TriboMeca®: protect the heart of your classic vehicle

Premium tribological protection for discerning collectors – TriboMeca®

Introduction

Owning a collector vehicle is much more than having a beautiful car. It means preserving mechanical heritage, history, and often an investment passed down through generations. Yet, these exceptional machines face a silent and particularly aggressive enemy: corrosion due to prolonged inactivity and wear during cold starts.

Unlike modern cars that are driven almost daily, collector vehicles spend long periods stationary. Every outing, however short, begins with a cold start… and that is precisely when most engine wear occurs.

Fortunately, a modern and discreet tribological solution exists: TriboMeca®.

Why do collector engines wear out faster?

During a cold start:

• The oil is still in the crankcase and has not yet circulated.
• It is too viscous to immediately form a lubricating film.
• For several seconds, pistons, cylinder liners, bearings, and camshafts rub metal on metal.

According to manufacturers, more than 80% of a engine's total wear occurs during these few critical seconds. On a vehicle that only drives 1,000 to 3,000 km per year, these repeated starts considerably accelerate the aging of the parts.

Older engines, often designed with larger clearances and lubricated with mineral oils, are particularly sensitive to this phenomenon.

What is TriboMeca®?

TriboMeca® is not an additive. It is an advanced tribological protection technology that forms an ultra-thin tribofilm (only 0.070 microns thick) on the metal surfaces in contact.

This film acts as a permanent third interface between the parts:

• It is active from the very first crankshaft rotation.
• It prevents direct metal-on-metal contact while waiting for the oil to circulate.
• It also protects against corrosion and metal spalling.

Unlike many conventional additives, TriboMeca® does not alter the oil's characteristics. It is perfectly compatible with all oils (mineral, semi-synthetic, and synthetic) and does not void manufacturer warranties.

Concrete benefits for collector vehicles

1. Immediate protection during cold starts The tribofilm is already in place before the oil pump has even primed. This is the #1 advantage for cars that remain stationary for long periods.
2. Drastic reduction in wear By limiting dry friction, TriboMeca® significantly extends the life of critical parts (bearings, cylinder liners, camshafts, etc.).
3. Restored performance Many users notice a return of smoothness, a reduction in mechanical noise, and sometimes improved compression on worn engines.
4. Anti-corrosion protection The film forms an additional barrier against moisture and oxidation, particularly useful during winter storage periods.
5. Compatible with older engines No risk of clogging oil passages or damaging fragile seals. The product integrates perfectly with the mineral oils traditionally used in vintage vehicles.
6. Non-invasive solution No disassembly, no machining. A simple treatment in the engine oil is enough to provide lasting protection.

How to apply TriboMeca®?

Application is simple and ideally done during an oil change:

1. Perform a complete oil change with an oil suited to your collector vehicle.
2. Pour the recommended dose of TriboMeca® directly into the crankcase (or through the filler cap).
3. Run the engine at idle or drive for at least 30 minutes to allow the tribofilm to form properly.
4. Repeat the treatment (generally every 40,000 to 50,000 km or every 2-3 years depending on use).

The product is miscible and requires no special equipment.

Who is it particularly recommended for?

• Collector vehicles driven infrequently (less than 5,000 km/year)
• Older engines (pre-1980-1990) still in original configuration
• Cars stored for several months a year
• Owners wishing to preserve the heritage and mechanical value of their vehicle
• Agricultural equipment, vintage motorcycles, or collector utility vehicles

Conclusion

Collector vehicles deserve better than makeshift solutions. TriboMeca® provides modern, discreet, and scientifically based protection against the main enemy of older engines: wear during cold starts and corrosion.

By forming an ultra-thin but extremely effective tribofilm, this treatment extends engine longevity, preserves performance, and helps pass these beautiful machines on to future generations in the best possible condition.

Protect what is valuable. TriboMeca®: the invisible secret of discerning enthusiasts.