RESTORE?? in a PSD?
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RESTORE?? in a PSD?
Hi has any one had experience with useing the product called restore in a PSD? the product claims to improve compression and HP on hi mileage engines. it says on it bottle that it is safe for all diesel engines.
shoud I try some?? or dose any one have resons why not?? will it hurt the PSD??? thanks to any one J
shoud I try some?? or dose any one have resons why not?? will it hurt the PSD??? thanks to any one J
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First, I have never seen actual proof that it works for any engine. How does a liquid "repair" worn out areas of the cylinder wall (taken from their web site). You score a cylinder and it will remain that way until you hone it out.
Second, the oil that goes in our diesel's have anti foaming agents and putting in any additive to the oil may change the properties of engine oil. Even if it says that it's safe for diesels, I would be very wary.
Third, if you are having trouble with your diesel at higher milage, you have significant problems that cannot be fixed or covered up by pouring in a bottle.
Second, the oil that goes in our diesel's have anti foaming agents and putting in any additive to the oil may change the properties of engine oil. Even if it says that it's safe for diesels, I would be very wary.
Third, if you are having trouble with your diesel at higher milage, you have significant problems that cannot be fixed or covered up by pouring in a bottle.
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I put it in an 87 5.0 mustang (250000 miles and still going) and noticed less smoking and oil consumption. I agree with pocket on the diesel oil foaming point though, I would be very, very careful about anything I put in there.
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That was kind of the thoughts I've had, but was not realy sure, My cousin uses it on a 73 dodge gasser. I know gasser.... and it did up the compresson. so I was wondering if any one had used it on a diesel. tell me more aout this anti foaming of the oil? what problems could this additve lead to?
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I have used Restore in several of my old Ford's. It slows down leaks, uses less oil and generally seems to do what it says it will do.
However. The PSD uses high pressure oil to fire the injectors, and whatever the gunk is in the restore can could easily be large enough to clog the internal passages of the injector and do all kinds of bad things to it. I would not put Restore in my PSD under ANY circumstance.....no way.
However. The PSD uses high pressure oil to fire the injectors, and whatever the gunk is in the restore can could easily be large enough to clog the internal passages of the injector and do all kinds of bad things to it. I would not put Restore in my PSD under ANY circumstance.....no way.
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The problem with Restore is the increased levels of Si in the can. It's almost like pouring a cup of fine sand in the pan, or running with the air filter off.
Just about any additive that you find at any parts shack alters the oil forumlation in a very bad way. You are better off using plain oil, heavier oil for consumption, or just fixing the seal.
Many additives have had the Fed's come down on them for false claims....Slick 50 and Prolong come to mind.
Many additives are filtered out of the oil by the oil filter and thus negating the purpose of adding the stuff in the first place, PTFE based additives are of this catagory (read Slick 50).
Then there are additives like Lucas that tend to cause motor oil to foam up something fierce in a motor.
Just because a added additive makes a motor sound better doesn't really mean jack in the grand scheme of things. It just means that the sound was altered into a different signal.
The best way to protect your motor is to pick a oil and filter and follow a acceptable change schedule.
Just about any additive that you find at any parts shack alters the oil forumlation in a very bad way. You are better off using plain oil, heavier oil for consumption, or just fixing the seal.
Many additives have had the Fed's come down on them for false claims....Slick 50 and Prolong come to mind.
Many additives are filtered out of the oil by the oil filter and thus negating the purpose of adding the stuff in the first place, PTFE based additives are of this catagory (read Slick 50).
Then there are additives like Lucas that tend to cause motor oil to foam up something fierce in a motor.
Just because a added additive makes a motor sound better doesn't really mean jack in the grand scheme of things. It just means that the sound was altered into a different signal.
The best way to protect your motor is to pick a oil and filter and follow a acceptable change schedule.
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The best way to protect your motor is to pick a oil and filter and follow a acceptable change schedule.
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Well thanks for the replys,
My truck is not useing much oil. and runss perry well. its just a little rough for stemm to stern, it was a ranch truck and I gott it cheep knowing I would have a lot to fix up. and was just wondering if that stuff would do a thing. But I dont thik I'll touch the stuff, Ive never had much faith in any additive. they just seem like a scam to me. \ thanks again
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My truck is not useing much oil. and runss perry well. its just a little rough for stemm to stern, it was a ranch truck and I gott it cheep knowing I would have a lot to fix up. and was just wondering if that stuff would do a thing. But I dont thik I'll touch the stuff, Ive never had much faith in any additive. they just seem like a scam to me. \ thanks again
J
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An oil bypass system basically takes about 5% of your oil flow and diverts it to an oil filter that has a 1 micron rating. It traps the smallest of particles and adds greatly to the quality of your engine oil. If you were to just put the 1 micron filter in place of your regular filter it would be too restrictive and it would prevent oil flow.
There are two schools of thought on these bypass systems. One thinks that it is a good way to extend your oil change intervals, the other thinks that the oil change intervals should stay the same but your engine life will increase. I think theres some merit to both arguments. Many fellow truckers here have had their oil analyzed at 10K miles using a bypass system and they have had almost perfect oil readings. Either way it's a no-lose situation IMO.
There are two schools of thought on these bypass systems. One thinks that it is a good way to extend your oil change intervals, the other thinks that the oil change intervals should stay the same but your engine life will increase. I think theres some merit to both arguments. Many fellow truckers here have had their oil analyzed at 10K miles using a bypass system and they have had almost perfect oil readings. Either way it's a no-lose situation IMO.
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A good bypass system is available from one of the sponsors of this site. If I recall it's Motorhaven. I think it's less than $150 and it's definitely not too late for your truck as far as mileage is concerned. It could make the difference between 300K miles and 500K miles.
On edit- I guess I was mistaken, try this link: http://www.oilguard.com/ford_bypass.php
On edit- I guess I was mistaken, try this link: http://www.oilguard.com/ford_bypass.php
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