zmax and other crap [Merged 4-8] Slick 50 oil gas additive additives snake

[CH152]

I have put zMAX in all parts of my car that came with the kit, they replace the parts if something breaks while you are treating it with it. You all ever used it before? if you have let me know, and also what other additives have you all used that you could tell a difference in? i.e. motor up, engine restore. let me know

 

[bobgeorge]

whoops i mean Zmax

 

[Grinder5]

the nos says it doesn't have any ptfe in it. I just wondered if it was anygood, figured it's sorta a well known brand, must have at least an ok reputation if it's still around. I've heard of that restore stuff, might just give that a go. Was more intersted in the nos brand since my work has it for only about 1.50 a bottle.

 

[newports01]

this restore stuff... where can i get it and whats the exact title/color of bottle... i have 1 little freakin tap when my car is cold... its peeing me off so bad im bout to go get the valves adjusted if thats posbile.. is it? if not i know what vmax is..... it has linkite (dont know how to spell) in it witch is used in aircraft engines... but i will try the restore stuff too.. so where is it! and is it possible for valves to be adjusted?

 

[K Dan]

so would linkite be good or bad for car engines?

 

[markGSX]

that zmax stuff is a scam, they're being sued by the government now for false advertising. and for $50 I don't know who the hell would even buy it in the first place.

 

[ttawd3s]

The xylene can be found at home depot... The oct. boosters at parts stores that came 7 points will boost 10 gallons of 93 oct to a wopping 93.7 for only $10... xylene 1/3 with 93 oct. is 101 oct. After that I say C-16 on race day...

I bought some c-16 from a speed shop, and he asked me if I was going to run it in a street bike or 4 wheeler, I laughed and pointed at the 89' civic hatchback with a 75 shot.. I said,"its a wheeler motor, but its in a car"... I ran 15.1 the next day, with a stock motor and gutted cat, 155000 miles, and the 75 shot...ZEX... Not bad by honda standards, but thats why I bought my R/T !!

 

[nine5raptor]

exactly...all of those "10 points!" or "7 points!" means 1 octane rating or .7 octane rating. I buy toluene or xylene at sherwin williams if I am in the mood. see these: http://www.elektro.com/~audi/audi/toluene.html
especially this: http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/misc/octanebooster.html

 

[DAskren]

This is what killed your engine right? Have you pursued the promise from them about your engine failing while using it?

 

[NOSNUSE]

Restore works well i have used it in every car i have owned for the last 10 years, read the oil bible in the vfaq site about what additives are good and which ones aren't.

 

[Thunderskull]

Yeah, I have a friend of mine that worked on the ZMax infomercial. I just emailed her the link with the FTC case. I can't wait to hear her reaction. BTW, Zmax is owned by Speedway Motorsports. They own the NASCAR tracks which is how they got the racing industry involved with Zmax. I bet those guys don't put that stuff anywhere near their cars. I was going to put that stuff in my car based on what my friend had told me. Glad I didn't. She was going to add that stuff to her's too. Hopefully, I catch her in time.

 

[Defiant]

There are no mechanics in cans nor bottles.

 

[focusedrage]

You know that silly stuff they advertise on TNN, the stuff that comes in a soda can? does it do anything? has anyone used it?

 

[ziggi's92tsi]

tried it seems to make the engine run smoother and it helps quiet thoose lifters

 

[FourG63 97GST]

get some Zmax too while you at it

 

[focusedrage]

thanks

 

[xcelr8n]

Originally posted by FourG63 97GST
get some Zmax too while you at it

I never tried either product, but i though alot of people bashed Zmax.

 

[FourG63 97GST]

yea, I saw on tv that the Zmax is a fraud and it doesn't work and they have this lawsuit going on

 

[90AWDTalon]

Originally posted by FourG63 97GST
yea, I saw on tv that the Zmax is a fraud and it doesn't work and they have this lawsuit going on

Then why are you saying to get some?

 

[Tallen]

Originally posted by 90AWDTalon


Then why are you saying to get some?

sounds like sarcasm...

 

[90AWDTalon]

Originally posted by Tallen

sounds like sarcasm...

OK thats good, just wish he would have used a sarcasm smilie or something.

 

[FourG63 97GST]

k, Ill use the smiley next time

 

[TaLoNBLiNGBLiNG]

Engine Restore is just some really thick motor oil. It seals the gaps between the piston rings and the cylinder walls, creating less blow-by. To me, it's a ripoff since you can just use thicker motor oil and get the same results. It's just in a cool looking soda can

 

[focusedrage]

but wouldnt thicker motor oil increese friction?

 

[igs]

Isn't it suppossed to repair cylinder walls?

 

[RipperXX]

mind telling me how the #### any liquid is suppossed to repair a metal cylinder wall??