Lion77
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LiquiMoly was a popular option that was more budget friendly compared to In Situ DLC coatings like TriboTex on the Mustang 6G forums and has similar overall performance, but some of the downsides people should be aware of is that it also relies on chemical friction modifiers that HBN requires to achieve super lubricity, thus it is altering the oils overall chemistry. It also requires a lot more volume / mass of material to achieve the same results which displaces some of the oil and it can also settle in the pan if driven infrequently.
The Hexagonal Boron Nitride also produces an orange coloration of the oil, so in terms of warranty repair, some dealers might try to blame any issues on the HBN where you need a SEM microscope to even detect Synthetic Magnesium Silicate Hydroxide DLC coatings once formed. Neither of them is going to cause issues as they only enhance lubricity, although I'm not sure if HBN enhances oil adhesion like SMSH, that I never studied.
Some things to consider, but both are good options for extreme duty applications with similar overall benefits.
The Hexagonal Boron Nitride also produces an orange coloration of the oil, so in terms of warranty repair, some dealers might try to blame any issues on the HBN where you need a SEM microscope to even detect Synthetic Magnesium Silicate Hydroxide DLC coatings once formed. Neither of them is going to cause issues as they only enhance lubricity, although I'm not sure if HBN enhances oil adhesion like SMSH, that I never studied.
Some things to consider, but both are good options for extreme duty applications with similar overall benefits.
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