Has anyone tried this stuff? I have a few small oil leaks but no funds to actually fix them. My local ford tech friend said that this stuff works really well but I want your guys opinion since I know my 5.4l is iffy with adding things like this.
Anyone try Slick 50 products?
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Has anyone tried this stuff? I have a few small oil leaks but no funds to actually fix them. My local ford tech friend said that this stuff works really well but I want your guys opinion since I know my 5.4l is iffy with adding things like this.Andy B
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Slick 50 is snake oil.
Their Teflon oil BS was not only useless but could clog oil passages.
When it came out many years ago I happen to work with a PhD chemist who was also a lubrication specialist for NASA. He declared absolute BS with no chance of doing what they claimed.
YMMV, but after that I wouldn't trust the Slick 50 company for ANYTHING.
Their Teflon oil BS was not only useless but could clog oil passages.
When it came out many years ago I happen to work with a PhD chemist who was also a lubrication specialist for NASA. He declared absolute BS with no chance of doing what they claimed.
YMMV, but after that I wouldn't trust the Slick 50 company for ANYTHING.
Though, there are things you can find in a can that might delay the onset of large mechanical bills.
In 1977, I bought a used 1974 Mercury (Ford) Capri 2-liter. After a few months, I figured out that the clutch was toast, so I took it to a local mechanic to get the clutch replaced. Not too long after that work was complete, I started hearing a loud noise coming from the transmission. Long story shortened. My local mechanic had drained the transmission before he removed it to gain access to the clutch and forgotten to refill the transmission when the work was complete. I filled it with a 50/50 mix of 75W-90 gear oil and STP Oil Treatment. The transmission was now quiet and I drove that car for about 6 months before trading it in on a new Toyota Celica. "Mechanic in a can" worked for me!
In 1977, I bought a used 1974 Mercury (Ford) Capri 2-liter. After a few months, I figured out that the clutch was toast, so I took it to a local mechanic to get the clutch replaced. Not too long after that work was complete, I started hearing a loud noise coming from the transmission. Long story shortened. My local mechanic had drained the transmission before he removed it to gain access to the clutch and forgotten to refill the transmission when the work was complete. I filled it with a 50/50 mix of 75W-90 gear oil and STP Oil Treatment. The transmission was now quiet and I drove that car for about 6 months before trading it in on a new Toyota Celica. "Mechanic in a can" worked for me!
I would think that the 75W-90 gear oil was the savior. Actually you might have reduced the protection afforded by the 75w-90 lube with the addition of the stp.
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I have no experience with the Slick 50 products, but I do remember their heavy advertising probably 30 years ago?
This probably sums up your question here:
www.ftc.gov
Depending on what you are trying to resolve, I would stick to a good quality synthetic oil, and change often. (every 5K)
And maybe a fuel additive to the tank during fill up every few months.
I have started using Amsoil products since my cam phasers and VCT's were replaced under warranty.
Any of those fix it quick solutions seems like they cause more problems in long run.
Radiator Stop Leak, Seafoam, Marvel Mystery Oil, Lucas oil treatment, Guaranteed to Pass, etc.
Right now, I've seen the advertisement for ProLube. This one seems to be a cure all as well, but I'm always skeptical of that too.
Maybe as a last option? I feel like BG products might be one of the more credible ones, but again it may do nothing.
Here's a good watch.
www.youtube.com
This probably sums up your question here:
Quaker State Subsidiaries Settle FTC Charges Against Slick 50
Three subsidiaries of Quaker State Corp. have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that ads for Quaker State's Slick 50 Engine Treatment were false and unsubstantiated.
Depending on what you are trying to resolve, I would stick to a good quality synthetic oil, and change often. (every 5K)
And maybe a fuel additive to the tank during fill up every few months.
I have started using Amsoil products since my cam phasers and VCT's were replaced under warranty.
Any of those fix it quick solutions seems like they cause more problems in long run.
Radiator Stop Leak, Seafoam, Marvel Mystery Oil, Lucas oil treatment, Guaranteed to Pass, etc.
Right now, I've seen the advertisement for ProLube. This one seems to be a cure all as well, but I'm always skeptical of that too.
Maybe as a last option? I feel like BG products might be one of the more credible ones, but again it may do nothing.
Here's a good watch.
Top 10 Engine Additives That Actually Work (and 5 That Don’t)
Are engine additives worth the hype—or just a waste of money? In this eye-opening video, we break down the top 10 engine additives that actually improve your...
www.youtube.com
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