Show whole topic Sep 24, 2018 12:20 pm
davidbracey Offline
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Registered since: Aug 10, 2012
Location: Maidstone, Kent


Subject: Oil additives
I've just changed the oils in my LG45 and it got me thinking about all the new additives on the market claiming to be just the ticket for our older cars.

I've always been very wary of engine flush on older engines in case they loosen something that has built up over years which could block an oil way or some such. On a newly rebuilt engine though I wonder whether it might be a good idea to flush first.

There is also a number of products such as Molyslip which claims to reduce wear of gearboxes and rear axles. Not for limited slip diffs, overdrives, or auto boxes but supposedly good for all others. Supposed to reduce whine if experiencing it.

My naturally suspicious mind tells me that a good quality oil will be more than adequate but I thought I’d throw it out there.

Anyone have any knowledge - good or bad?

David