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what do guys think about this http://www.restoreusa.com/restorer.html

 

i had used it in my 73 vette and it did actully seem to help

 

i lately put vortech heads and intake on it and when i tore it down there were deposits in the valley and on the intake that looked like i had ran that stuff that seals that radiator

it was no big deal but though it might be from the stuff

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I made a post about something along these lines a few days ago. I was looking for an additive that would help reseal gaskets and rings. Someone posted a link for this stuff:

 

http://www.auto-rx.com/index.html

 

It seems to work really well reading their testimonies and forums. I'm going to try it in the near future. It's expensive but could be worth it.

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yep ive seen that stuff before and used

it works great for cleaning it but as far as sealing anything i dont know

when we pulled the heads on the vette and put new ones on it didnt burn a drop of oil i was impressed it was only the valves that were leaking (GM infamous small block) i think that restore might of actully sealed or helped the walls but im not sure

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I've been using Engine Restorer in my cars for years and have never had any problems. I wouldn't expect the stuff to stop an engine from burning oil at an increased rate, but it doesn't hurt to dump a can in at every oil change.

 

FWIW, I had a 93 Cavalier that I ran up to 220k (bought it with 59k) and I put in a can of Restorer at every oil change. Whether or not that made a difference I'll never really know but it's definitely worth noting. I never noticed any excessive oil consumption as the motor got older, and it seemed as tight as the day I bought it when I sold it, so take that for what it's worth.

 

Like I said, it's not a miracle cure-all but I can testify that it won't destroy your motor like all that other crap like Slick 50 and Dura-Lube does...

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I used the Engine Restore in my Z34, and it did seem to make it run a little bit more smoothly. I didn't notice an increase in fuel mileage, but the car just seemed to run a little better.

Posted

Oil additives are useless in a healthy engine.

They are only good for quieting a bad engine on its last legs so you can unscrupulously sell it to some poor unsuspecting schmuck.

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Not really a additive but using Amsoil oil is a good thing. Oil temps are 50° cooler and it makes HP. They make oils for everything. Motor,gears,tranny We just had a guy come in our shop tryin gto sell some. Had some real good numbers. Blows away all the synthetic lubes out there by alol. Personally i have never used it but the guy i work with has it in his tranny and engine on his 66' Chevelle drag car. That thing is pushin 1000HP and it seems to be ok.

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I didn't have problems with my other car until I used an additive. The motor oil looked like chocolate sauce halfway through the change cycle.

It was the additive in the little yellow bottle.

 

My advice: stay away and just change your oil!

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I didn't have problems with my other car until I used an additive. The motor oil looked like chocolate sauce halfway through the change cycle.

It was the additive in the little yellow bottle.

 

My advice: stay away and just change your oil!

 

thats the way I feel...I dont think its worth the $ to invest in something that you have to clue if it works.

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Oil additives are useless in a healthy engine.

They are only good for quieting a bad engine on its last legs so you can unscrupulously sell it to some poor unsuspecting schmuck.

 

I disagree....

 

The right oil can up your engine performance and elongate the life of even a healthy motor.

 

$$Royal Purple$$

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The right oil can up your engine performance and elongate the life of even a healthy motor.

 

I've never heard of an engine gaining HP from oil. I also believe an engine can last so long on regular oil that the body or something else will crap out long before the engine ever does.

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Other stuff breaks all the time... Thats just cars in general...

 

Do you believe there is a difference between regular oil , and synthetic?

 

I do. So just go one step further.

 

Are some synthetics are better than others?...sure

 

Does better oil mean better performance?.... it better.

 

Now granted... it isn't always cheap... it's the difference between a regular air filter, and a K&N. You get what you pay for (in general).

 

Edit for spelling..

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I do believe synthetic is better. I run it in my TGP because the turbo gets so hot and spins so fast that I believe there is a benefit.

 

I don't bother with synth in my 130HP 2.8L. Not worth the extra expense, IMO.

 

I doubt there's any benefit in performance, but if someone has dyno sheets that prove otherwise, I'll gladly admit I'm wrong.

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For a 130 hp 2.8 I agree with you. Not worth the $$... But, I didn't know we were talking about a specific engine....

 

You believe there is a benifit in your TGP to run synthetic. Just start off with my second question....."some synthetics better than others?"

 

AAaaa... F - it. I didn't come here to argue... just drool over how nice your car looks compared to mine.... :drool:

 

I look at yours as the car I try to imitate....Except for the wheels... I am stickin with the Intl wheels...

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I look at yours as the car I try to imitate....Except for the wheels... I am stickin with the Intl wheels...

 

The wheels is what makes it look good. :wink:

Otherwise, my car is 99.999% stock!

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No doubt your wheels are cool look'n, But I just love the Intl wheels...

 

Whel , I am home from work now, so I am gunna go out to the garage and keep workn on the Cutty...

 

Later man.....

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I look at yours as the car I try to imitate....Except for the wheels... I am stickin with the Intl wheels...

 

The wheels is what makes it look good. :wink:

Otherwise, my car is 99.999% stock!

 

the wheels make it look good with the addition of it being soooo clean.

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