Larry,
Is it possible an additive or a synthetic oil could improve the lubrication
properties of oil?

I know there are many products that are "snake oil" (and I am guilty of
buying my fair share) but I would think some would be able to give your
basic oil improved properties.

Speaking of "snake oil" how many people fell for the Teflon additives, such
as Slick 50. My complaint was not that it was useless, but that it actually
caused accelerated wear on engines. I guess my biggest complaint is I
actually fell for it.



"Larry W4CSC" wrote in message
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"Billgran" wrote in
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Go to a library or find a a back issue of the March 2004 Trailer Boats
Magazine. They reported on and lab tested both specialty 4-stroke
outboard oils against ordinary car oils, including Mobil 1. The
results were suprising..

Bill Grannis
service manager


Other than paying off some NMMA bureaucrat for "certification", what's so
special about this wonderful lube oil, Bill?

This scam reminds me of the TC-W3 scams....

On Sat, 9 Apr 2005 09:05:35 -0400, "Me Again" wrote:

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Is it possible an additive or a synthetic oil could improve the lubrication
properties of oil?

I didn't believe it, but it does.

I used TCW-3 spec Pennzoil on my Ranger (which, according to the
warranty specs is all that is required) and the plugs carboned up like
you wouldn't believe. The first year I owned it, I had a decrease in
performance due to carboned plugs. When I pulled them just to check,
I was blowen away by the sheer amount of carbon.

I switched to FICHT oil and problem solved.

So the evidence is yes, there are additives in FICHT oil and I assume
other manufacturer's oil, that are specific to their machine's
requirements.

Later,

Tom