Slick 50?

[Saint Rich]

Is it any good in a Surf?
Will I notice a difference in economy or performance?
Your views will be welcome.

[jaky cakes]

Is it any good in a Surf?
Will I notice a difference in economy or performance?
Your views will be welcome.

it has been reveiwed / questioned many times before.
do a search for slick 50 or snake oil....some interesting reading.

[The Lovely Boyo]

Is it any good in a Surf?
Will I notice a difference in economy or performance?
Your views will be welcome.

Hello,

try this site - http://www.carbibles.com/additives.html

'Blue Corral, the manufacturers of the Slick 50 engine oil additive, have been banned by the Federal Trade Commission from making claims about reduced engine wear, increased fuel economy and lower running temperatures in it's advertising in America. The Federal Commission found the company's claims of increased performance and reduced wear were unsubstantiated, and Blue Corral has agreed to pay upwards of $20M in damages to affected customers.'

[M35A2]

I've got Slick50 gearbox oil additive in my auto box and steering oil. Seems ok to me.

[WARRIOR72]

ive used slick 50 gearbox and engine treatment as well as wynns and to be honest didnt notice much difference with either (except wynns a third of the price lol) i used a lucas (usa)additive in my auto box few weeks ago got it off e bay for about £20 and it really did make a difference in the gearshifts and noise...

[MattF]

I wouldn't use it. For the life of me, the name of the anti friction stuff escapes
me at the moment, but the flakes can cause various problems. Clogging of
oilways, excess wear due to their size with regards to close tolerances,
clogging of filters. Plus, it is a solid in suspension. It settles out.

Briggs and Stratton, (I believe), did a test several years ago to test its
effectivety as their small engines seemed to be popular choices for sellers
promoting the 'dry run' lubricating characteristics of the stuff. Apparently
caused more wear than running without it. Also, DuPont, the creators of
the original lubricant which is in these mixtures, did once try to stop it being
used for the purpose as it was outside the scope of the intended use.

I use a mechanism lubricant that uses the same design for print carriages,
and once the bottle is sat on the shelf, it separates and settles within a few
hours. It needs a devilishly good shake to mix it again. Imagine that
happening in your oil/transfer sump!

[Ricksurf]

I wouldn't use it. For the life of me, the name of the anti friction stuff escapes
me at the moment, but the flakes can cause various problems. Clogging of
oilways, excess wear due to their size with regards to close tolerances,
clogging of filters. Plus, it is a solid in suspension. It settles out.

Briggs and Stratton, (I believe), did a test several years ago to test its
effectivety as their small engines seemed to be popular choices for sellers
promoting the 'dry run' lubricating characteristics of the stuff. Apparently
caused more wear than running without it. Also, DuPont, the creators of
the original lubricant which is in these mixtures, did once try to stop it being
used for the purpose as it was outside the scope of the intended use.

I use a mechanism lubricant that uses the same design for print carriages,
and once the bottle is sat on the shelf, it separates and settles within a few
hours. It needs a devilishly good shake to mix it again. Imagine that
happening in your oil/transfer sump!

P.T.F.E. ?? And yes I've also heard it can clog oilways etc.
Can't beat good ol' fashioned regular oil changes

[dave.j.robbo]

I wouldn't use it. For the life of me, the name of the anti friction stuff escapes
me at the moment,

It's Teflon, isn't it??

[BUSHWHACKER]

I don't see any point in putting an anti-friction additive to prevent engine wear into a 12 year old + engine.


If added when engine was brand, spanking, shiney two miles old, then yes, it may help preserve the internal components.

[Mike Fraser]

Perhaps Molyslip would be a better option if you want to try an additive. I've used Moly in some of my classics &, at least as far as the gearboxes are concerned, it's made a real difference with sweeter changes & less transmission whine. I've also used it in engines too but I probably don't run them enough to notice any long term benefit.

[WARRIOR72]

I don't see any point in putting an anti-friction additive to prevent engine wear into a 12 year old + engine.


If added when engine was brand, spanking, shiney two miles old, then yes, it may help preserve the internal components.

they do use it in japan but it called SRICK 50

[NiftyNev]

It's Teflon, isn't it??

PolyTetraFluoroEthelene. I used to sell Slick50 many years ago and still use it.

Nev