The gearbox is the main unit in the vehicle transmission structure. The functionality of many important components and systems of the car, affecting comfort, convenience and safety, depends on the technical condition of the gearbox. To maintain the car in technically sound condition, it is necessary to carry out maintenance of the gearbox in a timely and efficient manner.
At the same time, maintenance work is preventive in nature (lubrication, adjustment, diagnostics, etc.). During technical work on the gearbox, additives are often used to prevent and prevent unwanted breakdowns. Additives are recommended to be added to base lubricating fluids. Among the entire range of gearbox additives on the market, I would like to highlight additives from Suprotek.
Product Description
Suprotec manual transmission is a specialized tribotechnical composition for a manual gearbox.
It does not change the properties of the transmission fluid and is not aggressive to oil seals. The drug recognizes the most loaded points and creates a metal layer in these places, which restores damaged parts and protects them from subsequent wear. The composition of Suprotec for manual transmissions includes layered silicates chlorite and serpentine, and Dexron-type mineral oil acts as a carrier. It is impossible to find out the exact composition of the drug, since it is kept in the strictest confidence by the company.
Features of the composition of Suprotek additives in a box
Suprotek additives contain finely dispersed mineral components serpentine and chlorite (layered silicates). And the main carrier of the molecules is the base gear oil. The unique composition of Suprotek additives makes the oils in the box slightly better, thereby reducing the likelihood of defects.
The product also helps restore the upper rubbing parts of the box parts, increasing their service life. It should also be noted that the risks of reactions and interactions with other chemicals in the base oil are practically absent.
Suprotec for manual transmission
For manual transmissions and other transmission elements, Suprotek has developed additives that help improve performance characteristics, such as: reducing noise and vibration, maintaining the performance characteristics of gearboxes, etc.
The additive, being in the lubricating fluid of the manual transmission, helps create an environment in which a protective layer is formed on the surfaces of the rubbing parts and elements of the gearbox. This layer helps to partially restore worn parts of the box, while optimizing the gaps in friction areas.
Advantages of using additives in manual transmissions:
- gear shifting is easier and more accurate;
- restoration of bearing surfaces helps reduce noise during manual transmission operation;
- the functionality of the oil pump is improved;
- The protective layer reduces wear, increasing the service life of the manual transmission.
Additives for manual transmissions from the manufacturer Suprotek: additive with tribological composition “OFF-ROAD 4X4 manual transmission” - for manual transmissions of all-wheel drive vehicles (crossovers, SUVs) or vehicles operated under heavy loads. An additive with a tribotechnical composition in manual transmissions of passenger cars and cars equipped with robotic gearboxes of various designs.
We also recommend reading an article about what additives exist in manual transmissions to reduce noise when the gearbox is operating. From this article you will learn about the leading manufacturers and products on the market, the characteristics of the compositions, the advantages and disadvantages of noise additives in manual transmissions.
Method of using additives for manual transmission:
- warm up the manual transmission to operating temperature and turn off the car engine;
- thoroughly mix the bottle with the additive to distribute the sediment throughout the entire volume of the liquid;
- pour one bottle through the manual transmission filler hole;
- in normal operation mode, take a train ride by car for 20-30 minutes;
- To treat manual transmissions with a working fluid volume of up to 3.5 liters, one bottle of the additive is sufficient.
Suprotek additive for automatic transmission
One of the problems of modern cars equipped with automatic transmissions is slippage and shock (a sharp short-term increase in speed when changing gears). In this case, it is recommended to replace the transmission fluid with the addition of an additive (tribological composition for automatic transmissions) Suprotek.
Advantages of using Suprotec in automatic transmission:
- restoration of minor damage to the surfaces of planetary gears;
- restoration of friction clutches;
- optimization of the operation of friction pairs.
Additives for automatic transmissions from the manufacturer Suprotek: additive with a tribotechnical composition “OFF-ROAD 4X4 automatic transmission” - for automatic transmissions of all-wheel drive vehicles (crossovers, SUVs) or vehicles operated under heavy loads with a transmission fluid volume of more than 10 liters. An additive with a tribotechnical composition for automatic transmissions of passenger cars (automatic transmissions, as well as manual transmissions of various designs).
The method of using additives for automatic transmissions is similar to the method of using additives for manual transmissions. However, unlike a manual transmission, an automatic transmission should not be filled with more fluid than recommended.
Instructions for use
Suprotec should be used in a mechanic’s gearbox according to the following algorithm:
- Warm up the box in normal operation mode and turn off the engine.
- Shake the bottle with the product vigorously until the sediment is completely mixed with the carrier.
- Pour the contents of the bottle into the oil filler neck of the manual transmission crankcase.
- Drive the car for 20-30 in normal operation mode.
The vehicle can then be used as usual.
Important! 1 bottle of the product is enough to treat mechanical and robotic gearboxes with a lubricant volume of up to 3.5 liters.
Suprotec additive: manual and automatic transmissions
A Russian research and production innovation company engaged in the development and production of auto chemicals and automobile oils with improved characteristics, it produces additives for mechanical, automatic and robotic gearboxes.
Additives contain mineral additives and organic components that promote the formation of a polymer film that protects box parts from wear. The use of Suprotec additives in gearboxes helps reduce the rate of oxidation of the lubricant and improve individual transmission characteristics.
The following improvements are highlighted:
- disappearance of vibrations;
- reduction of noise during operation of the box (additives contribute to the formation of a protective film on the surfaces of the box elements);
- smooth (without jerking) and precise gear shifting;
- increasing the service life of the gearbox (by approximately 10-15%).
At the same time, as the manufacturer states, Suprotek additives are not durable, that is, by the next replacement of the lubricating fluid they lose their properties, as the antifriction protective layer wears out.
Features of manual transmission additives
SUPROTEC additives for manual transmissions extend the service life of spare parts, so it is recommended to add the composition to base lubricants. Advantages of using Suprotec:
- The additive promotes the formation of an anti-friction protective layer (thickness is 15 microns), which leads to the restoration of the upper part of the part damaged as a result of friction of the parts.
- Suprotek makes the consistency of oils thicker, resulting in a reduced likelihood of defects forming.
- Suprotec for the box is a neutral chemical substance; reactions and interactions with other chemicals are excluded.
Suprotec composition
The product includes finely dispersed minerals chlorite and serpentine, which are layered silicates. The main carrier of the molecules is Dextron (mineral oil).
SUPROTEC can be called a unique tribotechnical drug, the action of which is aimed at supporting processes occurring in the field of friction. In this case, active restoration (modification) of the outer surfaces (upper edges) of spare parts occurs. The main component of the Suprotek additive is a mineral substance that helps optimize parts during friction:
- improves their anti-friction performance;
- stabilizes the technical condition of working elements;
- extends the service life of transmission units.
The use of a special SUPROTEC composition helps to increase the contact area of mating parts, and also optimizes damaged working surfaces, thereby extending the “life” of the vehicle.
Instructions for use of the additive
It has been proven that the SUPROTEC additive for manual transmissions improves engine functionality by more than 10 times. The principle of operation of the Suprotec composition is the formation of a new dense structure on damaged surfaces of parts. A film appears that protects the components of the units not only from wear, but also prevents the accumulation of dust, dirt, and debris, which can lead to serious damage. If defects have already formed on the surface of spare parts, the chemical composition of the Suprotek additive will eliminate them.
The properties of the unique composition of the Suprotek drug help retain the oil in the combustion chamber, and a minimal amount of lubricating fluid is wasted.
How does the Suprotek additive work?
The action of the Suprotek chemical composition is activated immediately after it hits the metal surfaces of working units and parts together with the oil composition. Next, the optimization layer begins to form, the process is divided into Stage III:
- The working edge is prepared with a finely dispersed abrasive composition, eliminating cracks formed at the points of contact of friction pairs.
- A protective layer is formed. Several layers begin to form at once, forming a crystalline structure that penetrates and reliably adheres to the outer layer of the part.
- The dynamic control stage involves maintaining the optimized state of the protective layer in order to ensure the necessary functionality of the operating elements of the gearbox.
When the third stage is activated, the parts stop wearing out, and the Suprotek manual transmission additive begins to shift the friction process to the zone of hydrodynamic functioning. Experts call this stage the “oil wedge.”
Negative reviews
- “Don’t expect miracles, the metal will not be restored to its factory condition, the noise may be reduced by a couple of decibels, and there is some possibility that the smoothness of switching will improve. The synchronizer is unlikely to be restored, as far as I know, they seem to be made of copper or there is some kind of sputtering with which all these additives do not work very well. Also, if you fill in oil of the wrong GL class, you can kill the synchronizers, it literally corrodes them.”
- “I bought a used foreign car (Opel Vectra) with a manual transmission, and after a certain amount of time I began to notice that when changing gears, some minor clicks were felt. At first I thought that I would have to repair the box, although the service center advised me to add this additive to the box. I came to them twice: 3000 km before an oil change, and then again for an oil change. I read the instructions - there maintenance takes place in two stages: the additive is added to the old oil, and then to the new one. After the second stage, I only drove about 800 kilometers. It seems to have gotten better, but I can’t say for sure.” self-hypnosis that things have really gotten better.
- “Unfortunately, I’m not happy with this slurry, there’s no point) The noise is as it was and remains, the box howls as it howled) True, at high speeds some kind of whistling was added... in general there are only disadvantages. I don’t know about extending the service life... if it breaks, I’ll fix it and move on!”
- “I was a little unhappy with the factory oil in the transmission! And so I decided to replace it and at the same time try out the magic (according to the manufacturer) additive SUPROTEC MKPP-100. I purchased: a LIQUI MOLY canister - made in Germany - 5 liters, and Suprotek MKPP-100 - 2 cans. TOTAL mileage was 3000 km: in figures by consumption : On the old oil Petrol Canada - consumption 10.3 liters On the new one with Suprotek - consumption 9.4 liters It became quieter, there was a slight hum in the box when the gas pedal was released - it disappeared completely, the car became a little lighter. Refueling and measurements were carried out by refueling under the neck (and not along the BC), after emptying the first tank, the consumption did not drop, but on the last 2 it showed (9.4 and 9.32, respectively). My route is approximately the same - although with new oil I drove off-road a couple of times (which didn’t happen on the old one)”
- Review given by the brother of the car owner. You often come across such a description on the Internet, and Suprotec is no exception. My friend’s brother used the matchmaker and was very pleased, everything was just great.
