil is produced using a unique technology - MFC (Molecular Friction Control). The essence of this process is the addition of tungsten and molybdenum ions to the molecular base of the lubricant. As a result, the product has the ability to coat the metal parts of the engine with a particularly strong oil film.

Liquid Moth Moligen

Liquid Moli Moligen is characterized by an increased margin of safety of the oil structure, which allows to increase the interval between oil change points. The product contributes to fuel economy.

Reviews on Liqui Moly

Reviews about Liquid Moli 5W30 engine oil are not always positive. Car owners point out that there are lubricants of better quality and lower cost. Many users believe the company "Liquid Moli" failed to achieve a balance at the level of "price-quality".

But still motorists and professionals do not reject such necessary qualities as:

  • optimal viscosity in various conditions;
  • universality of operation;
  • good penetration;
  • the presence of unique additives.


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