What about Prolong?
What about synthetic oil?
If PTFE products actually clog engines, why haven't we heard any hue and cry from the auto industry, or "viod warenty" notices from manufactururers?

David Thompson
Frank 4.5

>>> <KENWILFY@AOL.COM> 11/17 2:29 PM >>>
I am glad that Karl has found something to keep his van on the road and I
wasn't going to say anything until he started encouraging other Vanagon owners
to try this stuff.  I found no problem with Karl trying it since his van had
high mileage anyway (190k miles I believe) but I must warn you that as a
mechanic I would advise anyone with a halfway decent motor to please not put
any oil additives into thier motor (Slick 50, Motor UP, CD-2, motor Honey, any
Teflon based additive et al).  Why?  These additives usually do nothing
beneficial in a motor (usually find it in a big clump on the bottom of the oil
pan when it comes time to rebuild the motor) and can in fact damage a good
motor by restricting oil galleys and other orifices inside the motor.  I hear
very few good stories about these additives but many horror stories.
Just think about it: If that stuff you are pouring into your motor flows like
honey in the heat of the summer, what do you think it is doing in your motor
in the winter?
I can understand folks with tired motors trying these additives as a last
effort to try and get another year out of their engine, but to put this stuff
in a good motor would be a crime.
This is my 2 cents on this subject anyway.
Ken Wilford
Van-Again
John 3:16