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What do you think of these additives
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Bob_Spidell
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The SeaFoam, I believe--they make a slew of products--is for removing 'carbon' buildup inside cylinders. I wouldn't use it on a newer car--I think you have to dump it down a carburettor anyway--but if you have an old clunker that's pinging a lot but otherwise in good tune you could try it. The 'break-in' additive is probably oil with a lot of ZDDP (like GM EOS). My concern would be that it's old and the chemical composition has changed from original (possible acid formation). I wouldn't use it.
The 'fuel additive,' well, I think in general additives are at best a waste of money and possibly damaging (except for specific uses like break-in or de-carboning). My Mustang's owner's manual warns against any and all additives (and threatens warranty invalidation in some cases).
The 'fuel additive,' well, I think in general additives are at best a waste of money and possibly damaging (except for specific uses like break-in or de-carboning). My Mustang's owner's manual warns against any and all additives (and threatens warranty invalidation in some cases).
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Even if for free, I would not use them now
They are made for use in combination with (other) products from that period
As Bob said, # 1 will be oil with ZDDP, keeping the friction low
For # 2, Loostening carbon is not without danger. I would not drive the car with this added to the gas. Instead ad a little to an almost empty tank and keep checking oilpressure and temperature while running stationary with the hood opened ;-)After that also change the oil.
#3 is for use with gas from that period. The gas for sale now allready contains additives (dopes). As # 2, most products are (also) for use with gas injection
Keep one of each, put the rest on ebay
Hans
They are made for use in combination with (other) products from that period
As Bob said, # 1 will be oil with ZDDP, keeping the friction low
For # 2, Loostening carbon is not without danger. I would not drive the car with this added to the gas. Instead ad a little to an almost empty tank and keep checking oilpressure and temperature while running stationary with the hood opened ;-)After that also change the oil.
#3 is for use with gas from that period. The gas for sale now allready contains additives (dopes). As # 2, most products are (also) for use with gas injection
Keep one of each, put the rest on ebay
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Seafoam is a mixture of naphtha, kerosene and isopropyl alcohol. All will break down over time. STP Gas Treatment is a combination of naphtha, stoddard solvent, and other cleaning agents. Again chemical breakdown is a concern. No infor found on breakin concentrate but I would be wary because too much ZDDP can lead to acid pitting of the camshaft.
If you feel you need to use a cleaner in your engine, put about a quart of kerosene in it with a full tank of gas. I don't really think it does much good but it can lead to carbon seperation which can cause serious damage. If you use a high quality oil and the proper octane fuel for your engine, change oil on a regular basis, and keep your engine in proper tune none of these should ever be needed. IMHO.
If you feel you need to use a cleaner in your engine, put about a quart of kerosene in it with a full tank of gas. I don't really think it does much good but it can lead to carbon seperation which can cause serious damage. If you use a high quality oil and the proper octane fuel for your engine, change oil on a regular basis, and keep your engine in proper tune none of these should ever be needed. IMHO.
tahoe healey
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Sell on Ebay. Lot of auto oil can collectors out there.
Or use the solvents for carb cleaner. Sounds like the right type to clean up aluminum carbs.
I think I will open a can of the brake in stuff just to see what it looks like inside. Maybe if it is in oil form, I will use it as chain saw oil for the blade.
Interesting ingredients, I guess you can sell anything with the right marketing.
Jerry
I think I will open a can of the brake in stuff just to see what it looks like inside. Maybe if it is in oil form, I will use it as chain saw oil for the blade.
Interesting ingredients, I guess you can sell anything with the right marketing.
Jerry
pkmh
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I come across stuff like what you have from time to time in my travels and I do sell them in the open market, especially if they are old and familiar in design. What you have are not terribly vintage and may prove to be a harder sell, given their relatively new age. But there is usually a buyer for anything out there.
The last stuff I've had that sold and only for a couple of bucks are unopened cardboard type cans of motor oil (not like plastic we see today) by ARCO containing graphite from the 1970's.
And for whatever it's worth, what also seems to sell rather easily is oil company products bearing names like Esso, American, Gulf, etc., with their accompanying old style logos. I even had a Esso lighter fluid can that sold quickly. The nicest item I had in recently history was an old Esso wooden oil case from the 1930's. The older or rarer, obviously, the better! Lately, I've been coming across those old tin watering cans you used to see at each service station. Remember what they looked liked?? Just too bad I don't them with logo designs embossed.
Paul
The last stuff I've had that sold and only for a couple of bucks are unopened cardboard type cans of motor oil (not like plastic we see today) by ARCO containing graphite from the 1970's.
And for whatever it's worth, what also seems to sell rather easily is oil company products bearing names like Esso, American, Gulf, etc., with their accompanying old style logos. I even had a Esso lighter fluid can that sold quickly. The nicest item I had in recently history was an old Esso wooden oil case from the 1930's. The older or rarer, obviously, the better! Lately, I've been coming across those old tin watering cans you used to see at each service station. Remember what they looked liked?? Just too bad I don't them with logo designs embossed.
Paul
I use Seafoam in the outboard motor on my boat. Does a good job of cleaning the crud out of the 2-stroke. Use it maybe once a year when it gets a hesitation upon initial acceleration.
I also use it in the 302 engine in my older Explorer. Gets rid of engine knock.
Never used it in the Healey.
I also use it in the 302 engine in my older Explorer. Gets rid of engine knock.
Never used it in the Healey.
Hangtown Healey
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