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Anyone have any knowledge on Engine Restore and/or if it works or does any of the stuff it says it does on the can?

I used to use it religiously on my cars... But I was young and used to drive pretty darn old cars... Now I have an '01 Accord with 100k miles (yes I know that's still not a "new car" but its newer than I used to drive)

But anyway, I'm afraid to use any additives in this car since its still (what I consider) young, and I don't want to have any regrets down the road...

Lemme know your thoughts and opinions on this stuff.

Is there any other additives that are good? My car does burn about a half of a quart every 1,000 miles...
 
A quality SM certified engine oil has all the additives you need. 20-30 years ago you might have benefited from adding these stuff to lower quality oils but oils these days come with a robust package to begin with. While you probably don't even need this, if it makes you feel better try using high mileage oils. Those are supposed to have higher additives than regular oils to help condition the seals but really I think any quality oil and filter with a reasonable OCI will do!

I will also add that the oils are formulated with great care and you probably don't want to be messing with that balance by adding anything to it.
 
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I wouldn't bother with it. I have used it, in an old Buick 454. Reduced consumption, a tad better oil pressure, but there was nothing to risk. I would rather switch to MaxLife or another high-mileage oil than put additives in your Honda, at 100K miles she's just getting broken in :)

Oh, and welcome to BITOG!!
 
"Click and Clack" on NPR have said this is the only engine "restorer" they've ever known to do any good. Personally, with this low of a leak rate, I'd just buy a case of oil and check the level faithfully.
 
No problems besides the little bit of oil consumption.. and you're right that the car's just getting broken in for a Honda!

Actually, its ironic you mentioned the Maxlife. I'm happy as heck because I just changed my oil on Thursday and the oil I chose was Valvoline Maxlife Synthetic Blend (and no additives).

So I'm glad i made the right choice! The motor seems to like it too for sure.

So the consensus is that Maxlife (synthetic blend) is a good oil?

Think I can get like 5k+ outa this stuff? (Especially since I'll be adding a "fresh half quart" every 1k miles)

Oh and since I'm asking about oils, I just changed my Wife's oil in her G6 with a V6 - and chose to put in Castrol Syntec (Synthetic Blend). Good choice?

I'm glad to get so many responses and helpful people on this site! Thanks for the replies and the welcome! Very helpful site!
 
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Originally Posted By: lewdwig
"Click and Clack" on NPR have said this is the only engine "restorer" they've ever known to do any good. Personally, with this low of a leak rate, I'd just buy a case of oil and check the level faithfully.


Just that fact that Click and Clack spews so much misinformation is enough to say DO NOT use it!
 
Originally Posted By: GMBoy
Originally Posted By: lewdwig
"Click and Clack" on NPR have said this is the only engine "restorer" they've ever known to do any good. Personally, with this low of a leak rate, I'd just buy a case of oil and check the level faithfully.


Just that fact that Click and Clack spews so much misinformation is enough to say DO NOT use it!


Amen! Yeah, they have liked Restore for years. There have not been very many positive comments on it here over the years. I used to use it back in the 90's. Never caused an issue. Back then I used a soup of additives. Once change it might be Restore, the next-CD-2 oil detergent, the next MMO.... sigh.....
 
Originally Posted By: stanleybb50
Anyone have any knowledge on Engine Restore and/or if it works or does any of the stuff it says it does on the can?

I used to use it religiously on my cars... But I was young and used to drive pretty darn old cars... Now I have an '01 Accord with 100k miles (yes I know that's still not a "new car" but its newer than I used to drive)

But anyway, I'm afraid to use any additives in this car since its still (what I consider) young, and I don't want to have any regrets down the road...

Lemme know your thoughts and opinions on this stuff.

Is there any other additives that are good? My car does burn about a half of a quart every 1,000 miles...


I have used it in he past with no ill-effects with vehicles over 120k...in my opinion, a good HM oil would be the best choice...I only resort to additives now if I feel necessary and only a select few. I still trust Restore but doubt your car has been neglected enough that it would be better than just going to HM oil.

See this post for a bit of info: https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/restore-with-csl.100967/
 
Ive would use restore quite a bit of time in my old Toyota Celica. No problemo. Ive used it once in my Cavalier Ecotec. The only thing that bothered me was the oil filter was covered with bronze looking particles and the oil pan had a layer of bronze sludge from the Restorer additive.
 
Originally Posted By: Steve S
Is there a problem with the Honda which makes Engine Restore necessary?


The old Honda C27A engines develop annoying hydraulic tappet noise when they get some miles on them.

Restore is only a temporary fix as the noise tends to return after you stop using it.
 
I have also used it with no ill affects, cars did seem to have a little more pep.
Latest test subjet with Restore is a 2005 Hyundia Elantra, so far so good.
 
Sounds good. Got the Maxlife (synthetic blend) in it now and seems to purr and the high revs sound excited and (it could be my imagination), but I think theres less vibrations at the very high end of the rpm range that i felt before the oil change.

Seems like good stuff!
 
YOur rings are probably stuck, but maybe the cylinder bores are worn.
There is a product called Auto Rx which is highly rated around here for this type of cleaning, and it's worth a try.
It is your best additive shot, but follow the directions.
It will take several thousand miles , and it is not a quick fix.
 
What do you mean by the rings being stuck? I've actually never heard that term before.

But good advice, I'll check that out online and do the research.
 
used Restore in a circa 1982 Briggs & Stratton-figured I had nothing to lose, as it burns about 1/2 quart/hour. Well, I lost the 5 bucks it cost for a can of Restore cause it didn't do a darn thing

Steve
 
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