Re: Engine Treatment

[skerocdriver@juno.com (Shawn C Meze)]

On Sat, 21 Nov 1998 23:15:50 -0500 Rich <emt@imcnyc.com> writes:

>What's the consensus on engine oil treatments such as:
>Slick 50?

Its crap.

>Dura Lube?

Its crap.

>STP Oil Treatment?

Its crap.

>Gunk Motor Flush?

Its crap.

>Gunk Oil Treatment?

Its crap.

>Marvel Mystery Oil?

Ive heard this does some amazing things but what exactly, I never got any
details. I've never used it.

>CD-2 Oil Detergent?

Its crap.

>CD-2 Oil Treatment?

Its crap.

>etc, etc?


Bottom line is, you dont need the hype from all of these oil additives.
Infomercials are pathetic crap. If they though they could sell 3 month
old dog crap as something great, I bet somebody would buy the stuff.
Infomercials are designed to do one thing, make money. 
All you need to do is change the oil regularly. It also doesnt hurt
anything if you change it a little earlier than scheduled. 


>My stock 2L 16V has over 75,000 miles and I want to keep the car for a 
>long time.  BTW, small oil leak.  


OK and you were looking to fix the problem with a "pour it in" fix? You
will maybe pay a little more now, but in the long run you will benefit
greatly to just fix the leak at the source. if there is one place to not
skimp on repairs, thats the oil system. It is after all, the life blood
of the engine. 


              Shawn Meze
86' Jetta GLi           82' Scirocco GTi
The Fastest, Quickest, Cleanest and
best looking Scirocco in all of San Diego!
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