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kandyflip445 · 06-16-2005, 05:44 AM

I was thinking about doing this to my car and upon doing some search found this guys site.

http://www.rms13.com/

Dunno if it's a repost. It's kinda recent.

m0rex · 06-16-2005, 05:58 AM

This is some crazy shit. I dont know to believe it but it seems pretty legit yet im not a chemist or have a phd in something related. Why not give it a try. Seems worth it. Its worth the read and browsing around atleast. Check the engine pictures on the site last one looks like a engine that has been babied forever.

This is a 93 240sx.

BEFORE:--------------

READINGS AT 121,893 MILES (PREAUTO-RX)

Compression:
Cylinder 1-117psi
Cylinder 2-120psi
Cylinder 3-117psi
Cylinder 4-119psi

Idle Oil Pressure:
[email protected]@190degrees fahrenheit (coolant temp)

Ambient Temp:
97 degrees

Hot Idle RPM (A/C off):
680rpm

AFTER:----------------

READINGS AT 129,136 MILES (~7000 miles w/Auto-Rx)

Compression:
Cylinder 1-170psi +53psi
Cylinder 2-168psi +48psi
Cylinder 3-158psi +41psi
Cylinder 4-173psi +54psi

Idle Oil Pressure:
[email protected]@180degrees fahrenheit (coolant temp)

Ambient Temp:
~70 degrees

Hot Idle RPM (A/C off):
730rpm

kandyflip445 · 06-16-2005, 06:05 AM

http://auto-rx.com/

kandyflip445 · 06-16-2005, 06:11 AM

They claim that you get better emissions too. Smog tech should grab some and verify.

ZK · 06-16-2005, 10:16 AM

I've heard good stuff about it. I'd proceed on any oil additive with caution though. If you do decide to do it, let us know if it makes a difference.

Ritz S14 · 06-16-2005, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kandyflip445

They claim that you get better emissions too. Smog tech should grab some and verify.

Care to donate?

http://auto-rx.com/cart/order.htm

$24.97ea. for one bottle, or $18.97ea. for six bottles.

TheTicTac · 06-16-2005, 04:03 PM

Man I dunno the whole thing looks kinda suspect.

***FaLKoN240*** · 06-16-2005, 04:28 PM

Wait, so what is it supposed to do. . .? Does it better gas mileage, cuz that's pretty much all I care about, living in cali, and all. . .

***S14DB*** · 06-16-2005, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smog Tech

Care to donate?

http://auto-rx.com/cart/order.htm

$24.97ea. for one bottle, or $18.97ea. for six bottles.

http://69.25.72.74/carclub.asp There, $4 off.

ZK · 06-16-2005, 09:35 PM

$4 coupon here too:
http://www.auto-rx.com/arxfq.htm

It is supposed to give you better gas mileage by cleaning out the inside of the motor.

I just ordered a bottle of this stuff. I'm going to try the "maintenance" program.

Ritz S14 · 06-16-2005, 10:25 PM

If you have over 100k miles, they suggest you use 2 bottles...

ZK · 06-16-2005, 10:28 PM

Not two bottles .. two applications. 1 12oz bottle is for 6 quarts of oil.

The KA only takes about 4 quarts so you can probably two 2 cleanings from 1 bottle.

kandyflip445 · 06-16-2005, 10:36 PM

^^That's what I'm going to do.

*HaLo* · 06-16-2005, 10:39 PM

I had similar results with a good synthetic oil like Motul's or by using Motul's engine cleaner.

Ritz S14 · 06-16-2005, 10:52 PM

I guess you could pour in half the first time, and half the second time.

kandyflip445 · 06-16-2005, 10:56 PM

Actually, running Redline for 3 changes got mine looking pretty darn clean. But I think I'll still try it.

drew935 · 06-17-2005, 12:07 AM

I've used something like that in my civic engine called clean power. Comes in a 2 liter bottle for about $15 at Winchester Auto. I would put in about a quart. Can't remember what the recommend dose was. I put it in before I change the oil and run it for about 5-10 mins. Then drain oil hot and refill. The next time I took the valve cover off, it was clean inside the head. So stuff like that works. But I guess it depends on how dirty the engine is.

*sykikchimp* · 06-17-2005, 12:50 AM

my engine looks like that with 118K miles on it. I just run straight series 2000 Amsoil.

Ian · 06-17-2005, 11:53 AM

my SR only has around 55k on it...but the valvetrain looks immaculate compared to his after pics...i didnt even know engines got that dirty as in his before pictures

docrice · 06-18-2005, 09:09 AM

wow i thought my engine looked dirty when i tore it down last week but DAMN that guys was a mess...it looks like he never changed the oil in that thing. ever.

since my engine isn't much dirtier than his *after* shots i guess i'm not gonna chance it with this stuff...

on a side note, i do worry about strong detergents and degreasers inside my engine...if your motor is in bad shape its worth a try, but i wouldn't chance it until we get some good rock-solid evidence....

HyperTek · 06-18-2005, 02:09 PM

bah.. drain motor oil, run 4 qts of atf, let idle for a few minutes, drain, then put new motor oil.

Then run atf thru the brake booster and thru vaccum lines, make sure car is warm and running, set car off for 15 minutes, then start up and watch all the smoke.

Simular to seafoam.

sideview_180sx · 06-19-2005, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperTek

bah.. drain motor oil, run 4 qts of atf, let idle for a few minutes, drain, then put new motor oil.

Then run atf thru the brake booster and thru vaccum lines, make sure car is warm and running, set car off for 15 minutes, then start up and watch all the smoke.

Simular to seafoam.

You dumbass you don't run 4 quarts of ATF!!! Besides you used that sea foam shit. I used the ATF trick you roughly let a vacuum line suck up about 1/4 qt. of dexecron 3 (sp?) and let it ilde for an hour, and it will smoke for a solid hour. Note: make sure to have fresh oil and plugs ready to change after the treatment.

***S14DB*** · 06-19-2005, 03:39 AM

Bah, everyone knows Mag1 makes the best oil.

HyperTek · 06-19-2005, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sideview_180sx

You dumbass you don't run 4 quarts of ATF!!! Besides you used that sea foam shit. I used the ATF trick you roughly let a vacuum line suck up about 1/4 qt. of dexecron 3 (sp?) and let it ilde for an hour, and it will smoke for a solid hour. Note: make sure to have fresh oil and plugs ready to change after the treatment.

No need to call me a dumbass becuase you dont agree with something... Might as call the guys in this thread dumbass for trying this other stuff then huh? Seriously, different task to get the job done.

sideview_180sx · 06-20-2005, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperTek

No need to call me a dumbass becuase you dont agree with something... Might as call the guys in this thread dumbass for trying this other stuff then huh? Seriously, different task to get the job done.

no you are a dumbass for saying to use 4qts of oil, and then also leaving out the fact that spark plugs and oil need to be changed afterwards. hell freaking KAs only use 3.75 qts of oil, next time get the facts straight, that's what I get on you about.

kandyflip445 · 06-20-2005, 03:15 AM

Tone it down a notch foo.

***S14DB*** · 06-20-2005, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperTek

No need to call me a dumbass becuase you dont agree with something... Might as call the guys in this thread dumbass for trying this other stuff then huh? Seriously, different task to get the job done.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sideview_180sx

no you are a dumbass for saying to use 4qts of oil, and then also leaving out the fact that spark plugs and oil need to be changed afterwards. hell freaking KAs only use 3.75 qts of oil, next time get the facts straight, that's what I get on you about.

I could call you both dumbasses for runing oil that's 3x to thick for you engine but I won't.

STFU both of you.

Xren17 · 06-20-2005, 07:50 PM

I'm on the second cleaning cycle of auto-rx right now. To be honest I haven't notice a difference but it was recommeded to me by a co-worker so I figured why not since I had over 130K on my engine. Also the instructions says to use 10oz for a 4 cylinder and the whole 12oz for a 8 cylinder.

ZK · 06-21-2005, 10:13 AM

I got my bottle yesterday and the directions say 2oz for every quart of oil you fill so should be more like 8oz if you are going by directions.

I am not doing the full clean because the engine was recently rebuilt and should be really clean already. Just doing the maintenance program which is 2-3oz every oil change.

The Auto-RX isn't a normal cleaning solvent and doesn't harm anything in the engine. Which is why it works slowly over several oil changes.

Who knows? A lot of the stories about Auto-RX sound like miracle stories... almost too good to be true. It fixes leaks, improves compression, better gas mileage etc.

06-16-2005, 05:44 AM	#1
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 36 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Auto-RX in a KA24DE I was thinking about doing this to my car and upon doing some search found this guys site. http://www.rms13.com/ Dunno if it's a repost. It's kinda recent. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

06-16-2005, 05:58 AM	#2
m0rex Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,070 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This is some crazy shit. I dont know to believe it but it seems pretty legit yet im not a chemist or have a phd in something related. Why not give it a try. Seems worth it. Its worth the read and browsing around atleast. Check the engine pictures on the site last one looks like a engine that has been babied forever. This is a 93 240sx. BEFORE:-------------- READINGS AT 121,893 MILES (PREAUTO-RX) Compression: Cylinder 1-117psi Cylinder 2-120psi Cylinder 3-117psi Cylinder 4-119psi Idle Oil Pressure: [email protected]@190degrees fahrenheit (coolant temp) Ambient Temp: 97 degrees Hot Idle RPM (A/C off): 680rpm AFTER:---------------- READINGS AT 129,136 MILES (~7000 miles w/Auto-Rx) Compression: Cylinder 1-170psi +53psi Cylinder 2-168psi +48psi Cylinder 3-158psi +41psi Cylinder 4-173psi +54psi Idle Oil Pressure: [email protected]@180degrees fahrenheit (coolant temp) Ambient Temp: ~70 degrees Hot Idle RPM (A/C off): 730rpm Last edited by m0rex; 06-16-2005 at 06:18 AM..

06-16-2005, 06:05 AM	#3
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 36 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	http://auto-rx.com/ __________________ My 240 vBgarage

06-16-2005, 06:11 AM	#4
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 36 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	They claim that you get better emissions too. Smog tech should grab some and verify. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

06-16-2005, 10:16 AM	#5
ZK Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: North Cal Posts: 1,068 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've heard good stuff about it. I'd proceed on any oil additive with caution though. If you do decide to do it, let us know if it makes a difference. __________________ SOLD: 91 240SX Coupe SR20DET, 05 Evolution 8 NEW: 08 Evoluton 10

06-16-2005, 04:03 PM	#7
TheTicTac Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2002 Location: CA Posts: 449 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Man I dunno the whole thing looks kinda suspect. __________________ GorgeousGarage L.oose S.ocks D.aisuke !

06-16-2005, 04:28 PM	#8
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 16,761 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	Wait, so what is it supposed to do. . .? Does it better gas mileage, cuz that's pretty much all I care about, living in cali, and all. . .

06-16-2005, 09:35 PM	#10
ZK Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: North Cal Posts: 1,068 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	$4 coupon here too: http://www.auto-rx.com/arxfq.htm It is supposed to give you better gas mileage by cleaning out the inside of the motor. I just ordered a bottle of this stuff. I'm going to try the "maintenance" program. __________________ SOLD: 91 240SX Coupe SR20DET, 05 Evolution 8 NEW: 08 Evoluton 10

06-16-2005, 10:25 PM	#11
Ritz S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: C A L I F O R N I A Age: 39 Posts: 3,586 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you have over 100k miles, they suggest you use 2 bottles...

06-16-2005, 10:28 PM	#12
ZK Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: North Cal Posts: 1,068 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Not two bottles .. two applications. 1 12oz bottle is for 6 quarts of oil. The KA only takes about 4 quarts so you can probably two 2 cleanings from 1 bottle. __________________ SOLD: 91 240SX Coupe SR20DET, 05 Evolution 8 NEW: 08 Evoluton 10

06-16-2005, 10:36 PM	#13
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 36 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	^^That's what I'm going to do. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

06-16-2005, 10:39 PM	#14
HaLo from Canada, eh! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec Age: 42 Posts: 5,199 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: HaLo Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had similar results with a good synthetic oil like Motul's or by using Motul's engine cleaner. __________________ -> HaLo Race Car: '98 E36 BMW M3 Daily Driver: '08 Fiji Blue Honda Civic Si SOLD: 01 GPW Honda S2000 PARTED: 93 Pearl White 240SX LE Fastback w/SR20DET SOLD: 93 Super White 240SX SE Convertible w/Silvia Front

06-16-2005, 10:52 PM	#15
Ritz S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: C A L I F O R N I A Age: 39 Posts: 3,586 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I guess you could pour in half the first time, and half the second time.

06-16-2005, 10:56 PM	#16
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 36 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Actually, running Redline for 3 changes got mine looking pretty darn clean. But I think I'll still try it. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

06-17-2005, 12:07 AM	#17
drew935 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Silver Creek - San Jose Posts: 996 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've used something like that in my civic engine called clean power. Comes in a 2 liter bottle for about $15 at Winchester Auto. I would put in about a quart. Can't remember what the recommend dose was. I put it in before I change the oil and run it for about 5-10 mins. Then drain oil hot and refill. The next time I took the valve cover off, it was clean inside the head. So stuff like that works. But I guess it depends on how dirty the engine is. __________________ I'm driving fast -drew

06-17-2005, 12:50 AM	#18
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 40 Posts: 6,518 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my engine looks like that with 118K miles on it. I just run straight series 2000 Amsoil. __________________

06-18-2005, 09:09 AM	#20
docrice Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: central PA Age: 36 Posts: 416 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow i thought my engine looked dirty when i tore it down last week but DAMN that guys was a mess...it looks like he never changed the oil in that thing. ever. since my engine isn't much dirtier than his after shots i guess i'm not gonna chance it with this stuff... on a side note, i do worry about strong detergents and degreasers inside my engine...if your motor is in bad shape its worth a try, but i wouldn't chance it until we get some good rock-solid evidence.... __________________

06-18-2005, 02:09 PM	#21
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	bah.. drain motor oil, run 4 qts of atf, let idle for a few minutes, drain, then put new motor oil. Then run atf thru the brake booster and thru vaccum lines, make sure car is warm and running, set car off for 15 minutes, then start up and watch all the smoke. Simular to seafoam. __________________ Keep it Classy

06-19-2005, 03:39 AM	#23
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Bah, everyone knows Mag1 makes the best oil. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

06-20-2005, 03:15 AM	#26
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 36 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Tone it down a notch foo. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

06-20-2005, 07:50 PM	#28
Xren17 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Diego / Cerritos Posts: 341 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I'm on the second cleaning cycle of auto-rx right now. To be honest I haven't notice a difference but it was recommeded to me by a co-worker so I figured why not since I had over 130K on my engine. Also the instructions says to use 10oz for a 4 cylinder and the whole 12oz for a 8 cylinder.

06-21-2005, 10:13 AM	#29
ZK Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: North Cal Posts: 1,068 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got my bottle yesterday and the directions say 2oz for every quart of oil you fill so should be more like 8oz if you are going by directions. I am not doing the full clean because the engine was recently rebuilt and should be really clean already. Just doing the maintenance program which is 2-3oz every oil change. The Auto-RX isn't a normal cleaning solvent and doesn't harm anything in the engine. Which is why it works slowly over several oil changes. Who knows? A lot of the stories about Auto-RX sound like miracle stories... almost too good to be true. It fixes leaks, improves compression, better gas mileage etc. __________________ SOLD: 91 240SX Coupe SR20DET, 05 Evolution 8 NEW: 08 Evoluton 10

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