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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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Anyone tell me whether this stuff really works? Will it ruin the whatever if it isn't any good?

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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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I do not know how they will effect turbocharged engines. I am giving away my age a bit but my father had some old Chevy muscle cars with heavily modified V8's and I know he used STP oil treatment, but the engine was still naturally aspirated. You may want to consult their website.

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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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I don't know about the STP Brand, but I have used Slick 50 in a couple of Nissans in the past. Most recently I've used Z Max engine and fuel additive in my BMW 328 and my Audi 2.7T. With both products I have noticed improvements in fuel mileage and a quieter running engine. Never had any problems with leaks, but my main concern is just the added protection against wear...escpecially in the Turbo Car.
 
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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I missed your statement what are you looking for?

Maybe:

Fuel additives: using an inferior fuel in a high-performance car?
Oil additives: using no-name oil in a high-performance car?

There is a lot of info on the net.
Some:

www.bobistheoilguy.com

http://www.liqui-moly.de/liquimoly/w..._eng_home.html

(customer service answers emails in 24h)

There is one point that many agree upon:

Additieves that modify the oil are not for use on recent performance cars.


 
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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ThankS!Sorry I wasn't more specific...Wondered if the Gas Treatment and intake cleanersstuff really works or if it is hard on the car. I have been told that they are bad for the car but if they don't hurt and maybe help I would dump some in every so often.

I don't have a turbo [next car] yet. It is a 2.8 A6.
 
Old Apr 3, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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Does theFuel additive and/or cleaners work? Need some unbiased expert opinion
 
Old Apr 3, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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What are you looking for to achieve?

Asking general questions will result of general answers.

There is a plenty info on the net!!!

Spend some time to get basic knowlege.

Have you explore the links I provided?
 
Old Apr 3, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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Seafoam for gas additive over STP-
 
Old Apr 3, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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i second seafoam
 
Old Apr 4, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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I did seafoam for direct intake pour, gas tank and oil treatment. I have to say it really smoothed out the car. I can't speak for STP because I never tried it.
 



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