Rich R made a post which deserves wider distribution as this subject never had such a clear answer.Rick20
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posted May 26, 2003 11:30 AM
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Nothing wrong with asking questions. Lanolin esters in auto-rx are very good performance additives for engine cleaning. However by themselves do not have the proper physical characteristics for this application. In combination with an aliphatic ester and a polyol ester, the blend is designed not to interfer with the physical characteristics of the host motor oil. All three esters are compatible with synthetic base stocks as well as dyno base stocks.
All three components have desireable qualities as to ep, and lubricity, as well as cleaning properties. I believe that Auto-Rx works best for cleaning and seal leaks when run with dyno oil, because it is the only esters in the working blend. There is no competing esters in the running mix. However rest assure that it will not compromise the intgety of any host oil.
When you come right down to it, no oil of any type would be much of a lubricant without the vital additive packages that they contain.
Happy motoring and be safe on this holiday weekend.
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Member # 196
posted May 26, 2003 11:30 AM
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Nothing wrong with asking questions. Lanolin esters in auto-rx are very good performance additives for engine cleaning. However by themselves do not have the proper physical characteristics for this application. In combination with an aliphatic ester and a polyol ester, the blend is designed not to interfer with the physical characteristics of the host motor oil. All three esters are compatible with synthetic base stocks as well as dyno base stocks.
All three components have desireable qualities as to ep, and lubricity, as well as cleaning properties. I believe that Auto-Rx works best for cleaning and seal leaks when run with dyno oil, because it is the only esters in the working blend. There is no competing esters in the running mix. However rest assure that it will not compromise the intgety of any host oil.
When you come right down to it, no oil of any type would be much of a lubricant without the vital additive packages that they contain.
Happy motoring and be safe on this holiday weekend.
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