Oil treatment - General Discussion - Car Talk Community
Sep 14, 2012 · My Dad bought a new Studebaker Lark V-8 back in 1963. On the oil cap was a lablel applied at the factory that said to add one can of STP at every oil change. The owner’s …
Oil additives for noisy valve lifter - Car Talk Community
Sep 6, 2011 · I used Marvel oil in it. I had 1 cly that was using oil bad. Fouled the spark with oil. The guys on the tractor forum said to try it. I did and it worked. It took 2 oil changes for it to …
Use of Lucas Oil Treatment: Only at oil change? - Car Talk …
May 10, 2022 · I realize some people will say bad for your engine, but I had good luck in reducing oil consumption so will continue to use it. The company says use at every oil change. Over …
STP Oil Additive good or bad? - Car Talk Community
Oct 12, 2007 · Our sorely lacking service manager INSISTED that every trans oil change (they used 80/90W hypoid oil) also get a can of STP oil treatment with it. You can just imagine what …
Value of a BG additive - Maintenance/Repairs - Car ... - Car Talk …
May 19, 2008 · I tried BG in my work car (150+ miles a day commute) just for hoots and it did zero, zilch, and nada. The only thing I could find that BG made a noticeable difference in is …
What cleaner to use for cleaning engine before oil change
Oct 21, 2010 · Any one out there can recommend what cleaner should I use to clean the engine of my 4 old cars - toyota corolla 99, dodge caravan 93, honda odyssey 2001 and acura 2001. …
Best way to quiet valve lifter ticking? - Car Talk Community
Oct 14, 2021 · Had 450 dollars in the whole truck. I did seafoam first. However, when I changed the oil, the lifter noise returned. ATF was on the shelf, so I dumped 1/2 quart in, along with the …
Inexpensive way to reduce blue exhaust smoke? - Car Talk …
Nov 14, 2007 · My 12-year-old car has started to blow blue smoke from the exhaust when starting after sitting overnight or longer on cold days. The smoke stops within a few seconds. I assume …
Auto RX - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community
Dec 13, 2009 · I have a moderate oil burning issue with my 3.0 L Duratec engine and I was recommended to try AutoRX. I currently use a high milage 10w 30 oil and I burn about a quart …
Do engine treatments like Slick 50 really work? - Car Talk Community
Nov 29, 2016 · I drop chevron techron in the fuele tank every oil change 3kmies and all of them work great. I also use a bottle of restore engine treatment in the 2 vehicles. I use restore oil …