Engine oil additives

Tufoil Engine Treatment For Motorcycles

2011-05-04T05:37:00.001-07:00

Tufoil Engine Treatment For Motorcycles 2 Oz.
From Tufoil

Price:

$5.95

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Ships from and sold by Auto Barn

Product Description

Tufoil Engine Lubricant is Guinness Book of World Records certified as "The World's Most Efficient Lubricant." Slipperier than Teflon to make engines start easier, run cleaner, faster, and longer. Tufoil is a super-suspension of micro-miniature PTFE particles and soluble Molybdenum, permanently suspended in oil. All moving parts become coated with PTFE particles which reduce friction and wear and will not clog filters or oil openings. Safe for all gas and diesel engines in motorcycles. 2 oz.

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Amazon Sales Rank: #12253 in Automotive
Brand: Tufoil

Features

Tufoil Engine Lubricant is Guinness Book of World Records certified as "The World's Most Efficient Lubricant
Slipperier than Teflon to make engines start easier, run cleaner, faster, and longer. Tufoil is a super-suspension of micro-miniature PTFE particles and soluble Molybdenum, permanently suspended in oil. All moving parts become coated with PTFE particles which reduce friction and wear and will not clog filters or oil openings. Safe for all gas and diesel engines in motorcycles. 2 oz.

COMP Oil

2011-05-01T17:00:00.000-07:00

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	Brad Penn Oil 009-7120S 30W Engine Break-In Oil - 1 Quart Buy new: $7.60 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Competition Cams 159 Engine Break-In Oil Additive, 12 oz. Bottle Buy new: $10.45 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Lucas 10063 Engine Break In Oil Additive with Zinc – 16 oz. (473ml) Buy new: $13.49 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Comp Cams 1590 Qt. Break-In Oil Buy new: $5.99 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	Hy-Per Lube Zinc Replacement Additive - 12 oz. Buy new: $13.22 Usually ships in 24 hours

CRC SL3331 Extreme Pressure Engine Assembly Lube

2011-04-29T04:46:00.001-07:00

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CRC SL3331 Extreme Pressure Engine Assembly Lube, 10 Wt Oz
From CRC

List Price:	$8.99
Price:	$5.99

Product Description

The engine assembly lube and anti-seize prevents friction, galling and wear on all types of engine components during assembly, start-up and break-in periods.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #45738 in Automotive
Brand: CRC
Model: SL3331
Dimensions: 10.00" h x 2.00" w x 3.00" l, .69 pounds

Features

Lithium 12 hydroxy stearate based grease which adheres to metal surfaces
Not VOC Compliant for California & OTC
Prevents destructive metal to metal contact
Contains moly and graphite

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Good Stuff
By Meijer Goldstein
Has the consistency of thin grease with Black Moly in it. I used it all over my cams and had no complaints from the engine.
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Stop Leak

2011-04-28T11:05:00.001-07:00

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	Lucas 10278 Engine Oil Stop Leak - 32 oz. Buy new: $12.54 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Lucas 10008 Power Steering Stop Leak 12 oz. Buy new: $10.87 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Lucas Oil 10018 Hydraulic Oil Booster with Stop Leak. Gallon Buy new: $26.76 Usually ships in 1 to 2 days
	Lucas 10009 Transmission Fix 24 oz. Buy new: $15.08 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Lucas Engine Oil Stop Leak (Gallon) Buy new: $24.01 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	HYDRAULIC OIL BOOSTER / STOP LEAK -- QUART Buy new: $7.01 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	POWER STEERING STOP LEAK -- QUART Buy new: $11.99 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer quart Buy new: $9.49 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	Lucas Transmission Fix with ATF Conditioner 24 oz. Buy new: $9.95 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	CD2 4105 Engine Oil Stop Leak. 15oz. Buy new: $3.19 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Royal Purple Oil Filter

2011-04-28T11:04:00.000-07:00

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	ROYAL PURPLE OIL FILTER Buy new: $15.10 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	Royal Purple Street Synthetic Motor Oil - SAE 5w30, Quart Bottle, Pack of 12 Buy new: $93.93 Usually ships in 24 hours
	ROYAL PURPLE OIL FILTER Buy new: $17.68 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	Royal Purple Street Synthetic Motor Oil - SAE 5w20, Quart Bottle, Pack of 12 Buy new: $95.36 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Royal Purple 1530 Synthetic Motor Oil - 1 Quart Container Buy new: $8.50 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Royal Purple 01520 SAE 5W20 Engine Oil - 1 Quart Buy new: $8.50 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Royal Purple Street Synthetic Motor Oil - SAE 10w30, Quart Bottle, Pack of 12 Buy new: $95.53 Usually ships in 24 hours
	K&N HP-2010 Oil Filter Buy new: $10.31 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Royal Purple Max-Cycle Synthetic Motorcycle Oil 10W40, Quart, Pack of 12 Buy new: $163.32 Usually ships in 24 hours
	ROYAL PURPLE OIL FILTER Buy new: $15.10 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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ENEOS 0w-20 CS Fully Synthetic Motor Oil

2011-04-28T11:02:00.000-07:00

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ENEOS 0w-20 CS Fully Synthetic Motor Oil - 1 Quart, Pack of 6
From Eneos

Price:

$53.94 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.

Product Description

ENEOS Motor Oil 0w-20 is an environmentally friendly gasoline motor oil that provides extremely good fuel economy. Blended with organic molybdenum friction-reducing additives, this oil minimizes engine friction and has a very low viscosity of 0W-20.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #14007 in Automotive
Brand: Eneos
Model: ENEOS 0w-20 CS

Features

Low viscosity (0W-20)
Ultralow fuel economy to protect the environment
Meets latest API SM standards
Fully synthetic
API SM/ILSAC GF-4

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
Switched from Mobile 1 - In the Trial Phase - So far, pretty good
By T. Meyer
I purchased a 2009 4 cylinder Camry in the summer of 09. I have rigorously been tracking the mpg (miles per gal) using an excel spread sheet. The first oil change I had done I put in Mobile 1, I averaged 27.9130 mpg for that 5000 miles. Weather was hot and we ran A/C alot. My second oil change on Oct 10th was Mobile 1 again. My mpg for that 5000 miles dropped to 25.7937 mpg for some strange reason I still can't figure out, (yes, I changed the oil filter and air filter). I decided it was time to try this new Eneos oil. So at my last oil change I had this stuff put in. My first MPG I get out of it was 27.9305 mpg. It's back up to where it should be, however this is only one fill. It will take another 5000 miles to get an accurate tail of what this new oil does for me. I will alter my rating of this product and keep you updated on what happens, but so far, I am happy with the results. I should mention that this looks promising, as I was doing quite a bit of city driving on this last tank, which usually knocks me down to 26 mpg.

I do have a question for you guys. Do any of you know if cold affects mpg, and if so, how much? It was pretty cold outside the months when I was getting 25.7937 mpg on average. I just don't believe cold temperatures of around 40 degrees could have done that.

Anyways, I will keep you posted. Feel free to leave comments and ask questions.

Update 4/4/2010
I filled up yesterday, got 28.3692mpg with a considerable amount of city driving. I am very happy with that. I looked up what cold temperature does to mpg and apparently, for some pretty complex reasons, it's normal for your vehicle to loose 2-3mpg in cold weather, pretty much has to do with the fact that it takes longer for your car to reach normal operating temperature. With that said, the temperature outside with this new oil is not that much higher than it has been these last few months being on mobile 1. I am interested to see the comparison in MPG when the temperature gets to 70-90 degrees like it was last summer when I was using Mobile 1. I will keep you posted.

Update 4/20/2010
I have filled up twice since the last update. I got 27.3922 MPG on one fill and a whopping 29.9908 MPG on my last. What is impressive and promising about these numbers is that these results are under a considerable amount of city driving. I wouldn't normally get such results using Mobile 1 unless I was doing mostly highway. I am still happy with this product. I will be taking a 3000 mile road trip in the next month so stay tuned for some results, although I will have a Yakima Skypbox 18 on top of my car which will cause quite a bit of drag. So I expect a 20% decrease in gas mileage.

Update 6/21/2010
Sorry for not updating in a while. The oil has been doing just fine, however I don't have any new results to report as I am on a 6 month stay on the east cost and as such am traveling with a skybox and excesive weight. I gave up tracking results till Nov 2010 as during this trip they will be very random and un-conclusive. When I settle back down over on the west cost in Nov 2010, I will continue my tracking then. In the mean time, I am very happy with this oil. It got me accross the US, over 3000 miles of travel without a hicup; even with some hard RPM's through mountainance areas, and carrying an extra extimated 400lbs, I only had to add a little bit of extra oil as some of it burned off. I didn't actually get around to changing the oil until after the trip accross the US and at that point I was overdue for an oil change being 6000 miles plus since the last. However, even with the excess milage, the oil did not appear very dirty. Hope this helps. I will update again early 2011 after I have some new results.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
great oil.....pricey
By Gregory Topor
I use this oil on my 2010 Honda CR-V. Switched from Mobil 1, engine sounds/feels much smoother. it's expensive though so I'm not sure if i will stick to this brand unless it will be cheaper.
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Popular motor oil in Japan
By Patrick W. Yun
There are many things you need to know about motor oil before considering one of the many great products out there such as this one from Eneos.

Motor oil technologies has gotten so much more advanced (and so has engine technology) in recent years, that it's hard to go wrong with conventional motor oil. As long as you take good care of your vehicle with proper maintenance and stick to the factory recommended OCI (Oil change intervals), you will have a clean and properly functioning vehicle.

However, Synthetic oils do have some advantages over conventional oils that do make them appealing to the enthusiasts. Firstly, synthetic oils have more cleaning agents and less impurities meaning they will last longer and help you extend your OCI. (OCI can be extended with conventional oils also. Just get your oil analyzed from companies like Blackstone labs.) Synthetic oils also take higher temperatures better than conventional oils can. Although synthetic oils have many advantages over conventional oils, they do have a drawback. Price. They are often 2-3 times more than conventional oils. However, if you get your oil analyzed and extend your OCI properly, you can save money! Not only can you save money, but you'll save time by not having to go to the shop to get oil changes every few months. (Just make sure you change the filter inbetween long OCIs since they'll get clogged no matter what oil you use)

Finally, if you decide synthetic oils are for you, just make sure you get the proper weights in oil. Take a look at your oil cap/car manual and confirm the weights. For example, many new cars have switched to 0w-20 to improve gas mileage. If you drive a European make, you will more likely see something along the lines of 0w-50. Please try to stick to the same weights as possible for it may affect your vehicles performance in it's intended function. However, if you drive vehicles like Toyota that often require 5w-30, it would be safe to use something like 5w-20 or 0w-20 in efforts to save fuel economy or for better cold winter start ups. Now go save that fuel economy! Your hard earned dollars should stay in your pocket!
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ENEOS 5w-40 CS Fully Synthetic Motor Oil

2011-04-28T11:00:00.000-07:00

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ENEOS 5w-40 CS Fully Synthetic Motor Oil - 1 Quart, Pack of 6
From Eneos

Price:

$53.94 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.

Product Description

ENEOS Motor Oil 5w-40 is a high-performance motor oil for gasoline engines that meets the latest SM standard of the American Petroleum Institute (API). It also meets the standards of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), so it is especially suitable for European cars. It meets the API CF standard as well, so it can be used in passenger cars and small trucks with diesel engines.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #46345 in Automotive
Brand: Eneos
Model: ENEOS 5w-40 CS

Features

Fully synthetic
High performance motor oil
API SM/CF ACEA B3/C3

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Awesome Oil 2009 Subaru 2.5i
By J. Ransome
I pulled the trigger on purchasing this oil because I have heard such great things about it. I was initially going to purchase some Amsoil, but I stopped myself because of the fact that you need to purchase a membership and then pay shipping and tax. Purchasing from amazon gives you tax free shopping and free shipping.

I really researched this oil thoroughly, as I really like to know if it's worth shelling out the extra money. I came up with a lot of people being unfamiliar with the oil and some people that raved about it. The oil is produced by Japan's largest oil company "Nippon Oil". Even though there isn't a lot of information about this oil, I remain at peace of mind because it's a Japanese company. The Japanese for the most part produce some of the best products from electronics to cars. I don't think this oil would be a bad product because of all of the huge advertisements and the fact that it's not exactly a trial and error product because Nippon is such a big company. Many of the Japanese cars come with Nippon Oil from factory.

My Impressions:

I swapped out my old oil on my 2009 Subaru Impreza 2.5i to this oil. I was formally running Pennzoil Platinum, which is a great oil, but I really wanted a top notch group "FUllY Synthetic" oil. When I first opened a quart I smelled the fresh oil because many people have said that the oil smells like alcohol because it's fully synthetic. I can confirm that this oil does smell like hard liquor. The oil is also very different in color when comparing to other oils. It's almost completely clear with a light yellow hue. It's almost similar in color to corn syrup.

After swapping my oil out I took my car for a ride and was pleased with the smoothness and overall throttle response.
I'm also impressed with the gas mileage. I tried a 40w oil once before and it tanked my mileage pretty badly. My manual states that the preferred oil is 5w30. However, I wanted to try this in the 40w form.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Works Great!
By Chris
My 07 V6 4Runner loves this oil. I live in a warmer climate and tow, I know conventional wisdom says the 40 is too heavy but I'm fine with it. I am up to over 4k miles and the mpg hasn't suffered at all as would be expected with a *w-40. The oil "looks" great not that "looks" mean much. The engine is mechanically quiet(er), smooth and I swear more responsive (not more or less powerful, more responsive). My engine has an oil operated variable valve timing thingy that seems to work better than ever with this oil.

I will continue to use it and continue to buy it from Amazon as the price is right and I have no "local" options.
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LUCAS

2011-04-27T12:06:00.001-07:00

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Red line

2011-04-27T12:04:00.001-07:00

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	Red Line 60103 SI-1 Fuel System Cleaner - 15 oz. Buy new: $9.95 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Red Line 57904 (75W90) Synthetic Gear Oil - 1 Quart Buy new: $12.95 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Red Line 30504 D4 Automatic Transmission Fluid - 1 Quart Buy new: $10.49 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Red Line SI-1 Fuel System Cleaner - 15 Ounce, Pack of 12 Buy new: $113.26 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Pennzoil - Synchromesh Manual Transmission Fluid, quart (3501) Buy new: $8.99 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	Lucas 10122 75/140 Synthetic Gear Oil - 1 Gallon Buy new: $42.57 Usually ships in 24 hours

Royal Perple Kits

2011-04-27T11:59:00.000-07:00

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	6 Pack Royal Purple 10W30 Synthetic Motor Oil & Fluid Defense Systems 2 Liter Stretch Kit Buy new: $96.99 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	6 Pack Royal Purple 20W50 Synthetic Motor Oil & Fluid Defense Systems 2 Liter Stretch Kit Buy new: $98.99 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	Royal Purple 18RP116 DEALER KIT Buy new: $1.50 Usually ships in 2-3 business days
	6 Pack Royal Purple 5W30 Synthetic Motor Oil & Fluid Defense Systems 2 Liter Stretch Kit Buy new: $99.99 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	6 Pack Royal Purple XPR 5W30 Motor Oil & Fluid Defense Systems 2 Liter Stretch Kit Buy new: $126.99 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	12 Pack Royal Purple 20W50 Synthetic Motor Oil & Fluid Defense Systems 2 Liter Stumpy Kit Buy new: $156.99 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	6 Pack Royal Purple Max ATF & Fluid Defense Systems 2 Liter Stumpy Kit Buy new: $126.99 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	6 Pack Royal Purple Max ATF & Fluid Defense Systems 2 Liter Stretch Kit Buy new: $112.99 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	12 Pack Royal Purple Max ATF & Fluid Defense Systems 2 Liter Stumpy Kit Buy new: $186.99 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	12 Pack Royal Purple Max ATF & Fluid Defense Systems 2 Liter Stretch Kit Buy new: $172.99 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Royal Purple oil

2011-04-27T11:57:00.000-07:00

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	Royal Purple Street Synthetic Motor Oil - SAE 5w30, Quart Bottle, Pack of 12 Buy new: $91.37 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Royal Purple Street Synthetic Motor Oil - SAE 5w20, Quart Bottle, Pack of 12 Buy new: $97.07 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Royal Purple Max ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid, Quart Bottle, Pack of 12 Buy new: $121.53 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Royal Purple Street Synthetic Motor Oil - SAE 10w30, Quart Bottle, Pack of 12 Buy new: $95.16 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Royal Purple Max Gear Oil 75w90, Round Quart Bottle, Pack of 12 Buy new: $161.55 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Royal Purple Street Synthetic Motor Oil - SAE 20w50, Quart Bottle, Pack of 12 Buy new: $101.95 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Royal Purple Max-Cycle Synthetic Motorcycle Oil Oil 20W50, Quart, Pack of 12 Buy new: $155.69 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Royal Purple Street Synthetic Motor Oil - SAE 10w40, Quart Bottle, Pack of 12 Buy new: $94.42 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Royal Purple Extreme Performance and Racing (XPR) Synthetic Oil - Racing 41 XPR 10w40, Quart Size, Pack of 12 Buy new: $153.52 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Royal Purple Max-Cycle Synthetic Motorcycle Oil 10W40, Quart, Pack of 12 Buy new: $163.32 Usually ships in 24 hours
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Royal Purple Max Gear Oil 75w90

2011-04-27T11:54:00.001-07:00

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Royal Purple Max Gear Oil 75w90, 5 Gallon Bucket
From Royal Purple

List Price:	$334.70
Price:	$226.24 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Product Description

Max Gear Oil 75w90 is recommended for use in truck, motor home / RV, and automotive front or rear differentials, manual transmissions and lower gear units of marine engines that specify use of an API GL5 or GL4 fluid. MaxGear is an ultratough, high performance, GL5 automotive gear oil designed to provide maximum protection to heavily loaded gears while maximizing power output throughout the drive train. It outperforms other GL5 gear oils because it combines the highest quality synthetic oils with Royal Purple's proprietary Synslide additive technology. MaxGear makes gears run smoother, quieter, cooler and longer without overhauls. All viscosities of MaxGear are formulated with hypoid friction modifiers necessary for use in clutch or cone type differentials. No additional additives are necessary. MaxGear Synthetic Gear Oil is formulated to improve the efficiency of rear end assemblies and manual transmissions. Virtually eliminates both gear and bearing wear. API GL4 / GL5 Certified.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #72185 in Automotive
Brand: Royal Purple
Model: 5300
Dimensions: 14.50" h x 10.00" w x 11.50" l,

Features

Greater wear protection
Low temperature fluidity, shock load protection
Lower coefficient of friction, high temperature performance
Compatible with other oils, meets warranty requirements
Prevents corrosion

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0 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
can't get?
By Donn J. Davis
ordered this product on december 4, 2009. it's been listed in stock ever since. it has yet to be shipped: feb. 3, 2010. i would really like to tell you more about this product, maybe someday.
donna davis
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ROYAL PURPLE

2011-04-27T11:52:00.001-07:00

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grease

2011-04-27T11:42:00.001-07:00

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	Gunk L666 White Lithium Grease - 16 oz. Buy new: $11.93 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Gunk L607 Disc Brake Caliper Grease - 7 g. Buy new: $6.15 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Gunk L608/6 Disc Brake Caliper Grease - 8 oz. Buy new: $14.52 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Gunk L616 Liquid Wrench White Lithium Grease - 10.25 oz. Buy new: $7.95 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Gunk BTP4 Battery Terminal Protector - 4.5 oz. Buy new: $8.22 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Solder Seal Gunk White Lithium Grease - 14oz. white lithium grease aerosol [Set of 12] Buy new: $58.68 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	Gunk L512 Liquid Wrench Dry Lubricant with CERFLON - 11 oz. Buy new: $8.49 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Gunk M914/6 Liquid Wrench Heavy Duty Silicone Spray Lubricant - 11 oz. Buy new: $2.54 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	Gunk L716 Liquid Wrench Industrial Chain Lube - 15 oz. Buy new: $5.58 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	Yankee Warehouse Inc M9-14 "Gunk" Heavy-duty Silicone Spray Lubricant - 11 Oz Buy new: $5.68 Usually ships in 4-5 business days
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Stp Additives

2011-04-27T11:40:00.001-07:00

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	OIL TREATMENT -- 15 OZ. (ST1014 ) Buy new: $3.25 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	STP 78346 Gas Treatment 8 oz. Buy new: $2.77 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	STP - Gas Treatment 12 oz. (78340) Buy new: $3.99 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	STP - Oil Treatment, 15 oz., Case of 12 (66079-C) Buy new: $36.00 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	STP - Oil Treatment, 15 oz. (66079) Buy new: $3.19 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	STP Fuel Injector Cleaner, Super Concentrate 12 fl oz (354 ml) Buy new: $3.68 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	STP Fuel Injector & Carburetor Cleaner 12 fl oz (354 ml) Buy new: $2.39 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	Stp Corp 78572 All Seasn Wtr Rmvr 5.25 Fl Oz Buy new: $2.49 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	STP - Fuel Injector & Carburetor Cleaner, 8 oz. (65347) Buy new: $2.99 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
	Clorox 65773 "STP" Super Concentrated GAS Treatment 12 fl Oz (Pack of 12) Buy new: $49.99 Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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ASSEMBLY LUBE

2011-04-27T09:50:00.001-07:00

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TUFOIL

2011-04-27T09:49:00.001-07:00

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HY-PER Lube Oil Supplement

2011-04-27T09:38:00.000-07:00

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	Hy-Per Lube Oil Supplement - 1 Quart Buy new: $7.99 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Hy-Per Lube Racing Formula Oil Supplement - 1 Quart Buy new: $9.25 Usually ships in 24 hours
	Hy-Per Lube Smoke Fix - 1 Quart Buy new: $6.99 Usually ships in 24 hours

GUNK

2011-04-27T09:33:00.000-07:00

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Reduce Waste Oil by Switching to Extended-Drain Synthetics

2009-08-21T10:56:00.000-07:00

Reduce Waste Oil by Switching to Extended-Drain Synthetics
By Travis Woods

There are more automobiles on the roads today than ever before, and this trend is obviously going to continue. Unfortunately, oil consumption is going to continue to increase by means of gasoline consumption, and motor oil consumption. Most Americans have been taught from previous generations to always change your oil every 3,000 miles to make your engine last longer. Granted this is partially true, the environment suffers tremendously from the disposal of all this waste oil. We've been in the auto-repair industry for quite some time, and very rarely see engine failures caused by 'old' oil.

Some of our customers change their oil every 3,000 miles as recommended by their service manuals, but many of them wait until 5,000 miles or more, and use the cheapest oil they can buy. And yet, their engines still last over 150K miles without having failure due to old engine oil. This just goes to show that most factory engines can tolerate fairly extreme service conditions. For the most part, engine problems are usually caused by overheating, over-revving, lack of maintenance, and the usual lead-foot abuse.

With today's high-quality synthetic motor oils, there is no reason or excuse to not be switching to longer drain-intervals. If everybody extended their drain-intervals by only 1,000 miles, the reduction of waste oil would be phenomenal. Our overall oil consumption in the US would decrease enough that it would draw national attention. Thankfully, Mobil 1 has recently introduced their own line of extended-drain synthetic oils, and I expect many more to follow suit in the very near future.

This really adds credibility to AMSOIL's long-standing claims of extended drain-intervals, and is a huge step towards convincing people that longer drain-intervals are perfectly safe. Although the initial cost is relatively expensive, the savings obtained from increased gas mileage, less frequent oil changes, and reduction of waste oil are all extremely important reasons to switch to a premium quality extended-drain synthetic motor oil. In addition, synthetics provide far better engine protection, especially in temperature extremes, where most conventional oils break down and provide very little protection to bearings and other moving parts. Regardless of which brand you choose, be responsible, and extend your drain-intervals.

Woods Bros. Racing is a certified AMSOIL Dealer with over 15 years of experience in the auto-repair industry. For more information about AMSOIL products or ordering, please visit our website at http://www.woodsbrosracing.com

Engine Protection Can Save Gas and Help the Environment

2009-08-19T12:35:00.000-07:00

Engine Protection Can Save Gas and Help the Environment
By Chris Robertson

Today, everyone is feeling the pinch at the pump. Gasoline prices have gone through the roof, and there is little relief in sight. Although some people are able to drive less in order to save gas, and others are able to trade in their vehicles for more fuel efficient models, many of us must drive in order to get to work and aren't in a position to get a new car.

The Source of the Problem

While there are fuel additives on the market that promise to extend gas mileage, the recurring cost of those additives means that they don't result in significant savings. To really save gas, we need to take a step back, look at internal combustion engines, and examine ways we can make improvements at the source of the problem.

What's the problem? Car engines are inherently inefficient. In fact, the U.S. Department of Energy has found that only about 15 percent of the energy in gas is actually used to power our cars. Much of the rest of the energy is expended by the engine and drive train's moving parts. Oil acts as a lubricant for some of the moving parts, but it's insufficient to increase MPG, or miles per gallon, of fuel.

Solutions from Science

One of the best solutions comes from metal technology, in the form of a dry lubricant that coats vehicles' moving parts in order to reduce friction. Once friction has been reduced, a greater percentage of the car's gas is used to move the car down the road. In other words, we get better engine performance, more power, and increase MPG at the same time. And, because there is less friction, this dry lubricant extends the life of the engine and decreases the need for maintenance repairs.

Perhaps the best news of all is that the film that is deposited on metal parts will last for the lifetime of the vehicle. In other words, we only have to use the product once in order to experience years of savings. In addition, vehicles don't need to be taken to a facility in order to use the product. Essentially, installing this dry lubricant is a three-step process. First, you have to drive for about ten minutes to get the engine to its normal running temperature. Then, you pour in the correct amount of the product (as determined by engine type and size) into the fuel tank and the oil supply. Any excess will be flushed away at your next oil change. Finally, you drive your car for about 20 minutes more in order for the material to embed into the steel surfaces and coat the moving parts. That's it!

Environmental Impact

Not only will this one-time treatment save gas and enhance engine performance, but it will also result in less emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency published data saying that this type of engine protection decreases hydrocarbon emissions by almost 25 percent, carbon monoxide emissions by almost 44 percent, and nitrous oxide emissions by over 21 percent.

Given the global concern about the effect of greenhouse gases on the environment, using a product that will save gas, result in less emissions, and extend the life of an engine is both responsible and economical.

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Engine Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

2009-08-19T12:30:00.000-07:00

Engine Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
By Dee Scrip

We all get tired and have felt depressed at times, but have you ever considered that your engine may experience the same manifestations?

The early signs of Engine Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ECFS) is a strong, noticeable lethargy that simply overpowers your engine. The profound weakness does not disappear with additional fuel feedings, oil changes, spark plug replacements, etc.

ECFS Symptoms:

· Strong and noticeable fatigue even after resting

· Increased fuel appetite

· Inability to perform with no apparent reason

· Dissipation of energy and vigor

· Painful increased toxic exhaust emissions

· Vociferous discord in engine

· Increased frequency in oil changes

· Persistent soiled spark plugs

One or more of these symptoms warrants further investigation.

How does ECFS begin?

From the first time you use either gasoline or diesel to fill the tank.

Who can get ECFS?

ECFS transcends all ages, social and economic classes, as well as geographical locations. Some members of the transportation community, and public consumers as a whole, are inexperienced with ECFS, or are skeptical of the syndrome.

What are the statistics for ECFS?

Inevitably, all engines powered by diesel or gasoline fuel are affected.

What causes ECFS?

Sulfuric acid in the engine produced by a combination of water in fuel and innate attraction of fuel to water. Although most diagnosticians thought it to be an age disorder resulting in weakness and fatigue, scientific evidence has now cast doubt on that theory.

How can consumers cope with and manage ECFS?

The Fuel Doctor suggests that “what we have here is a failure to communicate” between owner and engine. Manifestations are simply an engine’s mode of conveying the need for owner intervention.

Learning how to manage ECFS, may help improve the level at which your engine functions, as well as its quality of life. But managing ECFS requires treatment choices: short term versus long term, economical versus non-economical.

Long Short-Term Treatments -- Manage individual symptoms as they surface. For example, soiled spark plugs can be changed, or tainted oil can be removed and replaced. Not economically viable.

Short Long-Term Treatment – Manage the collective symptoms and simultaneously induce a cure – clearly the optimal economically viable solution.

The Fuel Doctor’s Treatment Prescription:

Based on scientific evidence, the Fuel Doctor strongly recommends the UBiee Power Pill Fe-3 for treating all ECFS expressions. The Power Pill Fe-3 is not only a nutritious supplement to fuel feedings, but it has shown to radically induce improvement and liberate cure for all guises of ECFS. It is the most economically viable solution available on the market.

Conclusion:

Engine Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a condition of known causes and is an inherent disorder affecting all engines. Results of treatment with Power Pill Fe-3 have proven to work an effective and economical cure.

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Dealing With Used Motor Oil

2009-08-17T15:15:00.000-07:00

Dealing With Used Motor Oil
By G Chapman

To automobiles, motor oil is essential for proper engine performance, as is replacing it on a regular basis. To the plants and animals with which we share our natural environment, motor oil can be damaging and even deadly. Oil that is improperly discarded in trash cans, storm drains and on the ground does not readily break down and can cause irreversible harm to the environment. Even relatively small amounts of used motor oil can contaminate millions of gallons of fresh water on which humans, plants and animals rely for daily life and survival. Additionally, contamination caused by the disposal of used motor oil on the ground can render soil unable to support plant life for decades. Fortunately, many local governments as well as private entities such as auto repair businesses, car dealerships and automobile parts stores accept used motor oil from consumers for recycling. Still, consumers who are unaware of or unwilling to comply with safe motor oil disposal methods are releasing millions of gallons of contaminants into the environment, creating pollution that could easily have been prevented.

Companies which accumulate large quantities of used motor oil as a byproduct of doing business, such as oil change service stations, must comply with laws regulating their methods of handling motor oil. If you are like many people and change your vehicle’s motor oil yourself, utilize online resources, consult the local phone book and obtain personal referrals to determine the most convenient means of recycling used motor oil in your area. Often, oil change stations and automotive stores will accept your used motor oil for recycling. Some communities even provide convenient road side collection of motor oil for recycling. Regardless of the method you choose in recycling used oil, ensure that you are collecting used oil in an appropriate container with a secure lid which has not been used to store other household chemicals. Also, inquire about the proper means of collecting the oil that has accumulated in your oil filter, which may also be recycled.

Besides carrying significant environmental benefits, recycling used motor oil conserves the world’s precious natural resources and saves energy and money. Used motor oil can be recycled and reprocessed into a valuable, usable substance with the ability to provide electricity and heat energy for places such as power plants and other manufacturing facilities. The utilization of reconditioned motor oil for energy reduces the demand for petroleum from the world’s limited reserves and affords an economical, renewable source of energy.

Synthetic Oil Revolution

2009-08-17T12:02:00.000-07:00

Synthetic Oil Revolution
By Gregory J Johnson

Old Habits are hard to break!

You can't teach an old dog new
tricks!

These are a couple of adages that apply to the use of oil verses
Synthetic Lubricants in our cars, trucks and any other motorized
vehicles we own.

For the past 100 years or so the standard oil change drain
interval has been established at 3000 miles. This standard,
established by the petroleum industry, the automobile industry
and our automotive mechanics has worked fairly well. The real
reason for frequent oil changes are the chemical changes to the
oil itself , depletion of the additives and the effects of
oxidation and heat Oil is black when you change it because its
molecules have broken down and lost their ability to function.
As oil breaks down and loses its ability to lubricate then
damage begins to occur to your engines moving parts, including
its crankshaft, bearings, cylinder walls, rings and gearboxes
and any other moving part.

When the proper lubricant is lacking the result is failure of
that part.

To avoid this problem OEM ( Original Equipment Manufacturers)
accepted the 3000 miles drain interval as the standard because
of the rapid deterioration of motor oils. Thus giving the
consumer the feeling that this is the best formula for
maintaining their vehicle. Most motor oils will provide
protection past 3000 miles but that number has been ingrained
into our minds and has become a habit.

Synthetic Oils have been in the developmental stages since 1877
when C. Friedlander and JM Crafts synthesized the first
synthetic hydrocarbons. Over the next 130 years chemists have
developed new processes for the commercial application of
synthetic lubricants. Over these years such familiar companies
as Standard Oil, Union Carbide, National Carbide and Texaco have
produced synthetic fluids. The Germans under Adolph Hitler had a
major synthetic fuel and oil program because of their dependence
on imported oil.

How does it work? Synthetics contain only uniform smooth
lubricating molecules that easily slide across one another and
are not affected by extremes in heat and cold. Motor oils have
odd shaped, irregular and jagged molecules that don't slip that
easily and break down at differing rates. Uniformity helps
synthetic oils resist thinning in heat and thickening in cold
which protects better in an engines wide temperature operating
ranges.

By producing synthetic oils we can manipulate them to provide
protection throughout a wide variety of conditions including
lubricant viscosity , thermal and oxidative stability, hot and
cold temperature fluidity, friction control and volatility which
is the boiling off point of the molecules.

Now is the time to join the Synthetic Oil Revolution and help
reduce our dependence upon foreign oil imports. Made in America
is a strong statement. In 1972 a company was formed with a
vision, to provide a better product from what was on the market
at the time. They produced the first 25,000 mile drain interval
synthetic crankcase oil. They specifically addressed the
benefits associated with using synthetic oils. Now with over 35
years of experience they have positioned themselves to provide
us with the products that will be the standard for our
lubrication needs within the next 10 years. The benefits include
Higher Mileage, Longer Drain Intervals, Saving Time, Money the
Earth and your Vehicle. Only 2% of the vehicles on the road
today use this technology.

Ten Myths About Synthetic Lubrication

2009-08-17T11:57:00.000-07:00

Ten Myths About Synthetic Lubrication
By Ed Newman

It's a fact of life that behavior is influenced by what people believe, whether true or not. Numerous cases from history bear this out. For example, sailors were once fearful of sailing outside the sight of land lest they would fall off the edge of the world. In the early

19th century, the train was considered dangerous because it was believed that if you moved faster than 25 miles per hour, you’d be traveling too fast to breathe. At a later date, the New York Times warned that electric light would cause blindness. Microwave ovens, automobiles and airplanes have had equally vociferous opponents.

Looking back, it's easy to laugh at some of the things people once held as true. But these people were not stupid. They were misinformed. In many instances they had simply drawn conclusions before all the facts were in. How easy it is to make the same mistake today.

In our own time, synthetic motor oils have been the object of numerous misconceptions held by the general public. Many people, including some mechanics, have been misled by these persistent myths.

PARAMETERS OF THE DEBATE

Synthetic motor oils are fuel efficient, extended life lubricants manufactured from select base stocks and special purpose additives. Synthetic oil base stocks are made from organic compounds or synthetic hydrocarbons using a process that re-arranges the structure so all the molecules are uniform in size, shape and weight, a phenomenon that does not occur in nature. In contrast to petroleum oils which are pumped from the earth and refined, synthetics are custom-designed to produce, in effect, the ideal lubricant.

In responding to the objections most commonly raised against synthetics it is important to establish the parameters of the debate. When speaking of synthetic motor oils, this article is defending the lubricants which have been formulated to meet the performance standards set by the American Petroleum Institute (API). (The first such synthetic motor oil independently tested and confirmed to meet these industry-accepted tests for defining engine oil properties and performance characteristics was AMSOIL 100% Synthetic 10W-40 in 1972.)

Many people with questions about synthetics haven't known where to turn to get correct information. Is it super oil or snake oil? Some enthusiasts will swear that synthetics are capable of raising your car from the dead. On the other hand, the next fellow asserts that synthetics will send your beloved car to an early grave. Where's the truth in all this?

In an effort to set the record straight, we've assembled here ten of the more persistent myths about synthetic motor oils to see how they stack up against the facts.

Myth #1: Synthetic motor oils damage seals.

Untrue. It would be foolhardy for lubricant manufacturers to build a product that is incompatible with seals. The composition of seals presents problems that both petroleum oils and synthetics must overcome. Made from elastomers, seals are inherently difficult to standardize.

Ultimately it is the additive mix in oil that counts. Additives to control seal swell, shrinkage and hardening are required, whether it be a synthetic or petroleum product that is being produced.

Myth #2: Synthetics are too thin to stay in the engine.

Untrue. In order for a lubricant to be classified in any SAE grade (10W-30, 10W-40, etc.) it has to meet certain guidelines with regard to viscosity ("thickness").

For example, it makes no difference whether it's 10W-40 petroleum or 10W-40 synthetic, at -25 degrees centigrade (-13F) and 100 degrees centigrade (212 degrees F) the oil has to maintain a standardized viscosity or it can't be rated a 10W-40.

Myth #3: Synthetics cause cars to use more oil.

Untrue. Synthetic motor oils are intended for use in mechanically sound engines, that is, engines that don't leak. In such engines, oil consumption will actually be reduced. First, because of the lower volatility of synlubes. Second, because of the better sealing characteristics between piston rings and cylinder walls. And finally, because of the superior oxidation stability (i.e. resistance of synthetics against reacting with oxygen at high temperatures.)

Myth #4: Synthetic lubricants are not compatible with petroleum.

Untrue. The synthesized hydrocarbons, polyalphaolefins, diesters and other materials that form the base stocks of high-quality name brand synthetics are fully compatible with petroleum oils. In the old days, some companies used ingredients that were not compatible, causing quality synlubes to suffer a bum rap. Fortunately, those days are long gone.

Compatibility is something to keep in mind, however, whether using petroleum oils or synthetics. It is usually best to use the same oil for topping off that you have been running in the engine. That is, it is preferable to not mix your oils, even if it is Valvoline or Quaker State you are using. The reason is this: the functions of additives blended for specific characteristics can be offset when oils with different additive packages are put together. For optimal performance, it is better to use the same oil throughout.

Myth #5: Synthetic lubricants are not readily available.

Untrue. This may have been the case two decades ago when AMSOIL and Mobil 1 were the only real choices, but today nearly every major oil company has added a synthetic product to their lines. This in itself is a testament to the value synthetics offer.

Myth #6: Synthetic lubricants produce sludge.

Untrue. In point of fact, synthetic motor oils are more sludge resistant than their petroleum counterparts, resisting the effects of high temperature and oxidation. In the presence of high temperatures, two things can happen. First, an oil's lighter ingredients boil off, making the oil thicker. Second, many of the complex chemicals found naturally in petroleum base stocks begin to react with each other, forming sludge, gum and varnish. One result is a loss of fluidity at low temperatures, slowing the timely flow of oil to the engine for vital component protection.

Further negative effects of thickened oil include the restriction of oil flow into critical areas, greater wear and loss of fuel economy.

Because of their higher flash points, and their ability to withstand evaporation loss and oxidation, synthetics are much more resistant to sludge development.

Two other causes of sludge -- ingested dirt and water dilution -- can be a problem in any kind of oil, whether petroleum or synthetic. These are problems with the air filtration system and the cooling system respectively, not the oil.

Myth #7: Synthetics can't be used with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors.

Untrue. There is no difference between synthetic and petroleum oils in regards to these components. Both synthetic and petroleum motor oils are similar compounds and neither is damaging to catalytic converters or oxygen sensors. In fact, because engines tend to run cleaner with synthetics, sensors and emission control systems run more efficiently and with less contamination.

Myth#8: Synthetics void warranties.

Untrue. Major engine manufacturers specifically recommend the use of synthetic lubricants. In point of fact, increasing numbers of high performance cars are arriving on showroom floors with synthetic motor oils as factory fill.

New vehicle warranties are based upon the use of oils meeting specific API Service Classifications (for example, SJ/CF). Synthetic lubricants which meet current API Service requirements are perfectly suited for use in any vehicle without affecting the validity of the new car warranty.

In point of fact, in the twenty-eight years that AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants have been used in extended service situations, over billions of miles of actual driving, these oils have not been faulted once for voiding an automaker's warranty.

Myth #9: Synthetics last forever.

Untrue. Although some experts feel that synthetic base stocks themselves can be used forever, it is well known that eventually the additives will falter and cause the oil to require changing. Moisture, fuel dillution, and the by-products of combustion (acids and soot) tend to use up additives in an oil, allowing degradation to occur.

However, by "topping off", additives can be replenished. Through good filtration and periodic oil analysis, synthetic engine oils protect an engine for lengths of time far beyond the capability of non-synthetics.

Myth #10: Synthetics are too expensive.

Untrue. Tests and experience have proven that synthetics can greatly extend drain intervals, provide better fuel economy, reduce engine wear and enable vehicles to operate with greater reliability. This more than offsets initial price differences. All these elements combine to make synthetic engine oils more economical than conventional non-synthetics.

In Europe, synthetics have enjoyed increasing acceptance as car buyers look first to performance and long term value rather than initial price. As more sophisticated technology places greater demands on today's motor oils, we will no doubt see an increasing re-evaluation of oil buying habits in this country as well.

CONCLUSIONS

Since their inception, manufacturers of synthetic motor oils have sought to educate the public about the facts regarding synthetics, and the need for consumers to make their lubrication purchasing decisions based on quality rather than price. As was the case with microwave ovens or electric lights, a highly technological improvement must often overcome a fair amount of public skepticism and consumer inertia before it is embraced by the general population.

But the word is getting out as a growing number of motorists worldwide experience the benefits of synthetic lubrication. The wave of the future, in auto lubes, is well under way.

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About The Author

Ed Newman is Marketing Manager for AMSOIL INC., manufacturer of the original synthetic motor oil for automotive applications. He has published more than 200 articles as a freelance writer on a wide range of important topics.

Synthetic Lubricants Mean Less Dependence on Foreign Oil Consumption

2009-08-17T11:55:00.000-07:00

Synthetic Lubricants Mean Less Dependence on Foreign Oil Consumption
By Steve Danielson

As big oil companies continue to grow bigger, foreigners are the ones who get most of the money. If you own a lot of oil stock you may be happy, but the rest of us can only grumble when we see prices jump higher at the pump. The gas station is the easiest way to see how the rising cost of oil affects us, but there are many hidden costs, too.

Much of the world’s oil now comes from the middle east. We are able to see on a daily basis the price of being dependent on another part of the world for the energy we have come to rely upon. The wars in that region may not be for oil specifically, but if there was no oil, there would be considerably less money to make war. Most of the oil money goes to a few people who are in control. The majority of the people in the oil rich countries remain poverty-stricken and greatly resent the way the cash flow does not improve their lives.

For every dollar we spend on gasoline or oil, a significant portion goes to companies paying taxes in foreign countries. In much the same way that it hurts our country to lose jobs to foreign corporations, our economy suffers greatly when we buy foreign oil.

The U.S. population consumes an incredible amount of energy. For most of us, mobility is necessary to live our daily lives. We drive to work each day; chauffer our children from place to place, and rely heavily upon rental and company cars for business travel. In a more perfect world, mass transit or bicycles would be much better, but with frequently changing jobs, nomadic lifestyles and hectic schedules, these options are hardly practical.

Many people complain about the price of gas, the war and the terrorists who are funded by oil money. Instead of enabling the situation, let's make some changes for the better.

Now is our chance to make a difference for our country and the future of our economy. How can you help? Exercise your American buying power!

Boosting the fuel economy of our vehicles can dramatically reduce foreign oil consumption. We don’t have to be as dependant on foreign oil as we might think. Just lessening our oil and fuel usage even a small amount will help. Buying products made in the USA can reduce our dependence and keep the money and jobs in our country.

LessForeignOil.com is dedicated to helping reduce the amount of oil we use through the development of environmentally-friendly synthetic lubricants. What are some synthetic oil-based products that will prove economical for your cars, trucks and machinery parts while being kind to the environment?

- synthetic engine oil

- synthetic racing oil

- synthetic motor oil

- biodegradable hydraulic oil

- transmission fluid

- synthetic polymer food-grade grease

- suspension fluid

- oil and air filters

- gas stabilizers

As we move into an economy that includes developing countries with needs that will soon exceed the USA, reducing oil use is even more important. If you're the kind of person that takes a great opportunity when it is offered, you can get started now. For more information on a full line of technologically-advanced, superior-performance synthetic oil products, visit www.lessforeignoil.com. Buy American, and make a difference for your country's economy and for future generations to come.

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How Often Do You Change Oil?

2009-08-14T09:54:00.000-07:00

How Often Do You Change Oil?
By Thomas Yoon

When do you need to replace your lubricating oil? If you have a large quantity of lubricating oil to change, it is going to burn a hole in your pocket. So most plant operators try to preserve the properties of the lubricating oil for as long as possible.

One of the most important functions of lubricating oil is to reduce the friction between the moving parts of machinery. But there are other features to look at.

When do you know that the oil needs to be changed? Below is a rough guide:

1. Viscosity has changed by 10%
2. Flash Point has dropped to 150 degree Celsius
3. Water Content has reached 2%
4. TBN, or Total Base Number has reduced by 20%
5. Insoluble Content has increased to 5% of the oil

Due to the oxidation of the oil when exposed to heat and oxygen, the viscosity of the oil tend to reduce. With the reduction of viscosity, the film of oil between rubbing metal surfaces becomes more difficult to maintain. This results in metal to metal contact, micro seizures that leads to scuffing, abrasion and other damages.

In large diesel engines, fuel oil from dripping injectors or fuel pumps sometimes finds their way into the lubrication oil sump. This has the tendency to reduce the flash point of the lubricating oil. In addition to reducing the viscosity that is detrimental to lubrication, this contamination with fuel oil can be quite dangerous. If there is a hotspot in any of the rubbing parts, this can lead to a crankcase explosion.

Water can also find its way into the lubricating oil from leaks in the cooling water system o-rings or gaskets. In addition to reducing the lubricating properties of the oil, the presence of water in the oil can give rise to bacteria or fungal growth, which will quickly damage the oil properties as well as contributing to acid corrosion and oxidation of the oil, changing the chemical composition of the oil itself. However, if the water content is below 0.5%, it can still be removed by centrifugal purifiers.

The total base number is especially needed for the cylinder liner lubrication of engines that run on poor quality fuel with high sulphur content. The base additive is used to reduce the corrosive effects of the sulphuric acid fumes on the cylinder.

With large diesel engine installations, the lubricating oils are continuously filtered and purified to reduce the insoluble particles in the oil. Special strainers containing magnets are used to trap particles of carbon or iron particles. In large diesel engines, the carbon particles are byproducts of combustion while the iron particles comes from rubbing of gears, cams or other parts where wear down still occur.

The presence of these particles interferes with the lubrication of bearings, most of which contain soft white-metal coating. The particles can become embedded into the soft metal and cause abrasion of the metal parts.

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How to Make Your Car Run on Water

2009-08-14T09:51:00.000-07:00

How to Make Your Car Run on Water!
By Dave Sterling

With fuel prices constantly juggling around, it is increasingly difficult to make commitments in our life that matter. We want to plan a vacation but have to worry about how much you will spend on gas. You snag a great new job but it is really too far a commute to justify the gas costs versus your pay. You want a new car and could really use a truck, but there goes that fuel efficiency issue all over again. But now you have a solution- supplementing your car fuel with hydrogen created from water.

How It Works

Nobody should run out to put water in their gas tank just to see what happens, but what you should do is consider checking out a program that can give you the right information for improving your fuel efficiency all while reducing your costs. There are even environmental benefits for the use of hydrogen supplements developed from water. Understanding how to make your car run on water will provide you long term benefits that you will never see from just investing in traditional fuel efficiency options.

Making your car or truck run off of water may seem impossible, but there are online programs that provide instructions as well as technical support to help you get started right away. Using just a small amount of electricity generated from your car or truck battery, the system separates water into a hydrogen gas that is two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen.

Why Didn't They Think of This Before?

You may be wondering why the water for fuel solution has not been put in to place before. The simple fact is that several people have developed patented technology but it simply hasn't caught on the way that it can. By checking out some of the many available online programs and the several testimonials from users who are enjoying the increased fuel efficiency of their cars and trucks, soon you can also be enjoying extra money in your pocket from your reduced gas consumption.

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Synthetic Oil - What's the Big Deal?

2009-08-14T09:48:00.000-07:00

Synthetic Oil - What's the Big Deal?
By Thom Wofford

Let' talk about motor oil in general for a minute. Motor oil is the life blood of an engine. It consists of two basic components, the base stock and the additives. The base stock makes up the majority of the volume of the oil and is responsible for lubricating the moving parts of the engine and removing heat. It also seals the piston rings.

Base stocks can be made from, (1) crude petroleum that goes through a refining process, (2)chemicals that are synthesized in a laboratory setting, or (3) a combination of the two. A petroleum base stock is composed of a number of different sizes and shapes of long chain carbon molecules that are sensitive to heat and tend to boil away at relatively low temperatures. Over time this leads to sludge and varnish buildup and changes in the oil's viscosity. In synthetic base stocks the molecules are uniform in shape and size rendering them much more resistant to the effects of the heat inherent in internal combustion engines. Synthetic oil base stocks retain their molecular structure and physical properties (such as viscosity) much longer and because of the molecular uniformity have a lower coefficient of friction and are much better at transferring heat away from moving parts.

The chemicals that make up the additives in motor oil are put there to provide specific properties not inherent in the base stocks themselves. These include anti-wear, anti-foam, protection from corrosion, neutralization of acid, maintenance of viscosity and detergency or cleaning properties. The quality and quantity of additives varies greatly depending on the required specifications. Some oils only provide additive levels that comply with minimum industry standards while others offer very high quality additives in quantities that meet high performance requirements.

As internal combustion engines and drive-trains become more sophisticated the lubricants they use must meet higher and higher standards. At this time about approximately10% of the lubricants used today are synthetic. We will start seeing this percentage increasing rapidly as more and more vehicle and equipment manufacturers begin recommending synthetics in their new vehicles and oil and filter change intervals continue to increase.

Additives Make the Base Stock Better.

Oil additives are basically chemicals that provide increased anti-wear, anti-foam, corrosion protection, neutralization of acid, viscosity maintenance, detergency (the cleaning properties of the oil) and dispercency. Let's take these one at a time.

* Most of an oil's function is to prevent friction and wear between moving parts in an engine or drive-train component. The additives bond to the metal surfaces and form a protective film between moving parts that are at the most risk of wear during start-up and before the oil warms up and circulates completely. Although this protective film doesn't entirely eliminate metal to metal contact it minimizes the effect of that contact.

* Silicone is one of the common chemicals added to oil in small amounts to keep it from foaming when it is circulating through the equipment. Foaming is undesirable because the air bubbles can create a frothy mass that has little ability to lubricate or transfer heat, which are the two most important functions of the oil.

* When oil is heated over time it begins to produce acidic gases that combine with condensation in the crankcase. If left unchecked this results in corrosion and rust of the metal components. It is important that oil has properties that inhibit acid formation. Synthetic base stocks are generally more resistant to acid formation than petroleum base stocks and oxidation inhibitors work to inhibit the impact of oxidation.

*The most important property of an oil, viscosity, refers to the oil's resistance to flow. An oil's viscosity will change when it changes temperature. It becomes thinner when hot and thicker when cold. To maintain its maximum lubricating ability oil must remain viscous enough when hot to offer a protective layer between moving parts and must be able to flow at cold temperatures to lubricate moving parts upon engine start-up. Viscosity improvers are chemical polymers that decrease the viscosity fluctuations of oil when exposed to fluctuating temperatures. Since synthetic base stocks are inherently "viscosity stable" they require less viscosity improver additives than petroleum based oils.

*Detergents are added to motor oil to keep combustion by-products from building up on pistons, rings, valves and cylinder walls in the form of varnish and sludge deposits. Without detergent additives, varnish and sludge can effect oil circulation and clog the oil channels running throughout the engine, resulting in inadequate lubrication to critical engine components.

*Dispersant additives keep any combustion by-products that do form and find their way into the engine oil suspended in the oil as it circulates. They are then picked up by the oil filter and eliminated.

*It is important that oil is compatible with the various gasket and seal materials used in an engine. Additives can be added that will enable the seals to swell slightly and remain pliable rather than becoming hard, then cracking and causing leaks.

Why is all of this important? Because, with oil you get what you pay for. The more expensive oils, in general, are composed of higher quality base stocks and additives. Paying a little extra for a premium lubricant will save money and time down the road due to decreased breakdowns and improved fuel economy.

Is the 3000 Mile Oil Change Dead?

The old standard 3000 mile oil change, promoted for years by most motor oil companies and especially quick lube businesses, is going by the wayside. Vehicle manufacturers have recently begun recommending oil change intervals exceeding 3,000 miles. Most are now recommending intervals of 5000 miles or more. Ford Motor Company began recommending 7500 mile oil change intervals in 2007.

In the December 2006 issue of Consumer Reports drivers were encouraged to follow the longer oil change recommendations of vehicle manufacturers saying, "Although oil companies and quick-lube shops like to promote this idea (that engine oil should be changed every 3,000 miles) it's usually not necessary. Go by the recommended oil change schedule in your vehicle owner's manual. Most vehicles driven under normal conditions can go 7500 miles or more between changes. Some models now come with a monitoring system that alerts the driver when the oil needs changing. The California Environmental Protection Agency and its Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) launched a public information program and website designed to "bust the 3000-mile myth" and encourage drivers to reduce used oil volume by following the longer oil drain recommendations of vehicle manufacturers.

In addition to the environmental benefits associated with less waste oil, extended drain intervals with synthetic oil saves consumers money. Assuming a consumer drives 15,000 miles in a year and does 5 oil changes at $30 per change, the 3000 mile oil change interval will cost $150.00 over the course of a year. Changing to synthetic oil that will last 7500 miles will cost approximately $120.00 and an oil change with oil that will last 15,000 miles will cost approximately $100.00, saving $50 per year. Additional savings occur from an expected increase in gas mileage of 3% to 5% due to the ability of the synthetic oil to reduce friction within the engine.

The question then becomes; where do you find oil that will last 15,000 miles? There is only one oil company that manufactures a completely synthetic oil and guarantees it 15,000 miles or more and has been doing so for 35 years. The name of the company is AMSOIL, Inc. You can view a comparison of AMSOIL Synthetic Oil with other leading brands of oil on our website and judge for yourself whether synthetic oil is for you and your vehicles or equipment.

Extended oil drain intervals are here to stay and synthetic oil is the only type of oil that will hold up for that long. If you are going to use synthetics, doing your homework will allow you to receive the best value available.

Synthetic Lubricants - Advantages, Disadvantages and Applications

2009-08-13T17:04:00.000-07:00

Synthetic Lubricants - Advantages, Disadvantages and Applications
By Richard C. Milton

Synthetic lubricants are often attached to products such as synthetic oils and greases. They are made out of different compounds like boron nitride, esters, diesters, chlorofluorocarbons, polyglycol and silicones. When compared to non-synthetic fluids, synthetic ones are often more expensive. But the cost one spends over synthetic greases is compensated with better cooling performances and fire resistance.

There are many types of synthetic lubricants for cooling performance and fire resistance. Some of the most popular ones are insulating and thermal oils, floor or mist coolants and circulating coolants. General applications include grinding, metal cutting, metal forming, transmission, hydraulic purposes and vacuum fluids. They vary according to dielectric strength, gravity, viscosity index, thermal conductivity, operating temperature and usage concentration. Learn about more facts regarding these industrial products.

Advantages versus disadvantages

Just like other products sold in the market today, synthetic oils, greases and lubricants have their own benefits and drawbacks. It is favored because it poses better stability in terms of shearing and chemical components. It does not evaporate as quick as other forms and it has a better temperature viscosity. It resists problems such as oil sludge, thermal breakdown and oxidation. Above all, because these lubricants provide better lubrication, it delivers more improved fuel economy than with non-synthetic versions.

Alongside these major advantages are some disadvantages as well. In some instances, synthetic lubricants result to lower friction thus making them not that suitable for break-in purposes especially for brand new vehicles. In some environments, problems on decomposition may potentially arise. They also do not have the capacity to hold mineral oil and lead therefore caution is needed when one makes use of leaded gasoline or fuel. Overall, synthetic greases are not advisable to be used in automotive rotary engines.

More specific applications and other facts on these industrial products

There is a wide array of designs created for synthetic oils, greases and lubricants depending on the industries where they are utilized. Some popular industries that benefit from such industrial products are automotive, marine, military and aerospace. They are highly favored in food and beverage as well as pharmaceutical industries too. In certain cases, the products provide much ease and help in making bearings, processing equipment, piston pumps, gears, compressors, final drives and combustion engines run properly.

Synthetic lubricants function very well with the help of several agents or components. With the use of extra pressure additives, stopping when there are heavy loads as well as sticking is prevented. Those with release agents also prevent other materials from sticking to any underlying surface.

Biodiesel Fuel Additives - What You Need to Know

2009-08-13T17:02:00.000-07:00

Biodiesel Fuel Additives - What You Need to Know
By May Stewart

The world is now experiencing the beginning of the scarcity of its resources like coal and oil which we use as energy sources. Due to this fact, many people from young students to skilled scientists have come up with different methods of manufacturing their own biofuel. These biofuels include biodiesel, bioethers, biogas, and syngas. Biodiesel is one of the most common biofuels having a production of five to six million tons all over the world. Biodiesel, or fatty acid alkyl esters, is made by a chemical reaction of an alcohol with animal fat or a vegetable oil.

Being that biodiesel has its share of operability problems, biodiesel fuel additives are incorporated to reduce problems, including making this fuel more stable. The stability of biodiesel, specifically B100, is essential to avoid the deterioration of engine parts. Fuel additives are important for decreasing the oxidation and acid formation in engines. B100 can be destructive to an engine due to the some factors that were used in its production. A factor which is capable of causing a destructive biodiesel product is the type of manufacturing process that was performed in order to come up with the biodiesel. Another factor would be the type of oil that was used in the biodiesel production. One of the most harmful oils to an engine is animal fat because it forms polymeric gums and other such byproducts which cause deposits and plugs in the engine. Fuel additives are included in the fabrication of biodiesel to counteract all these problems.

Biodiesel fuel additives work to improve the quality of the B100 biodiesel to make it more efficient as a fuel for diesel-powered vehicles.

Synthetic Blend Motor Oil - A Good Compromise

2009-08-13T17:00:00.000-07:00

Synthetic Blend Motor Oil - A Good Compromise
By Vince Platania

One of the factors that keeps people from using synthetic oil in their car or truck is the cost. Synthetic oils are generally more expensive than petroleum-based oils due to the extra refining and lab work that goes into their development. While this extra processing usually translates into an oil that can be used for longer intervals in your before it requires a change, the initial cost can still sometimes seem like too much of a barrier.

For this reason, many companies offer what is termed a synthetic blend motor oil. This type of oil contains a mixture of up to 30 percent synthetic oil with the rest being standard petroleum-based oil, and is usually significantly less expensive that a pure synthetic. What are the advantages of using such a blend?

At first glance it seems as though there would be little benefit to using a synthetic blend motor oil. After all, with only 30 percent of the total volume being truly synthetic, isn't it too diluted for it to make any real difference?. Actually, this is not the case. While the percentage of synthetic oil in the blend is indeed too low to provide synthetic-like levels of engine protection when it comes to thermal breakdown and overall viscosity, there is another dimension of benefit when it comes to the inclusion of synthetic oil in a blend.

The additives that are found in synthetic oil can help a great deal when it comes to addressing several engine issues. Synthetic blend motor oil contains additives which contribute to reducing overall engine wear. Not only that, but the detergents found in the synthetic component of the oil help fight the build up of acids in the engine oil, and help clean carbon and other contaminants out of engine internals. Synthetic blend motor oil is a good option for use in applications where the engine will be seeing heavy duty or extreme conditions, as these circumstances will make full use of the oil's additives.

Synthetic blend motor oil is an excellent compromise for those who want to enjoy some of the protections of synthetic oil but who don't want to spend a large amount of money changing the oil in their vehicles. This type of oil can be particularly useful for someone running a fleet of light trucks or service vehicles which are used hard but for which the cost of constantly replacing a full synthetic oil would be prohibitive.

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For over 25 years Vincent Platania has been marketing, consulting and formulating high performance lubricants.

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Oil Additive - What You Need to Know

2009-08-13T16:59:00.001-07:00

Oil Additive - What You Need to Know
By Matt Harrison

There are lots of negative articles about using an oil additive, exorbitant claims which have been written and supported by others, finally its time to tell the real truth. There are a number of positive effects an additive can add to equipment or a vehicle when used regularly.

So first things first, one very important thing you do need to distinguish is if the additive was developed by a company that extensively tested the product and has been certified, or was it made by an individual, that had no such testing or documentation done. Nowadays just about anyone can make a product put a pretty little label on it and say "it really works". There are so many oil additives out on the market, which do not have any real proof or documentation. This is why they have received such a bad reputation. People who did not do their research got an additive that did not work and now all of these products are bad. On the flip-side there are a number of companies which have done extensive research, proven documentation, and have been certified.

Two common questions are always discussed when talking about an oil additive they are: How do I know this is really going to work and not harm my engine and if they really work car companies, dealerships, and oil companies aren't endorsing them why?

Well its blatantly obvious why these companies are not recommending using an oil additive. For the ones that are legitimate they will renew, repair, revitalize, and reduce your engines emissions. These are all good things for the consumer, but bad for these companies, as they are in the market for "making more money". If an additive helps lengthen your engines longevity why in the world would they want to support it and it helps reduce your oil consumption why would these oil companies want to support it. All these companies would be losing income revenue if they supported an oil additive. Now a lot of people think it is not going to work and will cause harm to their engine. The reason most people think this is because someone used a product that did not work, had no testing done, and no documentation. In reality when looking for an oil additive you need to find out these three facts has the product had testing done, does it have proven documentation, has it been SEO approved? If yes then I can guarantee you they will help your engine and help you increase your gas mileage. On a side note some companies have a guarantee that if they do not work the company will refund your money. Seriously, if the product did not work why would they even offer that!

In the end it pretty much boils down to these "special interest groups" protecting their interests, the car companies and major oil companies protecting their interest in making more money.

What is Regular Motor Oil Anyway?

2009-08-13T16:56:00.000-07:00

What is Regular Motor Oil Anyway?
By Tony Manning

Believe it or not I still get a lot of questions about motor oil from housewives to car nuts. And one of the most common question I hear is "What is the difference in motor oils?" Well for this discussion I am going to focus on the highlights of the two types of oil that most of us use everyday. Pure Base Oil (API SA) and Conventional motor oils (API SM).

First is the conventional motor oils, lets keep to the basics for this article. Most conventional oils are petroleum base. This means that they are made from petroleum.

Sorry to be redundant there but that is a fact. The manufactures of these oils add different additives to the oil so that it can meet the daily grind of being used everyday. So you ask what these additives do. First and for most any oils job is to reduce friction. Which in turn reduces temperature, prevents rust, and helps to keep the engine clean from combustion deposits. Now for a little technical jargon.

Conventional oils that are Pure (meaning no additives at all) do not provide protection against most contaminants, these oils in question would be API SA oils (these oils do not have any additives), which are not suitable for modern engine applications. However modern Petroleum oils like the latest API SM category do contain detergents and other chemical additives to "keep contaminants in suspension". The theory is that when the Petroleum oil is changed frequently these contaminants will drain out at each oil change. This is the main reason why extended oil drain service is not recommended with any Conventional oil lubricant, so that being said change any petroleum base oil between 3 thousand and 5 thousand miles.

Avoid Costly Lubricant Related Machine Failures with Routine Oil Analysis

2009-08-13T16:52:00.001-07:00

Avoid Costly Lubricant Related Machine Failures with Routine Oil Analysis
By Michael Barrett

Insufficient lubrication is one problem that can lead to premature failure. Proper lubrication is defined as the proper amount of the proper lubricant at the proper place. If oil levels are low, or the lubricant delivery system is inadequate, a proper oil film cannot be maintained at the friction surface. This results in metal to metal contact and accelerated wear. Sufficient lubrication can only be achieved when oil levels are correct, and the appropriate lube is in place and functioning properly.

Another problem that can sometimes lead to lubricant related machine failures is lubricant degradation. Nature takes its toll on all of us, and lubricants are no exception. Oxidation breaks down the base oil of a lubricant, additives are depleted, and physical properties change over time. This process is accelerated by high temperatures, heavy loading, and contamination. When a lubricant reaches the end of its useful life, it is no longer capable of protecting equipment components. Steps must be taken to ensure a healthy lubricant is in use at all times.

A third problem that can lead to premature failure is contamination. Contaminated lubricants account for nearly half of all lubricant related failures. Lubricants can become contaminated with either solid or liquid contaminants. Solid contaminants can act as abrasives causing severe damage to components. Oil will hold contaminants in suspension as it flows through the machine. The contaminants are carried away from the friction surface to settle out in the reservoir or be filtered out. Solids can also clog filters and orifices restricting oil flow and resulting in lubricant starvation. Filters need to be checked and maintained on a scheduled routine basis.

Fluid contaminants such as water will alter the load handling ability of oil, and act as a catalyst for lubricant degradation. Many fluids also cause internal corrosion and rust. The proper oil additives will enhance the rust and oxidation inhibiting properties of the oil. When the oil starts to show a high level of degradation, it is time to change the oil removing all the contaminants from the system. The scheduled oil analysis tests will assess the oil condition and degradation. Proper filtration must be maintained, and sources of potential contamination should be identified and controlled to ensure the cleanest lubricant possible.

Lubricant related failures may also include incorrect lubricant selection. When selecting a lubricant for a given application, both equipment specifications and operating parameters should be taken into account. A higher oil viscosity will be required for equipment running at a higher load. There are many types of oil to choose from. Most importantly, the proper grade (viscosity) lubricant must be chosen.

Oil absorbs the heat generated by the friction surface. The oil carries the heat away to the reservoir where it can disperse, cooling before circulating through the equipment again. Oil can be passed through a cooler to disperse the heat more rapidly. The viscosity will determine the amount of heat the oil is meant to withstand. Low viscosity subjected to higher heat temperatures will cause the oil to break down prematurely. Testing the viscosity will assist in confirming that the proper oil is being used for the application at hand.

Secondly the lubricant should have the proper additive package. Lubricating oils are composed of 70% to 95% base oil and the balance is additives. Engine oil has the most additives due to the engines high running temperatures and rough environments. The second highest amount of additives is in gear oil, AW hydraulic oil, and transmission fluid. The least amount of additives is found in turbine oil. Additives enhance rust and oxidation inhibiting properties in turbine oil creating a longer lasting, more durable product. Some oils use alkaline additives to neutralize acid as it is formed.

Other considerations in selecting a lubricant include demulsibility properties and extreme temperature characteristics. Running a base line oil analysis test before the oil is used, confirms the cleanliness of the new oil. This gives a point of comparison for future oil testing as the oil breaks down with age and use. This can be an important part of an efficient Predictive Maintenance Program.

Lubricant related failures are sometimes caused by the use of grease when oil is required. The lubricant functions to reduce friction and wear by physically separating opposing friction surfaces with an oil film. This also reduces the amount of energy needed to complete the task.

Once the proper lube is selected, procedures should be put in place to ensure the selected lubricant is applied at the proper intervals. Always monitor the oil with scheduled oil analysis testing to spot lubricant problems before they turn into costly machine failures.

Mike has been with Insight Services for 14 years, currently managing the marketing and sales efforts for the company. Insight Services is an industrial oil analysis lab located in Cleveland, OH. They excel in same day turnaround and exceptional customer communication.

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Avoid Costly Lubricant Related Machine Failures with Routine Oil Analysis

2009-08-13T16:52:00.000-07:00

Avoid Costly Lubricant Related Machine Failures with Routine Oil Analysis
By Michael Barrett

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What Is Royal Purple Motor Oil

2009-08-13T16:50:00.000-07:00

What Is Royal Purple Motor Oil
By Sam Hubbard

In order to understand this question, we must first look at what motor oil is. Motor Oil is a lubricant containing additives to increase the ability of the lubricant to do certain things inside the internal combustion engine. The first thing that motor oil does is lubricate the engine. This prevents metal to metal contact between the internal moving parts of a engine. The engine simply operates on a thin film of oil between its moving parts. The ability of an oil to maintain its thin film is measured and is called film strength.

The next thing that motor oil must do is assist in cooling of the engine. Not all parts are next to the water jackets of a engine so cooling must be achieved in the circulation of the oil or lubricant. Not all engines are water cooled, so the circulation of the oil is very critical. Temperatures in the combustion chamber alone can reach over 500*F.

All manufacturers of oil include different types of additives to their oil, each claiming that their additive will prevent something or do something that other oils will not. During normal operation of an engine the oil will become contaminated with dirt, metal particles, sulfur, just to name a few. The additives, being blended with the oil, will assist in the cleaning of the oil of these contaminants and take them to the oil filter where they are filtered from the oil.

Royal Purple was founded in 1986 as the result of testing to find a lubricant that would withstand a very high level of strength in the bearings of compressors. John Williams, founder of Royal Purple had been working with synthetic oils in the 1940’s and 1950’s. Mr. Williams was contacted by a Oil Company and ask to assist in the manufacturing of a oil that would withstand the strength needed to prevent bearing failure. Mr. Williams concluded that there was no lubricant available, but during his experimenting with different types of synthetics, formulated a oil with a very high film strength. Upon additional testing this new lubricant did withstand the strains and did prevent bearing failure. Thus the founding of Royal Purple. Mr. Williams new lubricant easily solved the problems of the oil company he was working for and when the manager of the plant tried the oil he too found it too to be superior in every application. He suggested to Mr. Williams that the oil should look something different from other oils. Mr. Williams suggested he color the oil red, blue, or green, however those colors were already in production is other oils. Purple oil had never been seen before so the two decided to color the oil Purple.

Additionally Mr. Williams decided to name the company Royal Purple, since historically, royalty used the color purple only for the finest of fabrics.

Royal Purple is a 100% Synthetic oil and offers a complete line of both straight and multi-viscosity oils. Royal Purple is formulated with Royal Purple’s unique, proprietary Synerlic additive technology.

Sam Hubbard is a big believer in synthetic motor oil. He's been involved in the racing industry for over 10 years and has used Royal Purple Motor Oil for just as long. To find out more, go to http://www.lubricantsandmore.com.

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Grease, Oil Life Estimates, Predicting Lube Life in Bearings

2009-08-13T16:46:00.000-07:00

Grease, Oil Life Estimates, Predicting Lube Life in Bearings
By Lance Winslow

Bearing Oil and Grease Life Study

How can we estimate and predict the lube life of the products we use in the cars we service. Well, we all understand the principles of friction. Heat and contaminants are the biggest enemies of bearing grease and oil. Think of all the components that need lube, from bearings to internal Engine Component Parts. In Bearings there are three types of lubricants: Synthetic oils, mineral oils and grease. Synthetics last longer at elevated temperatures. Many have special low temperature and low flammability properties. Many also have properties that tend to absorb water (hydrolysis), but this excellent feature also tends to shorten the life of most phosphates, silicates and ester synthetic oils. I hope I am not losing anyone here.

But this is important so please stay with me. Avoiding hydrolysis can be achieved with special additives, desiccated air or filtration with activated alumina or clay based fullers Earth. What kinds of Synthetic and mineral oils exist? Silicones, Alkyl silicates, alkyl phosphates, mineral oils, Polyglycols, Polyphenyl ethers, Silicones, Poly Esters, Synthetic hydrocarbons and Diesters.

Mineral oil deteriorate quickly when they oxidize or react chemically with dissolved oxygen. This increases the oil acidity causing varnish looking deposits, this shortens bearing life. Additives can extend oil life by interrupting oxidation chain reactions. You can increase coverage by adding additives as this process takes place. How do you know when to change it? You can test it electrochemically, micro scale oxidation test, differential thermal analysis, or high-pressure differential scanning calorimetry. Grease contains thickening material additives and also contains oil, either synthetic or mineral? A grease can fail once 1/2 of its oil content is gone. In this case noise from the bearing will alert you. A good book to read on this subject is "Applied Tribiology-Bearing Design and Lubrication"

Do Oil Additives Really Work?

2009-08-11T05:25:00.000-07:00

Do Oil Additives Really Work?
By Robert Sanborn

With all of the negative articles about oil additives, which have been written and supported extensively by special interest groups, its time to tell the real truth about oil additives. In most cases they perform a positive function and with regular use can provide a number of benefits to vehicles and equipment.

First, lets get one thing clear, it’s important to distinguish from oil additives developed by companies that have been extensively tested, and others, usually made by individuals, without such testing and documentation. Anyone can put an additive package together and have a label made. There are many on the market, which have no real testing, even though, they claim they do. This is where additives have gotten a bad name. On the other hand there are a number of companies that sell additives that have extensive research and development teams that have tested their additive packages. For example, Lubrizol www.lubrizol.com whose revenues were over 4 billion dollars for 2005 specializes in additive packages including aftermarket engine and fuel treatments. Anyone doing this kind of volume is not selling snake oil to millions of dumb consumers—just doesn’t happen. And they are only one of several that are very large. Others include Oronite, Ethyl, Infineum, Bardahl, Wynn’s, SFR, Power Up, STP, Slick 50, BG products. This is just a partial list of companies that have well documented additive products.

In actuality additives are used in most all lubricants, because even the best synthetic base oils cannot protect vital parts alone, as it’s the additives that do all of the work. Let’s concentrate on the internal combustion engine in looking at the need for additives. According to the American Petroleum Institute the powerful watchdog for the oil companies, “The temperatures and types of service under which an engine is operated vary markedly. Moderate-speed driving on short trips or stop-and-go driving in traffic uses only a fraction of the available engine power. Because the cooling systems must be capable of meeting the cooling requirements of the engine at high speeds, they may overcool the engine in short-trip driving. In such light-duty service engines and motor oils warm up slowly and often do not reach proper operating temperatures.

Under these conditions automatic chokes will provide the engine with the rich air-fuel mixture it needs to operate smoothly at cold temperatures, but this richness will result in incomplete combustion. Soot and partially oxidized hydrocarbons undergo further oxidation in the crankcase, forming sludge and varnish deposits. These may clog oil screens or plug oil rings, interfering with oil circulation and control, or they may cause hydraulic valve lifters and valves to stick. Corrosive acids are formed that cause wear on piston rings, cylinders, and occasionally on piston skirts. Steam from combustion condenses on cylinder walls and drains into the crankcase. Water, often in combination with acidic gases, may cause valve lifters to rust and stick. It may also create rust deposits on piston pins, rocker arm shafts, and valve stems. Liquid fuel leaking past the piston rings dilutes the oil and reduces its lubricating value. These are some of the effects of engine operation at cold temperatures.

In contrast legal speed limit driving and long trips allow the engine and oil to warm p properly. The choke is open, and the carburetor is feeding the cylinders with a lean, clean burning air-fuel mixture. As a result there little or no incomplete combustion to produce soot other residue. Under these conditions water compensation is not a problem, nor is dilution of the motor oil by raw fuel.” Additives have been developed to address these problems as most of us qualify much of time for driving in severe service conditions. Furthermore, the API goes on to say “Under some conditions it is impossible to maintain a continuous oil film between moving parts, and there is intermittent metal-to-metal contact between the high spots on sliding surfaces. Lubrication engineers call this boundary lubrication. Under these circumstances the load is only partially supported by the oil film. The oil film is ruptured, resulting in significant metal-to-metal contact. When this occurs, the friction generated between the surfaces can produce enough heat to cause on or both of the metals in contact to melt and weld together. Unless counteracted by proper additive treatment, the result is either immediate seizure or the tearing apart and roughening of surfaces.

Boundary lubrication conditions always exist during engine starting and often during the operation of a new or rebuilt engine. Boundary lubrication is also found around the top piston ring where oil supply is limited, temperatures are high, and a reversal of piston motion occurs.

Extreme pressure conditions can develop between heavily loaded parts from lack of lubrication, inadequate clearance, extreme heat, and sometimes as a result of using the wrong type or grade of lubricant for the operating conditions of the engine. Since motor oils do not contain extreme pressure agents this is an area that aftermarket additive manufacturers focus a lot of attention. In modern engines the valve train with its cams, valve lifters, push rods, valve stem tips, and parts of the rocker arms operate under conditions of extreme pressure because they carry heavy loads on very small contact areas. Unit loading, which may be as high as 200,000 pounds per square inch, is many times greater than the loads on the connecting rod bearings or on the piston pins.” Motor oils rarely contain extreme pressure additives, thus premature wear could take place. The preceding has laid the groundwork for the need for additives. Additives to take care of the deposits and sludge, called detergent/dispersant additives, anti-oxidants to delay the effects of oxidation. Anti-foaming additives are important as if foaming occurs in a motor oil the film strength is reduced allowing wear. And since base oils alone cannot withstand the metal-to-metal contact inside an engine, anti-wear agents are needed. With acids there is also a need for corrosion inhibitors; and in reducing friction in hydrodynamic lubrication such as on the cylinder liners, where metal-to-metal contact does not occur, friction modifiers or lubricity additives are desired to improve engine efficiency and improve mileage.

If additives are a necessity to reducing wear in an engine and are contained in motor oils, then that must be the end of the story right? Not quite. Few people know that the oil companies do not make the specifications for motor oil. They are required to make their motor oils to meet the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) specifications. Motor oil specifications are established by the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee, which consists of the Big Three domestic car manufacturers as well as the Japanese car manufacturers. ILSAC defines the performance characteristics and the chemistry of the oil it will accept for use in its engines; and then the American Petroleum Institute (API) makes sure the oil sold by marketers displaying that label meets the definition. This isn’t an easy process as the OEM’s are not best of friends as competitors, thus they have driven the cost of this highly political process into the hundreds of millions of dollars. Yes, just to come up with a new specification. ILSAC comes up with a series of Sequence Tests that a motor oil must pass to receive certification. The public is not aware of the fact that, a motor oil formulation going through the process, can fail a Sequence test two times and not have to re-formulate. If the formulation fails three times on a single Sequence test then it must be re-formulated and start over. To control how many additive companies that can supply the complete packages to meet the new warranty specification, ILSAC has proposed the testing process to cost a whopping 1.5 million dollars for diesel motor oil warranty, and over $500,000 for gasoline engine motor oil. That is assuming you pass on the first try other wise the costs can escalate. With specifications changing so fast, only a few large companies can recover their cost of development in such a short time. When oil companies advertise they exceed the highest standard available it’s the only one so it’s also the lowest standard. Regardless of how good your motor oil is there is only one standard, currently GF-4 for gasoline engines and CJ-4 for diesel engines. There is no incentive to improve beyond the lowest passing standard because it costs money to add additives that do the work. Motor oil companies often cut additives to the core to exceed the standard by the narrowest of margins to cut costs and maximize revenues. In summary, the oil companies make their motor oils to the OEM’s standards not theirs!

Two questions are always asked when discussing oil additives and whether they work or not and they are: Why doesn’t the OEM’s recommend oil additives and why doesn’t the oil companies get into the additive business if they are so good.

First, it seems fairly obviously why the OEM’s do not want to recommend oil additives as they have spent millions of dollars protecting their engineering. When I say protecting their engineering I mean using a fluid to insure that the engine, on average, lasts as long as they engineered it to last. They are in the business of selling cars and they know to be competitive it has to last a certain amount of time, but then they want you to purchase a new car. They do not want to have to test other additive products as they have spent money to develop their specification. This does not mean that oil additives can’t be beneficial as a Sequence Wear Test was run by SFR Corporation with the leading selling motor oil in the United States—once without the additive and once with the leading motor oil and 5% SFR’s additive package SFR 100. The test was run by a large testing facility certified to conduct tests for motor oil warranty approval. The results of these expensive tests showed that the additive package reduced the overall wear of the leading motor oil by 17% and on the exhaust lobe part of the test the results were an outstanding 80-90% reduction in wear using the additive. When OEM’s are developing their own specifications they are not going to say their specification needs help in performance by using an additive as it’s against their best interest. However, no OEM will state that the use of an additive in itself will void a warranty. The reason is that they must run the battery of tests which costs from $500,000 to 1, 500,000 per test. This doesn’t mean that an additive could not hurt or destroy an engine and that is why the leading additive suppliers have performed extensive testing to validate their product.

Why aren’t the oil companies involved in the additive market? Truth is they are the leaders in the development of aftermarket oil additives. Many of the additives used in the aftermarket industry are actually purchased from the oil companies. The oil companies, with their big budgets, can provide hundreds of thousands of dollars of testing to validate additive performance. The public is unaware of this though as most all oil companies run their additive divisions as separate companies under their corporate umbrella. They include Infineum for Exxon/Mobil, Oronite for Chevron/Texaco and then there is Ethyl who is well known for its tetraethyl lead previously found in all gasoline. Shell has their own as does Castrol. Quaker State owned Slick 50 additive company, and I cannot see them buying this company if the product would not have any benefit as the liability would be too great if the products would not perform. Chevron sells Techron today an aftermarket gasoline treatment, Valvoline has marketed aftermarket additives as well as others including the additive leader Lubrizol. One must realize the following: The oil companies make products to meet the OEM’s requirements not theirs. You could call an oil company up right now and ask if oil could be made better and your response would be similar to this: We have over 150 chemists in this building alone and if motor oil could be made better, we would be the ones to do it. On the other hand we could call their additive division and say we want a heavy duty performing oil that would out perform the current specification and they could fax you a product with hundreds of thousands of dollars of testing documentation.

It all boils down to special interest groups protecting their special interests. The OEM’s and the major oil companies all protect their interests. It’s hard for an oil company not to defend their oil as the best there is, but in reality we know the specification was created by the OEM. This is the main reason why so many articles have been posted about why additives do not work. A magazine writer doing an article on additives will go to a source that he or she thinks is an expert, and thus they call someone up at the oil company. That person reinforces that their oil is the best and doesn’t need additional additives. Even the specialty motor oil marketers such as Amsoil support the notion that oil additives are not needed. They do not want competition from additive companies because in their mind all you need is their oil. Unfortunately, being a (MLM) multi-level marketing company, most all are part-time, thus more laymen in the business than any other oil marketing company. Their dealers go to great lengths supporting articles that additives do not work. What a paradox, because if additives do not work, than why is their motor oil better than anyone else’s. Doesn’t take much thought to figure that one out.

To support the issue of additives all one has to do is look at Mobil’s new marketing campaign. They still claim their oil meets GF-4 or the new specification that API certifies, but they are now calling for extended drain intervals. And, if you read anything about Mobil’s new products is that it has to do with additional additives being used, mainly detergents. From their literature it states: Mobil Clean 7500 is a synthetic blend formulation with a boosted level of cleaning performance, 18 percent beyond the level of even our premium Mobil Clean 5000 conventional motor oil, to keep your engine cleaner longer.

Additives are what make motor oil what it is and additives are what make aftermarket additive manufacturers their gains in performance. It’s all based on testing both engine and fleet tests. Additives have been around for years and auto parts stores devote entire rows of products related to additives. Additive manufacturers are seen as nuisances because the OEM’s engineer their products to last on average a certain amount of time and the oil companies make their products to meet the OEM’s needs. So if you want to find out about additives you wouldn’t ask the OEM’s or oil companies but the testing laboratories like Southwest Research Institute and Auto Research Laboratories Inc. that performs thousands of tests each year. I am including some links to additive suppliers and testing companies so that you can see the tremendous amount of data that is available from large substantial companies. They include www.lubrizol, www.infineum.com, www.rheinchemie.com, www.sfrcorp.com, www.stp.com, www.rtvanderbilt.com, www.ethyl.com, www.powerup.com, www.slick50.com, www.wynns.com, www.bardahl.com, www.oronite.com and many more that I have not mentioned.

Written by Robert H. Sanborn, who was a member of the STLE Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers for 15 years.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Robert_Sanborn

Synthetic Motor Oil Lubrication Basics

2009-07-10T08:09:00.001-07:00

Synthetic Motor Oil Lubrication Basics
By Gregory J Johnson

The major role of using a motor oil is to reduce friction

between moving objects. The smother they glide past each other
the less friction is created. An example of this would be to rub
your dry hands together to feel the heat produced. If you put
hand lotion on your hands and use the same motion practically no
heat is produced. For automotive uses we will concentrate on
reducing the friction in the engine. The discussion can expand
to the drive train, transmission and even the door jams, using
other synthetic lubricants.

Heat is a byproduct of friction. If we can reduce the amount of
friction produced by moving objects contacting each other we can
then reduce the amount of heat produced. Less heat gives us
decreased wear and in the case of automobile engines increased
fuel mileage.

When we talk about synthetic oil, in comparison to petroleum
oil, we find some unique features. The basestocks in synthetic
motor oil are pure. Because they are derived from pure chemicals
they don't contain any contaminates or molecules that don't just
take up space they all are doing the job they are designed for,
to slip easily across one another. Petroleum oil on the other
hand has molecules found in nature that are jagged, irregular
and odd shaped and don't slip quite so easily. These molecules
all have differing properties and break down at different times.
Some at high temperatures, some at high pressures and some in
cold temperatures. Some of the molecules don't even have any
lubricating properties and just take up space until they
discinigrate into sludge, varnish on the cylinder walls or dirt
deposits.

Synthetic motor oil can be designed to do certain tasks. The
features include the Viscosity Index, the ability for it to flow
at certain temperatures, all molecules are the same size thus
have the same characteristics. Thermal and Oxidative Stability,
the fact that they don't contain contaminates that break down at
normal operating temperatures. Cold Temperature Fluidity, again
there is no paraffin or wax present to inhibit flow at lower
temperatures. Low Volatility, Synthetic Oil does not boil off at
normal operating temperatures.

In addition to basestocks there are additional additives that
improve the lubricating qualities of synthetic oil. Each
additive is designed to do one or more of the following, protect
metal surfaces, extend the range of lubricant applicability or
extend the lubricant life. Surface protection additives include
anti wear agents, rust and corrosion inhibitors, detergents, and
others. Extension additives include viscosity modifiers and seal
swell agents. Life extenders include antifoam agents and
antioxidants to inhibit oxidation or boil off.

In conclusion, by designing and producing Synthetic Motor Oils
to do specific tasks for extended durations we have developed
the ability to eliminate less efficient and costlier petroleum
oil from our internal combustion engines with additional
benefits, including better performance, fewer repairs, longer
life and better gas mileage with many fewer oil changes and thus
reducing our dependence on imported oil. Again when we talk
about synthetic oil we are reeducating the general public. We
are changing the hundred year old philosophy that oil needs to
be changed every three thousand miles and if it was good for my
grandfather it is good enough for me.

Greg Johnson is a retired Airline Captain. His jet equipment was dependent on synthetic lubricants to survive in the extreme operating environments of our atmosphere. The technology will be the standard in our internal combustion engines in the near future.

35000 Mile Oil Change Interval

2009-07-10T08:08:00.001-07:00

35,000 Mile Oil Change Interval
By Lance Winslow

Believe it or not there is a motor oil which only needs to be changed in Trucks every 35,000 miles; yes exactly, that is what I thought; NO WAY! Kendall Motor Oil for trucks is claiming a 35,000 mile interval between oil changes at;

http://www.kendallmotoroil.com

this is spectacular and many truckers swear by this stuff. Lucas Oil Additives, which we have been testing in our Corporate Command Center has declared a 25,000 interval frequency.

http://www.carwashguys.com/blitz.html

I see a problem as technology for oil becomes better with companies like Speedco for truck oil changes and for companies like Jiffy Lube for cars. Cars average frequency for oil changes is over 4,000 miles even though the companies who do oil changes have gotten together and decided that the industry would proclaim 3000 as the best policy.

Even National Oil and Lube News in Amarillo and ASO magazine seem to be printing those figures in their publications. Where is the reality? Sometimes it is better to change the oil and not the filter. New filters do not work as good as filters which have been in there for a while. That has been proven. What will oil change facilities do when the cars do not have oil in them? For instance a motor that is Hybrid Electric or Hydrogen Cell. Think on this.

Grease Oil Life Estimates Predicting Lube Life in Bearings

2009-07-10T08:05:00.001-07:00

Grease, Oil Life Estimates, Predicting Lube Life in Bearings
By Lance Winslow

Bearing Oil and Grease Life Study

Can You Save Money With Generic Gas and Not Harm Your Car

2009-07-09T12:02:00.000-07:00

Can You Save Money With Generic Gas and Not Harm Your Car?
By Scott Siegel

As the price of gas continues to spiral upward more and more consumers are considering using generic gas from gas stations that are not affiliated with international gas companies. The question in many consumers minds is, will I be getting the same quality of gas from XYZ station as I would get from Exxon or Shell? Will the XYZ gas be OK for my car?

The answer plain and simple is, there is not much difference between the generic gas and the branded gas other than some additives which each company has added to it's gas. To really understand why it is so similar a quick look at how the gas refining system works makes the picture clear.

Gasoline produced at refineries is a generic product. A good example to illustrate the gas terminal concept is California where all gas sold there has to meet the same environmental specifications. Since all the gas in California has to be to the same specifications it doesn't matter whose gas the refiners use, it's all the same. Because of this, the refiners often trade gasoline and store gasoline at shared terminals where all the gas is in common tanks.

The gasoline that is produced at one refinery is not really different than another refinery. They all produce what one would call generic gas. It is the chemicals that are added to the generic gas that makes one brand different from another. Each brand has it's own formula of additives.

Such blending or adding of these brand chemicals or additives typically takes place when the gasoline is being loaded into a tanker truck for further distribution. In other words all the brands are starting with essentially the same generic gas as their main component. So generic gas is basically the same as the branded gas.

Just to make sure, there have been some studies on the difference between generic gas and branded gas. A joint study on this was done by ABC News and the Maryland State Comptroller's office.

The Maryland Fuel Testing Laboratory was where a battery of tests were conducted. The gas was checked for contaminants like excessive sediments or diesel accidentally mixed with the gas. They ran the gas through an elaborate test engine to ensure that the gas was all the same 87 octane level. They even made sure that the gas was formulated correctly for the season.

The good news for the consumer is generic and branded gas had nothing but minor differences. They found that by and large the gas was one and the same. The primary difference between competing brands of gasoline is the amount of detergent or additives the distributors add to it. Even then the differences are small.

So basically gas is gas and all the gas sold in stations whether it is from a branded station or a generic station will work just fine in your car. The biggest difference it turns out is only price.

It is reported that the average gas consumer could save between $100 and $200 per year by using generic gas. To save yourself some cash next time you fill up use the generic station.

Gas Saving Products

2009-07-09T12:01:00.001-07:00

Gas-Saving Products: Fact or Fuelishness?
By Pierre Schexneider

Gas prices are up, and so is the volume of advertising for "gas-saving" products. When gasoline prices rise, consumers often look for ways to improve fuel efficiency. Although there are practical steps you can take to increase gas mileage, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns you to be wary of any gas-saving claims for automotive devices or oil and gas additives. Even for the few gas-saving products that have been found to work, the savings have been small.

"Gas-Saving" Advertising Claims

Be skeptical of the following kinds of advertising claims.

"This gas-saving product improves fuel economy by 20 percent."

Claims usually tout savings ranging from 12 to 25 percent. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has evaluated or tested more than 100 alleged gas-saving devices and has not found any product that significantly improves gas mileage. In fact, some "gas-saving" products may damage a car's engine or cause substantial increases in exhaust emissions.

The gas-saving products on the market fall into clearly defined categories. Although the EPA has not tested or evaluated every product, it has tried to examine at least one product in each category. See "Devices Tested by EPA" at the end of this brochure for category descriptions and product names.

"After installing your product on my car, I got an extra 4 miles [6.4 kilometers] per gallon [3.8 liters]."

Many ads feature glowing testimonials by satisfied customers. Yet, few consumers have the ability or the equipment to test for precise changes in gas mileage after installing a gas-saving product. Many variables affect fuel consumption, including traffic, road and weather conditions, and the car's condition.

For example, one consumer sent a letter to a company praising its "gas-saving" product. At the time the product was installed, however, the consumer also had received a complete engine tune-up - a fact not mentioned in the letter. The entire increase in gas mileage attributed to the "gas-saving" product may well have been the result of the tune-up alone. But from the ad, other consumers could not have known that.

"This gas-saving device is approved by the Federal government."

No government agency endorses gas-saving products for cars. The most that can be claimed in advertising is that the EPA has reached certain conclusions about possible gas savings by testing the product or by evaluating the manufacturer's own test data. If the seller claims that its product has been evaluated by the EPA, ask for a copy of the EPA report, or check www.epa.gov for information. In some instances, false claims of EPA testing or approval have been made.

Product Complaints and Refunds

If you're dissatisfied with a gas-saving product, contact the manufacturer and ask for a refund. Most companies offer money-back guarantees. Contact the company, even if the guarantee period has expired.

If you're not satisfied with the company's response, contact your local or state consumer protection agency or the Better Business Bureau.

EPA Evaluation Efforts

The EPA evaluates or tests products to determine whether their use will result in any significant improvement or detriment to fuel economy. However, the EPA cannot say what effect gas-saving products will have on a vehicle over time because it hasn't conducted any durability tests. It's possible that some products may harm the car or may otherwise adversely affect its performance. In fact, today's vehicles' emission control systems are very sophisticated and complex. They have On Board Diagnostic features that alert the driver to problems associated with the emission control and fuel delivery systems. Retrofit products may have an adverse effect on these systems.

Devices Tested by EPA

The following list categorizes various types of "gas-saving" products, explains how they're used and gives product names. Those with asterisks may save measurable, but small, amounts of gas. All others have been found not to increase fuel economy.

Air Bleed Devices: These devices bleed air into the carburetor. They usually are installed in the Positive Crankcase Ventilation line or as a replacement for idle-mixture screws.

The EPA has evaluated the following products: ADAKS Vacuum Breaker Air Bleed; Air-Jet Air Bleed; Aquablast Wyman Valve Air Bleed; Auto-Miser; Ball-Matic Air Bleed; Berg Air Bleed; Brisko PCV; Cyclone-Z; Econo Needle Air Bleed; Econo-Jet Air Bleed Idle Screws; Fuel Max*; Gas Saving Device; Grancor Air Computer; Hot Tip; Landrum Mini-Carb; Landrum Retrofit Air Bleed; Mini Turbocharger Air Bleed; Monocar HC Control Air Bleed; Peterman Air Bleed; Pollution Master Air Bleed; Ram-Jet; Turbo-Dyne G.R. Valve.

Vapor Bleed Devices: These devices are similar to the air bleed devices, except that induced air is bubbled through a container of a water and anti-freeze mixture, usually located in the engine compartment.

The EPA has evaluated: Atomized Vapor Injector; Frantz Vapor Injection System; Hydro-Vac: POWERFUeL; Mark II Vapor Injection System; Platinum Gasaver; V-70 Vapor Injector; SCATPAC Vacuum Vapor Induction System: Econo-Mist Vacuum Vapor Injection System; Turbo Vapor Injection System.

Liquid Injection: These products add liquid into the fuel/air intake system and not directly into the combustion chamber.

The EPA has evaluated: Goodman Engine System-Model 1800; Waag-Injection System*.

Ignition Devices: These devices are attached to the ignition system or are used to replace original equipment or parts.

The EPA has evaluated: Autosaver; Baur Condenser; BIAP Electronic Ignition Unit; Fuel Economizer; Magna Flash Ignition Control System; Paser Magnum/Paser 500/Paser 500 HEI; Special Formula Ignition Advance Springs.

Fuel Line Devices (heaters or coolers). These devices heat the fuel before it enters the carburetor. Usually, the fuel is heated by the engine coolant or by the exhaust or electrical system.

The EPA has evaluated: FuelXpander; Gas Meiser I; Greer Fuel Preheater; Jacona Fuel System; Optimizer; Russell Fuelmiser.

Fuel Line Devices (magnets). These magnetic devices, clamped to the outside of the fuel line or installed in the fuel line, claim to change the molecular structure of gasoline.

The EPA has evaluated: PETRO-MIZER; POLARION-X; Super-Mag Fuel Extender; Wickliff Polarizer [fuel line magnet/intake air magnet].

Fuel Line Devices (metallic). Typically, these devices contain several dissimilar metals that are installed in the fuel line, supposedly causing ionization of the fuel.

The EPA has evaluated: Malpassi Filter King [fuel pressure regulator]; Moleculetor.

Mixture Enhancers: (under the carburetor). These devices are mounted between the carburetor and intake manifold and supposedly enhance the mixing or vaporization of the air/fuel mixture.

The EPA has evaluated: Energy Gas Saver; Environmental Fuel Saver; Gas Saving and Emission Control Improvement Device; Glynn-50; Hydro-Catalyst Pre-Combustion Catalyst System; PETROMIZER SYSTEM; Sav-A-Mile; Spritzer; Turbo-Carb; Turbocarb.

Mixture Enhancers: (others). These devices make some general modifications to the vehicle intake system.

The EPA has evaluated: Basko Enginecoat; Dresser Economizer; Electro-Dyne Superchoke; Filtron Urethane Foam Filter; Lamkin Fuel Metering Device; Smith Power and Deceleration Governor.

Internal Engine Modifications: These devices make physical or mechanical function changes to the engine.

The EPA has evaluated: ACDS Automotive Cylinder Deactivation System*; Dresser Economizer; MSU Cylinder Deactivation*.

Accessory Drive Modifiers:. These devices reduce power to specific auto accessories.

The EPA has evaluated: Morse Constant Speed Accessory Drive **; P.A.S.S. Kit**; PASS Master Vehicle Air Conditioner**.

Fuels and Fuel Additives: These materials are added to the gas tank.

The EPA has evaluated: Bycosin; EI-5 Fuel Additive; Fuelon Power; Johnson Fuel Additive; NRG #1 Fuel Additive; QEI 400 Fuel Additive; Rolfite Upgrade Fuel Additive; Sta-Power Fuel Additive; Stargas Fuel Additive; SYNeRGy-1; Technol G Fuel Additive; ULX-15/ULX-15D; Vareb 10 Fuel Additive; XRG #1 Fuel Additive.

Oils and Oil Additives:. Usually these materials are poured into the crankcase.

The EPA has evaluated: Analube Synthetic Lubricant; Tephguard.

Driving Habit Modifiers: These are lights or sound devices to tell the driver to reduce acceleration or to shift gears.

The EPA has evaluated: AUTOTHERM**; Fuel Conservation Device; Gastell; IDALERT**.

Miscellaneous: The EPA has evaluated: BRAKE-EZ; Dynamix; Fuel Maximiser; Gyroscopic Wheel Cover; Kamei Spoilers**; Kat's Engine Heater; Lee Exhaust and Fuel Gasification EGR; Mesco Moisture Extraction System; P.S.C.U. 01 Device; Treis Emulsifier.

Legend:

* Indicated a very small improvement in fuel economy but with an increase in exhaust emissions. According to Federal regulations, installation of this device could be considered illegal tampering.

** Indicated a very small improvement in fuel economy without an increase in exhaust emissions. However, cost-effectiveness must be determined by the consumer for a particular application.

How to Save Gas and Money With Proven Techniques

2009-07-09T11:59:00.001-07:00

How to Save Gas and Money With Proven Techniques
By James Patrickson

Saving gas has become more than a nice way to economize; it has become a top priority with prices of gasoline and greenhouse emissions being what they are. As someone who managed multiple gas stations for one of the largest oil companies in the world, and as an ASE certified owner of an auto repair shop, I heard nearly every question on how to save gas and money you could possibly imagine. More importantly, I learned what works and what doesn't. As a result, I get 41 miles per gallon, highway, on a car that is EPA rated for 36 miles per gallon. When my wife drives the same car with all else being the same she gets 33 miles to the gallon.

1. Does filling up in the morning really save gas?

Absolutely! Gasoline expands and contracts with temperature changes. A tank can show 20 gallons of gasoline in the morning, have some gasoline taken out, and yet still show the same level of gasoline in the afternoon! Here's the thing; gas is sold by volume, so one gallon of cold gas will give the mileage of perhaps 1.1 gallons of warm gas (by way of example), but you're paying for just one gallon! Leave the house a little early and fill your tank up in the early morning when it's the coolest. And, of course, look for the lowest prices at REPUTABLE filling stations. A clean exterior usually means clean gasoline.

2. Does topping off the tank more often when prices are going up save gas and money?

What it does is save money ON gas. This may be hard to understand, but here goes: When evaluating any inventory that you are depleting, you want to take into account the cost of replacing that inventory. Suppose you use a gallon a day, you have a 22 gallon tank, and prices go up an average of one cent a day. Hopefully you're never letting the tank get lower than the last two gallons, so you go twenty gallons between refills. If you wait the full twenty days to fill up, you will spend 20 cents more per gallon, equaling an extra $4.00. But, if you'd been topping off each day, instead of 20 cents more for each gallon you will have paid one cent extra the first day, 2 cents extra the second day, etc., until at the end of the same twenty-day period you find that you've spent only $2.10 extra FOR THE SAME AMOUNT OF GAS! That may not sound like much, but multiply that out for the year and it adds up. Furthermore, ask yourself this: If you were told by a gas station attendant that the pumps on the left would give you the same amount of gas but would cost you almost $2.00 less per fill-up than using the pumps on the right, which pumps would you use? Of course, the opposite holds true when prices are going down. In that case, which is all too rare, you would save money by waiting until you're nearly empty because each day that passes yields greater savings in cost per gallon.

3. Does proper tire inflation really save gas?

Not only does proper tire inflation save money on gas, but it can also save your life. Improper inflation is a leading cause of tire failure, but we're not talking about getting a flat tire - we're talking about catastrophic tire failure, where the tire explodes, disintegrates, or plain comes off of the rim while you're driving. Remember the Firestone/Ford debacle? Firestone's claim was that Ford was not using the originally recommended tire pressure, causing some serious accidents. That said, underinflated tires put more rubber on the pavement, increasing road friction, AND hindering the tire's ability to dissipate the heat from road friction, which causes a vicious cycle of creating even more friction and heat. The friction will hurt your fuel economy and the heat will hurt your tires - which in turn may hurt you if the tire fails.

4. I understand a dirty air filter hurting fuel economy, but doesn't a dirty fuel filter make your car use LESS gas?

Lessening the amount of gas to increase fuel economy may make sense intuitively, but that's not how to save gas and money! Keep in mind that intuition tells us that heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones, and Galileo proved that wrong hundreds of years ago. What actually happens is that a clogged fuel filter causes a leaner fuel mixture. That will make the combustion of the air-fuel mixture LESS efficient as it gets worse. Why? Without getting too much into chemistry, the fact is that gasoline burns best at the correct ratio of air to gasoline (14.7 pounds of air to each pound of gasoline). Not enough air causes inefficiency as does too much air. One of the clues a mechanic picks up on a car with too lean a fuel mixture is a high hydrocarbon and high oxygen reading of the exhaust fumes. Hydrocarbons are unburned gasoline resulting from the misfire caused, in this case, by not enough gasoline in ratio to the oxygen. In plain English, the engine now has to work harder to give the same amount of power. That always hurts fuel economy.

5. Can I save gas by opening the windows instead of running the air conditioner?

Sort of, maybe, but actually no. Assuming you're travelling at highway speeds, recent studies have shown that modern cars, with much more efficient air conditioners than their predecessors had, actually show very little, if any, difference in fuel economy between running the A/C and having the windows open - both shave off about 2% to 3%, assuming everything is in proper working order. This was NOT true for trucks, SUV's and other larger vehicles. Larger vehicles got WORSE fuel economy in these tests with the windows open than with the A/C on, likely because of the much greater interior volume acting almost like a parachute with such vehicles. Of course, you save the most gas and money by driving with the windows closed and the A/C off, but that's not always possible.

6. Should I leave the car on if I'll be idling less than three minutes since it takes even more gas to start the car?

Not anymore. Actually, that three minute figure was a rough approximation, at best. In any case, modern cars - many going back to the early 1980's and late 1970's - have computer-controlled fuel injection, making the amount of fuel required to restart a warm engine equal to as little as 30 seconds of idling. Clearly, letting the car idle for even as little as three minutes is not how to save gas and money. If you know it's going to be a few minutes and you're not in traffic you'd do better to shut the engine off. Additionally, modern cars don't need a warm-up period of more than about thirty seconds when cold starting - unless you're in extreme cold where you probably want to get a block warmer.

7. I keep seeing mechanical gadgets that are supposed to save money on gas. Do they work?

I've seen all kinds of gizmos and I'm sorry to say that, while many of them make sense on paper, most of them don't seem to work. I also have to admit that a lot of the problem is that people were trying to find a way around fixing important mechanical failures. Always keep your vehicle in good repair (one of the best ways to save gas and money in the long run) -- attaching some additional device to an engine with weak compression or some other defect is not likely to deliver favorable results. It's like trying to use a squirt gun to put out a major forest fire. As for cars that ARE in good repair, some things may work, but if your car is under warranty you need to be careful that the gadget does not void the warranty. Right now I'm following the "hydrogen from water" concept, where the car's electricity is used to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen, which is then drawn into the air intake. I've seen some impressive demos of them even being used by government agencies. I'm looking to install one myself.

8. Do additives save gas?

That's a broad subject. The broad answer is yes - depending upon the situation (please avoid fighting forest fires with squirt guns!). Brand-name additives for cleaning fuel injectors are generally effective in that dirty injectors and valves most definitely will hurt fuel economy. As a matter of fact, on older cars I was often able to save my customers a lot of money on carburetor overhauls by running a very high concentration of injector cleaner through the system. Obviously this was not for carburetors that had mechanical, "hard parts" failures. With newer cars you need to be careful and, with just about any car from the 1980's on up, make sure that any product that will pass through the intake and exhaust system is sensor safe! Also, rather than use premium gas on a car that doesn't call for it, I recommend using regular gas and pouring a bottle of injector cleaner in with a fill-up every two months or so, depending upon how much driving you do.

9. What about oil additives?

That's a highly conditional "Yes". There is the old stand-by, Marvel Mystery Oil, which many mechanics will tell you is really transmission fluid. Marvel Mystery Oil does two basic things: First, when added to your gasoline it burns off carbon build-up in the combustion chamber, thereby reducing pre-ignition. If you do this and see smoke coming from your tailpipe you either used too much or you most definitely DID have carbon buildup, meaning the temporary smoke caused by burned-off carbon was a good thing! Before detergent motor oils came along you used to have to "de-coke" your engine on a regular basis - same basic thing. Second, when added to your oil it provides an extra bit of cushioning and lubrication for your valves and valve stems. In either case, these situations should not be an issue on newer cars. STP Oil Treatment is good in that it is a viscosity index improver. Do NOT disregard the directions on the label as it will end up being similar to using too high of a viscosity motor oil. STP also helps reduce engine wear by leaving a protective film for when you start the engine, when most engine wear takes place since normally there isn't as much oil pressure at that time.

10. Do those oil additives with PTFE help save gas?

Yes, but according to study after study, only while it or its residue is present in the engine. PTFE undoubtedly does reduce friction. What is in doubt is the ability to get it to actually bond to engine parts. It takes extremely high temperatures to get PTFE to bond to metal - temperatures you don't get except perhaps in the combustion chamber itself, thereby excluding all of the bearings, the cam shaft(s), rocker arms, valve stems, lifters... well, you get the picture. But while the additive is still in your engine it DOES provide better protection. It's expensive to add that to every oil change, but for a collectible car you may want to go with it, though saving gas doesn't usually go hand-in-hand with driving a collectible.

11. The owner's manual says I only have to change the oil every 7,500 miles. Is my mechanic trying to pull one over on me when he recommends every 3,000 miles, or will I get better gas mileage this way?

You will get better gas mileage - especially in the long run. Frequent oil changes will help prevent engine wear and sludge, both of which will kill engine efficiency as they get worse. As for the discrepancy in recommended oil change intervals, they're both correct. How so? If you read the owner's manual carefully, as in the fine print, you'll find something to the effect that for hard or heavy duty you should use the shorter interval. Here's the issue: what constitutes heavy duty? Heat, cold, dust, humidity, stop and go traffic... I don't know about you, but I can't think of ANY place that doesn't have any of those conditions! So why do they print that in the manual? They want to be able to report a low cost of operation while giving you a realistic guideline. Go with 3,000 miles unless you're using synthetic oil. And, yes, synthetic is better and I would strongly suggest you continue using it in cars that call for it in the owner's manual. And use the manufacturer's recommended viscosity of oil. That, too, can make a difference in fuel economy and warranty coverage.

12. Do driving habits really save gas?

Well, yes -- if they're good ones! This is exactly why I get around eight more miles per gallon of gas than my wife does with the same car! Taking off from a red light gradually, not too slowly, but not jack-rabbit starting, makes a TREMENDOUS difference in the amount of energy used. Moreover, you always want to be in the highest gear at any given speed that is safe for the given road and traffic conditions. At 45 miles per hour on level ground I will be using fifth gear while my wife will be in third, MAYBE fourth, gear. I don't blame her - she's used to driving an ambulance, where the priority is saving lives, not gasoline. You don't drive a stick shift? Well, this still applies to you in the sense that most automatic transmission drivers don't realize that very often the car will not shift into the next highest gear because they're giving the engine just a slight bit more gas than needed. Once you've reached your desired speed lightly lift your gas pedal just a bit and you'll often feel the car shift into the higher gear, thereby using less gasoline to travel at the same speed. This is especially true at around 38-45 miles per hour, depending upon the transmission and driving conditions. Also remember this little rule: Every time you are pressing the brake you are wasting the gas that you used to get up to that speed. Obviously, that's not always true, but it does increase your awareness of driving too fast (you can virtually always lower your speed to save gas so long as you drive safely and above the MINIMUM speed limit). Look ahead so that you can just let up on the gas pedal, rather than having to go hard on the brakes. You also may want to take a look in your trunk to make sure you're not carrying around useless extra weight. I helped one man save a lot of money on gas by pointing out that when test-driving his car it felt like something very heavy was in the trunk. His jaw dropped as he remembered that his deceased mother's china was in there - inside a cedar chest! No word on whether anything got broken...

My intention in writing this article was to provide techniques to save gas and money and also give the reader an insight into why these techniques work. These are probably the most important pointers on saving gas that I, my friends, and my customers put into use. Drive safely and wisely!

Do Oil Additives Really Work

2009-07-09T11:55:00.001-07:00

Do Oil Additives Really Work?
By Robert Sanborn

First, lets get one thing clear, it’s important to distinguish from oil additives developed by companies that have been extensively tested, and others, usually made by individuals, without such testing and documentation. Anyone can put an additive package together and have a label made. There are many on the market, which have no real testing, even though, they claim they do. This is where additives have gotten a bad name. On the other hand there are a number of companies that sell additives that have extensive research and development teams that have tested their additive packages. For example, Lubrizol www.lubrizol.com whose revenues were over 4 billion dollars for 2005 specializes in additive packages including aftermarket engine and fuel treatments. Anyone doing this kind of volume is not selling snake oil to millions of dumb consumers—just doesn’t happen. And they are only one of several that are very large. Others include Oronite, Ethyl, Infineum, Bardahl, Wynn’s, SFR, Power Up, STP, Slick 50. This is just a partial list of companies that have well documented additive products.

Increasing Gas Mileage Products

2009-07-09T11:53:00.001-07:00

Increasing Gas Mileage Products
By Andrew Tsai

With the steady increase in gasoline prices, everybody is looking for a way to save money at the pump. Some will drive miles out of their way to save 3 cents on the gallon--about a 1% savings for today's prices. Still others try to walk, bike, or take public transportation more--but that isn't an option for everybody. So, people are looking at increasing gas mileage products as a means of saving money.

What are some of the increasing gas mileage products and how can you use them? Some of the products are air filters that go into the car's air flow system to make your engine work more efficiently. Some popular products are the Fuel Genie and the Tornado Fuel Saver. These increasing gas mileage products claim to work by improving the air circulation in the engine and thereby making a better fuel air mixture. Their up to 28% savings in gas is backed by a 120 day money back guarantee.
Other fuel saving products are chemicals that go right into the engine's fuel tank. Some products work by cleaning the fuel system and others work by altering the fuel's chemical mixture. STP, for example, has a complete line of engine cleaning systems to clean and maintain the engine. These products prevent deposits from building up on the fuel injectors, carburetors, and combustion chambers, thus increasing efficiency and cutting back on loss of power. Some products, such as GTA Fuel Enhancer, alter the fuel in order to make the fuel burn more efficiently. Whatever the reasoning behind the different products, their main goal is the same: to burn fuel more efficiently to save money, and incidentally, reduce emissions and pollution.
These products are easy to use. Simply add the increasing gas mileage products into your tank before you fill it up. If using on consecutive tanks, of gas, just make sure to run the tank almost to empty, as the products are designed for a specific number of gallons of gasoline. Many of the additives require 1 or more fuel tank fill ups to reach their maximum potential, though you could start seeing payback in fuel costs immediately.

So, the next time you're at the auto parts store, consider picking up some increasing gas mileage products. They're easy to use, many will also help you prevent excessive pollution from chemical waste, and they could pay for themselves in gas money!

You Can Replace Your Car's EGR Valve

2009-07-09T11:52:00.001-07:00

You Can Replace Your Car's EGR Valve
By Matthew Keegan

Located smack dab on your car's intake manifold, an EGR [Exhaust Gas Recirculation] valve functions by sending exhaust gas back into the combustion chamber as "exhausted air" is much hotter than intake air. By bringing warmer gas into the combustion chamber, your engine operates much more cleanly and efficiently.

Like any part, your Ford EGR valve or Toyota EGR valve is subject to getting clogged with dirt or crud. A clogged unit may cause your car to stall, hesitate, or idle roughly. Sometimes, simply cleaning the EGR valve with a product like STP carburetor cleaner will resolve the problem. Still, if you take your car in for its MV inspection and the diagnostic tests shows that your EGR valve is not working, you will fail inspection and be forced to swap out the device before bringing your car back in for a follow up inspection. What a hassle, but something you just don't want to forget about.

Prices on replacement EGR valves are all over the place: some parts are reasonably priced while others will cost you a mint. Your Ford or Toyota dealer will charge you a mint if you purchase one through their parts department, as buying through any dealer can quickly turn into a financial nightmare. Instead of going through all that aggravation, you can save big money by shopping online through a quality wholesaler such as All EGR Valves. As is common with all high quality auto parts wholesalers, you can purchase an EGR valve at a huge discount and save a bundle over dealer mark up prices. Leading wholesalers deal directly with manufacturers, buy in gigantic quantities, negotiate the lowest prices, and pass big savings on to you.

Replacing an EGR valve is a simple process and can be accomplished with standard automobile tools. With your handy Chilton repair manual at your side, you will quickly remove and replace the device and have a strong sense of accomplishment on a job "well done." Best yet, you will have saved yourself plenty of money which you can use for other parts, like the K&B cold air intake that you always wanted!

Marvel Mystery Oil®

2008-11-10T06:30:00.000-08:00

from; http://www.marvelmysteryoil.com/index.php

Marvel Mystery Oil®, boasting an enviable reputation among vehicle owners world-wide, is truly a legend of its own. From an auspicious beginning, it is now recognized as a product that has stood the test of time and continues to provide unsurpassed performance and benefits in motors in the automotive, industrial and marine world.

Burt Pierce founded the Marvel Oil Company in 1923. His reputation for ingenuity preceded him as he was already well-known for inventing the Marvel Carburetor, standard equipment on 80% of all vehicles produced after World War I.

Vehicles of the post WWI era encountered carburetor problems, the most perplexing being clogged jets due to high lead content and other contaminants found in the gasoline of the time. The problem motivated Mr. Pierce to direct his creative ingenuity towards formulating a blend of chemicals and petroleum products to clean and maintain clogged jets. He was successful beyond his wildest expectations and the legend was born!

“Mystery Oil”, as it was originally called, proved to have other beneficial effects on the engine. By creating a top ring seal, it produced higher compression and, by preventing blow-by on power strokes, it resulted in more power. Mystery Oil also improved gas mileage and minimized engine wear.

Initially based in Chicago, the company moved to New York City and then in 1941 moved to its long-time home in Port Chester, New York. In 1999, the Marvel Oil Company was acquired by Turtle Wax, Inc. and is now headquartered back in its hometown in the Chicago area.

Marvel Mystery Oil® continues to be an extremely relevant and effective product, even in today’s “high-tech” vehicles. With the cost of vehicle maintenance increasing every year, preventive maintenance is the key in avoiding astronomical repair bills.

Why the name Mystery Oil? Burt Pierce refused to divulge the formula for his new product and answered all inquiries as to its make-up with “It’s a Mystery!” The name caught on and is still recognized today for its “mysterious” ability to cure and prevent almost any engine ailment.

Lucas Oil

2008-11-10T06:16:00.000-08:00

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Lucas Oil Products
Type	automotive
Headquarters	Corona, California USA
Key people	Forrest Lucas
Industry	automotive products = oil
Website	http://www.lucasoil.com

Lucas Oil Products is a company that sells automotive oil and additives. It was founded by trucker Forrest Lucas in 1989.

The company is the sponsor of several NASCAR, NHRA and Indy Racing League events.^[1]

In 2005 Lucas Oil founded the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series late model stock car series.

It was announced on February 28, 2006 that Lucas Oil purchased the naming rights to an NFL stadium, to be called "Lucas Oil Stadium" in Indianapolis, Indiana for $120 million over 20 years.^[2]

Lucas Oil is not related to LUKOIL, a Russian-owned petroleum company that owns and operates gasoline stations throughout the Northeast USA.

External links

References

^ "About Lucas Oil Products". NHRA. Retrieved on November 11, 2005.
^ "Lucas Oil dominates motorsports and the CORR Title: Sponsorship package is one key ingredient", DesertRacing (2005-01-21).

STP products for your car

2008-06-25T14:06:00.000-07:00

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

STP is a brand name and trade name for the automotive additives and performance division of the Clorox Corporation. STP was Founded in 1953, the name, STP, was derived from “Scientifically Treated Petroleum”. The company entered the marketplace with STP Oil Treatment. In 1961 the company was acquired by the Studebaker-Packard Corporation. Studebaker briefly tied STP into its advertising as an abbreviation for “Studebaker Tested Products”. However Studebaker-Packard felt that STP could one day out-pace its parent company and recruited a CEO of STP to help raise the product’s image. At the same time, Granatelli racing became the public face of STP, often wearing a white suit emblazoned with the red oval “STP” logo to races, distributing thousands of all-weather STP stickers. Granatelli ran two Novi specials at the 64 Indy 500. Jim Hurtubise and Bobby Unser were the drivers. There was a film made of the race centering on the Novis. While Studebaker abandoned auto manufacturing in 1966 to become a closed investment company, STP sales continued to climb. For a long time STP was the sponsor of stock-car drivers Richard Petty, John Andretti, and Mario Andretti. That ended shortly after its buyout by Clorox. STP offers alot of different products for example: stp fuel injector cleaner,stp oil filters,stp oil treatment,stp filter,stp oil filter,stp products,stp air filter,stp fuel injector,stp gas,stp gas treatment,stp son of a gun,stp oil and more.


Lucas 10013 Fuel Treatment - 1 Gallon $27.22	Lucas Oil 10003-PK12 Fuel Treatment - 1 Quart $91.22	Lucas 10278 Engine Oil Stop Leak - 32 oz. $12.47

Lucas 10009 Transmission Fix 24 oz. $15.17	SEMI-SYNTHETIC 2 CYCLE OIL-- GALLON $19.95	Lucas 10121 75W140 Synthetic Gear Oil - 32 ... $9.99

Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer quart $9.49	Lucas 10160 Slick Mist Polish - 24 Ounces $8.49	Lucas Oil 10020-PK24 Fuel Treatment - 5.25 ... $78.55
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Royal Purple Street Synthetic Motor Oil - S... $91.37	Royal Purple 01130 SAE 10W30 Engine Oil -... $8.50	Royal Purple Street Synthetic Motor Oil - S... $100.89

Royal Purple Street Synthetic Motor Oil - S... $97.07	Royal Purple 01512 Synchromax Manual Transm... $14.39	Royal Purple 01600 Purple Ice Coolant - 12... $14.35

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Permatex 81950 Ultra Slick Engine Assembly ... $6.34	Royal Purple 01335 Max Tuff Assembly Lube ... $9.95	CRC SL3331 Extreme Pressure Engine Assembly... $5.99

Competition Cams 104 Engine Assembly Lube, ... $6.79	Competition Cams 152 Cam and Lifter Install... $6.74	Redline Oil Liquid Assembly Lube - 12oz RED... $12.95

Permatex 81950-12PK Ultra Slick Engine Asse... $21.00	Sta-Lube SL3333 EG Anti-Seize Engine Assemb... $5.48	Crane 99008-1 Engine Assembly Lube - 4 oz C... $8.93
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Tufoil Engine Treatment 8 oz. $12.95	Tufoil Engine Treatment 32 oz. $39.95	Tufoil Engine Treatment For Motorcycles 2 Oz. $5.95

Red Line 60103 SI-1 Fuel System Cleaner - 1... $9.95	AP Products 002-70003 Pen Oiler Carded $3.95	Chevron Techron Fuel System Cleaner, 20 oz.... $10.49

Dura Lube HL-DLT08-06 8oz Advanced Transmis... $9.85	MOTOR TREATMENT MULTI-USE -- 16 OZ. $5.99	Chevron Techron Fuel System Cleaner (12 oz.) $8.75
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Gunk SW2 Swab Powdered Concrete Cleaner - 1... $5.39	Gunk EB1/6 Engine Brite Original Heavy Duty... $8.25	Gunk EBGEL Engine Brite GEL HD Engine Degre... $5.19

Gunk MF3 High Mileage Motor Flush - 32 fl. ... $3.75	Gunk L212 Liquid Wrench Lubricating Oil - 1... $2.59	Gunk M1616 Bearin' Seal Engine Sealer - 12 ... $7.03

Gunk BTP4 Battery Terminal Protector - 4.5 ... $8.22	Gunk SC3 Super Concentrate Degreaser - 1 Ga... $28.70	Gunk L106 Liquid Wrench Penetrating Oil $6.54
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