Date:         Sat, 7 Sep 2002 18:06:01 -0700
Reply-To:     Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
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From:         Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
Subject:      Re: Adding Slick50 to engine and transmission
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At 04:04 PM 09/07/2002, you wrote:
>  After all these is done, I
>wonder whether it is a good idea to put a bottle of Slick50 with the engine
>oil to make all the internal engine parts super slippery. How about the
>transmission too? Thanks


Don't waste your money or risk the damage that can occure.

Dupont, the manufacturer of Teflon, tested for all kinds of ways in which
it could be used, including in motor lubricants. Or course, they wanted to
sell it for any and all viable uses. Their test results showed there is no
way to keep PTFE in suspension. It will always settle out if given a few
days time. Consequently, they advised it should not be used for this
purpose, and refused to sell it for that use. Slick 50 and the other
manufactures of Teflon additives must get there PTFE from the jobber
market, cause Dupont won't sell it to them directly.

This is the reason EVERY automotive manufacturer says additives will void
your warranty, unless the additive is specifically called for in their
service manuals or advisories. Amonst all the Euro marks that I service,
only three come to mind. Mercedes approves of Liqui-Moly (Lubri-Moly in
USA) diesel anti-gel additive and Diesel Purge for their diesels. Jaguars
approves Bardahl anti-leak additive for their cooling systems, and many
(including VWOA) approve of Techron for gas FI system maintenance, but only
infrequently, not all the time.