Additives - Add or Subtract?
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Additives - Add or Subtract?
Alrighty all this is going to rank right up there with the oil thread I am sure, and no doubt cause some black eyes.
How many of you are using additives? Fuel, engine oil, transmissions auto/man., cooling, differential.
What results have you seen? No change, definite change, fixed everything right down to the tire pressure?
How many of you are using additives? Fuel, engine oil, transmissions auto/man., cooling, differential.
What results have you seen? No change, definite change, fixed everything right down to the tire pressure?
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Well as you read the Diff requires LS additive.
The only tranny stuff that works is not a cure all just a cleaner and should be installed at a reputable shop.
Mobile One is all you need.
Some people use water wetter in the radiator and GM recommends a couple of their pellets when changing fluid.
The only tranny stuff that works is not a cure all just a cleaner and should be installed at a reputable shop.
Mobile One is all you need.
Some people use water wetter in the radiator and GM recommends a couple of their pellets when changing fluid.
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Well as you read the Diff requires LS additive.
The only tranny stuff that works is not a cure all just a cleaner and should be installed at a reputable shop.
Mobile One is all you need.
Some people use water wetter in the radiator and GM recommends a couple of their pellets when changing fluid.
The only tranny stuff that works is not a cure all just a cleaner and should be installed at a reputable shop.
Mobile One is all you need.
Some people use water wetter in the radiator and GM recommends a couple of their pellets when changing fluid.
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The only additive I use is Lucas in my fuel and I added a bottle of prolong in my auto tranny 4 years ago.
Dexcool, Mobil one, Castrol TWS and Royal Purple are plain.
Dexcool, Mobil one, Castrol TWS and Royal Purple are plain.
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I've used Seafoam in gas a few times. Also ran it through the brake booster vacum hose to the intake. Lucas in the auto tranny just for preventive maintenance. Both seemed to help. The Lucas especially.
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Really the reason I pose this question is because of all the stuff that is out there and all those who swear by it. It seems that out of all of it you never hear of any engine doing anything that is most likely wouldn't have done anyway.
The only thing that I have seen make any difference is GM's Top Engine Cleaner. This of course only if it is administered through an injection apparatus. The stuff will clean injectors, intake valves, and pistons to a friggin' shine! I can't count the number of Ford V-6's that have come in for poor cold idle, tip in hesitation, and poor drivability that I have cured with this. Much to the absolute delight of the owners. It's sad but I run into a whole whole lot fewer Chevy's that benefit as much as Fords do.
I am a firm believer that anything that you dilute in 20 gallons of gas is not going to do squat for ya. I'm really trying to prove my beliefs to be out of line with newer innovations in additives. So far I have yet to find anybody that can say they actually improved anything or relieved any symptoms.
No offense to any of you who use this stuff you understand. All to his own, and if your ride is riding happy with it, rock on.
The only thing that I have seen make any difference is GM's Top Engine Cleaner. This of course only if it is administered through an injection apparatus. The stuff will clean injectors, intake valves, and pistons to a friggin' shine! I can't count the number of Ford V-6's that have come in for poor cold idle, tip in hesitation, and poor drivability that I have cured with this. Much to the absolute delight of the owners. It's sad but I run into a whole whole lot fewer Chevy's that benefit as much as Fords do.
I am a firm believer that anything that you dilute in 20 gallons of gas is not going to do squat for ya. I'm really trying to prove my beliefs to be out of line with newer innovations in additives. So far I have yet to find anybody that can say they actually improved anything or relieved any symptoms.
No offense to any of you who use this stuff you understand. All to his own, and if your ride is riding happy with it, rock on.
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I drive somewhere in the area of 20,000 miles a year and only use Mobil1 every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. SeaFoam once a year, half in the gas tank and half in the vacuum hose of the brake booster.
The above and good maintenance got me to over 155,000 somewhat trouble free miles.
The above and good maintenance got me to over 155,000 somewhat trouble free miles.
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I do clean my engine out once a year with Seafoam, but I don't consider that an additive unless you put it into your oil or gas. I just run it through my brake booster to clean out carbon, and of all the produces out there I consider it one of the best. I have seen motors torn down before and after using Seafoam at one of the seminars I attended when I was on the Pro Staff for Mercury outboards and the difference was unbelieveable...WW
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Check my website home page for a link to an article on additives. It's right below the FREE graphic.
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Check my website home page for a link to an article on additives. It's right below the FREE graphic.
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Like you BluRay I have always believed clean oil and lubricant as specified by the manufacturer is all that is required. I will say I have tried some Lucas products on old high mileage beaters and was pleasantly surprised with the results.
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3 months later it parked a rod and piston at the top and sent the rod cap out the side of the pan. We did drop the pan on it to find the slime had built heavy everywhere and made a neat carbon mold on anything that didn't turn.
at that point it could have been the goo or just it's time, we'll never know
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I am a huge believer in "greased lightning" injector/carb cleaners. I had a yamaha back in the 90s that ran like crap, I added the prescribed amount and almost instantly the thing started running like a raped ape! I've used it in a bunch of vehicles since, with great results.