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MMO was used in radial engines for decades (and still is by some accounts...) Many ag-pilots won't fly without it. Quite a few 'shade tree' mechanics swear it will help relieve Lycoming "morning sickness". Conversely, AvBlend IS FAA "approved", but is nothing more than the Zmax snake oil...

Don't know about Wranglers, but I am ecstatic about the performance of the Hawk pads on the Powerslot Rotors I just installed on my Libby front end...

OK, what if you drop in a maintenance dose of AutoRX at the beginning of your OCI? I have been then using LC as I progress through the OCI. Good idea or bad idea? Also, what is the effect of AutoRX on organo-moly additives, such as SynPower?

Not only the cost of battery replacement, but NO ONE is discussing the HAZWASTE implications of massive battery disposal. I am sure these are the sealed, RG-type batteries that are very hard to recycle. Just like the so-called "hydrogen economy", the devil is in the details and either people...

Not only the cost of battery replacement, but NO ONE is discussing the HAZWASTE implications of massive battery disposal. I am sure these are the sealed, RG-type batteries that are very hard to recycle. Just like the so-called "hydrogen economy", the devil is in the details and either people...

Just used it this weekend to free a rusted-on rotor. Banged on it for 10 minutes with a dead-blow, and would not come off. Sprayed with AeroKroil and waited a few minutes. Came off with one bang and a lot of rust flakes! I get my supply from the local FBO. Most General Aviation supply houses...

Just did my tires this weekend, along with new rotors and pads on the front. Since I bought my tires at Costco (best value for the tire I bought), they came with 'free lifetime rotation'. Unfortunately, when I broke the nuts loose, I noted they were WAY over torqued from my last rotation. When...

I haven't tried the Synpower yet, but I have used the MaxLife EP (red bottle) on an old, air-cooled motor. My Fe wear number was cut more than 50%. I then ran an OCI without the EP, and my Fe number went right back up within 5% of the original value. I am sold that at least the EP works to cut...

Phase I Eglin, Phase II Stump Neck. AA&D Stump Neck... Still got tagged with the Charles County Crab...

Science News Online Week of March 12, 2005; Vol. 167, No. 11 Slick Surfaces: Pressure builds to make better motor oils Alexandra Goho Motor oil's protection against the wear and tear of steel engine parts takes effect only at high pressures, according to a new study. The analysis reveals...

If we take the empirical evidence en mass, it is hard to dispute that AutoRX is very effective on carbonacious deposits. What about mettalic deposits? Hypothetically, how about an air-cooled motor that is still burning leaded gasolines, but has a notorious reputation for excessive lead deposits...

OK, assuming ARX methodology is best, how would you handle maintenance doseages??? I have been using a maintenance dose in a couple motors, and so far I have to say I am happy with the results. And I ONLY run synthetic. The oil filter, when cut open, reveals a larger than normal amount of...

Seems some of the comments coming back from OIF is that the "one fuel forward" policy was not really thought through very well... I have heard of some real maintenance problems using JP-8 in Hummers. Many maintainers are blaming JP-8 due to lubricity issues compared with straight Diesel...

I have "heard" that MMO can help with sticky valves on O-360s... I have also "heard" that FP/Neutra may help, and there is some "scuttlebutt" that AutoRX can clean motors, even air-cooled large bore types

What's the difference between SynPower and MaxLife Synthetic??? I noticed the new synth version of MaxLife the other day, and don't really understand the difference in products... BTW - ran some MaxLife Oil Treatment in an old air-cooled big-bore motor and it cut my Fe numbers in half. NO other...