Recent content by NewtonPulsifer

Okay if you first watch the linked video above and then see the claim “It restores parts' original geometry and then coats them with new durable layer of ceramic-metal to protect against future wear” You’re saying the video doesn’t support that claim? From my point of view it does?

If your car didn’t sell at least 500k worldwide of that model and generation, take a pass. If the car is fun/cool/great/sentimental I recommend you buy two of them and expect one of the two will be inoperable 2 months of the year total as you hunt for parts.

I don't think that's what they are claiming, though? The claims are on page 4 and 5 of this pdf http://xado.info/download/KATALOG_eng2009.pdf Video here They aren't claiming this stuff will go onto/into any metal surface any time and under any circumstance. Load on wet clutch plates is...

I don’t remember XADO claiming that “revitalizing” wet clutches was a thing their product could do?

I’ve only used XADO in an automatic transmission (and it worked great), but it alleges to do what you’re looking for https://smile.amazon.com/XADO-Stage-Metal-Conditioner-Revitalizant/dp/B00IZD6TMC/

This. Get it documented in writing on their service order letterhead during the warranty period. Then it is legally their problem whether the warranty ran out or not. I’ve done this twice myself and fixed both times even after the warranty was “up” because the problem happened while under warranty.

Probably yes. Valvoline High Mileage oil downgrades leaks to seeps and stops seeps entirely in my experience, so first thing I’d try is to switch to a high mileage oil for that problem.

This stuff here rescued an automatic transmission for me one time. https://www.amazon.com/XADO-Revitalizant-Conditioner-Transmission-Protectant/dp/B0079KRFAW?th=1&psc=1 Might be worth a try?

I’ve gotten rid of lifter noise with Archoil AR9100. I concur avoid Lucasoil. And switch to HM oil. IMO the Supertech HM is just fine if you don’t have oil seeps/leaks.

For a season or two just make sure it is clean moisture free oil before you store it (can’t go wrong with Mobil 1 extended for this IMO). Don’t overthink it with regards to weight. Fuel stabilizer and remove the battery. Maybe fogging oil for some types of motors if you think it will be stored...

Extra plasticizer might help. 1/3 can/dose of Liqui Moly Oil Saver or ATP AT-205. Normally I just do a run of Valvoline HM but there isn't any 229.5 approved high mileage oils. The 2002 SLK320 very recently got a very light seep at the valve cover gasket, and 1/3 can of Liqui Moly Oil Saver...

Yeah, you're right. The Ravenol seems to be already golden. Gilding the lily so to speak. Here's the full quote because why not, internet. "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, / To throw a perfume on the violet, / To smooth the ice, or add another hue / Unto the rainbow, or with...

Just run it 1000 miles before your oil change. Then the hBN lasts 30k miles, but you lose the effect of the extra moly. Just run Archoil 9100 instead I guess in that scenario.

I actually do 15k miles OCI on my Mercedes (UO analysis was fine). You’ll find that I’ve changed the plugs once preventatively (even though a huge PITA on that car), change the air filter regularly and use quality ones, promptly fix rather than ignore any issues that could stress the motor (tiny...

You're going to trust some random customer service rep? I wouldn't.