2nd Kreen Cleaning -- 98 Camry V6 -- Results

[Trav]

Oh it will do the job alright, its in the cards. I bet the engine is clean as a new whistle, a major success story.
The glory days are coming back!

This is not the only test thats going to be done, i wont say anymore.

 

[Turk]

Originally Posted By: Trav
Oh it will do the job alright, its in the cards. I bet the engine is clean as a new whistle, a major success story.
The glory days are coming back!

This is not the only test thats going to be done, i wont say anymore.

 

[Artem]

Originally Posted By: Trav
Oh it will do the job alright, its in the cards. I bet the engine is clean as a new whistle, a major success story.
The glory days are coming back!

This is not the only test thats going to be done, i wont say anymore.


Are my testing experiments the one and only and will be used as the one and only example of the product working or not? I don't think so. I'd want nothing more then for others to do a similar test and post their results of NOTHING BUT: (Kreen, Auto-RX PLUS, MMO, etc, etc)

I'm being realistic here and completely accurate when I say that Auto-RX gave the biggest improvement in cleanup before Kreen supposedly softened it up. If the New ARX+ cleans way better then anything else, I personally will assume that the new and improved formula made it happen.

If a product is said to be improved and thus better then before and it now does a better job at doing its job, why take away its glory? I don't get it.

If Auto-RX PLUS gets the job done, I'll recommend it to anyone who asks for an engine cleaner. You guys can keep recommending Kreen, which didn't do much in my case.

I'll withhold from any further discussion until I have actual results from my testing of ARX+. I

 

[KCJeep]

With ARX's obviously questionable or even possibly deceptive marketing practices, it would make me wonder if the "new formula" is one bit different from the old one. I have not picked up on any great standard of integrity at that company. Just my opinion.

Artem thanks for all your testing, it will be interesting to see if you get any or better results this time around.

 

[Trav]

Now you say this..
Originally Posted By: Artem
I'm being realistic here and completely accurate when I say that Auto-RX gave the biggest improvement in cleanup before Kreen supposedly softened it up.


But before you said this about ARX..
Originally Posted By: Artem
Nothing to see here people, move along...
I'm not satisfied with the results at all and honestly, didn't expect anything either, after not seeing much cleaning happening during the FIRST cleaning / rinse cycles.


https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2842373&page=1

No offence Artem but IMHO your credibility is taking a hit here.

 

[Artem]

Trav, I was disappointment with the results of the ARX cleaning as I was expecting more cleaning. After seeing Kreen do worse then ARX, it is now clear that ARX cleaned better after all is said and done.

After seeing results from both products, what am I saying wrong in this thread..?

 

[sprintman]

Originally Posted By: KCJeep
With ARX's obviously questionable or even possibly deceptive marketing practices, it would make me wonder if the "new formula" is one bit different from the old one. I have not picked up on any great standard of integrity at that company. Just my opinion.

Artem thanks for all your testing, it will be interesting to see if you get any or better results this time around.


Exactly what 'deceptive marketing practices' are you talking about?

 

[panthermike]

Doubting you'll see anything with the new ARX formula, but good luck and look forward to updates.

 

[sprintman]

Originally Posted By: panthermike
Doubting you'll see anything with the new ARX formula, but good luck and look forward to updates.


The old formula worked fine (for those who thought outside the square), the new could be better.

 

[Doog]

I have cleaned up a dirty Honda CRV I-4 with Pennzoil Platinum and about 4 OCI's of 5000 miles. All of these cleaning products are simply a waste of money IMO. I'll buy PP or PU for cleaning. I am now getting some cleaning in my kid's Civic 1.8L that was purchased with 40k on the clock and switched from dino to QSUD.

I'll be running 2 or 3 jugs of PP and see what happens but inspection down the fill hole shows some improvement with 20,000 miles of QSUD. I would rather spend the $$ on a good synthetic than experiment with all of the additives.

 

[Trajan]

Originally Posted By: Artem
Trav, I was disappointment with the results of the ARX cleaning as I was expecting more cleaning. After seeing Kreen do worse then ARX, it is now clear that ARX cleaned better after all is said and done.

After seeing results from both products, what am I saying wrong in this thread..?


IMHO anyway.

 

[sprintman]

Originally Posted By: Trajan
Originally Posted By: Artem
Trav, I was disappointment with the results of the ARX cleaning as I was expecting more cleaning. After seeing Kreen do worse then ARX, it is now clear that ARX cleaned better after all is said and done.

After seeing results from both products, what am I saying wrong in this thread..?


IMHO anyway.


And if you used Rx the way I have for 10 years you would have an even better result. Maybe next time? (PM me if you want any info)

 

[Turk]

Sprintman,

Your account don't accept PM's. I tried on something else you recently wanted, but it says you don't accept PM's.

 

[sprintman]

Originally Posted By: Turk
Sprintman,

Your account don't accept PM's. I tried on something else you recently wanted, but it says you don't accept PM's.



Try now I think I sorted it

 

[panthermike]

Originally Posted By: sprintman
Originally Posted By: panthermike
Doubting you'll see anything with the new ARX formula, but good luck and look forward to updates.


The old formula worked fine (for those who thought outside the square), the new could be better.


Not what my comment was aimed at. OP is trying to get rid of heavy varnish. Since that's his goal, I doubt he'll see the results he wants.

 

[sprintman]

Originally Posted By: panthermike
Originally Posted By: sprintman
Originally Posted By: panthermike
Doubting you'll see anything with the new ARX formula, but good luck and look forward to updates.


The old formula worked fine (for those who thought outside the square), the new could be better.


Not what my comment was aimed at. OP is trying to get rid of heavy varnish. Since that's his goal, I doubt he'll see the results he wants.


Who cares about varnish?

 

[SteveSRT8]

Originally Posted By: panthermike

Not what my comment was aimed at. OP is trying to get rid of heavy varnish. Since that's his goal, I doubt he'll see the results he wants.


Absolutely agreed. As noted above, who cares about varnish. That's not what I use an engine cleaning additive for anyway.

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: sprintman
Originally Posted By: panthermike
Originally Posted By: sprintman
Originally Posted By: panthermike
Doubting you'll see anything with the new ARX formula, but good luck and look forward to updates.


The old formula worked fine (for those who thought outside the square), the new could be better.


Not what my comment was aimed at. OP is trying to get rid of heavy varnish. Since that's his goal, I doubt he'll see the results he wants.


Who cares about varnish?


Considering Shannow's extensive posts on varnish being the precursor to sludge, I think we should all be somewhat concerned about varnish. Particularly in respect to where it forms and in what volumes.

 

[V8man]

Originally Posted By: panthermike
OP is trying to get rid of heavy varnish


The OP could try Pennzoil Platinum or Pennzoil Ultra for a few OCI's.

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted By: OVERKILL

Considering Shannow's extensive posts on varnish being the precursor to sludge, I think we should all be somewhat concerned about varnish. Particularly in respect to where it forms and in what volumes.


After reading what Shannow had to say, keeping varnish at bay is a certainly a good idea. I think some people mix up varnish and discoloration from staining, especially on aluminum surfaces. It's always a good idea knowing what you're trying to remove, and what the surface you're trying to remove it from is made of.