Cerma Dosage Guide | Engine Treatment & A/C Instructions
Cerma Dosage & Application Instructions
This guide provides complete dosage recommendations for Cerma STM-3 Engine Treatment and Cerma Blue Ice A/C and Refrigeration Treatment. Follow these instructions for optimal results.
Dosage - How Much Should I Use?
Newer vehicles require a smaller dosage. Please make note of how many miles are on your vehicle and adjust the dosage appropriately. After adding Cerma STM-3 Engine Treatment to the motor oil, autos should be driven for a minimum of 1500, trucks and semi trucks for a minimum of 3000, and motorcycles a minimum of 500 miles before changing out motor oil. This allows for the Cerma Engine Treatment to achieve its full cleaning capabilities.
Dosage Adjustment (Cerma STM-3 Engine Treatment)
| Vehicle Mileage | Automobiles 4-6 Cylinder | Miles for Trucks 6+ Cylinder | Miles for Semi Trucks 10+ Cylinder | Miles for Motorcycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Use Full (100%) of recommended dosage | 10,000 to 50,000 | 15,000 to 50,000 | 150,000 to 400,000 | 15,000 to 50,000 |
| Use 3/4 (75%) of recommended dosage | New under 10,000 | New under 15,000 | New under 150,000 | New under 15,000 |
Recommended Dosage by Engine Type
| Engine Type | Dosage |
|---|---|
| Gasoline, 4 to 6 cylinders (automobile) | 3 oz - Cerma Engine Treatment for Gasoline Engines |
| Small Diesel, 1 to 2.0 liters (automobile) | 3 oz - Cerma Engine Treatment for Diesel Engines |
| Small Diesel, 3 to 4.0 liters (automobile) | 5 oz - Cerma Engine Treatment for Diesel Engines |
| Medium Diesel, 5 to 7.3 liters (pick-up truck) | 8 oz - Cerma Engine Treatment for Diesel Engines |
| Medium Diesel, 7.3 to 10 liters (pick-up truck) | 10 oz - Cerma Engine Treatment for Diesel Engines |
| Large Diesel, 10 to 15 liters (semi-truck) | 12 oz - Cerma Engine Treatment for Diesel Engines |
| Large Diesel, 15+ liters (semi-truck or vessel) | Call or Email for custom dosage: (866) 942-CERMA or sales@cermastore.com |
| Motorcycles, less than 400 cc with 1 oil reservoir | 1 oz in engine oil - Cerma Engine Treatment for Motorcycles |
| Motorcycles, more than 400 cc with 1 oil reservoir | 1-1/4 oz in engine oil - Cerma Engine Treatment for Motorcycles |
| Motorcycles, less than 400 cc with 2 oil reservoirs | 3/4 oz in engine oil, 1/4 oz in clutch - Cerma Engine Treatment for Motorcycles |
| Motorcycles, more than 400 cc with 2 oil reservoirs | 1 oz in engine oil, 1/4 oz in clutch - Cerma Engine Treatment for Motorcycles |
* For applications, commercial and industrial equipment of some engine capacity and fuel type - Call Cerma with questions.
Application Procedure
- Warm engine to normal operating temperature and add recommended dosage to ENGINE OIL. Add Cerma STM-3 Engine Treatment while the engine is running. DO NOT add to your fuel tank. If blow-by or pressurized oil system is present, shut off engine, add dosage amount, close cap and immediately restart engine. (More is Not Better - Use Only Recommended Dose)
- Keep engine running and immediately after treatment is added, bring engine up to 1500 to 2000 rpm and hold for 2 to 4 minutes. This will ensure that the Cerma STM-3 Engine Treatment circulates throughout the engine.
- Continue to run engine for no less than 30 minutes. The preferred method is to drive the vehicle for at least 20 - 30 miles (40 miles for trucks), the longer the better. As the oil is circulated, Cerma STM-3 treats the metal. As you drive, you may start to notice a decrease in noise and vibration – this is the Cerma doing its job!
- Do not change oil for at least 1500 miles (3000 miles for trucks and semi trucks, 500 miles for motorcycles) after adding Cerma STM-3 Engine Treatment to motor oil. Otherwise you may change your oil at the manufacturer's recommended interval.
Dosage and Instructions - A/C and Refrigeration Treatment
Auto, Pick-Ups and Semi Trucks A/C Systems Dosage
- 1/2 ounce for single a/c system, 1 ounce for dual a/c system
A/C Unit Dosage
Required dosage is based on the distance from the compressor to the air handler. Cerma recommends that you hire a licensed a/c professional to treat A/C units.
- 1 ounce for first 3 tons and 25' of tubing, 1/4 ounce for each additional ton and 1/4 ounce for each addition 25' of tubing
- Do not exceed 4oz for home ac units
- For commercial units, Call Cerma for exact dosage amount
NOTE: More is not better. Call Cerma with any questions.
(1 Ton = 12,000 BTU = 3.5 KW = 4.7 M Chauf unit BTU then treat as outlined above.)
Refrigeration Systems Dosage
Required dosage is based on the size of the compressor and the distance of the compressor to the refrigeration unit. Call Cerma for exact dosage amount for your unit.
Questions about dosage? Call 239-344-9861 or email Info@cermatreatment.com
