FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
WHY SHOULD I USE CO 100 IN ADDITION TO THE MODERN MOTOR AND GEAR OILS
CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET, WHICH ALREADY CONTAIN MORE ADDITIVES?
Our products work on the principle of solid lubrication, which
considerably enhances the load-bearing properties of these oils. Solid lubrication (ceramic particles) prevents metal-on-metal contact to the greatest possible extent, even under extreme stress (high pressures and temperatures), and friction is drastically reduced.
WHY DOES USING CO 100 SAVE FUEL, AND HOW DOES IT IMPROVE PERFORMANCE?
No doubt you can still remember from your physics lessons that “friction
creates heat” – and the result of this is energy loss. Friction occurs in every engine, which causes lost energy in terms of output and fuel. With better lubrication, the horsepower (KW) previously wasted on engine friction is then available as additional power to the wheels, and fuel consumption is automatically reduced.
CO 100 creates smoother surfaces at contact points. Smoothing the
running surfaces of cylinders and piston rings allows oil scrapers to
work properly, which reduces oil consumption. In addition, smaller
amounts of blow-by gas are able to escape past the piston rings, leading
to significantly less chemical contamination of the oil. Smoother
contact surfaces also mean that the oil is exposed to considerably lower
mechanical stress.
This is called carbon-hydrogen chain shearing. With CO 100, the oil
largely retains its high initial lubricity and there is far less thickener shearing. The oil viscosity required at higher temperatures is maintained, which in turn has an enormously beneficial impact on the lubricity and load-bearing properties of the base oil. Overall, this greatly reduces wear and increases compression, which has
a positive effect on consumption.
IN WHAT VEHICLES (ENGINES) DO YOU RECOMMEND USING CO 100?
Our basic rule is as follows:
The greater the load on the engine, the more important it is to use CO
100. This applies to all common rail diesel and turbo en
WHY DO COLD STARTS CAUSE PARTICULARLY HIGH WEAR?
If a vehicle is parked for hours, the motor oil flows back to the sump
from sliding contact points. When the engine is started, it then takes
around 5-8 seconds (longer in winter) for the oil pump to return the
motor oil to the places where it should be protecting moving parts
against wear.
In these initial 5-8 seconds, every single piston makes some 110-170 up
and downward movements without adequate lubrication. During this period,
and in the first few minutes, the engine accumulates as much wear as it
would over approximately 150 kilometres – and it does so every time.
However, if CO 100 is used in the engine, this wear is completely
avoided. This is because the micro-ceramic incorporated at the contact
points will immediately provide a special lubricating effect (dry
lubrication).
In winter, when cold starts are naturally much more damaging due to the
fact that the oil is colder and more viscous, CO 100’s anti-wear effect
is particularly strong.
CAN I USE CO 100 WITH A MOTORCYCLE THAT HAS A WET (OIL BATH) CLUTCH?
Of course. The micro-ceramic only affects metal, which completely
eliminates the possibility of clutch slippage.
However, please note that motorcycles must use only the dedicated
motorcycle products developed specifically for this purpose!
WHAT DO REPAIR SHOPS AND TUNERS THINK OF MEGALON?
Repair shops: Repair shops are often delighted with CO 100, as they find it eliminates
nearly 100% of rattling from hydraulic tappets, prevents the second gear
from snagging in many brands of car, and lowers oil temperatures. With
other vehicle brands it almost completely removes the need to brake
slightly when changing up a gear, and for diesel users it reduces
vibration.
Engine tuners: Many tuners now use CO 100 to compensate for the
increased wear caused by chip tuning. MEGALON also significantly
improves vehicle performance and protects the gearbox. This is sometimes
referred to as liquid tuning.
HOW LONG AFTER FILLING WILL IT START TO TAKE AN EFFECT?
A significant drop in noise level will be noticeable after driving a few
kilometres. You will also feel a clear improvement in performance within
this short space of time. Fuel savings are measurable from the first
time you fill up.
The engine deposit phase will be complete after around 1,000 to 2,000
kilometres. If an oil change is due, it can be carried out from this
point on. The effect is long lasting.
HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO ADD CO 100 TO THE ENGINE?
To keep CO100 working at its best, we recommend topping up passenger
vehicles with 50% of the initial quantity at every second oil change.
Buses, trucks and commercial vehicles should be topped up at every oil
change to achieve an optimum result, as these vehicles are usually only
due for an oil change every 80,000 kilometres.
WILL USING CO 100 INVALIDATE MY WARRANTY?
No! CO 100 does not chemically or physically alter the base oil, and
therefore does not affect oil standardisation.