It was a "must have/use in the 80's. ??
Scam.
Does that go for Lucas oil and all their magical potions for (everything liquid) for a car ? :shruggy:
I remember those ads...They claimed to have something like PTFE, Poly Teflon E something....I recall seeing the displays at car shows, an engine running with NO oil pan...Trick of that was that the engine was being spun by an electric motor....Almost zero wear occurred because there was no load on the crank since no combustion was taking place. Funny how it seemed like such a great development with all of the promotion it was getting.
Just like the bullshit intake gizmo, the "Tornado" that supposedly induced a swirl to the incoming air to improve power and mileage.
I also remember a few "Super" coils, igniters and other scam products that claimed to increase the spark. Split Fire spark plugs, etc.
I still have split fire spark plugs in the 68 charger.
The debate on oil additives will go on forever, I notice STP is still on the market.
If magic potions actually worked, the OEMs would use them... :Twocents:
I wonder what they will market to the all electric guys, magic battery life enhancing magnets?
What about the electrical thingy you attach to your car to stop rust? :scratchchin:
Mazda is still selling it as a overpriced option and extends your body rust through warranty if you buy into it!
What Happened to Zybart rust proofing ?
Still going strong......
http://www.ziebartworld.com/ (http://www.ziebartworld.com/)
http://www.ziebartworld.com/our_services/structural_protection/rust_protection.php (http://www.ziebartworld.com/our_services/structural_protection/rust_protection.php)
Quote from: birdsandbees on May 17, 2019, 07:01:17 PM
Mazda is still selling it as a overpriced option and extends your body rust through warranty if you buy into it!
I suppose to their mind its like purchasing any warranty insurance, they have your money and you get stuck with their limitations and exclusions to try and weasel their way out of honoring it.
I have not seen any Ziebart dealers in the US in over 30 plus years. I remember the old days when they drilled a lot of holes in the body and sprayed tar inside.
I use mine daily (wipes hands clean) feel good....
Quote from: 1974dodgecharger on May 19, 2019, 11:27:24 PM
I use mine daily (wipes hands clean) feel good....
? ? ? ? ? ?
Yeah, I don't get it either ?? :shruggy:
Lucas is good stuff. Their oil and trans stabilizers do work and i use them at the shop. I would not consider them a fix per se, but they work as advertised. Prolonging life of certain issues. The trans additive will stop converter shudder on these modern pulse width engaged converters. It helps with soft band engagement on worn units. If your shit is toast, no, its not a miracle fixer. The oil additive will slow leaks and soften seals on slow leaks. If your gaskets have turned to rock hard plastic, no, it wont do anything. Ive had it quiet noiesy lifters in gen 3 hemis and cod ls motors.
We use it as the last ditch effort to prolong the inevitable with customers to buy them time before engine or trans replacement in most cases. In my personal endeavors, i would give it an 80-90% success rate. But again, i dont use it in everything and i dont use it as a daily magic bottle either. I am also not endorsed nor do i get a penny for my statements.
Quote from: 1974dodgecharger on May 19, 2019, 11:27:24 PM
I use mine daily (wipes hands clean) feel good....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2ce-zC_n8E
Quote from: Ghoste on May 17, 2019, 01:59:38 PM
I wonder what they will market to the all electric guys, magic battery life enhancing magnets?
that funny ;D
Quote from: c00nhunterjoe on May 21, 2019, 06:02:51 AM
Lucas is good stuff. Their oil and trans stabilizers do work and i use them at the shop. I would not consider them a fix per se, but they work as advertised. Prolonging life of certain issues. The trans additive will stop converter shudder on these modern pulse width engaged converters. It helps with soft band engagement on worn units. If your shit is toast, no, its not a miracle fixer. The oil additive will slow leaks and soften seals on slow leaks. If your gaskets have turned to rock hard plastic, no, it wont do anything. Ive had it quiet noiesy lifters in gen 3 hemis and cod ls motors.
We use it as the last ditch effort to prolong the inevitable with customers to buy them time before engine or trans replacement in most cases. In my personal endeavors, i would give it an 80-90% success rate. But again, i dont use it in everything and i dont use it as a daily magic bottle either. I am also not endorsed nor do i get a penny for my statements.
a little brake fluid does the same thing... :Twocents:
You can still buy Slick 50, I use it in my old Suburban.
Quote from: odcics2 on May 21, 2019, 02:44:46 PM
Quote from: c00nhunterjoe on May 21, 2019, 06:02:51 AM
Lucas is good stuff. Their oil and trans stabilizers do work and i use them at the shop. I would not consider them a fix per se, but they work as advertised. Prolonging life of certain issues. The trans additive will stop converter shudder on these modern pulse width engaged converters. It helps with soft band engagement on worn units. If your shit is toast, no, its not a miracle fixer. The oil additive will slow leaks and soften seals on slow leaks. If your gaskets have turned to rock hard plastic, no, it wont do anything. Ive had it quiet noiesy lifters in gen 3 hemis and cod ls motors.
We use it as the last ditch effort to prolong the inevitable with customers to buy them time before engine or trans replacement in most cases. In my personal endeavors, i would give it an 80-90% success rate. But again, i dont use it in everything and i dont use it as a daily magic bottle either. I am also not endorsed nor do i get a penny for my statements.
a little brake fluid does the same thing... :Twocents:
In an old c6 or 727, but not with the electronics of modern units. And ive yet to hear of someone using brakefluid in a multiple displacement v8. That would be an interesting test.
Hmmm, wonder what additives are in those "hi mileage" engine oils.
Says on the jug that it improves sealing.
Maybe a teaspoon of brake fluid? :lol:
Wait a minute-the Tornado doesn't work?
https://www.amazon.com/Tornado-Saver-KI70-Management-System/dp/B000FSOZ30