Archive for June, 2006
Can I use Gearzol in my posi-traction rear differential?
Wednesday, June 21st, 2006
This question is asked many times and it concerns limited slip differentials or posi-traction.
Due to Gearzol’s extreme pressure agents, adding too much of a good thing could cause slippage; thus SFR recommends using only ONE OUNCE per quart of Gearzol in gear oil for in limited slip differentials. This is because limited slip differentials are made to work on a partial friction basis so that your tires do not just sit and spin when stuck. Gearzol has been tested and used successfully for many years at 1 ounce per quart, but we caution our users not to use more than this ratio. We have this recomendation listed right on the label of all product.
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How does D-SOL Diesel Fuel Additive assist with Lubricity with new no sulfur fuels?
Wednesday, June 21st, 2006
Would like to hear from anyone that has used D-SOL additive for diesel fuel…to add lubricity when sulfur is reduced from 500 ppm to 15 ppm at the end of 2006.
Clyde
Bremerton, Washington
Both D-SOL Diesel Fuel Conditioners are fortified with Lubricity additives. Manufacturers of diesel fuel pumps are reporting pre-mature wear due to the new super low sulfur fuel. Sulfur, which contains sulfated ash, provides lubricity to key wear areas in the fuel pump. With the EPA legislating the sulfur out of the fuel to reduce emissions, this has been a great concern. Diesel fuel pumps can cost over $2000 and up. D-SOL diesel fuel conditioners both are fortified with lubricity additives to improve pump life. There are two industry tests to measure the lubricity of a diesel fuel and they are: High Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR) ASTM D-6079 and Scuffing Load Ball on Cylinder Lubricity Evaluator SLBOCLE ASTM D-6078. Both D-SOL products passed these difficult tests. On the HFRR passing is having a minimum wear scar of less than 460 microns, and the industry standard for the SLBOCLE is for the product to withstand 3100 grams of pressure. D-SOL scored over 4550 high above the minimum standard. D-SOL Diesel Fuel Conditioners will extend pump life with its highly fortified lubricity additives.
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How soon do I use SFR in a new engine?
Tuesday, June 20th, 2006
How soon can you add SFR to a new automobile, and how much should you add? I have been using SFR for years and am a firm believer in the product. I just purchased a new Honda Odessey, it seems to be really tight. It is supposed to get 28 mpg on the highways but so far I just get 22 mpg.
Norman P. Stewart,
McAllister, MT
Stewart: This question gets asked a lot and deserves consideration. What we have found in recent years is that new car engines are broke in at the factory so you can use the SFR right away. The concern has been that SFR with its unique extreme pressure additives might not allow the rings to seat and blow by will occur. For this reason, I like to put in 1% SFR for the first 500 miles, then change the oil and go to a full 5%. By adding the 1% you are allowing the cylinder liner and rings to seat slowly reducing the size of metal particles that are worn off in the break in process. This keeps the engine very tight and allows for maximum engine life.
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ProTecta Vs. SFR
Monday, June 5th, 2006
I was looking on your website and was wondering which product I should choose, ProTecta or SFR products?
ProTecta products are mostly synthetic and were formulated for automotive use as well as around the house, garage, and shop. Packaged in convenient sizes for the motorist, they are intended for normal consumer use in today’s automobiles and in trucks up to one-half-ton or under 10,000 lbs (GVW). This includes small RV’s, motorcycles, sporting goods, and small engines used around the house. Products include: engine treatments, engine boosters, fuel system treatments, transmission treatments, spray lubricants and handy household needle oilers.
SFR products are generally synthetic oil fortifiers used at 4-6 ounces per gallon of lubricant with each oil change, and were formulated for commercial use, fleets, industrial, agriculture, larger RV’s, trucking and racing. This includes emergency vehicles such as ambulances and police cars. Designed for heavy-duty use from off road 4 wheeling to mining equipment. Packaged with convenient pour spouts or one-ounce pumps for treating engines, differentials, manual transmissions and gearboxes, hydraulics, gasoline engines, diesel engines and compressors. SFR also manufactures grease for a variety of applications. Used in vehicles with over 10,000 lbs (GVW) or under severe service, manufacturing and industrial equipment.
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