I started this program about 750 miles ago. First I started by introducing MMO and Transmission fluid to the Crankcase (a pint of MMO and a pint of Amsoil ATF - complete change after that). Just a short intro of 350 miles. I had a leaking main rear seal and an engine not cared for as it should have been. This is my fault. Yet, under the recommended oil change Intervals I was well within mileage boundaries. Unfortunately, to my thinking this was totally inadequate.
I used Rotella T6 synthetic and was often fighting being low on fluid. Not sure of the cause (rear main seal was leaking so minimally). My filters were always PureONE filters or a couple of Hastings filters over the 117k miles. I went through the last several winters with, what I considered, inadequate care. Mileage aside (very low), the oil came out looking like it was 20 years old (in the spring). It was thick and contaminated. At least to me it was. Levels were low.
Now I've been trying to clean up what I've done. Somehow I don't quite get how I've mistreated my engine but I'm willing to concede that. So, I embarked on the Auto-RX program. I was excited to learn about the product combined with all of the positive comments here on BITOG.
At this point I'm about 750 miles into the cleaning process. Oil looks super clean. All leaks have stopped. The dipstick has cleaned up to near new. Power remains exceptional and has never lacked. No smoke or any other indicators of problems. Never has been. I've also added 6 oz to my Transmission (Amsoil ATF and a shift kit from Transgo) and also 4 oz to my steering system.
Yet, I know there is problems in the engine. My oil pressure has fallen at hot idle, to about 22 psi. I watched it deteriorate as time has passed. At the same time I know that oil filtration has been a major concern of mine. Valid...I don't know. Despite using PureONE filters. There is FAR more to be had here. Hot oil pressure at 2k rpm's is over 60 psi. Some of this is confusing for me.
Maybe most of these issues are related to the age of the vehicle. It's a 2001. It have 117k on it. Still, it looks so good and, other than the oil pressure at idle, it seems to be a "like new" vehicle.
So, I've been watching how Auto-RX is cleaning. And, it is. It's doing its part. Yet it is a remedy that brings me back to where I should have been long before now. I'm trying to get back to where I should have been long ago. It cannot do that, but, if there is benefit to have, there is no doubt this is an essential component of reclamation. Auto-RX is doing the job of cleaning up my engine.
I've ordered, and received, a new NTZ bypass filter and will use an oversized Fleetgaurd filter for primary filtering from now on. I'm waiting until my 2500 mile oil change to implement the new filter system/regimen. Half way through I'll replace the filter as directed. I've no doubt...it is dirty.
Now I feel certain of a proper course. Too bad it took too long. Too bad I didn't learn of BITOG before now. I know I'd have learned far more. I've learned much from all of you.
Regards,
T
I used Rotella T6 synthetic and was often fighting being low on fluid. Not sure of the cause (rear main seal was leaking so minimally). My filters were always PureONE filters or a couple of Hastings filters over the 117k miles. I went through the last several winters with, what I considered, inadequate care. Mileage aside (very low), the oil came out looking like it was 20 years old (in the spring). It was thick and contaminated. At least to me it was. Levels were low.
Now I've been trying to clean up what I've done. Somehow I don't quite get how I've mistreated my engine but I'm willing to concede that. So, I embarked on the Auto-RX program. I was excited to learn about the product combined with all of the positive comments here on BITOG.
At this point I'm about 750 miles into the cleaning process. Oil looks super clean. All leaks have stopped. The dipstick has cleaned up to near new. Power remains exceptional and has never lacked. No smoke or any other indicators of problems. Never has been. I've also added 6 oz to my Transmission (Amsoil ATF and a shift kit from Transgo) and also 4 oz to my steering system.
Yet, I know there is problems in the engine. My oil pressure has fallen at hot idle, to about 22 psi. I watched it deteriorate as time has passed. At the same time I know that oil filtration has been a major concern of mine. Valid...I don't know. Despite using PureONE filters. There is FAR more to be had here. Hot oil pressure at 2k rpm's is over 60 psi. Some of this is confusing for me.
Maybe most of these issues are related to the age of the vehicle. It's a 2001. It have 117k on it. Still, it looks so good and, other than the oil pressure at idle, it seems to be a "like new" vehicle.
So, I've been watching how Auto-RX is cleaning. And, it is. It's doing its part. Yet it is a remedy that brings me back to where I should have been long before now. I'm trying to get back to where I should have been long ago. It cannot do that, but, if there is benefit to have, there is no doubt this is an essential component of reclamation. Auto-RX is doing the job of cleaning up my engine.
I've ordered, and received, a new NTZ bypass filter and will use an oversized Fleetgaurd filter for primary filtering from now on. I'm waiting until my 2500 mile oil change to implement the new filter system/regimen. Half way through I'll replace the filter as directed. I've no doubt...it is dirty.
Now I feel certain of a proper course. Too bad it took too long. Too bad I didn't learn of BITOG before now. I know I'd have learned far more. I've learned much from all of you.
Regards,
T
