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• Re: Fuel Octane, Additives
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 21:56:03 -0400
  ...As for Lucas products, why not go use a good synthetic lube instead of adding crutches to your petroleum oils? Additives of any make...
• techron fuel injector additive
  Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 15:00:49 -0700
  anyone know of a source for buying this for cheaper than local parts store. maybe by the case?
• Z Max
  Historical mailing list - Chad
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 16:43:54 -0400
  anyone ever used Z Max oil additives.............saw it today on Speedvision and was pretty convinced that it a good product.
• Re: Finally found some inexpensive GL-4 transmission oil!
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 08:57:20 -0500
  ...In service, these additives become active under extreme load and temperature when the protective oil film can be squeezed away. EP additives work by...
• Coolant additives
  Historical mailing list - David Prager
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 14:32:03 -0700
  ...As I read everything I can about this engine, I have questions regarding the use of additives to reduce the the electrolytic action that...
• Re: (F) old songs with buses...
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sun, 18 Oct 1998 15:24:47 -0400
  Joel - Jezz, I'm glad another old phart asked. You suppose it's a transmission fluid additive? BOB
• Re: Valves lifter knocking
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 22:40:50 -0800
  ...If you don't think it's wise to put additives into your crankcase, DON'T! Jim Arnott WetWesties Union, OR
• Additives...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 May 1996 16:18:20 -0700
  ...but is fine otherwise), I am going to use anti-friction additives to prolong the life of engine/transaxle. What can you tell me...
• Re: gov't sure fire way to destroy an engine Re: about oil additives
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:33:55 +1200
  Sodium silicate is not "liquid glass". Glass is supercooled liquid silicon dioxide.
• Re: Slick 50 for Manual transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 17:13:02 -0700
  ...THE MERE REDUCTION OF NOISE IS IRRELEVANT, THEREFORE THE ADDITIVE IS IRRELEVANT. The additive cannot "RESCUE" a transmission. My suggestions (none deemed better than...
• Re: gov't sure fire way to destroy an engine Re: about oil additives
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:53:03 -0700
  ...about oil additives At 04:33 AM 7/28/2009, Andrew Grebneff wrote... >Sodium silicate is not "liquid glass". Glass is supercooled liquid >silicon...
• Re: chronic valve tapping
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 23:25:26 -0400
  ...about using Mobil Synthetic with Teflon additives, but no matter, 'cos I do *not* use oil additives, nor any Teflon impregnated oil filter. I...
• Re: Who makes GL-4 transmission oil and why do I need it?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 18:22:11 EDT
  Re Hypoid oil, I was under the understanding that the main difference between GL-4 and GL-5 oils, apart from viscosity, are additives...
• Re: Coolant Temps
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 21:56:46 -0500
  ...Never put any additives in your oil that contain teflon, or miracle cures. In aircoled motors the teflon reaches the ideal temperature to cling...
• Re: What Octane Fuel?
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Thu, 2 May 2002 10:11:14 -0600
  Michael, A good place to read about octane ratings and additives is the site http://www.howstuffworks.com/gasoline3.htm. Alfred 85 Westy
• Re: E15 fuel?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:00:59 -0800
  ...People DO know about good fuel additives ..right ? such as Sta-bil and Sea Foam. It is not very possible to keep and maintain...
• Re: Mystic Oil
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:31:41 -0400
  ...The can of additive works for a while, then I�m back to noise after a month or so. Does this indicate an oil...
• Re: All About 16" Wheels - CV-900s Have Arrived
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 05:12:44 -0800
  ...I was wrong when I said, "This effect is more than an additive one." In actual fact the increased effect is only additive and...
• Re: Manual transmission Q's
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 14:56:05 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Yes, I did check, and all was OK. > I did run a '77 Rabbit for a long time > without lube, but found an additive...
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 13:23:14 +1300
  ...Teflon oil-additives* eg Slick 50. Fuel additives. Armor All*. Silicone wiper blades. The list is endless... and some of these products(*) are guaranteed...
• Re: Warning against engine additives! was: Strange Noise Fixed, I think
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 19:23:10 EST
  Well, what about the super-lubricants like prolong and duralube? Any good/bad experiences? Patrick '80 Westfalia
• Re: What is your opinion on additives?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 Mar 2007 23:33:06 -0500
  Janet, I'm highly suspicious of mose socalled "additives". However, there are a few special fluids I use that helps keep my 88 GAL...
• Re: Gas Brand Preferences?
  Historical mailing list - bernie
  Sun, 5 Feb 2012 20:13:19 -0800
  *Techron* is a patented fuel additive developed by the Chevron Corporation<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevron_Corporation>, usually consisting of gasoline mixed with...
• Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Sun, 2 Apr 2017 19:26:01 -0400
  How do you volks feel about vr12 coolant additive? It replenishes the additives in the antifreeze and maintaines the pH of the coolant if...
• Mobil 1 and SM rating...
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 15:00:12 -0400
  ...It is not clear to me whether it has enough of the anti-wear additives, after reading lots of pages online of various tests...
• Re: Fuel Master
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 5 May 2003 18:45:02 -0700
  ...Here's what the FTC has to say: "Fuel-Saving Automotive Devices and Additives: Numerous Web sites make implausible claims for various aftermarket automotive...
• Re: New bus
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 20:21:00 -0400
  ...Brad Darren wrote: >I've seen a lot of references here to MMO as both an oil and fuel >additive. Has anybody tried the...
• Re: Anti O2 Sensor Angents & Testing?
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 10:51:45 -0600
  when using sealants on any engine read the label for "sensor safe" when using additives,if it isnt injector cleaner, don't. jimt On...
• Re: Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 4 Nov 2012 09:54:02 -0700
  ...Valvoline uses an advanced zinc/ phosphorus additive that keeps higher levels of phosphorus in the motor oil where it protects the engine instead of...
• [Fwd: [Syncro] GAS Additives: DRIVING; My Gasoline Beats Yours (Doesn't It?) Welcome, dixoncj DRIVING; My Gasoline Beats Yours (Doesn't It?)]
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Thu, 30 Oct 2003 13:12:20 -0500
  ...Bohannon said, ''the pump injects the Shell additive package with a measured squirt into every 40 gallons of gas.'' ALL gasoline has additives. For...
• Re: Moderator Comment Re: gov't sure fire way to destroy an engine Re: about oil additives
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:10:47 -0700
  ...about oil > additives > > > was Toyota even considering buying GM ? > I think they are TOO SMART to do that ! > > ( sorry it's long, don't...
• Re: passing emmission inspection---any advice on fuel additives, etc?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 18:06:29 -0600
  ...Don't bother with additives. If the engine is running well it will pass. Even when my engine was running pretty rich it pass...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:36:21 -0400
  ...Valvoline uses an advanced zinc/ phosphorus additive that keeps higher levels of phosphorus in the motor oil where it protects the engine instead of...
• Re: Improving On Engine Lubrication
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 10:45:24 -0600
  ...It does not have any of the additives that 4 stroke crank oil needs for bearings and longevity. I would consider it to be...
• Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
  Historical mailing list - Doug Elledge
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:58:04 -0700
  Try adding some Stabil fuel additive to your fuel. Can work miracles. Simple inexpensive first step. Doug Elledge '84 VanGo Sent from my iPad >> >> >> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >
• Re: Additives
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Nov 1994 22:19:12 -0400 (EDT)
  In my 1974 Typ 181, I used to pour in a can of cola with everyother tankful....cause as you all know "Things go...
• Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
  Historical mailing list - bernie
  Sun, 2 Apr 2017 16:53:40 -0700
  ...wrote: > > > How do you volks feel about vr12 coolant additive? It replenishes the > > additives in the antifreeze and maintaines the pH of the coolant...
• Re: gov't sure fire way to destroy an engine Re: about oil additives
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:25:05 -0700
  ...about oil additives > Good grief. > > "LOL. Anytime a wiki is cited as an authority, the argument has been > lost." > - Mike S > > : / > > Cya, > Robert > > -----Original...
• Re: 87 rebuild update
  Historical mailing list - Terry A. Buchanan
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 14:01:13 -0700
  I wasn't aware that the teflon additives were a bad thing. Is this really true... anyone? Anthony Kimmons wrote: > OK...volks...update on...
• Re: Gasoline additives
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 11:37:41 -0600
  ...HOME.COM> writes: > I've been reading the archives about gasoline additives. Many entries > advise putting a quart of Automatic Transmission fluid (ATF) in...
• Re: [Fwd: [Syncro] GAS Additives: DRIVING; My Gasoline Beats Yours
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 30 Oct 2003 11:34:42 -0700
  ...Thursday, October 30, 2003 11:12 AM Subject: [Fwd: [Syncro] GAS Additives: DRIVING; My Gasoline Beats Yours (Doesn't It?) Welcome, dixoncj DRIVING; My...
• While Talking About Fuel
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:03:50 -0700
  So while we are talking about additives like Techron, what gas are you burning in your stock WBXs? Regular, Mid Grade, or Premium? Ignore...
• Re: Transmission Oil Additives
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 May 1997 10:46:33 -0400 (EDT)
  I thought the tranny fluid was sealed and that you never have to add to it ? If i'm wrong should I have it...
• Coolant Additive
  Historical mailing list - roch
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 17:43:42 -0700
  Has anyone heard or used Water Wetter Super Coolant by Redline. Supposedly it increases cooling efficiecy. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search Thousands of New...
• Re: Gas Brand Preferences?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:20:09 -0700
  ...The official >> VW dealer recommendation was BG gas additive to clean the injectors. >> It worked. A can every couple of tankfuls. >> >> Then Techron came...
• Re: Lifters knocking
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 2 Feb 1999 11:52:00 -0500
  Forget the additives. Start the Van and drive until hot. (about 30 mins.) It should quiet down shortly after that. Once quiet, immediately change...
• Re: What is your opinion on additives?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 14:21:46 -0400
  No octane boost--your car doesn't need it. Subaru Coolant Conditioner and Bars Leaks work well to stop small leaks in your coolant...
• Re: 86 Vanagon Camper price
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 22:30:00 -0400
  ...The product is a light oil with rust inhibiting additives. The oil and additives are non toxic, so it posses no environmental danger. When...
• Re: Herguth Oil Analysis
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 15:50:04 -0500
  ...another additive, i think. > Phosphorus 770 from 744 to 1184. > Calcium 985 from 53 to 2434. yup. another additive. :) > Magnesium 356 this one scared...
• Re: Wart injection. (Anti-shellac fuel additive)
  Historical mailing list - Leif Paulsen
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 11:14:17 -1000
  ...Considered oil > additives, I'm going to test out nouc mam sauce in my '85GL. Joel > Walker (he also eats the stuff, like me...
• Re: Gas Additive-Westy
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Sun, 4 Jun 2000 09:54:16 -0700
  ...Gas Additive-Westy > if your van runs, you could possible jsut drain the > tank, and ru nthe engine till it runs out of gas...
• Re: About coolant
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:45:18 -0800
  ...Apparently some additives, to water only, improve cooling a lot, but would still require other additives to minimize corrosion. So, unless running under special...
• Re: higher octane needs
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 22:02:26 -0800
  And, according to brother in law who's worked for a refining company for 40 years, the cleaning additives are now about the same...
• Re: passing emmission inspection---any advice on fuel additives, etc?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 21:51:58 -0500
  Make sure you DON'T use one of ythose guaranteed to pass additives too close to the test. They cause your engine to run...
• Re: DOn't use SM rated oils Re: Flickering Oil Light 84 auto
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:38:53 +0000
  ...Seems the motorcycle and Diesel oils have more phosphorus and zinc additives. Todd -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> > At 06:11...
• Re: (NVC) Re: Re: Another I'm still shaking cold-weather Safety message,
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 07:01:06 -0700
  ...Most jp fuels have very toxic additives in them... For example jp8 (replacing jp4) jp4 with a lot of very toxic additives. (there is...
• Use of oil additive ZDDP
  Historical mailing list - harold harper
  Sat, 9 May 2009 08:51:32 -0400
  No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.325 / Virus Database: 270.12.23/2106 - Release...
• Re: While Talking About Fuel
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:48:34 -0800
  ...I do know that the baseline gasoline is the same no matter what name is on the sign and that it is the additive...
• Blending water and diesel on purpose :-)
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 19:53:38 -0500
  http://www.lubrizol.com/performance/purinox/ http://dieselnet.com/news/9908lubrizol2.html Lubrizol, a large chemical company that makes additive packages for zillions of...
• Fuel Octane, Additives
  Historical mailing list - Russell Patten
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 10:00:54 -0500
  Lets start a thread on fuel octane, and oil additives. My girlfriend and I are in a constant argumentative-type discussion about whether it...