> Did you put it in when it was new, or when you bought it, or when? My > vanagon has 275K on it, and like yours, the motor has only come out for a > new clutch. Other than that it is all still intact from its 'birth' > > I also have a Ford Taurus with 100K on it and a Chevette with 140K still > running great (really!) I sometimes wonder if there is any value in Slick > 50 type stuff at that point in the life of any of the vehicles. > > Regards from Utah,
John, I purchased the unit new in March '82. That is long enough now for a good test. As I indicated, I don't know if the claimed "teflon coating" occurred. I know it did'nt hurt. As far as what is on the market today and whether it is worth treating a motor well after run in, I don't know either. Maybe others will have an opinion and post it. The other question is how often to use injector cleaner. I stick it in every now and then but I have never noticed a difference. Thanks, Ron Olsen, Brisbane Australia |
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