Power Up Lubricants - NNL 690

[vEnOm_oz]

Hi guys,

Has anyone heard of this additive - Power Up Lubricants NNL 690, NNL 690G, Diesel FX, Gen49D, HydraMaxx, Genesis, Thixogrease, RCL 1000, Pen 2000 - NNL 690

I've had a couple of people speak highly of it and recommend it to me.

Would love to hear your thoughts/experience. Thanks.

[mazstar1980]

Your vehicle requires approved VW 504/507 engine oil to ensure warranty. You're adding something to your engine that is neither approved or required and that would potentially void your warranty.

Secondly, it calls for medium to high ash content. 504 oils are specifically low-SAPS, one important reason to reduce carbon deposits which DI engines are susceptible of - saying that it is a MPI combo but still I wouldn't risk putting an unapproved and potentially counterproductive additive. Best thing would be to change oil earlier like 7500kms if you really want to increase protection - low SAPS genreally have lower TBN so early changes can help but not essential if driven normally.

[Antiplastix]

Umm, I may be wrong, but;
VW502/505 is fine for petrol engines with regular service intervals
VW504 is for petrol with 30,000 km service intervals
VW507 is designed for diesel with DPF and long service intervals

[mazstar1980]

Umm, I may be wrong, but;
VW502/505 is fine for petrol engines with regular service intervals
VW504 is for petrol with 30,000 km service intervals
VW507 is designed for diesel with DPF and long service intervals

I think you're right, going by manual on the Skoda app. Dealers are using Castrol 504/507 almost exclusively.

I still wouldn't use additives tho.

[brad]

I think you're right, going by manual on the Skoda app. Dealers are using Castrol 504/507 almost exclusively.

I still wouldn't use additives tho.

He is right. About the only amendment is that 505 is for diesels without dpf.

Yes, dealers pretty much all use 504/507 these days as it means the techs don't have to think before putting in the oil.

I'm pretty sure the Skoda owners manual also uses words similar to "Skoda does not recommend the use of additives"

I've run additives in the past. Without conducting used oil analysis & component wear testing you wouldn't know if they helped or not.

I think the best thing you can do for your engine is change the oil & filter more often - maybe every 7500-10,000km rather than 15,000km.

[Transporter]

I use Liqui Moly oil and fuel additives in our cars for +10years and have never noticed anything about voiding the warranties.

liquimoly.com

Though, if you keep your car for no longer than 5 years, don't bother with any oil additives

[Martin]

If you use good quality oil there is no need for an additive

The power up lubricants blurb lost credibility when it stated it's purpose is to solve the problem where metal to metal contact is "enevitable", like the rings and turbo, that's pure bull****, any metal to metal contact in the turbo and it's game over quicker than a politician changing his mind...

[donweather]

Whilst I can't speak for the above, I know JMAC Alba European was against additives in the past but now speaks volumes on Pro-ma additives in particular the following:

http://www.pro-masystems.com.au/Prod...083&MenuID=128

If there was a warranty issue I would think VAG would have to prove that the additive caused the fault or contributed to it.

[Transporter]

Regarding some additives, especially with MBL (metal based lubricant), make sure that the metals used in these additives are compatible with all engine components.