Having searched the old threads and not finding quite what i was looking for, i decided to put this one up....sorry if this is an old dog of a topic but im new and have great respect for the wealth of experience you have...
I have this old Astro van that puffs out blue smoke on start-up (valve stem seals?), doesnt smoke when driving, has low mpg (14-16)and LOTS of blow-by.
I already bought a can of Restore..... http://www.restoreusa.com/Engine_Restorer.html
.......but then discovered the Rislone product...... http://www.barsproducts.com/4442.htm .....
There is something that "rings" a little more "real" about the Rislone idea...im not expecting either product to be a mechanic in a can but my main reason for using a product like this would be to somewhat reduce the blow-by and thus reduce the dilution of the oil and hence reduce engine wear.
im running a catch can (water/air separator for compressor) that is collecting a lot of nasty looking stuff, idling has improved and she runs a little better for it....maybe im obsessing but after 1200 miles, the oil is looking a litle too dirty for my liking....I have a Bosch Distance plus filter on there with formula shell 10/40 and MMO.
please pass on your opinions and experiences with these products
I have this old Astro van that puffs out blue smoke on start-up (valve stem seals?), doesnt smoke when driving, has low mpg (14-16)and LOTS of blow-by.
I already bought a can of Restore..... http://www.restoreusa.com/Engine_Restorer.html
.......but then discovered the Rislone product...... http://www.barsproducts.com/4442.htm .....
There is something that "rings" a little more "real" about the Rislone idea...im not expecting either product to be a mechanic in a can but my main reason for using a product like this would be to somewhat reduce the blow-by and thus reduce the dilution of the oil and hence reduce engine wear.
im running a catch can (water/air separator for compressor) that is collecting a lot of nasty looking stuff, idling has improved and she runs a little better for it....maybe im obsessing but after 1200 miles, the oil is looking a litle too dirty for my liking....I have a Bosch Distance plus filter on there with formula shell 10/40 and MMO.
please pass on your opinions and experiences with these products