Oil Question
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Oil Question
My local mechanic has advised me to begin adding an oil additive called TX7 to try to minimize blow-by. He also states that this will work wonders for my 89. I've always been told not to add these types of additives due to the age of the engine. I have 127K miles now.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
The only oil additive I've ever seen actually do anything is Restore. I have personally experienced two cases where Restore stopped engines from smoking.
99% of the time I'd say avoid the snake oil stuff....it's a waste of money.
Larry
99% of the time I'd say avoid the snake oil stuff....it's a waste of money.
Larry
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
1. Use good oil
2. Don't waste your money on any additives
3. If your engine needs fixed, fix it
4. Use good oil
2. Don't waste your money on any additives
3. If your engine needs fixed, fix it
4. Use good oil
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Originally Posted by Corvette Kid NC
1. Use good oil
2. Don't waste your money on any additives
3. If your engine needs fixed, fix it
4. Use good oil
2. Don't waste your money on any additives
3. If your engine needs fixed, fix it
4. Use good oil
5. Change your oil...
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142K on my odometer. I'd laugh in my mechanics face if he told me to add crap to the oil.
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Originally Posted by code5coupe
The only oil additive I've ever seen actually do anything is Restore. I have personally experienced two cases where Restore stopped engines from smoking.
99% of the time I'd say avoid the snake oil stuff....it's a waste of money.
99% of the time I'd say avoid the snake oil stuff....it's a waste of money.
