I usually use some type of additive in my oil plus having used synthetic
oils at various times. Other than use of a series of
teflon...militec...and moly additives every 3K in a car (8 to 10%
gain)...I've never really documented an mpg gain...EXCEPT for now.

Someone else with the same vehicle had posted that he saw a gain by
using Restore...so I decided to give it a go. Difference is that his
wagon burns more oil than mine...a qt each 1500 miles vs 5 to 7K miles
for my car....so I didn't really expect it to work.

So on my last tank I got almost 37 mpg...vs a previous summer best of
around 35 mpg. Also had a bit of a choke problem...and it was
definitely filled to the point of some on the ground...so I'm expecting
38 mpg eventually. But definitely a 6% or so gain from best mpg so far.
EPA combined mpg for this 4x4 wagon is 26 mpg.

If anyone tries this...you should expect to see solid mpg results on the
second tank...usually in the 10% range. I don't trust seat of the pants
so much...but I do believe the engine runs smoother and I can accelerate
using less throttle than before.

I expect to keep using it...but will probably use only 1/2 can each time
after the first oil change...7K between changes. Or...if you change oil
every 3K...maybe a can every other oil change?


Here are some links and text posted for your benefit...so you don't have
to Google..


http://atvconnection.com/Features/Product_Reviews/Restore-Engine-Restore\
r.cfm]Restore Engine Restorer

"ENGINE RESTORER" IS NOT AN OIL ADDITIVE According to the
company... each can of Engine Restorer contains billions of CSL
micro-particles in suspension in a neutral motor oil of high quality.
Each CSL micro-particle contains Lead (40%) dispersed uniformly
throughout a Copper (60%) matrix with Silver.

Engine Restorer is added to the motor oil but it is not an oil additive.
An oil additive, by definition, is a product which is added to
automotive oil in the crankcase with the intended purpose of modifying
the oil characteristics such as viscosity, detergency, or foaming.
Engine Restorer is not an oil additive in this sense. It is rather an
engine additive because it acts on the engine itself playing a double
role. The CSL particles fill scratches, grooves and other worn out areas
between the piston and the cylinder wall in the engine. The CSL
particles provide maximum natural lubrication due to their percentage of
lead, even under very high temperature.

The action of RESTORE reduces friction and rebuilds metal surfaces,
which restores lost power and reduces oil & fuel consumption. It works
effectively wherever friction and wear cut scratches in metal surfaces,
such as cylinder walls, crankshafts and bearings. Ya, Right! And I have
a bridge for sale too!


http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/engine-restore-does-work-71649-4.html]En\
gine restore Does it work?

I beg to differ with this statement. My senior year in highschool, I did
an "experiment" for a 4-H project to see whether or not some of these
so-called snake oil additives did any good. I took a well used 3.5hp
briggs motor, pulled it apart and photographed both the cylinder walls
and piston skirts. I also measured compression, and did a "seat of my
pants" power feeling on my old go-cart. I poured in a measured amount of
Engine Restore, keeping engine restore/engine oil ratios the same. I ran
the engine for 40 (I figured 2000 miles for a conservative oil change,
2000 miles/60 mph average= 40 hours.) hours at varying RPMs, shut it
down and did compression tests again. It had jumped amazingly, and I
changed oil, added the same amount of engine restore, and repeated the
40 hour engine run. I measure compression, more increase was noted, and
I put the engine back on the old go-cart. Even for a small 3.5hp briggs,
I noticed an increase in power. To not be biased, I used a friend who
did not know about the test, and he noted the increase in performance as
well. Again I disassembled the engine, photographed the cylinder walls
and piston skirts again, and they were also notable smoother. Though I
understand that a small Briggs engine is much different that a small
block in size and strength, the components are similar as is the general
function. I received a blue ribbon at the state fair, and have become a
believer of the stuff.

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Hi Joe, just to correct your post. RESTORE works great with turbo
engines. we have smoked the wheels of our super-chipped Volvo 740 turbo
at the Eastcoast Extreme Bentwater drag racing for several years with
RESTORE in the engine and it just gets faster and faster. It is my daily
drive year round too. thanks.

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I have used it several times and have only had good results. I used to
work as a shuttle driver and we used Ford E350 vans, when the mileage
started getting around 200k I would start to put Restorer in them. Every
engine I put it in "seemed" to have more power. My partner and I would
both notice a 1-2 mpg increase in gas mileage when it was used. This was
noted over and over, not a one time thing.

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I've used it in many engines from my 1939 Ford/Ferguson 9N tractor to my
newest vehicle. The 9N tractor reqiured non detergent oil which is
impossible to find so I started using detergent oil & it started smoking
soon after. So I tried Restore and it stopped smoking. I've used it in
my engines for at least 15yrs. [b][i]I have found that if you add it to
the oil and immediatly run the engine up to Operating Temp. Then let the
Eng. cool & not use it for a week or 2 it works amazingly
better.[/i][/b] Why? The only reason I can think of is it adhears &
penetrates the cylinder walls scratches more deeply. The 1st time I
tried this with the 9N I let it sit for about 4 weeks after adding the
blue goo. Damn thing hasn't smoked or used oil since. I haven't notice
any gumming or sludge in my engines. They seem cleaner from less blowby.
I say if it's a high mileage tired ride try it. If it doesn't work try a
Rering kit.



http://www.amazon.com/Restore-RES60019-Engine-Restorer-Cylinder/product-\
reviews/B000AM8BCC]Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Restore RES60019 Engine
Restorer 8 Cylinder. 19 oz.

Question: Why are otherwise intelligent people interested in getting
inside their car's engine and somehow affecting it?

Answer: I have no idea.

Without a doubt, this is a super hi-performance oil additive! The only
difference between this 8 cylinder product and the 6 and 4 cylinder
products is the amount of fluid product you get. This 8 cylinder product
is 19 oz., the 6 cyl. product is 15 oz. and the 4 cyl. product is 11
oz.. From what they tell me [on their website-[RESTOREUSA.COM] and from
my experience, the fluid volume is the only difference between the
products by cylinders.


WHAT THE PRODUCT CLAIMS:

Regardless of the size of the can, this product claims to be the only
product that contains "RESTORE'S" proprietary CSL formula. They claim
that "CSL" possesses unique properties that will "fill in" and "seal
micro-leaks" in the "cylinder wall" of your engine and mine. They claim
the effect of sealing these "micro-leaks" is the elimination of
"blow-by", higher engine compression and more apparent horsepower that
we can feel.

WHAT I HAVE NOTICED AFTER 3 YEARS OF INTENSIVE USE:

After years of using oil additives which increase viscosity and the risk
of blowing oil seals in the engine [I've done that.], I tried this
product. It does not increase viscosity, but it does increase the gas
mileage [10-12%] and the performance of my 1998 V6 Plymouth Voyager
which now has almost 140,000 miles on it. Also, it quieted the noisy
lifters and made the engine much easier to turn over on very cold
mornings.

During the summers, I do use a viscosity-increasing additive ["NO
SMOKE"] which I find to be better at reducing the engine's tendency to
burn a little oil [quart every 2,000 miles], especially at high speeds
for sustained periods. Having used this product for several years I do
feel more comfortable using "Restore" in colder weather as I have
noticed a greater tendency to use oil during the summer with it and the
faint smell of exhaust fumes if our back van windows are open when we
first start the engine. On the plus side, I have also noticed that the
benefit of using this treatment lasts at least several months after
running the car without it, and I gauge this by the decline in gas
mileage that typically does not occur for at least 4,000 miles of
driving without it.

Having said that, "Restore" increases gas mileage and is better in cold
weather in every way. Now that Old Man Winter is nearly here again, I'll
be repurchasing the little silver can very soon. Brrr!

[I have NO affiliation with any product or company]

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