I agree 100%.
Doug
Steve Laifman wrote:
> Oil Additives Are Great.
>
> Everybody in the automotive engineering world knows this.
> They reduce friction, prevent oil breakcown, prevent sludge
> build-up, extend viscosity over wide temperature ranges, and
> lots of other good things. That is why the SAE and the car
> manufacturers have recommended a specific minimum
> formulation of these additives, and strongly recommend using
> motor oil products meeting these standards, at a minimum.
>
> The lubrication manufacturers have taken part in these tests
> and comply by producing oil with these additives already in
> them. These products are what is for sale on your
> supplier's shelves in containers labeled MOTOR OIL.
>
> Any ADDITIONAL additives are either already in the motor, or
> will do no good, if not harm. Some are mostly kerosene,
> which thins the oil for no good reason. Others contain
> small teflon particles that do NOT bond to anything, but can
> clog your filter or small oil passages.
>
> The best recommendation is to follow the manufacturer's
> recommendation. Use the latest grade of high performance
> motor oil. Let your engine idle for about 15-20 seconds at
> initial start up, before going anywhere. Change your oil
> and filter at recommended intervals, depending upon
> driving. Normal driving, 3,000 miles or 90 days, whicher
> comes first. Severe driving, hot, short trips, pulling
> loads, every 1,000 miles. This is cheap protection, and the
> best advice on lubrication you are ever going to get. And
> it's not from me, just through me.
>
> Or, go squeeze a snake until you've got a gallon of juice.
> Then either sell it, and buy real motor oil, or drink it
> with grain alcohol. But, don't put it into your engine.
>
> Steve
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