Redline sl1 fuel additive,,great results...
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I was wondering about that Terry the oil analysis with Lucas but just saying what my engine was responding too. It's why I wanted to try the Fuel Power which I am new to I DON"T KNOW?!?!...IS THERE SOMETHING IN THE OIL ANALYSIS WITH LUCAS CAN YOU INFORMED US WHICH WE DON'T KNOW...
Terry,
I will probably do a UOA after I get my valve cover gasket changed on the 4-R. I need to do the cam cover caps too. I don't want to do a UOA until my oil leaks are corrected. I will fix leaks this month then change oil. This next interval will be changed in June after the trip to the Grand Canyon.
You think that I need to throttle back the add? I am trying to add only enough to give smooth response and lower ping since 87 is used. My mileage increases with the UCL too.
[ April 02, 2004, 11:24 PM: Message edited by: Amkeer ]
I will probably do a UOA after I get my valve cover gasket changed on the 4-R. I need to do the cam cover caps too. I don't want to do a UOA until my oil leaks are corrected. I will fix leaks this month then change oil. This next interval will be changed in June after the trip to the Grand Canyon.
You think that I need to throttle back the add? I am trying to add only enough to give smooth response and lower ping since 87 is used. My mileage increases with the UCL too.
[ April 02, 2004, 11:24 PM: Message edited by: Amkeer ]
I agree with Amkree, Lucas gives better gas mileage and pinging with 87 octane is very rare. My engine response better and feel like the Lucas is doing something better than Redline...
Guys, I have seen some odd chemical reactions with certain fuel adds in certain engines that really had me perplexed. I must emphasize using UOA's whatever you use to make sure all is kosher.
Nuetra, Lucas,BG44,Chemtool,Amsoil PI, and others change the UOA of some oils under certain conditions.
I have also seen good clean samples running Lucas,Nuetra,Redline S1.
So I am not slamming by brand at all, I could give a flip.
Only with Techron and Fuel Power have I yet to see negatively influenced UOA's.
As far as dosages use the recommended levels and then fine tune whatever brand treatment you use with the MPG trend and UOA's.
Nuetra, Lucas,BG44,Chemtool,Amsoil PI, and others change the UOA of some oils under certain conditions.
I have also seen good clean samples running Lucas,Nuetra,Redline S1.
So I am not slamming by brand at all, I could give a flip.
Only with Techron and Fuel Power have I yet to see negatively influenced UOA's.
As far as dosages use the recommended levels and then fine tune whatever brand treatment you use with the MPG trend and UOA's.
I am firm believer in FP. When I get around to changing the oil in my turbo, it will be interesting to see what the UOA says. I have been using pretty big doses of FP and many tanks treated....the oil has almost 8000 miles on it, and I have been abusing the car, plus a few thousand back my radiator did the leak thing...
Ok I see...FP chemistry doesn't affect UOA where as other cleaners might have an effect...What is it bout FP that was invented years ago that seem so effective that someone hasn't formulated today with all the technology. It seems weird that something that old from yesteryears performs as the way it does that something new would come along. I just tried it and it feels different from Lucas...Lucas feels more slippery and FP feels like more torque...
Lucas recommends 3 oz. in 10 gallons. I am tweaking it from 1.5-2.0 oz. in 10 gallons. This seems to work fine for me and I use less product.
I am open to suggestions Terry!
I will be putting a 1000 miles a week on my vehicles for while. It will give me an oppurtunity to perfect!
I am open to suggestions Terry!
I will be putting a 1000 miles a week on my vehicles for while. It will give me an oppurtunity to perfect!
I have had a very good UOA using Lucas in my 5.0 Ford. In my engine, I feel that Lucas has no real "downside". However, I am using FP right now, since it is so highly praised on this board. FP smells more potent, so I figure it must work better!
Amkeer - Had you been running Lucas in the 4-Runner with the clogged injectors?
I ran,sl1 Redline, then Lucas on a maintenance dose. Never ran any additives in the vehicle before the Redline. I just recently ran a bottle of Techron through since I am getting close to the oil change. After this next oil change it will just be the 1.5-2.0 oz. of Lucas and nothing else. I think the fuel system is running at its peak now. I am getting 19-20 mpg with 85% highway use so I am happy with the results so far. I don't think any fuel system cleaning was done for the 1st 78,000 miles.
[ April 06, 2004, 09:24 PM: Message edited by: Amkeer ]
[ April 06, 2004, 09:24 PM: Message edited by: Amkeer ]
Just got UOA on 3.0 Ranger...used the Luca UCL at recommended rate 3oz-10gls and 3oz-20gls. CU was high, all other wear was normal or below. I went with 50gls of UCL, I not saying the Lucas UCL was the cause but that was the only additive used which seemed unusual the CU was bumped. Using LC/FP and will see on next UOA if that maks a difference.
Don't you guys have Ethanol blended fuel in the US? it cleans automatically with every tank, and you don't need additives. the entire fuel system gets cleaned by one of the most powerful solvents known to man. not to mention it helps raise the octane rating as well, and burns cleaner to help the enviroment.
IMO, ethanol does more harm than good when added to fuel.
1997 Ford Ranger 3.0 90% highway 10% city Filter-Trasko Oil Filter
Oil used Amsoil S2K 0-30, Miles on Oil 2850. Miles on Engine 78420, Al 3, Ca 2566, Cr 1, Cu 47, Fe 10, Pb 0, Mg 28, Mo 67, P 685, K 0, Si 8, Na 5, Sn 0, Zn 771, Soots/solid 11, Oxidation 72%, Nitration 30%, Sulfur 83, No water,coolant or fuel....TBN 11
Was checking for coolant loss, which was negative is why low miles on UOA...only additive used was the Lucas UCL which Dyson stated in some engine and oil combo soft metal wear might increase as did the CU. I will do another UOA at 6,000 mile using LC/FP to see results and will post it.
I don't know why either, I had 2 tank full of Redline Inj. Cleaners just before I drain the oil. I ran the Lucas after 1K miles in the new oil. It maybe from the previous oil, I don't know..Be interesting to know what is in the Lucas UCL which would cause this to happen, or there would be no logical reason for the CU wear.
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