what do you think of all those oil additives when you get a oil change?
are any of them any good?

im bringning some mobil 1 to the dealer this tues for the 30k service(they charge $40 ontop for synthetic which isnt mobil 1)

 

oil additives are nothing but "magical snake oils" that make your money disappear.

If you maintain a regular interval of changing oil and filter, use a quality filter and a decent oil, then you will have no need for the additives.

steviej

 

Oil additives, for example STP, were used when there was non-detergent oils. They were usually cleaning additives that caused more sludge than good. But, they have good retail markup, as many are still sold today.

 

I thought he meant "oil additives" such as Slick 50 and Z-Max.

steviej

 

If he needs slick 50 or Zmax on a car with 30K on it, then he really does have problems, or he is driving the living daylights out of it. Bottom line, these additives really are not worth the risk/hassle in a newer car like yours. Stick them in the old beater that's on it's last legs anyway.

 

Man... I should do a commercial for LUCAS.... I used the power steering fluid and I used the oil additive... all thumbs up...

 

I agree on ther power steer fluid. Have used and no leaks since. Stuff is THICK!!!!! Had to practically squeeze out of the bottle. LOL!!!!!!

 

If you have no issues with your vehicle and you don't race your vehicle (I do) then you don't need the additives.

I use Mobil 1 ATF for my PSF fluid.

 

The only thing that touches my oil crankcase is a bottle of AutoRX. I used it and when it was time for an oil change, I cut open my oil filter and there were sludge buildup everywhere.

A buddy of mine has leak on his 93 Honda accord. He has about 170k miles on it and every 3k miles, he would lose a quart of oil. He ran AutoRX as suggested by me and right after 1.5k mile, he had to do the rinsing stage. One he was at that stage, no more oil leaks. I've seen engines opened up after the AutoRX treatment and its very clean. a 130k engine will look like it only has 10k miles on it (plus minus a few k mile )

 

I have to second the praises on Auto RX. I have used it on my 2KGS4 and 99 Subaru Forester and got exactly what I'm looking for. A smooth running/clean engine on the GS and no leaks on the Subaru.