Let me start off by saying that I do not intend use this product.
However I was curious with other discussions going on about engine lubrication what the results might be using teflon.

 

Teflon is not good for your engine. pots and pans coated with teflon cannot withstand heats higher than ~500 degrees. Combustion chamber temps go much higher than that.

I'm sure you can do a quick web search and find this already discussed somewhere.

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I've used Slick-50 on previous cars and thought I was doing the right thing, but since then I've read that the teflon may clog critical engine oil lines having devasting effects on engine longevity.

With that doubt in mind, and knowing that the manufacturers frown on additives in general, I no longer use it.
What I do use is a good synthetic oil to give me the protection, service, and peace of mind I want.

Works for me, (so far)... [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]


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I just started using a product called Bi Tron. They've made tests against popular (AS SEEN ON TV) Brands out there. It doesnt have PTFE aka Teflon or Molybdenum that can potentially harm your engine. I've just started using it, and so far I'm liking it. More information about this stuff can be found here:
http://www.bitronglobal.biz
it contains some information regarding additives, teflon and molybdenum as well as comparisons to other products on the mass market.

I use it, I like it. [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]


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Don't waste money on additive! Our engine doesn't requires additive. Use Sythnetic oil such Mobil 1, Red Line, Purple, and Motul. This will help to extend the engine life little longer than using a regular oil.

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true...though what if i told you modern synthetics carry what "as seen on tv" lubricants have, like molybdenum and teflon.


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I'm not sold on the advantage of synthetic oils if you are going to change every 3500 - 4000 miles.
A regular good quality oil is fine, unless you want to extend your changes to 6-8K.
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Using teflon additives is a complete waste of money. If you look up teflon on DuPont's web page, (don't ask for a link, I'm going by memory), DuPont specifically recommends against using teflon in combustion engine applications.

To go further, companies like Slick50, claim the teflon "sticks" to the parts in the engine, so that it creates a thin "protective/slippery" layer. DuPont actually refutes this, and says the only way for teflon to "stick" to something, is to fuse it at 1600+ degrees farenheit or something like that, which an internal combustion engine will not even come close to approaching.

So how do you think the additives contains the teflon? In suspension.... But you might ask, "Isn't the oil filter supposed to filter out particulates in your oil?" Yes, exactly.

I remember reading another article that refuted the commercials where they ran an engine with zero oil. This company ran their own tests, and found any engine will runs for a short amount of time with zero oil in it. They did a thorough analysis, and actually found the engine with teflon type additives actually had more engine wear than the engine that didn't. Turns out it was because the teflon particles started clogging the tiny passages in the engine. Especially near the piston rings.

So all in all, these additives will do nothing more, than clog your oil filter, and plug up your engine causing oil starvation.

 

what is your opinion on molybdenum disulfide?


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VFR, I agree.

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