Auto-Rx

[scottydl]

There is much to be said about Auto-Rx Engine Treatment in this thread... many of us have used it with great results! (If you order, don't forget to first request the $4 discount code for being part of an automotive forum.)

[BuccaneersFan]

I was very interested in hearing ITGeek's assessment of Auto-RX but he hasn't posted anything for months. Anyone know what happened to him?

[scottydl]

buccaneersfan said:

I was very interested in hearing ITGeek's assessment of Auto-RX but he hasn't posted anything for months. Anyone know what happened to him?

AFAIK, he never made it back to this board after the "Great Crash of ACNA v2". Maybe I'll see if he had an e-mail address registered when he first joined this board (pre-v2), because I too remember that he was going to submit a detailed log of findings with Auto-Rx.

[BuccaneersFan]

scottydl said:

buccaneersfan said:

I was very interested in hearing ITGeek's assessment of Auto-RX but he hasn't posted anything for months. Anyone know what happened to him?

Maybe I'll see if he had an e-mail address registered when he first joined this board (pre-v2)

I thought of that also and I already e-mailed him. The e-mail didn't come back undeliverable so I guess its still valid.

[wutsit4]

In the words of "The Monkees", "I'm a Beleiver". I ran the magic tonic in my engine, and amazingly and to my great surprise, there was an increase in power, a better roar from the exhaust, and my first successful use of "snake oil". I ran it in my transmission... unsure of the results so far, but... initially, I did not think that it would help, then I did the first T-Tech, and was still unsure. Now I have done a second T-Tech, and a pan drop to clean the filters... Funny thing is that the trans seems to be happier than before the treatment. So far, I have very favorable feelings toward the Auto-RX Product.
Keith

[Letitroll98]

Yes, it's a very well designed product. Nothing fancy, just more expensive additives than the oil companies can afford to use in their products. The ingredients are engineered to work with the add packs in almost any mineral oil for engine cleaning and seal conditioning. There are a couple of exceptions (besides full synthetics) like some of the Castrol products that use a lot of synthetic esters in some of their products. Check Frank's web site for a short list of oils that clash with Auto-Rx when used for cleaning.

If you're using a couple of ounces as maintenance, it can be used in any oil, including all synthetics. It won't clean as well when used in, for example, Mobil 1, but it will help condition seals that M1 is a bit hard on. And Mobil 1 has a ton of cleaning agents in it already, so no worries there. About the only product I would recommend for use in motor oil. (I've also used Valvoline Synpower Oil Treatment, but it's really just the same chemicals that are used as the add pack in synthetic oil, with an extra boost of Moly. So it's not really using a different chemical cleaner or anything.)

[SupaStealth]

hmm, this is the oil i'm using at the moment, i'm assuming it wont work for me.

www.conklin.com/pg.asp?p=97

[Letitroll98]

supastealth said:

hmm, this is the oil i'm using at the moment, i'm assuming it wont work for me.

www.conklin.com/pg.asp?p=97

To answer your question, you can use Auto-Rx and Conklin in the cleaning phase, but would need to run mineral oil for the rinse cycle. This would be no problem as you need to change the oil then anyway, and can go back to Conklin after the rinse cycle. Additionally, if I can be so bold, I would recommend changing brands whether you use Auto-Rx or not. Please don't take the following as a bash on you in any way, but I'll call 'em like I see 'em here.

Conklin Convoy is a synthetic of unknown type. You might think type four because they say PAO base oils, but I haven't seen any virgin oil analysis on it. Most likely a semi-synthetic or a blend because the MSDS says "synthetic and mineral oil", suggesting a blended oil or a type three. Taking a look at the product info for the 10W30 we see that it's API SL / ILSAC GF-3 spec with a somewhat low flashpoint and TBN; and a somewhat high viscosity for a 30 weight oil. I would say this is more like a 40 weight that may shear down to a 30 weight after some use. So it meets the 2004 specs and would be fine for use in all Aurora engines, but I can't see paying anywhere near the $8.75 asking price. You can get a much better oil for $3 a quart at Wal Mart. This product is not a bad oil at all, but if you are paying anywhere close to full price, I would respectfully recommend another choice.

[oldsauroraman1]

It sure has produced good results for a lot of guys on here.

[SupaStealth]

yeah, it's my dad that swears by the conklin oil. i haven't bought oil in a while, he just keeps telling me to put it in, heh.

[stevensolds]

Put some mobil 1 in that crankcase, engine will be happier

[Letitroll98]

No one will be hurt using the Conklin product, from what I can see it's just fine for use in our engines. My only reservation is the high price, but if your dad is giving it to you for free, go for it. Free is way cheaper than anything at Wal Mart.

[oldsauroraman1]

letitroll98 said:

Yes, it's a very well designed product. Nothing fancy, just more expensive additives than the oil companies can afford to use in their products. The ingredients are engineered to work with the add packs in almost any mineral oil for engine cleaning and seal conditioning. There are a couple of exceptions (besides full synthetics) like some of the Castrol products that use a lot of synthetic esters in some of their products. Check Frank's web site for a short list of oils that clash with Auto-Rx when used for cleaning.

If you're using a couple of ounces as maintenance, it can be used in any oil, including all synthetics. It won't clean as well when used in, for example, Mobil 1, but it will help condition seals that M1 is a bit hard on. And Mobil 1 has a ton of cleaning agents in it already, so no worries there. About the only product I would recommend for use in motor oil. (I've also used Valvoline Synpower Oil Treatment, but it's really just the same chemicals that are used as the add pack in synthetic oil, with an extra boost of Moly. So it's not really using a different chemical cleaner or anything.)

Dan, how does the Valvoline Synpoower Treatment compare with Auto RX?

[Letitroll98]

oldsauroraman1 said:

Dan, how does the Valvoline Synpoower Treatment compare with Auto RX?

They are quite different products not meant to acomplish the same thing at all. Synpower is an olefin base (PAO) product that contains a concentration of the same anti wear/extreme pressure and friction modifiers add pack that is in Valvoline Maxlife (Moly, Zinc, Boron, Magnesium, Phosporus). Adding it to Maxlife oil is somewhat like using Mobil 1 EP instead of regular Mobil 1. It does have a viscosity rating of around 100 so it can thicken your oil somewhat, that's why I say use it sparingly. It can be added safely to any oil, including Group II mineral oils.

Auto Rx is a seal conditioner and cleaner. It's made of estrified lanolin acids and is very expensive to produce. Instead of altering the chemistry of your oil, it's designed to work with the existing add pack to keep your engine clean and healthy. There's also a surficant included to keep any contaminents in micels so they'll flow through the oil passages but get trapped in the filter. It's a completely unique product not duplicated in any off the shelf product.

[oldsauroraman1]

Excellent - as usual. Thank you!