I installed AutoRx today!!

SteveD2 · Jan 20, 2007

The AutoRx came in the mail today, DHL shipped it via USPS.

I had the oil changed in my Trooper with the bottom dollar Pennzoil, installed a Mobil1 "Extended Life" oil filter, and then I put in the stuff.

So far, the Trooper's running strongly with the cheap, fresh oil. Can't wait to see if the lifter noise will subside.
Wish me luck!

Greggy_D · Jan 20, 2007

Why did you go with a pricey oil filter?

I would have thrown a SuperTech or BOGO AAP filter on there (for both stages, in fact).

427Z06 · Jan 20, 2007

Good Luck!

SteveD2 · Jan 20, 2007

Just habit, I guess.
Also, the Mobil1 claimed that it filtered @ 99.1% efficiency.
Since this stuff's going to be depositing more dirt than normal in the filter I figured a filter with twice the media as normal would be good.

SteveD2 · Jan 20, 2007

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Good Luck!

What's that supposed to mean?

427Z06 · Jan 20, 2007

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Good Luck!

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What's that supposed to mean?

You asked for people to "wish me luck." I was just trying to help.

P.S. AutoRX is a great product and I highly recommend it.

Volvohead · Jan 20, 2007

Try a Wix/Napa Gold for the rinse. Keep the rinse oil very simple. Supertech or Superflo is more than good enough.

I'll echo the others: good luck. It's been an effective product in my experience.

yankees1 · Jan 20, 2007

Would you recommend AutoRx on an older 1972 ( LT1 engine Corvette)car with 86,000 miles?

Stainless · Jan 20, 2007

Don't feel bad about anything.

I use Penzoil Platinum for both the clean and the rinse phases, as well as M1 EP filter on the rinse.

Fordiesel69 · Jan 20, 2007

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Don't feel bad about anything.

I use Penzoil Platinum for both the clean and the rinse phases, as well as M1 EP filter on the rinse.

I thought it was forbidden to use any synthetic with auto rx as it will negate its effect.

KieferS · Jan 20, 2007

x2, i thought you couldn't use synthetics with auto rx?

SteveD2 · Jan 21, 2007

Frank says you can use either, but recommends conventional oil because it apparently doesn't "get in the way" of the cleaning process. Perhaps synthetic can have a countering effect in the process by trying to clean the AutoRx?

Ramblin Fever · Jan 21, 2007

It's good to hear of another Isuzu-an; what year's your Trooper?

Have a '97 Rodeo myself, with 166k miles on the 3.2L V6 - just did a UOA on Maxlife 5w-30 with fantastic results.

Haven't used AutoRx myself. Let me know how it's working for you?

darkdan · Jan 21, 2007

Auto-rx NEEDS conventional oil (or a "synthetic" lacking polar molecules) for the rinse phase.

Synthetics can be used during the first cleaning phase, but I wouldn't go so far as to purchase an expensive product for a whopping 1500 mile interval.

SteveD2 · Jan 21, 2007

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It's good to hear of another Isuzu-an; what year's your Trooper?

Have a '97 Rodeo myself, with 166k miles on the 3.2L V6 - just did a UOA on Maxlife 5w-30 with fantastic results.

Haven't used AutoRx myself. Let me know how it's working for you?

'Sup, mane? '93 Trooper, 3.2L V6, SOHC, 4WD, 93K miles, bought @ 72K 2.5 years ago. Bad lifter noise. Strong engine otherwise. Immaculate interior. Paint on roof and hood badly oxidized, unrepairable. An excellent vehicle, in my opinion.

ConfederateTyrant · Jan 21, 2007

Group III synthetics do not pose an issue, or so Frank says, but I think it's still not recommended to use Group IV or V for the rinse phase. Though they will still work, you may just need to extend drain interval out to 3,000 miles with Group IV and V synthetics.

Mr Nice · Jan 21, 2007

Do you plan on cutting the oil filter open to see if any crud was removed by the ARX ??

I am also currently using ARX in an old Honda and I am curious how much stiff will be trapped by the oil filter.

bmwtechguy · Jan 21, 2007

My theory on Auto-RX oil choice is this, by using a cheaper, say SuperTech oil during the cleaning phase, that may allow the polar componenents of the Auto-RX more access to the metal for cleaning. I am assuming that a regular oil in the 5W-30 or 10W-30 grade will have a minimal additive package to suit this purpose and will also flow well to get the cleaning started quickly. For those worried about engine protection while running a dino oil, remember that the ARX has some esters in it that are there primarily to boost engine protection during this cleaning phase. I am also convinced that to get better than average results, you need to drive the car out on the road some and get the engine working a little and rpms up some (road trip). Short trips around town are not going to get the engine as clean, in my opinion.

Then on the rinse phase, I like to use HDEO 15W-40 for all its detergency/dispersants to get all that loosened and disolved crud outta there and hopefully into the filter or out the drain plug later. In cold weather I probably would not use 15W-40 unless taking a trip south to Florida for the rinse cycle.

SteveD2 · Jan 21, 2007

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Do you plan on cutting the oil filter open to see if any crud was removed by the ARX ??

I am also currently using ARX in an old Honda and I am curious how much stiff will be trapped by the oil filter.

Sounds like a good idea.

SteveD2 · Jan 21, 2007

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Do you plan on cutting the oil filter open to see if any crud was removed by the ARX ??

I am also currently using ARX in an old Honda and I am curious how much stiff will be trapped by the oil filter.

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Sounds like good advice.

Sounds like a good idea.

I installed AutoRx today!!

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