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About 10 yrs ago I treated the old 90 Falcon with slick 50. Thought it might stop the tappets ticking. It didn't. But it did increase fuel economy from 28mpg to 35mpg (highway) and lowered the temp gauge a little. Traded it in at 330000 cos the gearbox overheated for the second time. Should have treated that too I guess.

Ian

I'm much in the same boat as Raymond. Nulon??

FYI Rebuild of my ZD30 is progressing well. Tappet Cover, manifolds and Turbo went back on today.

I bought 2 x 10 litre packs of Nulon 15-40W from SC when they were on special.

That's enough for the initial fill and the 1000km service.

Anybody using this stuff? Any comments?

TIA

Malcolm

On all my cars I have added Nulon E-20 at every oil change to engine.
They always seem to idle and run smoother.

Never had any issues.

Giday Ray,

About 2 years ago I was working on a property owned by a senior mechanic employed by Ford Performance Vehicles.

He was a car fanatic, as I am, and it didnt take long to drop tools and start talking cars [especially Fords].

He was a keen advocate of Slick 50, which he used on his, his wifes and his project vehicle, [300 hp BDA Escort].

He wasnt too sure on the Nulon product as he hadnt researched or used it.

Shortly afterwards I gave Slick 50 a go, and although it didnt turn the old Nissan into a rocket ship, it did run a lot smoother and seemed to rev out a lot better.

Cheers......Lionel.

Hi Raymond

Haven't heard that name for a while, I thought they had been sued out of town.

My advice is to just use a good oil like mobil 1.

See also other exploroz threads like 6772.

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The Federal Trade Commission has charged Quaker State - Slick 50, Inc., the manufacturer of Slick 50, the best-selling auto engine treatment in the U.S., with making false and unsubstantiated advertising claims. According to the FTC, ads for Slick 50 that tout tests showing improved engine performance are false and its claims of reduced engine wear are unsubstantiated.

Quaker State - Slick 50 is based in Houston, Texas. Since its 1978 introduction, Slick 50 has attracted about 30 million users world-wide. Slick 50 retails for about $18 a quart, and the company claims to have about 60% of the engine treatment market.

"Slick 50's ads claim that compared to motor oil alone, it reduces engine wear, lengthens engine life, and provides a host of other benefits. The claims sound good, but the evidence doesn't back them up,” said Jodie Bernstein, Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection. “We believe the ads exaggerate the lack of protection motor oils provide modern engines at start-up, as well as the risk of premature engine failure. The premature engine failure Slick 50 claims to guard against is uncommon, and the company lacks reliable evidence it would be prevented by using Slick 50, in any case," she said. "In fact, all the evidence we've seen so far suggests that the best thing you can do for your car’s engine is to get an oil change performed at manufacturer recommended intervals," she said. "People who want to maximize their automobile performance and enhance its long life should read the owner's manual and follow the directions.”

etc etc

Hi, raymond.

Peter is dead right NEVER use so called friction modified oils or additives in newly reco engines, until around 10.000 klms. Stops rings bedding in , as neccessary to prevent compression loss and oil usage.


Cheers,

TASSIE..