Whenever someone posts on here asking about using an upper-cylinder lubricant of some kind (MMO, Lucas, 2-stroke oil), we get a heated and divided discussion.
Those FOR UCL's say they use it, in part, to reduce upper-cylinder/piston ring/valve wear.
Those AGAINST UCL's say this isn't necessary - engines do just fine on straight gas, and UCL's aren't proven to reduce engine wear. Some very well-regarded members (Mola, for one) have said they accomplish nothing.
Well, now XOM's new Synergy+ gas additive has "a friction modifier that reduces engine wear by up to 30%" Wait...a friction modifier...slippery stuff....that sounds a lot like a UCL, doesn't it? and they say it reduces engine wear!
Would love to hear some constructive discussion on this, especially from those against UCL's because they 'do nothing'. I'm not baiting, I really want to hear what knowledgeable people think.
Those FOR UCL's say they use it, in part, to reduce upper-cylinder/piston ring/valve wear.
Those AGAINST UCL's say this isn't necessary - engines do just fine on straight gas, and UCL's aren't proven to reduce engine wear. Some very well-regarded members (Mola, for one) have said they accomplish nothing.
Well, now XOM's new Synergy+ gas additive has "a friction modifier that reduces engine wear by up to 30%" Wait...a friction modifier...slippery stuff....that sounds a lot like a UCL, doesn't it? and they say it reduces engine wear!
Would love to hear some constructive discussion on this, especially from those against UCL's because they 'do nothing'. I'm not baiting, I really want to hear what knowledgeable people think.