Engine additives

Post by **Toms240420** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

what are you all opinion on engine additives to help old high mileage? And has anyone ever used that Tornado GAs saver device? i am very ignorant here.

Post by **D1SR240** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

Well i heard good things about this SEAFOAM stuff but i have never tried it, i'm also interested in how that "engine restore" stuff works.

Post by **Toms240420** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

yeah, i almost bought some restore today but i have already tried the SEAFoam stuff. It did exactly what it said. IT smoked like a train for a bit. it stoped in a few mins, but it just seems to me that if the bottle says its going to smoke then is it really doing something or just making smoke.

Post by **D1SR240** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

Did u notice any difference after using that seafoam stuff? and where did u get it?

Post by **serken** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

Try Duralube(speeling??) or slick50.About tornado, I think it's useless.

Post by **Jesda** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

Unless youre experiencing leaks or blowing blue smoke, additives arent really a good idea. Rislone and CD2 are two decent brands of concentrated detergents that can help clacking lifters and other strange noises. But my suggestion is a machine engine flush. Even Jiffy Lube offers a Bilstein Engine Flush for $80. They plug this thing into your engine that looks like Rosie from The Jetsons, and half an hour later youre done.

I did it on my 1995 Mazda 626 I4 5-spd, with 250,000 miles, which seemed to rev smoother and the lifter noise was quieter afterwards. To fully resolve my lifter problem in that situation, I needed a new oil pump.

Also look into something called B12 Chemtool. Wal-Mart carries it for $4, and I use it to keep my injectors and fuel system clean. You can also pour it in the crankcase. As always, READ THE DIRECTIONS!

-Jesda

Post by **Mr1der** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

you can find seafoam in most parts stores, it comes in a funky looking can though instead of your typical plastic bottle, if I remember right it's in a red and white can that looks like a shaving cream can

I have yet to actually use it

Post by **Toms240420** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

SO no one has used that Tornado crap? THe autoparts dude said it worked, but i want a expert opinion

Post by **[Zero-S]** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

toulene!!

Post by **ShadowKnight006** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

I was wondering about the Engine RESTORE stuff, I keep seeing the commercials. As for that tornado thing, I would be too worried about something breaking and going into the intake, like with electric turbos*gasp*.

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

Tornado does NOT work.Is a scam.I had one in a 91 Q i once bought from previous owner i just went ahead and threw it away.

Generally engine treatment OTHER THAN DETERGENTS simply dont do anything either and often do harm.

Duralube ,slick50, Zmax are all scams do absolutely nothing and slick50 like many ptfe additives likely does harm.

CD2 seafoam bg44k etc are not scams but various types of deteregents which sometimes give u a good effect if porperly used.

Fred..

Post by **Bubba1** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

Toms240420 wrote:SO no one has used that Tornado crap? THe autoparts dude said it worked, but i want a expert opinion

Yeah, the same autoparts dude that wants to sell it to you.Save your money, the tornado is useless.

Post by **D-UNIT** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

I think the tornado thing is more beneficial on a turbo car. Example : I was at the tracks some time ago and there was this guy with a turbo isuzu impluse. He wanted to race my 240. I said your on. He then proceeded to hand my a$$ to me with a 14.6 et. He told me that he just installed the tornado. I told him "you bought that crap". He said ''No man it really works". I said "prove it'. So he took it out and ran two passes of 15.1 and 15.0. Then he put it back in and immediately ran a 14.6 again!! A .4 gain is pretty significant for 70 dollars. I was sold. So I bought one and it didn't give me crap ( I'm NA) but I didn't lose anything either ( just $70) LOL!~!@!

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

It doesnt work. sorry man, he was changing something else when he changed the set-up.

Fred...

Post by **kevy8up** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

i used the seafoam but my car is still smoking. My engine has 176,xxx miles on it and im sure the rings and seals are goin bad. I kinda not doing anything till I have enuff money for a swap. Also i have a lifter knocking too...ima take the cover off tomorrow and maybe tighten something up....and im gonna check on the oil pump too.

comon december.......Swap time.......

Post by **D-UNIT** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

I know it sounds off, but if I hadn't seen it with my own eye's I wouldn't be posting it. It was right in front of the throttle body. I have also TRIED it and I now know it doesn't work for me yet. We will see when I get boosted. Then I will talk crap. btw...What does /TCU stand for??

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

TCU= transmission Control Unit, aka "transmission chip".

Fred...

Post by **D-UNIT** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

Cool thanx!!! ever drag? ( et ) I aways wondered ? Can you autox? I've been thinking about getting the new one!

Post by **Sircnay** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

Mmm... try adding some ethanol or methanol in there... about... 3/4 of a gallon in the gas tank. Should add for a nice kick =D

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

Dont the methanol will destroy TONS of seals.

Fred..

Post by **Sircnay** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

not if you use it sparingly.. like 3/4 of a gallon and the rest 91 octane. Makes for good boostin'. What about ethanol or toulene? I haven't tried those.

Post by **Jesda** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

Kids: Dont try this at home.

Post by **Bubba1** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

D-UNIT wrote:I think the tornado thing is more beneficial on a turbo car. Example : I was at the tracks some time ago and there was this guy with a turbo isuzu impluse. He wanted to race my 240. I said your on. He then proceeded to hand my a$$ to me with a 14.6 et. He told me that he just installed the tornado. I told him "you bought that crap". He said ''No man it really works". I said "prove it'. So he took it out and ran two passes of 15.1 and 15.0. Then he put it back in and immediately ran a 14.6 again!! A .4 gain is pretty significant for 70 dollars. I was sold. So I bought one and it didn't give me crap ( I'm NA) but I didn't lose anything either ( just $70) LOL!~!@!

I have bridge for sale in NYC. Interested in buying it???? I'm afraid you got snookered my friend. At least iyou only got clipped for $70. Sorry

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

Toluene is ok and will boost octane.

Fred...

Post by **D-UNIT** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 4:01 pm

How much??? I'll hold drag races on it all day!! Like I said we'll see! I've already bought it so I might as well test it "officially".LOL.

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