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Post by oldsmobiletw on Feb 15, 2008 2:09:39 GMT -6
Ok I have done quite a bit of work on cars in the past and i have always tryed to steer clear of any additives other than fuel injector cleaner and octane boosters. I was just wondering if you all thought it was safe to use a product called Restore it seems different than lucas and Z max. Which seem to address different issues that a engine might have. the lucas being a sludge that I am concerened will starve the smaller moving parts of the engine. And the z max being something that carrol shelby put into every series 1 he manufactured. Well that what he said on tv anyway. So any thoughts ?  |
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Post by scottydl on Feb 15, 2008 8:02:27 GMT -6
Well that what he said on tv anyway. I think that answers your question right there. What are you trying to "restore" anyway? Is there a problem with your engine or its functioning? If so I doubt some dump-in fluid is going to help at all. |
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Post by A-boy95 on Feb 15, 2008 8:28:34 GMT -6
Well i used to use that stuff on my 92 sunbird, it helped but not mutch, ill stick with lucas
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Post by oldsmobiletw on Feb 15, 2008 21:42:09 GMT -6
Well not really any problems just old age .just wondering if it would protect it any more or help boost compression or so on .
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Post by scottydl on Feb 16, 2008 10:05:13 GMT -6
General maintenance and mechanical upkeep will do worlds more for you than any infomercial will.  |
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Post by algonquin on Feb 16, 2008 10:16:00 GMT -6
Just say no. Instead make sure to use quality oil and filter products and change it more frequently than manufactures specs and you will be worlds ahead of these additive products.
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Post by scottydl on Feb 16, 2008 11:27:52 GMT -6
Don't get us wrong, I know I understand the appeal of these products. Those people sound so darn credible, and their "scientific tests" so darn convincing when you sit there and watch 30 minutes of advertising. When I was in HS the two big ones they were pushing were "Prolong" and "Motor Up" additives. Motor Up has this gimmick where they promised to replace your engine, if it ever failed (after using the product) within X-number-of-miles from lube failure. Problem is you could never prove that, without paying for a complete tear-down and analyzing of your engine.  I think I even bought Prolong once when it started being sold in stores, and I can't say in the long run that it did anything for my '69 Executive. |
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Post by Marc on Feb 16, 2008 16:01:26 GMT -6
The 2001 owner's manual says no oil additives for that car. I guess the same advice exists for the Classic.
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Post by KliffsAurora on Feb 18, 2008 8:22:27 GMT -6
I've used it and it's useless. Just continue Normal maintainence.
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I think I even bought Prolong once when it started being sold in stores, and I can't say in the long run that it did anything for my '69 Executive.
