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I wouldnt actually try this unless i had some good evidence but has anyone ever tried using ATF high friction modifiers in the crankcase instead(lubegard hfm)? reducing friction in the engine will increase horse power and mpg. i think my castrol synthetic 20w30 might already be doing about as good as its gona get any way. if there was somthing safe to use to decrease friction i'd think oil makers would be all over it.
BUT... oil companies have been forced by the EPA to reduce or eliminate some friction reducing additives because if oil is burned they make harsh emissions. I know for a fact that the amount of zinc allowed has been lowered because they can destroy a cat if oil burns
there are alot of additives like teflon aka "startup protection" out there that actually increase friction, clog filters and build up on non moving parts(slick 50 = teflon and 50wt oil LOL) Dupont actually said their teflon had no oil use due to this.
so anyone know any additives that actually reduce friction without any side effects?
BUT... oil companies have been forced by the EPA to reduce or eliminate some friction reducing additives because if oil is burned they make harsh emissions. I know for a fact that the amount of zinc allowed has been lowered because they can destroy a cat if oil burns
there are alot of additives like teflon aka "startup protection" out there that actually increase friction, clog filters and build up on non moving parts(slick 50 = teflon and 50wt oil LOL) Dupont actually said their teflon had no oil use due to this.
so anyone know any additives that actually reduce friction without any side effects?
