Anyone ever use this?
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Anyone ever use this?
I have been looking at this "Engine Restorer" stuff, I think that's what it is called, its in a silver can with a pop top on it. It comes in 3 different sizes (4, 6, 8 cyl.), and they sale it at autozone. My truck has 126k on it, just had been thinking about running this stuff through it, maybe it would help clean the internals? Or should I just not worry about it?
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At 126k, your internals should still be relatively clean as long as you've done your oil and air filter. To me, a "snake oil" flag goes up whenever I see something like that stuff...but that's because I don't trust anything that is too good to be true, and doesn't cost much.
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if you want an overhual in a can go with the kit tha looks like a bunch of test tubes with a additve that is used in airplanes i cant remember it name right now but it comes with three bottles one for your fuel, one for your oil, and one for your tranny. i here good thing from this but thats my two cents(they sell it at adavanced auto) 
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It works half-way decently. It's an oil thickener and cylinder scratch sealer. The improvement from it is barely noticable. Using 20 50 oil does about the same thing.
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If the engine is running fine, I'd let it be. There is no miracle in a can that replaces worn metal; most of these products thicken oil in an attempt to lessen oil consumption and quit noises.
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Originally Posted by CowboyBilly9Mile
If the engine is running fine, I'd let it be. There is no miracle in a can that replaces worn metal; most of these products thicken oil in an attempt to lessen oil consumption and quit noises.
So I don't know. Like I said, I was just curious
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There's always a bit of risk putting in something that may have solvents in it into an older engine. If the oil was not changed fairly regularly, you can loosen up stuff which can cause problems. On the other hand, if there is evidence of decent maintenance, you might try some form of solvent (ATF is high in detergent) for about 100 miles followed by an oil change. Avoid freeway driving if you do this. Doing this could free up a lifter that may have some carbon buildup on it, which would cause lifter noise.
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I suggest looking at the situation (lifter clatter) in terms of how long you want/expect the vehicle to last.
You will not get a long term solution out of a can. If this is meant to be a temporary 'fix' till time or money is available, fine. But the solution-in-a-can can leave as fast as it may help. As mentioned, first time you get on the highway for any period of time, getting engine good and (normal) hot, your additive will probably be gone. They don't stick around for the real work/world.
Nothing wrong with the "Restore" brand product, but it certainly isn't permanent.
If the clatter is all the evident problem, put some upper cylinder lubricant in, AKA tranny fluid, 4 to 6 ounces maybe.
If you really want to fix the engine, it means going inside.
You will not get a long term solution out of a can. If this is meant to be a temporary 'fix' till time or money is available, fine. But the solution-in-a-can can leave as fast as it may help. As mentioned, first time you get on the highway for any period of time, getting engine good and (normal) hot, your additive will probably be gone. They don't stick around for the real work/world.
Nothing wrong with the "Restore" brand product, but it certainly isn't permanent.
If the clatter is all the evident problem, put some upper cylinder lubricant in, AKA tranny fluid, 4 to 6 ounces maybe.
If you really want to fix the engine, it means going inside.
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I know from experience it won't fix clatter. The best thing you can do is use mid-weight oil from a decent company. Also think about using a synthetic, but I'd be hesitant to try it on an older engine.
Best bet is simply use 10 40 and let her warm up for 2 mins before every drive.
Best bet is simply use 10 40 and let her warm up for 2 mins before every drive.
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At the bottom of a can of Restore is powdered copper. I used it in the 6cyl. in the 63 Fairlane just to get through the summer.
Z Max is the "Aviation Approved" stuff with linkite.
To each, his own I guess.
Z Max is the "Aviation Approved" stuff with linkite.
To each, his own I guess.
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