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  1. Ferrarista98

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    #1 Ferrarista98, Apr 17, 2022
    Hoping to solicit the brain trust here. Changed the oil in my ‘98 this week, Redline 5W-40 as it’s had previously. Going back in the records, I noted that a respected independent here also adds Swepco 502 oil improver with each change. I talked to my air-cooled guru and he thought it was a strange combo. Any thoughts before I go one way or the other?

    https://www.swepcolube.com/products/swepco-502-premium-engine-oil-improver/

    Thank you.


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  2. Ferrarium

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    #2 Ferrarium, Apr 17, 2022
    Most of the oil additives I have seen tend to make the oil foam. There used to be one from Valvoline, synpower I think that was indeed different, they don't make it anymore. I used LIQUI MOLY additive and it too foamed the oil. You can read about them on BITOG. General consensus is snake oil.
     
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    #3 Rifledriver, Apr 17, 2022
    Engines today last longer than ever and oils today are helping them do it. If it was needed to make your engine last longer how many manufacturers tell you to use it?

    Its a good way to make more money.
     
  4. flash32

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    #4 flash32, Apr 17, 2022
    My thoughts ..unless you are trying to "fix" am issue ..like noisy lifters etc why bother ..

    If you use the right grade quality oil ..change it when due ..no need to mess with stuff kike this

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  5. Ferrarista98

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    #5 Ferrarista98, Apr 17, 2022
    Thanks all, appreciate the input. I purposely held off on adding it for this reason. Sent prior oil to Blackstone and will compare with sample next time without the 502.
     

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