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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 12:29 AM
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Engine/Metal treatments... good or bad?

Does the following product raise any issues when used in a n/a rotary?

http://www.prolongsales.com/index.ph...&products_id=1

I've seen this product tested right in front of me. I watched the oil leave the oilpan. I heard the loudening of the valvetrain on the Datsun 4 banger demo engine as it starved for oil.

I stood there and talked to the guy demonstrating this for 2 or 3 minutes before he said to me, "now hold your hand on the side of the block". I looked at him like he was on glue, then he held his own hand right on the side of the block and held it there. So I tried it too... and it wasn't going to burn your hand holding it there.

Seeing that I was convinced that the product really did add a layer between metal and metal I've used it in a few 4 bangers with no ill effects.

I guess my real question is, since oil in a rotary is not only a lubricant, but a coolant as well, heat transferability is certainly a consideration when you consider you'd be replacing a litre of oil with a litre of this to either an increase or decrease in cooling ability.

And perhaps there are other considerations?

Does anybody know?

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Old Aug 18, 2005 | 08:48 AM
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Don't you just love rigged demonstrations?

Why don't you ask the guy if you can do it with YOUR engine right now, and tell them to pay for any damages if the something bad happens?

Stay away from that ****.
It's all snake oil.


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