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Topic: Has anyone here used "Restore"?
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Dubz
Gearhead Posts: 443
From: Manitoba Canada
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 11-26-2002 09:08 PM
   
nevermind, found out from other people that it's junk...[This message has been edited by Dubz (edited 11-26-2002).]
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-27-2002 12:22 AM
It's not junk at all. It serves it's purpose when used as intended. I use it often in older high milage engines with outstanding results.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 11429
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-27-2002 02:56 AM
Dont run away just yet.The stuff works it's not junk.I use it I have an older motor.It has really helped the engine smoke less,and now it dose not smoke except when you floor it.And even them it's only a litte.I put a new can in at every oil change,and in the summer in between oil changes also.SCOOP ------------------
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dark7068
Gearhead Posts: 822
From: BC, Canada
Registered: May 2002
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posted 11-27-2002 03:34 AM
good stuff if used as directed, not so good on clothes though
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 4538
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 11-27-2002 09:17 AM
I have also used it with good results. Whne I was helping with the dirttrack car, we had one motor that smoked like a bomb till it got good and warmed up, we started using 1 can of v8 restore, and a can of 4 cylinder restore at each oil change, and it stopped smoking near as bad. It was so bad till then, we had to warm the motor up, then change the plugs cuz it would foul about half of them.
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CometGT1974
Gearhead Posts: 181
From: Asheville, NC USA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 11-27-2002 11:24 AM
I had good results with it on the engine in my comet when it was old and burning more oil then gas....helped it out big time!!!!
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69maverick
Gearhead Posts: 897
From: Thomaston,CT.
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 11-27-2002 11:46 AM
About 10 years ago I used it in a 66 chevy pickup that had a 327 that was sitting for 5 years. It smoked like crazy!! I put one can of restore in it and it stoped smoking in about 1000 miles!! Then I sold it and got triple my money and bought an Explorer!
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Dubz
Gearhead Posts: 443
From: Manitoba Canada
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 11-27-2002 02:10 PM
allright then...so it's allright to run in performance engines then?? was told that it may restore lost compression so while i was on the binge of trying to bump that up i thought it might help [This message has been edited by Dubz (edited 11-27-2002).]
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-27-2002 02:20 PM
I would never use it in a fresh engine or with synthetic oil. That's not what it's designed for.
I would and have used it in tired performance engines that have worn out rings or loose bores to try and prolong a little more usable life. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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timjk
Journeyman Posts: 55
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Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 12-21-2002 04:01 PM
I've used Restore, not much help for me. I've also tried Hiltons Hyperlube for oil burners,1 quart per oil change, it worked excellent. Cheaper than restore too. Some one told me that Slick 50 cured their oil burning problems.
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5668
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 12-21-2002 06:33 PM
Think they used to call it motor honey. A quick fix to get it down the street with a new owner! LOL!
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cobravenom71
Gearhead Posts: 746
From: Kissimee, Fl USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 12-21-2002 10:04 PM
'Restore' is an excellent product and does what is advertised to do (mostly), unloke most of the other 'snake oil' additives.
'Restore' is basically a 'barrier additive' lubricant, and contains significant amounts of Moly and ZDDP, both extremely effective lubricants.
In adiition, 'Restore' has a lot of 'EP', so it's boundry layer adhesion is far superior to the standard additive packages found in most motor oils.
The heat from engine operation is what 'activates' the Moly and ZDDP, and is necessary for it to 'plate-up' properly. I would recommend adding it to oil that is already at operating temp, and then taking a 15-20 minute drive to help evenly distribute and plate-up the product before the oil has a chance to go through it's cool-down cycle.
As a barrier additive, it actually sets up a sacrificial layer of boundry-layer barrier lubricants. Unfortunately, barrier additives are very susceptible to 'shear', the mechanical tearing-action that actually breaks the additives apart, and 'shears' them from the engine surfaces.
A high-compression, high-performance engine will 'use up' the 'Restore' much, much faster than a lazy, low compression engine. Racing and full-throttle acceleration will excaserbate the situation.
'Restore' is a good product, and kudo's to the manufacturer for being realistic in describing the attributes of the product.
It doesn't last for 50,000 miles like the others claim.
If you use it for its intended purpose, you will probably be very happy with the results.
Good Luck!------------------
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