Zinc replacement...

unburt · Guru

Zinc replacement...

unburt · Guru

I forgot to add a dealer i found in Ont . There are others across Canada.

Hiller Truck Tech
Hiller Truck Tech
2492 Cedar Creek Rd. - Unit 1
Ayr, Ontario N0B 1E0
Canada
info@hillertrucktech.com

Toll Free: 866-669-2341
Local : 519-624-1999
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long stroke · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Now i am hearing that our old engines do not really need any zinc additive. That unless you drive your engine hard, you do not have to worry. Who knows what to believe any more. I have also had hardened valve seats put in a number of old motors in the past and my engine rebuilding buddies tell me that it was a waste of money. That only extreme usage requires these old engines to have zinc additives or hardened valve seats. I personally would rather be safe than sorry and do not regret having the extra peace of mind. I have used zinc additives in my 57 261 six but i am never consistent with it. Cheers. George.

RDubya · Poncho Master!

I got the GM additive to put in. Might not have needed it but i agree it's cheap insurance. In the car hobby, what's $10 right??

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

One of our techs at works swears by it (GM's EOS) He uses a bottle of it every other oil change.

His old beater 305 pickup he drives to work had over 700,000 kilometers on it when it finally blew up, and it was coolant related, not oil. He had a big cloud of steam and coolant everywhere. The rotating assembly was still all working fine.

427carl · A Poncho Legend!

Carl Stevenson wrote:
One of our techs at works swears by it (GM's EOS) He uses a bottle of it every other oil change.

His old beater 305 pickup he drives to work had over 700,000 kilometers on it when it finally blew up, and it was coolant related, not oil. He had a big cloud of steam and coolant everywhere. The rotating assembly was still all working fine.

So confuse he can't prove the oil additive worked wink right ?

I have used tons of "snake oil products" and come to the conclusion, that most cars would run just as long, without them

e.g. using a additive for fuel mileage maybe 10.00 to save 6.00

and 10.00 is important in Ontario when we seniors have to sell blood to pay bills lol

Pontiacanada · A Poncho Legend!

If Jay Leno says it's good (he probably gets a healthy endorsement paycheque or owns part of the company) it must be good. blankstare You could buy another zinc additive for a lot cheaper. Save your money.

What happened to Zmax commercials since Carroll Shelby died? confuse

-- Edited by Pontiacanada on Friday 24th of January 2014 08:20:14 AM

unburt · Guru

I feel Jay is trying to do the right thing but your right (Pontiacanada) it is buyer beware,lots of promises and fixes in bottles.
I know of couple shops that use this brand in fleet and heavy truck, dont know if i ever would.I run Valvoline VR-1 and forget it.
The Z-Max brand is still advertised on speed channel but dont know how much of a dent its made with actual claims with helping wear etc.
Lots of options just out there, this one more.
Good race shops and engine builders are the ones i gravitate to, the cruise night experts well.....