What is this Wynn’s® Friction Proofing™ Engine Oil

[chiks]

New formulation of the original Friction Proofing launched 70 years ago.

New fully synthetic formula is compatible with synthetic, semi-synthetic and mineral oil-based engine oils.
Specially formulated to reduce friction and wear, improve oxidation and stability, increase engine cleanliness and improve fuel economy.
Features cutting edge technology to improve engine oil performance without exceeding the American Petroleum Institute (API) SM limits on sulfur and phosphorus.

http://www.wynnsusa.com/engine.aspx

 

[dparm]

Get the MSDS. That should tell you what this stuff is.

 

[2oldtommy]

This is a revival of a famous old name. The Wynn's Friction Proofing Special was big at Indy in the '40's and '50's. (Was'nt it Roger Ward who was the driver?) Oil additives may have been required in the '40's but have no need in today' motors with the quality oils available today IMO. FWIW--Oldtommy

 

[Hallmark]

Mousemilks are for vehicle owners who thrive on the challenge of outsmarting the petro engineers and chemists who skillfully refine & blend modern oil formulations.

 

[NHGUY]

If its not Moly,its not friction Proofing.We all know PTFE doesnt work,what else possibly could?

 

[dparm]

I see it's owned by ITW now. Interesting.

 

[Stu_Rock]

Originally Posted By: dparm
Get the MSDS. That should tell you what this stuff is.
Not much info there. Unknown concentrations of petroleum oil 64742-58-1, 72623-86-0, and 72623-87-1; and a zinc compound at 0.12%. Other nonhazardous chemicals may be present.

 

[Quest]

guess it's related to Chlorinated Paraffin?

*just guessing*

Q.

 

[MolaKule]

Quote:
guess it's related to Chlorinated Paraffin?


No, veggy oils.

 

[Loobed]

Originally Posted By: dparm
I see it's owned by ITW now. Interesting.


They bought all the [censored] that SOPUS didn't want.

 

[chiks]

Originally Posted By: MolaKule
Quote:
guess it's related to Chlorinated Paraffin?


No, veggy oils.


Didn't lubegard use veggy oils?

 

[MolaKule]

Yep, a lot of companies use veggy oils and synthesized veggy oils.

 

[WMSmotorhead]

The old Wynn's was a solvent product... I think the original formula was Kerosene based.

 

[addyguy]

Yup, like 88% kero.

I used to add this all the time to my 1985 Skyhawk.

 

[dailydriver]

Originally Posted By: MolaKule
Quote:
guess it's related to Chlorinated Paraffin?


No, veggy oils.


The good, anti-wear, ester type of "veggy oils'??

 

[GMorg]

So, do these types of products compete with additives on sliding surfaces?

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted By: dailydriver
Originally Posted By: MolaKule
Quote:
guess it's related to Chlorinated Paraffin?


No, veggy oils.


The good, anti-wear, ester type of "veggy oils'??


That's what LG Biotech Engine Protectant is, along with a nice dose of moly.