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SMT2 synthetic metal conditioner

The only product in your oil can that doesn't work on the oil. SMT2 works on the metal: it smooths out microscopic irregularities on engine and gearbox part surfaces and leaves a thin, self-renewing protective layer. Less friction — more power, a quieter engine, slower wear.

  • Suitable for all engine oils, including 0W-20
  • Doesn't change oil viscosity
  • Doesn't void the car manufacturer's warranty
SMT2 synthetic metal conditioner

Not an oil additive. A metal treatment.

This is the one difference you really need to understand before buying — everything else follows from it.

A typical oil additive

Changes the oil itself — thickens it or adds solid particles that float in the oil. When the oil drains to the sump or is changed, nothing of the effect remains. The part surfaces stay exactly as they were.

SMT2 metal conditioner

Doesn't change the oil — only uses it as transport to the friction point. Works on the metal itself: it penetrates the porous surface of ferrous metal and forms a protective layer there that stays on the part even after the oil has drained. The manufacturer states the layer lasts 8000 km and more.

How it works

Three steps, and you only have to do the first.

1

Pour into the oil

Add SMT2 directly to the engine or mix it into the oil can before filling. Then drive as usual — no running-in mode or restrictions.

2

Heat activates it

The formula starts working under temperature, pressure and time. Activation begins at around 40—65 °C, so practically as soon as the engine warms up.

3

Stays on the metal

A thin, self-renewing layer with good adhesion forms on the friction surfaces. It reduces friction, heating and wear — even when the oil film no longer helps.

What the tests show

Laboratory test results published by the manufacturer. The result in a specific car depends on the engine's condition, mileage and use.

up to 97 %less wear in the four-ball friction machine testASTM D-4172
−13 %average friction coefficientStribeck curve
+50 %critical load and seizure indexGOST 9490-75
8000+ kmthe protective layer stays on the metalmanufacturer data

What it does for your car

Three areas that show up at different times: the first you notice in weeks, the second in months, the third in years.

In use

  • A more responsive engine and more pull under load
  • Quieter engine and transmission
  • Easier cold starts, especially in winter
  • More stable compression
  • Fewer wear particles in the oil

In running costs

  • Fuel consumption up to 10 % lower
  • Less oil burn between changes
  • Lower maintenance and repair costs
  • Engine and gearbox life 2—2,5 times longer

For the environment

  • Less toxic exhaust gases
  • A longer period during which engine parameters stay within normal limits
  • Less waste from used oil and technical fluids

Who benefits most

The biggest effect

  • Cars with over 100 000 km, where the clearances in friction pairs have already increased
  • Diesel and turbo engines
  • Cars that tow a trailer or often drive fully loaded
  • Sport and training vehicles running at high revs
  • Manual gearboxes that are noisy or hard to shift

Honestly — where to expect less

For a new, well-maintained engine SMT2 is prevention, not an improvement: you most likely won't feel an immediate change, and the benefit comes later — slower wear.

It's not a repair product. If the engine has mechanical damage, low compression or high oil consumption due to smoking, no chemistry will fix it.

How much to add

The dose is based on the volume of oil in the unit. It can be added directly to the unit or mixed into the oil can and stirred well for 3—5 minutes before filling.

UnitConcentrationExample
Engine — first treatment60 ml per 1 l of oil (6 %)4 l engine — 240 ml
Engine — subsequent30 ml per 1 l of oil (3 %)4 l engine — 120 ml
Manual gearbox, transfer case, final drive50 ml per 1 l of oil (5 %)2 l gearbox — 100 ml
Automatic gearbox and CVT15 ml per 1 l of fluid (1,5 %)7 l — about 105 ml
Two-stroke engines with crankcase scavenging30 ml per 1 l of oil (3 %)add to petrol
Bearing assemblies30 ml per 1 kg of grease (3 %)—
Petrol and diesel20 ml per 100 l of fuelto protect the pump and injectors
Where not to use SMT2 Not recommended for final drives with limited-slip (LSD) differentials and similar mechanisms whose operation relies on friction.
The easiest moment Add it to fresh oil at your regular oil change. Repeat the treatment at every second change — then with the smaller 3 % dose.

Which size to choose

A simple guide: one full treatment for a 4-liter engine takes 240 ml. The bigger the pack, the lower the price per liter.

VolumePriceFor whom
125 ml €16,57 For a repeat treatment or a manual gearbox Out of stock
236 ml €28,39 One full first treatment for a 4 l engine Buy
500 ml €39,53 Engine and gearbox, or two cars in the family Out of stock
1000 ml €74,37 Minibuses, off-roaders, sports vehicles Buy
2000 ml €128,33 Workshops, racing teams and small fleets Out of stock
4300 ml €192,59 Fleets, commercial and agricultural vehicles Out of stock
For fleets In the 4300 ml can the price per liter is about three times lower than in the small bottle, and it's enough for about 17 full treatments of 4-liter engines. Write to info@bigone.lv — we'll prepare an offer.

Frequently asked questions

Won't it damage the engine or clog the filter?

SMT2 contains no solid particles and doesn't change the oil's physico-chemical properties — not the viscosity, the pH or the additive package. The manufacturer states that the formula passes freely through oil and fuel filter elements and doesn't separate either in use or during long storage.

Does it void the car manufacturer's warranty?

No. SMT2 doesn't change the oil's composition and meets manufacturers' lubrication requirements. If the car is under the manufacturer's warranty, it's still advisable to tell the service doing the maintenance about any additive.

How long does it work and how often should it be repeated?

The protective layer on the metal lasts 8000 km and more. In practice the treatment is repeated at every second oil change, then with the smaller dose — 30 ml per liter of oil instead of 60 ml.

Is it suitable for synthetic oil and modern engines?

Yes. SMT2 is compatible with all engine and transmission oils, including resource-saving ones such as SAE 0W-20 / API SN, as well as modern greases and combustion engine fuels.

How much fuel can you really save?

The manufacturer states a reduction of up to 10 %. In practice users most often report 3—8 %, and some notice no change at all — a lot depends on the engine's condition and driving style.

The most honest way to check for yourself is to measure the distance on a full tank on the same route before and after treatment.

When will I notice the first changes?

Users most often mention 300—500 km after adding it, and the first thing noticed is usually a more responsive, quieter engine and smoother gear changes. Changes in fuel consumption appear later and have to be measured, not felt.

Can it be used in an automatic gearbox?

Yes, at a concentration of 15 ml per 1 liter of fluid (1,5 %). Not recommended for final drives with limited-slip (LSD) differentials and similar mechanisms.

Start with one treatment

The 236 ml bottle is exactly one full first treatment for a 4-liter engine. Add it at your next oil change and compare for yourself.

Test and savings figures are data published by the manufacturer Hi-Gear Products, Inc. (ASTM D-4172, GOST 9490-75, Stribeck curve method). The result in a specific car depends on the engine's technical condition, mileage and operating conditions, and is not a guaranteed figure. SMT2 is not a repair product and doesn't replace engine or transmission repair.