2006-08-14 06:24:35 · 7 answers · asked by pacificwaves8 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There are times and circumstances where additives are appropriate. But most of the time, they are both redundant and a waste of money.
All of the additives and conditioners that oil and transmission fluid require are already in them.
(DISCLAIMER-->Use only those lubricants recommended by the manufacturer)
There are some manufacturers that require VERY specific conditioners for their lubricants (eg. Honda, Chrysler etc) that add modifiers in addition to the standard blends. Those required conditioners are available in lubricants specified for those applications.
If you have a vehicle that has a particular condition (burns oil, has noise etc.) it may be helpful to change viscosity, or add a viscosity builder (i.e. STP, Bardhal) to help forestall engine damage and wear. If this is NOT the case, use what the manufacturer recommends. After all, they designed and built it, and know what the requirements of their design calls for.
ADDITIONAL NOTE---> After watching for many years the experiments of many people, including in commercial fleets, there is nothing that you can add to your oil that will add SUBSTANTIALLY to your fuel economy. Even changing to synthetic oil, there has been in some circumstances a little improvement, but not near enough to offset the additional cost of the synthetic oil.
Here is an industry web-site where you can gather a bit of information regarding petroleum products. This is the American Petroleum Institute; they are the body that sets standards for blends, and works hand-in-hand with governmental agencies that mandate certain requirements in the industry.
http://api-ec.api.org/newsplashpage/index.cfm
2006-08-14 07:23:22 · answer #1 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I trust Lucas products, they make oil and transmission additives. I use Sea Foam in my fuel, but Sea Foam can also be used in the crankcase (oil). There are many 'honeys' on the market, why are you needing additives? Leaking? Burning? Maybe it is time to replace. If you are needing the extra miles from your vehicle I would go with Lucas, they guarantee the product and I recommend it.
2006-08-14 14:37:58 · answer #2 · answered by Sheila 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have also used products by Lucas with good results. If you have any sort of warranty on an engine or transmission, make sure that the use of additives doesn't void the warranty.
2006-08-14 13:48:39 · answer #3 · answered by billyshears 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most, if not all additives are to be steered clear off...... some may damage the engine.... others just thicken the oil and add more anti wear additives already found in engine oil.
2006-08-16 08:43:45 · answer #4 · answered by 572ci. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lucas makes the best additive for oil and transmission on the market. i have used it on all my vehicles. also sell tons of it to customers at autozone. have heard great feedback on these products.
2006-08-14 13:39:32 · answer #5 · answered by turner32542 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your car really old?? If not, there are none.
You think the car makers wouldn't use it and outsell all the other guys if they really worked?
Try changing them at or before the recommended time.
2006-08-14 13:33:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dextron transmission fluids only!!!!! dont ever use an additive EVER!!!!!!!!!!unless you want to replace the trans
2006-08-14 21:41:49 · answer #7 · answered by damn_van098 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋