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#7 in Synthetic Motor Oil
Liqui Moly Molygen New Generation 5W-40
Liqui Moly
$42.00 – $65.00
This German 5W-40 uses fluorescent-green Molygen friction modifiers based on molybdenum and tungsten to cut wear in European engines. It meets ACEA A3/B4 and suits VW, BMW, and Mercedes engines that reject thin US oils.
8.1
Good
Consensus
Don't buy this if…
- Skip it if your manual calls for 0W-20 - this thick European formula will hurt fuel economy and may impede variable valve timing.
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