"Snake Oil" that actually works (1 Viewer)

[SUMMIT CRUISERS]

I thought I would start a thread of experiences with additives that actually work, so post your experiences up and here we go:

Earlier this summer my youngest son tells me his power steering is making noise and is getting hard to steer. I check the fluid and its's empty. Not having time to jump into diagnosing a power steering pump leak (94 FZJ 80), I decide to try some Blue Devil transmission sealer. I put about 2 ounces of so in it, topped it off with ATF and all has been well and dry for about 3 months now. I have also added it to me dad's 94 Chevy pickup and it has stopped leaking tranny fluid. I'm sold on the product and FYI it is water clear in appearance. (No black pellets here)

 

[cruiserdan]

A tablespoon of Downey liquid fabric softener works just as well for quieting noisy PS pumps.

 

[bicycleagent003]

I swear by LiquiMoly Friction Reducer. I've used it in three different vehicles, including my Cruiser, and I believe it made each run smoother and more quietly.

 

[sbman]

A tablespoon of Downey liquid fabric softener works just as well for quieting noisy PS pumps.

Can I put Downey in my diffs to freshen up the smell? That stuff stinks.

 

[malteserunner]

Seafoam. So many uses for this stuff, and it works great for all of them. Run it in a tank of gas, every once in a while, to keep injectors clean. Great engine flush, that won't damage the engine. Fuel stabilizer/water separator. Soak EGR valves for a good cleaning.

 

[ghosttowner]

A tablespoon of Downey liquid fabric softener works just as well for quieting noisy PS pumps.

I put in some Downey this evening, based on your esteemed advise. Will see how it goes in the next few days. I am so very excited to find such an easy fix with simple household material. Yay!!!!

 

[musthave]

This thread explains why when I changed transfer case oil for first time since the dealership / PO it was a mix of transmission fluid, and sweet honey. Go figure

 

[Hornd]

You can cook a Steak on a George Foreman Grill too
Don't give me Margarine, Turkey Bacon, or Soy Anything.
Like kissing your sister it's a waste of time.

That being said I once used Lubegard Foreign Tranny Additive in a 4-Runner (22RE) and the shift solenoid never stuck after that. Coincidence likely.


"If you can't tell the difference btwn Delivery and DiGiorno, there's a good chance you've been fooled by a tranny once or twice too"

 

[msapers]

Seafoam story: My motorcycle is a Honda Valkyrie. 6 cylinders, 6 carburetors. After I broke my ankle earlier this year, it ended up sitting for several months with a tank of lovely California ethanol. When I was finally able to ride again, it was hard to start and would barely idle. Clearly the slow jets were plugged. Removing, cleaning reinstalling and synchronizing 6 carbs is a huge pain in the ass so, I decided to try Seafoam as a last ditch effort. I drained the tank, poured an entire bottle of Seafoam in and topped it off with premium. I ran the engine for a few minutes to make sure that the carbs were filled with the new mixture then let it sit overnight. The next morning, the bike fired right up as usual and settled into a nice smooth idle. It's been fine ever since.

 

[sbman]

I put a bottle of seafoam 'trans tune' in the 80's transmission. It was not shifting into gear at idle, after putting it in no more issues.

 

[2fpower]

I give my wife a bottle of wine and everything goes smoother.

 

[Wayne]

2fpower, that just proves the old saying, "candy's dandy, but liquor's quicker."

 

[Hack]

Seafoam. So many uses for this stuff, and it works great for all of them. Run it in a tank of gas, every once in a while, to keep injectors clean. Great engine flush, that won't damage the engine. Fuel stabilizer/water separator. Soak EGR valves for a good cleaning.

Ditto. I run it through all my junk. 2-stroke weedwhackers, lawn mowers, Harley-Davidson, Chevy Blazer. Ethanol gas is crap and a regular administration of this stuff seems to keep the carbs and injectors clean.

 

[half k cruiser]

Seafoam story: My motorcycle is a Honda Valkyrie. 6 cylinders, 6 carburetors. After I broke my ankle earlier this year, it ended up sitting for several months with a tank of lovely California ethanol. When I was finally able to ride again, it was hard to start and would barely idle. Clearly the slow jets were plugged. Removing, cleaning reinstalling and synchronizing 6 carbs is a huge pain in the ass so, I decided to try Seafoam as a last ditch effort. I drained the tank, poured an entire bottle of Seafoam in and topped it off with premium. I ran the engine for a few minutes to make sure that the carbs were filled with the new mixture then let it sit overnight. The next morning, the bike fired right up as usual and settled into a nice smooth idle. It's been fine ever since.

More than likely the tank of fresh fuel is what actually fixed your issue.

 

[Rusco]

Apparently I need to find some Seafoam. I have been fighting fouled injectors for a while now.

 

[SUMMIT CRUISERS]

Another additive that has proved its claim for me was the Blue Devil Head Gasket sealer. In case you are curious, I have no affiliation to Blue Devil. 2 years ago one of our company service trucks (Ford 5.4 ltr) started burning antifreeze to a tune of 2 gallons per week. It didn't take long to figure out something needed to be done. We tried the Bars leak head gasket sealant with no luck. We then poured in the $50 bottle of Blue devil (which is also water clear like the Tranny sealer), to this day the truck has not used any antifreeze.

 

[richardlillard1]

I give my wife a bottle of wine and everything goes smoother.

 

[Tools R Us]

Ditto. I run it through all my junk. 2-stroke weedwhackers, lawn mowers, Harley-Davidson, Chevy Blazer. Ethanol gas is crap and a regular administration of this stuff seems to keep the carbs and injectors clean.

So, adding more alcohol is the answer?

 

[1973Guppie]

not really a miracle in a bottle but I recently found that castrol purple degreaser is some wonderful stuff! This stuff literally takes grease and cuts it right off engine blocks, etc. I actually use it for a lot of stuff. It is the BEST to use on a dirty ass weber grill.

 

[DSRTRDR]

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