simont wrote:

commando wrote:

Under no circumstances put Slick 50 in an engine.Test done years ago showed that it blocks up the oil pump.Modern oil is so good that it does not need any additives.I remember that Mobil One was fitted to a BMW 3 series and the car was run on a rolling road for 1 million miles.The engine was stripped and measured for wear, and all the parts were still in the manufactures tolerances.

Hi Commando

Just get ready for the requests for links to the official documents and video proof

BUt thanks for the info.  2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone

Have a look at oilman's post on http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/engines-tra...-use.html. He quotes an AA report (which may exist?) to show that it doesn't do any good and is just an expensive way of coating your oil filter. Mind you he does seem to be rather keen on 2-stroke oil.......

In order to protect your engine if you're going to keep the car, just change the oil at more regular intervals. I always changed mine every 5k and never had a problem with oil comsumption etc. Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

Hi PM

Nice info...

I used 2SO in my diesel for a couple of fill-ups. ANd didn't notice much change. Very new to a FL2 so what to be expected.

The last fill-up was Shell V-Power Diesel with NO 2SO and I'm sure the engine sounds louder and rattlier.

I've no evidence or official report - But I could write one  2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone

commando wrote:

Under no circumstances put Slick 50 in an engine.Test done years ago showed that it blocks up the oil pump and oil filter.Modern oil is so good that it does not need any additives.I remember that Mobil One was fitted to a BMW 3 series and the car was run on a rolling road for 1 million miles.The engine was stripped and measured for wear, and all the parts were still in the manufacturers tolerances.Check out on a google search for August 1992 Road Rider magazine or Mercedes slick 50 test.