Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I use Microlon?
Why isn't Microlon a more famous brand name?
What about other products that make similar claims?
Will Microlon stop an engine from burning oil?
Do I use Microlon on every oil change?
Does the oil have to be changed before treatment?
How do I know how much product to use?
Why does a diesel engine require additional product?
How long do I leave Microlon in before changing my oil?
Why do I put Microlon in the fuel and is it the same product?
Is it possible to over treat?


Why should I use Microlon?
Microlon works by reducing friction inside of your engine and helps it to operate more efficiently. An engine that has been Microlon-treated will save you real dollars by reducing wear and tear, increasing fuel economy, and cutting down on trips to the shop for unscheduled maintenance. An engine that operates more efficiently will feel more powerful. Since Microlon is a one-time treatment, you can enjoy the benefits of a smoother, more powerful vehicle from a one-time investment.

Why isn't Microlon a more famous brand name?
If you own an aircraft, chances are you have heard of Microlon. Bill Williams, the inventor of Microlon and an avid pilot, sold direct from his plant to his loyal customers in the aviation market. For the last 30 years, he closely guarded his secret formula and preferred to keep his marketing limited, focused and direct. Since his death in 1998, Microlon has taken a more aggressive marketing stance and is rapidly entering other markets. Chances are that's why you're just now starting to hear more about Microlon in the US.

In Japan, Microlon is already a nationally recognized brand and household name thanks to the Japanese Microlon distributor, KYOWA. There you can readily find Microlon on the shelves of stores selling quality automotive products and at many upper end car dealers like Mercedes Benz.

What about other products that make similar claims?
Microlon has been in business since 1964 and we have seen dozens of similar products come and go. Most of the other products are oils or oil treatments while Microlon is a one-time metal treatment. Microlon can be used to treat the top end of the engine through the fuel and the rest of the engine through the crankcase. Microlon CL-100 has been accepted for use in aircraft engines up to 1000 C.I.D. since May 1979. Microlon was entered into an invention competition and won the gold Medaille de Vermeille in Geneva in 1978. No one has been able to duplicate the formulation or its effects since it was invented in 1964.

Will Microlon stop an engine from burning oil?
Microlon will reduce oil consumption if sticking rings causes the problem. Rings stick if deposits of carbon and varnish form on the rings or ring grooves. These deposits slow down or stop normal ring action. The cleaning complex in Microlon attacks the bad deposits and leaves behind the Microlon film which helps your engine run smoothly and efficiently.

Do I use Microlon on every oil change?
NO! Microlon is a ONE-TIME treatment of the metal inside of your engine, not an EVERY TIME treatment to the oil. Using Microlon treatment is a one-time investment in the life of your car.

Does the oil have to be changed before treatment?
Due to the tremendous cleansing action of Microlon, deposits of carbon and varnish are put into suspension in the lubrication system. These by-products of imperfect combustion may put a burden on the filtering system. So it is advisable, especially in older engines, to change the oil before treating your engine with Microlon.

How do I know how much product to use?
The Microlon treatment is based on the surface area of the metal inside of the engine, not on total oil capacity. You can get more information on the amount of Microlon liquid needed to form the durable Microlon film inside of your engine from your local distributor, by calling Microlon's toll-free technical assistance line at (800) 962-4152.

Why does a diesel engine require additional product?
The Microlon resin is driven deeper into the pore structure of the metal by the higher compression found in diesel engines. Since the benefits of the Microlon film come from Microlon-to-Microlon contact inside of the engine, more product is required to adequately form the film. It is the Microlon film on the surface of the metal that protects the engine from wear. Turbo-charged and Super turbo-charged diesel engines have even higher than normal compression and require more Microlon liquid than an average diesel engine.

How long do I leave Microlon in before changing my oil?
The Microlon film forms within 1,000 miles (1,600 km) in automobiles. This time is needed for the Microlon resin to get burnished into the pore structure of the metal and form the protective micro-thin film. At this point, you should check your oil. If the Microlon cleaning complex has removed deposits from your engine, the oil will be dirty and should be changed to prevent stress on your filtering system. Any resin that is unused will come out with the dirty oil. Microlon will not change tolerances or replace metal, which had been worn away.

Why do I put Microlon in the fuel and is it the same product?
Unlike oil additives, Microlon is a metal treatment. Microlon is compatible with gasoline, diesel and oil. The fluids in the engine are used only to carry the Microlon resin to all of the bearing surfaces reached by those fluids. The Microlon added to the fuel treats the top end of the engine, while the Microlon added to the crankcase treats the rest of the engine.

Is it possible to over treat?
When you treat your engine with Microlon the first time, the Microlon resin is forced into the pore structure of the metal. When the micro-thin film has formed and no more resin can be squeezed into the surface of the metal, the rest of the Microlon resin will hang in suspension until your next oil change when it goes out with the waste oil. Additional treatments will not form a better film than the first one, so continually re-treating an engine is a waste of money.