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Happened to read this Lubes 'n' Greases article "The Whole Thing was Common Sense" in the June issue http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODE/LNG/ that mentioned how the Lucas Oil Stabilizer really improved performance and am curious as to how effective it really is.

Has anyone heard about this recent "invention" called FuelDaddy the Green Fuel Maximizer? Just curious as it is supposed to do great things.

Has anyone ever heard of using a mixture of acetone and transmission fluid to remove rusted bolts and nuts?

Just ran across a technical report done by Southwest Research Institute involving the testing of the QMI's additives that was requested by the Marine Corps. Their results revealed that no measurable benefits were realized. To see this report, go the this site -...

Just received this from the society of Automotive Engineers - We received the following communication initiated by Connecticut Weight and Measures. They have determined that a brand of oil called Maxi-Guard is probably nothing more than used oil. Apparently the business address on the label is...

Don't know whether anyone has seen this, but the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) issued a warning in March 2006 cautioning users to be aware of the problems that can result from using raw or refined vegetable oil, or recycled grease that have not been processed into biodiesel. You can see...

Just found this site which gives a listing of commercial brake fluids. http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/standard/petro/bfbrands.html The basis of their being "acceptable" is probably the result of some laboratory testing to certify that the fluids meet a sampling of the tests that are called out...

They have finally revised the MIL-PRF-63460 specification with an Amendment 7. That now makes two types of CLP available. Type I is for general environments whereas Type II is for extreme desert environments. The one thing that sets these two types apart is the weapons performance testing...

Since many postings have mentioned the use of aftermarket additives in the military, it might be beneficial to all to know that a DOD policy exists for using these types of products. The problem that the military was initially faced with regarding these additives was the absence of any...

Have anyone heard of the recent series of fuel-gauge failures that have occurred in the Kentucky area these last few days? Apparently it appears to be caused by something in the gasoline that has not yet been identified. AAA Kentucky has reported that garages confirm something is fouling the...

Came across an interesting article about the amount of dirt in diesel fuel and the damage that it can do. Thought it might be of some interest. Just go to - http://www.fleetwatch.co.za/supplements/SADiesel/DieselDirtS.htm

In view of the many postings regarding the utility of these aftermarket additives (both for the fuel and the engine oil), thought the following article that I had published several years ago might be of some help. AFTERMARKET ADDITIVES - THE CONSUMER’s DILEMMA The typical consumer, car...