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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 01:09 PM
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anybody ever add an oil an oil additive with a turbo kit? something like engine restorer or something like that? or what about that Marvel mystery oil stuff that comes in a red bottle?
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 01:24 PM
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lol marvel mystery oil... I pour it in everytime my car is being funky. What it does really is a mystery!
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 01:26 PM
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i'm not questioning if the products work, i'm asking if its alright to add an oil additive.
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 01:26 PM
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My old gsr used to smoke alot at idle, I added some Rislone, smoking went away.

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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 01:27 PM
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and thats with a turbo kit on it?
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 01:36 PM
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Yes my car smoked bad, it was a b20 vtec motor, revhard 2c, Rislone, it a ring sealer. Its pretty cheap and can get it at most autoparts stores.
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 03:08 PM
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not to hyjack the thread, but has anybody use and/or recommend lucas oil products?

the other thing that your taking about seems to be an additive to restore lost compression through the rings? more info if you guys have it
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 12:48 PM
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so no oil additive will mess up the turbo, correct?
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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 01:20 PM
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ive used a few lucas products inluding the injector cleaner......... didnt think i would notic a difference but i did after a tank of gas went thru........

sometimes i add a bit of lucas oil additive to an oil change to quiet up the valvetrain noise..... works well
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