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Re: Lucas
« Reply #15 on: February 08, 2009, 09:12:13 AM »
Quote from: beercheck on February 08, 2009, 08:36:20 AM
Quote from: IanL on February 08, 2009, 01:55:56 AM
Quote from: Gen-Erix on February 06, 2009, 07:21:06 PM
Next time I change oil (in 1k miles or so) I'll probably use my Slick50 additive.  Its sitting there so midas well put it to use.  I'll use regular oil and most likely the FRAM filter thats sitting there too.

The best thing to do with that Slick50 is throw it away.  It clogs filters, does no good and is known to increase wear.

http://skepdic.com/slick50.html


Except he's also running a Tornado air intake insert and a +50 horsepower chip with his electric supercharger.  If he quits using Slick50 now, he'll give up 79.2% of his gains.



You forgot my wing and my type r badge good for another 50 hp


but seriously, im not keeping her forever

midas well be the test subject

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Re: Lucas
« Reply #16 on: February 09, 2009, 12:20:15 AM »
Then do the next owner a favor and throw it away. Really - it's been proven to be a bad product. MOST oil additives are.
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Re: Lucas
« Reply #17 on: February 09, 2009, 01:52:55 AM »
Quote from: beercheck on February 08, 2009, 08:36:20 AM
Except he's also running a Tornado air intake insert and a +50 horsepower chip with his electric supercharger.  If he quits using Slick50 now, he'll give up 79.2% of his gains.

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Re: Lucas
« Reply #18 on: February 09, 2009, 09:00:55 AM »
I dont smoke
I dont eat out (restaurants/fast food)

I dont blindly follow Oil Additives claim but Im willing to try on occasion
(plus im pretty sure im taking better care than the previous owner)


see, Im not perfect.  lol
 ;D



If you change your oil with quality oil and a quality filter, there is no reason it
will not last 100K or more. After 150K it's a crapshoot, regardless of oil or
additives. If there is a casting flaw somewhere in the motor, or anything like that,
no additive in the world will stop the inevitible
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Re: Lucas
« Reply #19 on: February 09, 2009, 09:03:24 AM »
and to stay on the Lucas topic

my dad uses the Lucas gas additive on his 1980s van
and the engine sounds better and he gets better mpg


it didnt do much for the tracker so i stopped using it
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Re: Lucas
« Reply #20 on: February 09, 2009, 12:00:10 PM »
The gas additive (upper cylinder lube) is a totally different animal, and it works for most engines. Only need to use about 2 oz per 10 gallons - any more is generally a waste (your mileage may vary). I've found 2.5 oz per fill (11-12 gal) gives me the best results in all the zooks I've driven.
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Re: Lucas
« Reply #21 on: February 09, 2009, 04:42:49 PM »
Quote from: Jeremiah on February 09, 2009, 12:00:10 PM
The gas additive (upper cylinder lube) is a totally different animal, and it works for most engines. Only need to use about 2 oz per 10 gallons - any more is generally a waste (your mileage may vary). I've found 2.5 oz per fill (11-12 gal) gives me the best results in all the zooks I've driven.


yeah
really worked for the van
made no noticeable difference for the tracker
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Re: Lucas
« Reply #22 on: February 10, 2009, 01:17:05 PM »

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Re: Lucas
« Reply #23 on: February 10, 2009, 01:40:52 PM »
I suspect LUCL depends on the type of gas (California's different than Hawaii) & driving styles. I don't notice much difference in a lot of in-town style driving, but do notice more on-highway (55MPH+, and I don't think Hawaii allows more than 45 MPH ??? )
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Re: Lucas
« Reply #24 on: February 10, 2009, 03:34:59 PM »
Quote from: Jeremiah on February 10, 2009, 01:40:52 PM
I suspect LUCL depends on the type of gas (California's different than Hawaii) & driving styles. I don't notice much difference in a lot of in-town style driving, but do notice more on-highway (55MPH+, and I don't think Hawaii allows more than 45 MPH ??? )


thats funny

typical Oahu freeway limit is 60 mph (80mph is illegal)
but just the other day I was doing 70... ish
outerislands are slower due to lack of freeway

things that really kill the mileage are lots of hills (think island)
and tons of stop and go driving (30 min of driving should take you wherever you need to go)

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Re: Lucas
« Reply #25 on: February 10, 2009, 10:24:49 PM »
Quote from: Gen-Erix on February 10, 2009, 03:34:59 PM
things that really kill the mileage are lots of hills (think island volcanos)

Fixed it for you.
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Re: Lucas
« Reply #26 on: February 10, 2009, 10:50:31 PM »
Quote from: beercheck on February 10, 2009, 10:24:49 PM
Quote from: Gen-Erix on February 10, 2009, 03:34:59 PM
things that really kill the mileage are lots of hills (think island volcanos)


Fixed it for you.



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