Stellantis TSB for 6.7 diesel engine tick - Tunap 955 oil additive

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I’m guessing they have some beachfront property for sale in Kansas too……

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Well, there's something you don't see every day.

https://media.tunap.com/stmedia/tunap/documents/LANG_en/PR08_1102676_ArticleDatasheetWithLogo.pdf

I've never heard of that company/product.
Me neither until I googled it. This is what I could gather from the search. “Elevate your engine performance with Tunap 955, an innovative antifriction additive featuring Boron Nitride, renowned for its superior lubrication properties. “This premium product rejuvenates your engine and transmission oil, effectively reducing wear and tear while simultaneously lowering noise and fuel consumption. Made in Germany, this 300ml additive is designed to last up to 50,000 kilometers, ensuring your vehicle operates at its best. Experience enhanced corrosion resistance and dry lubrication as you protect your engine for the long haul”.
 
Me neither until I googled it. This is what I could gather from the search. “Elevate your engine performance with Tunap 955, an innovative antifriction additive featuring Boron Nitride, renowned for its superior lubrication properties. “This premium product rejuvenates your engine and transmission oil, effectively reducing wear and tear while simultaneously lowering noise and fuel consumption. Made in Germany, this 300ml additive is designed to last up to 50,000 kilometers, ensuring your vehicle operates at its best. Experience enhanced corrosion resistance and dry lubrication as you protect your engine for the long haul”.
Interesting product:
https://garagewire.co.uk/news/company/tunap/tunap-launches-new-oil-protection-product/
 
No snake oil will cure or even patch that defect. I really don’t know why no one can make cams and roller lifters that hold up. Chevy 5.3l V8’s, Dodge hemis, Cummins 6.7l, and I repaired a Harley EVO with a bad cam and roller lifters. The Harley problem is not really that prevalent, but the rest are. The worst part of this is the cost of repair. You’re looking at $5-6000. If the vehicle is out of warranty, you’re pretty much screwed! That will fix the valve problems, but the metal that traveled through the engine could ruin a bunch of other parts that you can’t really anticipate. There has to be a better way of making a roller lifter bearing that will hold up to the application.
 
No snake oil will cure or even patch that defect. I really don’t know why no one can make cams and roller lifters that hold up. Chevy 5.3l V8’s, Dodge hemis, Cummins 6.7l, and I repaired a Harley EVO with a bad cam and roller lifters. The Harley problem is not really that prevalent, but the rest are. The worst part of this is the cost of repair. You’re looking at $5-6000. If the vehicle is out of warranty, you’re pretty much screwed! That will fix the valve problems, but the metal that traveled through the engine could ruin a bunch of other parts that you can’t really anticipate. There has to be a better way of making a roller lifter bearing that will hold up to the application.
What’s the trade for NOT doing roller lifters?? Downside?
 
No snake oil will cure or even patch that defect. I really don’t know why no one can make cams and roller lifters that hold up. Chevy 5.3l V8’s, Dodge hemis, Cummins 6.7l, and I repaired a Harley EVO with a bad cam and roller lifters. The Harley problem is not really that prevalent, but the rest are. The worst part of this is the cost of repair. You’re looking at $5-6000. If the vehicle is out of warranty, you’re pretty much screwed! That will fix the valve problems, but the metal that traveled through the engine could ruin a bunch of other parts that you can’t really anticipate. There has to be a better way of making a roller lifter bearing that will hold up to the application.
We did in the 80's and 90's and even early 2000's. The HEMI's before VCT was added didn't have lifter problems. I'm rather confident that it's a materials and QC issue due to offshoring.
 
Interesting that this TSB, assuming it is legitimate, is for South America. I wonder if there is a similar one for other markets?
I believe that to be an error and that it should be for North America. Would the NHTSA post this info if it was only for South America? I can’t imagine this only applying to SA.
 
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I believe that to be an error and that it should be for North America. Would the NHTSA post this info if it was only for South America? I can’t imagine this only applying to SA.
Might be something to reach out to them about, because it's pretty weird, lol.
 
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