Kestas
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Paul, (Monarch)quote:
Originally posted by 59 Vetteman:
Monarch,quote:
Originally posted by monarch:
no car care websites - not even this one - emphasize the extreme importance of cooling system care -
I started a post a long time ago on the PH levels in anti-freeze etc. I had to add vinegar to my truck to bring it in spec. I check it 4 times a year along with the SCA. If the interest is not there, it is hard to get a topic going on any subject. I would love to see you post on cooling system problems, additives etc. I have a lot to learn on cooling system filters, additives, hose types etc. I posed a question on Evans Waterless Coolant and only had one reply.
Please ask away, but start a new topic, and thanks for your concern as I personally learn alot on this site.
Well I think that Penzoil/Quaker state bought Slick 50 and I've seeen them bundle Slick 50 with 4 quarts of oil to sell in an auto supply store. I can't think this is good for the oil companies reputation, but you can bet it will increase the use of Slick 50.quote:
Originally posted by Greg:
why waste time and money. every single oil and engine company will have nothing to do with oil additives, especially slick 50. this should say something.
You add it every oil change?quote:
Originally posted by shifty:
I use it in my main vehicle every oil change. It's only about $20 and for sure it is not doing any harm and I THINK it's doing good.
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What Slick 50 does is inhibits sound because of its density, then you think (placebo) that the engine is running more smoothly. IF the pellets are not machined small enough they have an affinity to "stack or pool" at oil journal entry points and block off up to 50% of the lower area of the journal, disrupting oil flow rate and causing localized heating. This can starve a critical area of lubrication and because of localized heating create a temprorary increase in performance ( thinner oil sheared or thinned by heat) until the oil starved component is destroyed.
Finally the solids have an affinity at resting in the oil pan/sump and collecting and holding sludge precursers that eventually collect into full blown black sludge creating more problems.
No, once moly bonds to the metal it sticks there.quote:
Originally posted by Chris:
Originally posted by Patman:
"If you want protection from metal to metal contact on a cold start, choose an oil with moly in it."
I thought that moly only really came into play at higher temperatures after the Zinc gave up.
Moly is the real deal, but you're better off getting it already in the oil than adding it via a moly supplement.quote:
Originally posted by shifty:
So - is a moly treatment snake oil or the real deal?
Are you saying the pH is going up? How is this happening?quote:
Originally posted by 59 Vetteman:
I started a post a long time ago on the PH levels in anti-freeze etc. I had to add vinegar to my truck to bring it in spec.