Oil additives
01-18-2005, 12:19 AM
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Oil additives
Which ones?
Any Recommendations?
I have run Prolong in my last car (Audi A6) and found it very good smother, less noise, not sure about the MPG but i was thinking of putting some in the S.
Any Recommendations?
I have run Prolong in my last car (Audi A6) and found it very good smother, less noise, not sure about the MPG but i was thinking of putting some in the S.
01-19-2005, 01:04 PM
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Manufacturers dont recommend them and neither do oil companies (if there was in money in they would make them and sell them as "must have's"). You are better off changing the oil at earlier intervals than using additives.
01-20-2005, 03:14 AM
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Agree with above comments: I'm in the industry and have had these additives tested - don't waste your money, and don't put your engine etc. at risk. Many of these additives have now been discredited, and can generate v. harmful acids when exposed to heat/pressure - these include PTFE and Chlorinated hydrocarbon based systems.
Trust your engine oil formulator - they spend millions getting their fluids approved, and generally get things right!
thanks guys worth knowing and probably a worthy addition to the FAQ?
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