Z-Max
Drifting
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From: LaPine Oregon
Carol says................
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2001/02/zmax1.shtm
http://www.zmax.com/micro_lubriucant/automotive/
I don't use additives in my transmission.
http://www.zmax.com/micro_lubriucant/automotive/
I don't use additives in my transmission.
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If it was necessary, or more effective, GM would have used it. However, if it was me, I'd refill the transmission with RP ! 
Z-max and any of the TV miracle oils are just Hype and most fools chase after 'Miracle Oils'. . . Junk.
Z-max and any of the TV miracle oils are just Hype and most fools chase after 'Miracle Oils'. . . Junk.
Last edited by killain; Dec 21, 2009 at 06:35 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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PS: It's my aerospace way of thinking since in my field, it's all about meeting specification first and foremost.
Melting Slicks
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From: Auburn Michigan
I agree except, isn't Royal Purple sort of in the same boat? I mean, they don't meet the GM specification for transmission fluid or engine oil. I'm just playing devil's advocate here. I would never use Z-max but, why are the boutique oils such as Amsoil or RP any better than a good quality GM approved oil? I am not trying to start an argument but I am curious about what makes RP so much better and why don't they seek GM approval?
PS: It's my aerospace way of thinking since in my field, it's all about meeting specification first and foremost.
PS: It's my aerospace way of thinking since in my field, it's all about meeting specification first and foremost.
Le Mans Master
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From: Belleville Il
I agree except, isn't Royal Purple sort of in the same boat? I mean, they don't meet the GM specification for transmission fluid or engine oil. I'm just playing devil's advocate here. I would never use Z-max but, why are the boutique oils such as Amsoil or RP any better than a good quality GM approved oil? I am not trying to start an argument but I am curious about what makes RP so much better and why don't they seek GM approval?
PS: It's my aerospace way of thinking since in my field, it's all about meeting specification first and foremost.
PS: It's my aerospace way of thinking since in my field, it's all about meeting specification first and foremost.
Melting Slicks
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The best I can tell,,R P is just another brand of high quality synthetic oil products. It cost a ton of money to get the GM certification,,and probably is not cost effective for a relatively small company.The thing about RP is it has a good track record,,,literally and figuratively!!! Car Craft magazine did a dyno test on a carburetor car(no computer stuff) and then did a full RP change( oil tranny and diff). As I recall gained something like 8 to 10 horses. A lot of racers swear by it,,and haven't heard of anyone swearing at it. Run it in my tranny and rear,,no complaints!! Not a fanatic,,but I am satisfied!!
