Re: Engine Treatment

[Jim Buck <vwpride@mixi.net>]

Hey Shawn, you could squeez a tube of GS27 in there and cure a scored
piston..."and look!  The scratch is GONE!"

Jim

Shawn C Meze wrote:

> 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
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