Engine / oil treatments ?
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
A good synthetic oil precludes the need for additives as does the GM specification for oil requirements. For some good technical information, visit Bob is the Oil Guy.
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From: Aurora Colorado
Originally Posted by mapman
The GM Service Manual for your Corvette says;
"Important: DO NOT use engine oil additives in Corvette engines."
It's your car, but, Why?
in my MX bikes. Using it cut down on top end rebuilds by 50%.
I just thought I'd ask the question
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Melting Slicks
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From: Florida Gulf Coast
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'10-'11
Originally Posted by James G
OK, ok, hold the flame throwers. GM doesn't suggest using blowers and N02 either. I had huge success years ago with a product called Lubrilon
in my MX bikes. Using it cut down on top end rebuilds by 50%.
I just thought I'd ask the question
in my MX bikes. Using it cut down on top end rebuilds by 50%.
I just thought I'd ask the question
Additives ?? We don't need no stinking oil additives.
Burning Brakes
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From: RPV CA
Originally Posted by James G
Does anyone use oil addatives like Dura Lube or Slick 50 ?
Melting Slicks
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From: Sunshine State, USA
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All you need is Mobil 1 and I change it every 3K because even though it is better than regular oil, is still gets dirty just like regular oil, so changing it every 3K is cheap insurance.
Burning Brakes
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From: Country Boys Can Survive.
Originally Posted by James G
OK, ok, hold the flame throwers. GM doesn't suggest using blowers and N02 either. I had huge success years ago with a product called Lubrilon
in my MX bikes. Using it cut down on top end rebuilds by 50%.
I just thought I'd ask the question
in my MX bikes. Using it cut down on top end rebuilds by 50%.
I just thought I'd ask the question
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From: Guelph, Ontario
Originally Posted by Craig2000
All you need is Mobil 1 and I change it every 3K because even though it is better than regular oil, is still gets dirty just like regular oil, so changing it every 3K is cheap insurance.
Changing every 3k simply does not give you any longer engine life, just a smaller wallet.
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From: Wichita KS
Originally Posted by loudsam
I agree. GM can't even take care of the column lock problem. My vette is an awesome car, and I love it. But I'm not real impressed with GM, or anything they've got to say. Any company that would make a car year after year, with the same stupid problem, like column lock, can't be trusted, in my opinion. I don't think an oil additive like slick 50 would harm an engine of any kind. I use slick 50 in everything, including my vette. And, my engines sound way better, including the ls1. If slick 50 can harm an ls1 engine than that engine isn't worth a crap anyway! Fire Away!
Not sure what the column lock has to do with the oil question?
In-any-case, I trust the judgement of the folks that built my car, more than an anonymous voice on the internet.
Racer
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From: Southbury CT
Originally Posted by loudsam
I agree. GM can't even take care of the column lock problem. My vette is an awesome car, and I love it. But I'm not real impressed with GM, or anything they've got to say. Any company that would make a car year after year, with the same stupid problem, like column lock, can't be trusted, in my opinion. I don't think an oil additive like slick 50 would harm an engine of any kind. I use slick 50 in everything, including my vette. And, my engines sound way better, including the ls1. If slick 50 can harm an ls1 engine than that engine isn't worth a crap anyway! Fire Away!
