Went to the Chrysler Dealership for my routine check-up and they are promoting that customers add BG MOA during oil changes. Anyone have experience with this type of product or comments in general?


BG MOA®
BG MOA® prevents oxidation and thickening of engine oil under even the most severe stop-and-go, high temperature driving conditions. It fortifies all qualities of engine oil to provide superior long-lasting engine protection and helps maintain optimum engine performance. BG MOA® keeps piston ring belts, hydraulic lifters and other engine components clean to help extend engine life and reduce costs of operation. It is compatible with both synthetic and petroleum-base oils.
The Thin Film Oxidation Uptake Test (TFOUT), ASTM Test Method D4742, proves BG MOA’s remarkable resistance to oxidation by more than 200% longer than six major brands of SL quality oil. At the conclusion of the API Sequence IIIF Engine Test‚ a major brand, high-quality reference oil barely passed the 80-hour test with a viscosity increase of 255 percent. At 80 hours, another brand of oil fortified with BG MOA® had a viscosity increase of only 57 percent. At the conclusion of the triple-length, 240-hour test, it was still well within the viscosity limits with an increase of only 198 percent.

 

No expierence with the product... it does sound like just another way to get more of your $$$$$ (even if it does have some benefit)

 

I agree. It sounds like marketing speak.

My dad used to buy "TufOil" additive by the gallon and added it to all the family's cars during the 90's. It took him a few years of paying out of his rear before he realized he was wasting his money.

 

Just another money grabber. Just like "Z-Max, STP, RESTORE, Slick 50, Marvel Mystery Oil, Lucas Oil Stabilizer, ProLong, Duralube, etc." Each one will protect your engine... so does routine maintenance and it won't void your warranty.

The owners manual says not to use any additives in the engine oil. I would say if you're not having a problem then don't add anything.

Quote from page 184 under "Maintaining Your Vehicle"

Materials Added To Engine Oils:

Do not add materials (other than leak detection dyes) to
engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its

performance may be impaired by supplemental additives.


My philosophy is to do your routine maintenance and keep an eye on your fluids then you won't need any additives or miracle formulas.

 

I would expect an oil change shop to promote additives but never a dealer. It's like they are saying their OEM products are not good enough. It might be a good signal to stay away from that dealer.

 

Didn't think about that... good point.

I'd say they're getting well compensated for promoting/using this product.

 

The factory recommended Mobil 1 0W-40 is one of the best synthetic oils out there and does not require any additive. It's dealer hype - steer clear.

 

I appreciate the cautions Gents! I will spend my $10 bucks elsewhere .