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Just bought some to check it out.
Haven't used it in anything yet. Waiting for the next OCI.
Haven't used it in anything yet. Waiting for the next OCI.
I used it for a while, noticed nothing, and quit.
Originally Posted By: mechtech2
I used it for a while, noticed nothing, and quit.
Thanks for the info, I was tossing around trying it for quite a while now. I'll pass and stick to what I've been doing for years.
I used it for a while, noticed nothing, and quit.
Thanks for the info, I was tossing around trying it for quite a while now. I'll pass and stick to what I've been doing for years.
if ur tranny is chattering, making a rubbing sound add this the red top bottle asap, u mite save ur tranny.If u have a tranny cooler it could be clogged, dont let anyone back flush ur tranny either, only drop the pan and readd what came out if u do change it.
Originally Posted By: CourierDriver
if ur tranny is chattering, making a rubbing sound add this the red top bottle asap, u mite save ur tranny.If u have a tranny cooler it could be clogged, dont let anyone back flush ur tranny either, only drop the pan and readd what came out if u do change it.
The OP is referring to Lube Control. Red bottle Lubegard is a different product.
if ur tranny is chattering, making a rubbing sound add this the red top bottle asap, u mite save ur tranny.If u have a tranny cooler it could be clogged, dont let anyone back flush ur tranny either, only drop the pan and readd what came out if u do change it.
The OP is referring to Lube Control. Red bottle Lubegard is a different product.
whoops, sorry
I've been using LC20 for several years now. I have found it is a very powerful oil antioxidant- it takes a long time for my oil to darken when I use it. Also, Terry Dyson mentioned LC20's coefficient of friction reduction and I do believe it works in that way as well, an experience I had about three months ago made me really wonder sbout its CF capabilities...
I left work for the day to refill at the Costco gas station which was about 1.5 miles away. I sat there idling for about ten minutes and I was beginning to think my thermostat waas stuck open or the temperature gauge was on the blink. Well, it was neither- once I hit the road it got up to "normal" temps which seems to be on the cool side anyway. I cannot positively say LC20 attributed to its cool runnings due to CF reduction but TD was known to be a straight shooter and so it seems likely to me. FWIW, I run AMSOIL HDD in the little tin-can wonder.
I left work for the day to refill at the Costco gas station which was about 1.5 miles away. I sat there idling for about ten minutes and I was beginning to think my thermostat waas stuck open or the temperature gauge was on the blink. Well, it was neither- once I hit the road it got up to "normal" temps which seems to be on the cool side anyway. I cannot positively say LC20 attributed to its cool runnings due to CF reduction but TD was known to be a straight shooter and so it seems likely to me. FWIW, I run AMSOIL HDD in the little tin-can wonder.
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LC20 does have good anti-oxidant and cf reduction chemistries.
However, I know of no chemistry or magic brew that would reduce friction enough to cool off an engine at idle OR at street or highway speeds. First, there isn't a lot of heat being generated at idle on a cold day.
How many times did this happen? I.E., is this situation repeatable?
However, I know of no chemistry or magic brew that would reduce friction enough to cool off an engine at idle OR at street or highway speeds. First, there isn't a lot of heat being generated at idle on a cold day.
How many times did this happen? I.E., is this situation repeatable?
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I had my transmission Serviced at 50,000 miles on my '04 Nissan Xterra.
That was a couple years ago before I bought a house and I now do the vast majority of work myself.
I have noticed for awhile that the shifts from the auto transmission on the Xterra are nowhere as smooth as on my Ford Taurus or Ford F-150.
I added the reccommended doseage of LC20 a week ago, 1 fluid oz, and have noticed a difference.
Although it is still not as smooth as my Taurus or F-150, it is not as harsh as it was. I didn't expect the results I got from 1 fluid oz, however I have noticed a difference.
That was a couple years ago before I bought a house and I now do the vast majority of work myself.
I have noticed for awhile that the shifts from the auto transmission on the Xterra are nowhere as smooth as on my Ford Taurus or Ford F-150.
I added the reccommended doseage of LC20 a week ago, 1 fluid oz, and have noticed a difference.
Although it is still not as smooth as my Taurus or F-150, it is not as harsh as it was. I didn't expect the results I got from 1 fluid oz, however I have noticed a difference.
chefwong, just use up what you have left per instructions from LC. No sense wasting a good product. I would put 8-16 oz in at oil change time for the X5. It won't do any harm and certainly may do some good.
Or, as an alternative, send to me.
Or, as an alternative, send to me.
Originally Posted By: MolaKule
LC20 does have good anti-oxidant and cf reduction chemistries.
However, I know of no chemistry or magic brew that would reduce friction enough to cool off an engine at idle OR at street or highway speeds. First, there isn't a lot of heat being generated at idle on a cold day.
How many times did this happen? I.E., is this situation repeatable?
I will attempt the same maneuver to refuel it in the near future. I just found it very strange that it took SOOOO long to reach operating temperature... ambient temp at the time was about 40-45 degrees Fahrenheit.
LC20 does have good anti-oxidant and cf reduction chemistries.
However, I know of no chemistry or magic brew that would reduce friction enough to cool off an engine at idle OR at street or highway speeds. First, there isn't a lot of heat being generated at idle on a cold day.
How many times did this happen? I.E., is this situation repeatable?
I will attempt the same maneuver to refuel it in the near future. I just found it very strange that it took SOOOO long to reach operating temperature... ambient temp at the time was about 40-45 degrees Fahrenheit.
Originally Posted By: Crashbox
I cannot positively say LC20 attributed to its cool runnings due to CF reduction...
Heat generated by an internal combustion engine is almost entirely due to the process of burning fuel in the combustion chambers. Heat produced by friction in a properly running engine is negligable if even measureable at all, assuming the recommended lubricant is present in the minimum required amount.
I cannot positively say LC20 attributed to its cool runnings due to CF reduction...
Heat generated by an internal combustion engine is almost entirely due to the process of burning fuel in the combustion chambers. Heat produced by friction in a properly running engine is negligable if even measureable at all, assuming the recommended lubricant is present in the minimum required amount.
Originally Posted By: Crashbox
I will attempt the same maneuver to refuel it in the near future. I just found it very strange that it took SOOOO long to reach operating temperature... ambient temp at the time was about 40-45 degrees Fahrenheit.
Thermostats are cheap and cheaply built. It sounds like yours is dying.
I will attempt the same maneuver to refuel it in the near future. I just found it very strange that it took SOOOO long to reach operating temperature... ambient temp at the time was about 40-45 degrees Fahrenheit.
Thermostats are cheap and cheaply built. It sounds like yours is dying.
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