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I spent 28 years in the Automotive Aftermartket with the country's largest distributor of auto parts and supplies and there is not an additive I would waste my money on. They are pure profit and do very little if anything to enhance engine performance or life. The companies that make these love to create the hype..............
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I spent 28 years in the Automotive Aftermartket with the country's largest distributor of auto parts and supplies and there is not an additive I would waste my money on. They are pure profit and do very little if anything to enhance engine performance or life. The companies that make these love to create the hype..............
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IMHO.........
Shell Rotella T is the oil of choice since manufacturers have taken a lot of the additives out of our regular oil choices.
We've experienced cam failure on two new rebuilds and on a newly broken in motor after changing the oil after the breakin (with Penzoil 30 wt.).
Comp Cams recommended running 1/2 bottle of breakin additive per oil change on regular (non-synthetic, non-Rotella T) oil to compensate.
On our cars, do not use synthetic unless you're willing to accept the possible consiquences.
Like the man says, you pays your money and you takes your chances.
Skip in Houston
Shell Rotella T is the oil of choice since manufacturers have taken a lot of the additives out of our regular oil choices.
We've experienced cam failure on two new rebuilds and on a newly broken in motor after changing the oil after the breakin (with Penzoil 30 wt.).
Comp Cams recommended running 1/2 bottle of breakin additive per oil change on regular (non-synthetic, non-Rotella T) oil to compensate.
On our cars, do not use synthetic unless you're willing to accept the possible consiquences.
Like the man says, you pays your money and you takes your chances.
Skip in Houston
