Originally Posted By: demarpaint
I've tried MMO, Lucas, and now TCW3. I didn't like the Lucas product at all, especially the price of it. I feel I have best results with MMO, but I am continuing to experiment with TCW3, and haven't really voided it out yet.
TCW3 is much easier to OD an engine with, and a 500:1 ratio is about the most I'd run. MMO suggests a 320:1 ratio with their product.
In the winter time the engine seems to fire up faster and easier with a little MMO in the gas. I started TCW3 late in the season so I can't comment about winter starts. I also like the idea that a residual coating of oil remains in the cyl, especially for that first start in the morning.
My opinion is that MMO might keep things a little cleaner than TCW3, but TCW3 might offer slightly better compression. Both products are good, and I believe the benefits outweigh any possible dangers, providing you don't use too much of the product.
Lucas has the same price of Amsoil HP Injector. But the two product are totally different quality.
I have used Lucas, the only good thing that has compared to TC-W3 oil is the smell.
The car used to loose power if I was going over 1:800 ratio,the consume was a bit better but with same amount of TC-W3 the car is more quiet and respond better to the acceleration.
Technically I have a big doubt about the residue in the combustion chamber, Just if you look to the flash point TC-W3 is very low and Lucas Is very high.
TC-W3 has the ability to clean itself thanks the solvents present in it, Lucas clearly say No added solvents.
Next fill up I will try HP Injector that has 30% of solvents more than standard TC-W3 I will see how it goes.
My ratio is lower than 500:1 I use between 700-800:1.
