I know some of U remember this stuff from the 1980’s. I worked at my uncle’s Arco/Sunoco station back then and we did a lot of oil changes with this nasty stuff. Oil color didn’t mean jack since It was black as coal when it was brand new! I ran the 20w-50 in my 2.8 v6 Chevy Citation POS all yr long. No idea how it survived past 140k when I sold it. Ah the good old days...
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I want some so bad.
I like the concept. I used it. Its shockproof for the engine. Greater film strength = lower wear? With less fluid friction.
It may come back as the push for energy conserving oils continues.
It may come back as the push for energy conserving oils continues.
Originally Posted By: ridgerunner
I know some of U remember this stuff from the 1980’s. I worked at my uncle’s Arco/Sunoco station back then and we did a lot of oil changes with this nasty stuff. Oil color didn’t mean jack since It was black as coal when it was brand new! I ran the 20w-50 in my 2.8 v6 Chevy Citation POS all yr long. No idea how it survived past 140k when I sold it. Ah the good old days...
The worst of both worlds during that time. Morning sickness had a different meaning back then.
No , let’s keep these nightmares in the history books.
I know some of U remember this stuff from the 1980’s. I worked at my uncle’s Arco/Sunoco station back then and we did a lot of oil changes with this nasty stuff. Oil color didn’t mean jack since It was black as coal when it was brand new! I ran the 20w-50 in my 2.8 v6 Chevy Citation POS all yr long. No idea how it survived past 140k when I sold it. Ah the good old days...
The worst of both worlds during that time. Morning sickness had a different meaning back then.
No , let’s keep these nightmares in the history books.
Originally Posted By: ridgerunner
I know some of U remember this stuff from the 1980’s. I worked at my uncle’s Arco/Sunoco station back then and we did a lot of oil changes with this nasty stuff. Oil color didn’t mean jack since It was black as coal when it was brand new! I ran the 20w-50 in my 2.8 v6 Chevy Citation POS all yr long. No idea how it survived past 140k when I sold it. Ah the good old days...
I remember using Arco Graphite in a '73 Catalina 400 v8 and a '78 Nova 250 i6 and it seemed to work fine. The transmissions on those cars went (at around 150,000 miles) before the engines ever had any issues. It was odd pouring in brand new, jet black oil into the engines back in the day.
I know some of U remember this stuff from the 1980’s. I worked at my uncle’s Arco/Sunoco station back then and we did a lot of oil changes with this nasty stuff. Oil color didn’t mean jack since It was black as coal when it was brand new! I ran the 20w-50 in my 2.8 v6 Chevy Citation POS all yr long. No idea how it survived past 140k when I sold it. Ah the good old days...
I remember using Arco Graphite in a '73 Catalina 400 v8 and a '78 Nova 250 i6 and it seemed to work fine. The transmissions on those cars went (at around 150,000 miles) before the engines ever had any issues. It was odd pouring in brand new, jet black oil into the engines back in the day.
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Originally Posted By: ridgerunner
I know some of U remember this stuff from the 1980’s. I worked at my uncle’s Arco/Sunoco station back then and we did a lot of oil changes with this nasty stuff. Oil color didn’t mean jack since It was black as coal when it was brand new! I ran the 20w-50 in my 2.8 v6 Chevy Citation POS all yr long. No idea how it survived past 140k when I sold it. Ah the good old days...
The worst of both worlds during that time. Morning sickness had a different meaning back then.
No , let’s keep these nightmares in the history books.
Agreed some thinks should remain dead and buryed.
Originally Posted By: ridgerunner
I know some of U remember this stuff from the 1980’s. I worked at my uncle’s Arco/Sunoco station back then and we did a lot of oil changes with this nasty stuff. Oil color didn’t mean jack since It was black as coal when it was brand new! I ran the 20w-50 in my 2.8 v6 Chevy Citation POS all yr long. No idea how it survived past 140k when I sold it. Ah the good old days...
The worst of both worlds during that time. Morning sickness had a different meaning back then.
No , let’s keep these nightmares in the history books.
Agreed some thinks should remain dead and buryed.
I used several cases of the inky stuff in my Mazda when it was newish, over roughly 100k miles. No problems with it or with the engine, which lasted well. (See below.) It wasn't any more "nasty" than other oil, but was certainly visible when it leaked or spilled. I don't understand the recurring vague negative comments, which never seem to be backed up by specific complaints or technical explanation. I don't know whether it actually reduced fuel consumption or wear for me.
I've never seen it or used it but sounds an awful lot like the LiquiMoly MoS2 of today. I LOVE that stuff and run it in every one of my vehicles.
A friend used it in his truck.
It came in a striking blue can. It highlighted Atlantic's Red Ball.
That's all I know.
It came in a striking blue can. It highlighted Atlantic's Red Ball.
That's all I know.
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Why did it go away? People turned off by the black, or other issue? I remember it well, just don't remember its downfall.
What was its strong suit?
"Oil for a New Age"......
ARCO GRAPHITE SYNTHETIC made with Buckyballs (carbon structures actually called Buckminsterfullerene).
"Oil for a New Age"......
ARCO GRAPHITE SYNTHETIC made with Buckyballs (carbon structures actually called Buckminsterfullerene).
I had three customers who did there own oil changes every 3-4 thousand miles with filter using Arco graphite. Cars well taken care of. All 3 ended up in my shop over a period of 6-8 months with oil light on. Checked with a gauge and were at 3-5 psi. Dropped the oil pans and found a black residue in an inverted funnel shape from the pan up to the pickup. Was not sludge. Best I can describe it was like that black you get off a trans magnet but more dense. Sorry do not remember the mileage this was back in the late sixties. I do remember one was a 1967 Buick special with the 300 V8. Changed oil to Havoline 10w30 and the issue never returned
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I ran it back in the day
But then I got the Blues and switched to Sta-Lube. Lovely light blue coming out of the can. Wish they still had retail motor oil. Liked that color
But then I got the Blues and switched to Sta-Lube. Lovely light blue coming out of the can. Wish they still had retail motor oil. Liked that color
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