I had a GM (Mercruiser) 4.3L in a Sea-Ray, used Slick 50: blew a head gasket first time out.
Same results with a GM 5.7L in a '87 Suburban.
Maybe just a coincidence. I think this stuff is intended for engines with a lot of wear, loose rings etc. With a tight motor you might see results like mine. [img]images/icons/crazy.gif[/img]
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2001 F251 SRW Lariat CC 156 4x4, V10, 4R100 Auto (#3!), 3.73 LS, ESOF, BU sensors
OffRoad, Camper Pkg. Born, KTP: 08-01-00, Delivered: 8-29-00
SCMT, Volant intake, Gibson stainless cat-back exhaust, PML ALu trans pan and diff cover, Snuglid, 285x75R Geolandar AT II+, Edelbrock IAS shocks.
The consent order settles charges with three Quaker State subsidiaries, Blue Coral, Inc., Blue Coral-Slick 50, Inc., and Blue Coral-Slick 50, Ltd., that ads about Slick 50 were false and unsubstantiated. In July 1996, the FTC issued a complaint that the ads for Slick 50 claiming improved engine performance and reduced engine wear were deceptive. According to the FTC complaint, the companies’ claims that without Slick 50 auto engines generally have little or no protection from wear at start-up and commonly experience premature engine failure caused by wear were false. The FTC complaint also charged that Slick 50 lacked substantiation for a number of advertising claims, including that the product, compared to motor oil alone, reduces engine wear; reduces engine wear by more than 50 percent; reduces engine wear by up to 50 percent; extends duration of engine life; increases gas mileage; and increases horsepower. In addition, the complaint alleged that the companies did not have adequate substantiation for their advertising claims that one treatment of Slick 50 continues to reduce wear for 50,000 miles and that it has been used in a significant number of U.S. Government vehicles. The consent agreement bars any claims about the performance, benefits, efficacy, attributes or use of any engine treatment, oil additive, or Slick 50 engine lubricant unless the companies possess and rely on competent and reliable evidence to substantiate the claims. In addition, it prohibits the companies from claiming that any other Slick 50 motor vehicle lubricant reduces wear on a part, extends the part’s life, lowers engine temperature, reduces toxic emissions, increases gas mileage or increases horsepower unless they can substantiate the claim. The subsidiaries also will be required to notify resellers of the product about the settlement with the FTC and the restrictions on advertising claims. Finally, the agreement holds open the option that the FTC may seek consumer redress. If the private class action suits against Quaker State and its subsidiaries currently under litigation do not result in at least $10 million in redress to consumers, the agency reserves the right to file its own federal district court action for consumer redress. In addition, the FTC has reserved its right to seek to intervene in any class action suit to oppose a settlement it believes is not in the public interest. (See news releases dated July 16, 1996, and July 23, 1997; Docket No. D09280; Commission vote to approve the consent agreement as final was 3-0, with Commissioner Sheila F. Anthony not participating.) Staff contact is Robert Frisby, 202- 326-2098.
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2001 F-250 SC SB 4x4 V10 Lariat, Black with Harvest Gold Tutone
heated leather captains, 3.73 trac lok, power TT mirrors, 6 disk in dash CD, roof lights, camper package, custom subwoofer box w/2 8 subs, Access roll-up tonneau cover, BFG 285's....etc
I have to admit that I used that stuff once... just once. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]
I had an old truck with 200+ thousand miles that needed an overhaul that I couldn't afford (college student). The "50" sure did quiet the engine rattle, but at the next oil-change the goo that slid out of the pan was terrible and the noises came back. I'd say that "Slick 50" is the modern-day equivalent of sawdust. Works just long enough to get rid of the vehicle. [img]images/icons/frown.gif[/img]
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