Engine oil additive, is it effective?

[richmnd]

hello peeps!

just saw an advertisement at flying v,
the Mc Finley's Outdrive Engine Energizer.
it is said to:
-Reduce Friction
-Instant Tune Up Effect
-Increase Engine Power
-Lower Fuel Consumption
-Better Mileage

Has anyone tried this product yet and got a good result?
i think its better engine lubrication lang.

comments anyone?

[Alpha_One]

I personally wouldn't count on it.

[chris_d]

You get similar results by using fully synthetic engine oil.

[ILuvDetailing]

regularly changing your engine oil should keep your engine happy. Just follow the requirements written in your car's manual.

[falken]

Waste of money.

[mikbik]

it depends, all of our oil has additive, same as our fuels also sa synthetic mas marami ang additive contents to achieve it desinated viscosity and so on and so forth.... pero minsan kasi mas marami ang makerting bluff kesa additve kaya lumalabas hindi totoo.

[artpogi]

Waste of money.

absolutely

[finchy18]

go fully synthetic oil nlang but if your using multigrade then your putting up engine oil additives it's a waste.

[OTEP]

Don't expect a miracle...

[richmnd]

thanks for the advice.
well, since inalok ako ng gasboy, i just bought one.
99 pesos isang small bottle na 60ml

should i try it?
any harm on the engine?
tingin nyo?

[hagiber]

What kind of engine do you have ba? Personally, I'd stay away from those oil additives...

[espeago]

According to what I read before. We should not put anything in our oil. Oil is a delicate balance of about 30 percent to 35 percent additives blended under controlled conditions and proprietary processes with selected base stocks of mineral or synthetic oil. Having too much of any particular additive could reduce the benefits of other additives, and if an aftermarket additive is not compatible with a component or refiner’s oil, the additive could damage the engine.

[4JGtootsie]

Just stick to the premium oil your using. If you want to make your car happy change your oil earlier by 1000kilometer. Change oil filter every other change oil.

[Isuzoom]

I think Oil additives is only good for old engines, change oil na lang..

[richmnd]

thanks for the advice.
i have hi-ace grandia 3.0
5 year na ang car.

mahal yun, change oil every 1000km? hehe. parang change oil every month ah.

[XTO]

change oil 500 to 1000 kms earlier for me using mineral based for a smooth diesel engine. no to oil additives.

[richmnd]

i use quality qynthetic oil na Houston brand.
im not sure where my dad bought it. pero ok naman siya.
we normally change oil before mag 10,000km
kasi pag tinignan mo at 5000 km, ndi pa gaanu madumi eh.

eto added info,
nakasulat sa Outdrive Engine Additive na it reduces changing oil frequently.
if dati 3 to 5 times a year, now mga 2 times a year nalang after using it.

honestly, the statement will attract users, pero the question is that is it proven na nga ba?

well, like you guys said that change oil more frequently, is still the best advice i will apply.

[paj4x4]

I agree with what most of the guys have said - don't use it. Just ensure you change your oil regularly and use oil with the correct (required/specified) API rating.

[richmnd]

diba ang function ng engine oil is to lubricate the mechanisms inside our car right?