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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 06:02 PM
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Z-Max?

I know I'm going to ignite a firestorm here, but, has anyone tried this engine (and trans and fuel) treatment? Does it work? I am skeptical about any kind of additive but just had to ask.

1st Ford owned, many driven.

2002 F-250SD XLT 4x4 Crew Cab
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5.4 EFI V-8
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Snow Plow Package
 
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Old Aug 30, 2002 | 12:53 AM
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Z-Max?

>I know I'm going to ignite a firestorm here, but, has anyone
>tried this engine (and trans and fuel) treatment? Does it
>work? I am skeptical about any kind of additive but just had
>to ask.
>
>1st Ford owned, many driven.
>
>2002 F-250SD XLT 4x4 Crew Cab
>Dark Shadow Gray
>5.4 EFI V-8
>Tow Package
>Snow Plow Package

ZMAX is currently fighting off a class-action lawsuit because the government found out they fabricated their data. Evidently, ZMAX is just a super-lubricant. Makes everything more slippery, hence the gas mileage/performance increase. I'd just stick to changing the oil on a regular basis.

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Old Aug 30, 2002 | 06:37 AM
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Z-Max?

Probably chlorine based like similar products. Yeah, it lubricates like crazy.... at the same time it slowly attacks and destroys the metal in the engine.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2002 | 10:32 PM
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