Think I might have seen an 11% gain with my car...testing in my truck is still
ongoing.

If gain is valid I should expect maybe a 10% gain to continue across the board.


--- In diy_magnet_use@yahoogroups.com, nozgzi <no_reply@...> wrote:
>
>
> 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.
>
> ...
>
> 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.
>
> ...
>
> 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.
>
> ...
>
> 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]
>
> ....
>