Does this stuff actially work?
08-13-2004, 07:46 PM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 818
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Does this stuff actially work?
Ive been seeing this ad in every car and driver issue. Its an engine restorer and lubricant made automotive restore products. The website can be found here: http://www.restoreusa.com
Supposedly it:
Restores compression
restores horsepower
reduces oil consumption
restore engine life
I picked some up and yet to try this stuff. Anyone ever try it before or knows if it actually works? I dont know how a lubricant can restore your engine?
Supposedly it:
Restores compression
restores horsepower
reduces oil consumption
restore engine life
I picked some up and yet to try this stuff. Anyone ever try it before or knows if it actually works? I dont know how a lubricant can restore your engine?
08-13-2004, 09:20 PM
#3
Honda-Tech Member
Re: Does this stuff actially work? (hondaracin24)
works great on my 81 it took a few times but i saw and felt a diffrence and i do belive its better for the engine then sea foam.... 
08-13-2004, 11:17 PM
#4
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Antarctica
Posts: 519
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Does this stuff actially work? (Wylie15)
I heard some bad stuff about seafoam... go to bobistheoilguy.com . He tested it and said that it foams up the oil, which is really bad for the pumps because it can't properly bring oil to where it's needed. Maybe that's why they call it seafoam 
.
As for that restore stuff, it just contains most of those special conditioners that most synthetic oils already contain. Most high quality oils (synthetic, namely) don't require these extra additives and it usually isn't a good idea to put it in anyway, cause it might conflict with the conditioners already contained in the oil. Many "extended engine life" type oils will probably do a better job of keeping your engine in good shape.
I've used restore stuff, and the only improvement I've noticed comes from the placebo effect.
.As for that restore stuff, it just contains most of those special conditioners that most synthetic oils already contain. Most high quality oils (synthetic, namely) don't require these extra additives and it usually isn't a good idea to put it in anyway, cause it might conflict with the conditioners already contained in the oil. Many "extended engine life" type oils will probably do a better job of keeping your engine in good shape.
I've used restore stuff, and the only improvement I've noticed comes from the placebo effect.
08-14-2004, 05:23 AM
#5
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 818
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Well I have extended engine life type of oil which will help protect my engine. Now I need something that will help restore my engine and the engine restorer lubricant was the first thing that came to my mind. If im not using synthetic oil do you think its worth atleast a try?
08-14-2004, 07:35 AM
#7
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 818
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Well the one thing I dont get is how will regular oil reduce oil consumption. That seems to be my main problem right now. A couple quarts of oil doesnt last too long in my car.
Trending Topics
08-14-2004, 12:37 PM
#8
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: usa
Posts: 2,408
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Does this stuff actially work? (SOhp101)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SOhp101 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I heard some bad stuff about seafoam... go to bobistheoilguy.com . He tested it and said that it foams up the oil, which is really bad for the pumps because it can't properly bring oil to where it's needed. Maybe that's why they call it seafoam .
As for that restore stuff, it just contains most of those special conditioners that most synthetic oils already contain. Most high quality oils (synthetic, namely) don't require these extra additives and it usually isn't a good idea to put it in anyway, cause it might conflict with the conditioners already contained in the oil. Many "extended engine life" type oils will probably do a better job of keeping your engine in good shape.
I've used restore stuff, and the only improvement I've noticed comes from the placebo effect.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yea but doesnt sea fome get out all the grunge build up and ****.
.As for that restore stuff, it just contains most of those special conditioners that most synthetic oils already contain. Most high quality oils (synthetic, namely) don't require these extra additives and it usually isn't a good idea to put it in anyway, cause it might conflict with the conditioners already contained in the oil. Many "extended engine life" type oils will probably do a better job of keeping your engine in good shape.
I've used restore stuff, and the only improvement I've noticed comes from the placebo effect.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yea but doesnt sea fome get out all the grunge build up and ****.
08-14-2004, 05:49 PM
#9
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Antarctica
Posts: 519
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Does this stuff actially work? (88crex)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 88crex »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
yea but doesnt sea fome get out all the grunge build up and ****. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah it probably does, but so does bleach. Try pouring that in.
The problem with seafoam is that it foams easily, which means that the engine probably wont' be able to pump it as well, which means that your engine won't be getting enough oil for lubrication/head dissipation. I'm not saying this from experience but from what I've read, but I doubt I would ever take the risk of using that stuff if that's what happened in a simple test.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by phoenixitc »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Isn't what Restore does similar to what the new oils do that are for 75k and older cars? Same principle. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Sure it might have the same chemicals, but you don't know that for sure. At least with the new oils that are for 75k and older cars you know that the detergents and other chemicals in those oils are compatible. All oil companies use different formulas, and many of them can conflict with each other... that's why almost every mechanic out there recommends that you put in one brand of oil, and not to put in any additives.
yea but doesnt sea fome get out all the grunge build up and ****. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah it probably does, but so does bleach. Try pouring that in.
The problem with seafoam is that it foams easily, which means that the engine probably wont' be able to pump it as well, which means that your engine won't be getting enough oil for lubrication/head dissipation. I'm not saying this from experience but from what I've read, but I doubt I would ever take the risk of using that stuff if that's what happened in a simple test.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by phoenixitc »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Isn't what Restore does similar to what the new oils do that are for 75k and older cars? Same principle. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Sure it might have the same chemicals, but you don't know that for sure. At least with the new oils that are for 75k and older cars you know that the detergents and other chemicals in those oils are compatible. All oil companies use different formulas, and many of them can conflict with each other... that's why almost every mechanic out there recommends that you put in one brand of oil, and not to put in any additives.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
