What really works in getting better fuel mileage to the gas and oil? It is really confusing. What oil is the best for wear and friction? Thank you
In an internal combustion engine you have the gasoline explosion portion effecting efficiency as well as the friction of the engine and its moving parts. In recent years injectors have become popular in providing the fuel in a mist so that combustion is most efficient. Currently OEM’s like Ford, and General Motors are producing 12 and 16 hole injectors so that the fuel comes out in a fine mist for the best burning. Unfortunately fuel quality has diminished. GM has taken fuel samples from across the U.S. and have found that since 1996 detergents in gasoline have diminished by almost 50%. Partial plugging of injectors can take place as low as 5000 miles. Many people turn to higher Octane fuel to maintain mileage, but then that comes at a cost. Keeping injectors clean will maximize fuel economy and reduce the need for higher octane. Dirty injectors cause hesitation and surging. The fuel doesn’t burn efficiently and mileage is compromised. ProTecta Complete Fuel System Treatment by SFR Corporation cleans up to 95% of new injector condition in only one tank full.
Engines have as much as 28% friction loss with all of its moving parts so treating an engine with extreme pressure and anti-wear agents can reduce cylinder friction thus improving mileage through better efficiency. Engine Treatments are popular in this area. ProTecta Engine Treatment by SFR is a synthetic based product that reduces friction.
Finally, on your question about motor oil only purchase latest warranty specifications. For gasoline engine it is GF-4 or SM and for diesel engines its CJ-4. Always look on the bottle and look for Energy Conserving. The API (American Petroleum Institute) regulates motor oils and licenses them. Manufacturers must prove mileage improvement to put the Energy Conserving logo on the bottle. Hope this helps.

What about International Lubes ‘Bio Tech’ engine supplement? I am a big fan of their Tranny supplements and the automatic transmission rebuild industry SURE seems to agree.
Obviously their is no internal combustion in an auto box….but it’s a bit intriguing none the less to me.

http://www.lubegard.com/automotive/engine_biotech.html

Supposedly these additives somehow build up around moving parts and reduce friction therefore extending the life of your engine. But wouldn’t it stand to reason that if the additives will adhere to places with lots of friction and pressure that it would build up excessively in areas that don’t have friction or pressure. Wouldn’t that then possibly (probably) create restriction in oil flow and therefore decrease the effectiveness of the oil?

My gas mileage averages about 19mpg just before an oil change and would increase to 23 mpg after an oil change. The last time I had my oil changed I added SFR to my oil. My mileage increased to 28 mpg.

My next next fill up I added the gas additive. I thought I had made a mistake when I calculated my mileage because it increased to 39.5 mpg! It turns out it was not a mistake.

It’s almost time for an oil change and I’m still getting 27.8 mpg. The best way to test something is to try it. I’ve kept mileage figures on my car since shortly after I bought it, and SFR has subsantially increased my mileage. I’M A BELIEVER!