Can anyone tell me using Auto-Rx in the maintenance dose of 2-3 oz every change affects the ability of moly to plate to operating surfaces? I use Schaeffer's 7000 so this is a concern. Thanks
Auto-Rx /Moly plating
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MolaKule
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Just speaking from a theoretical standpoint, I don't see any problems since there are two different "attraction" mechanisms going on.
Check the UOA and see if anyone has used a moly-type oil and RX at the same time. Maybe some conclusions can be drawn from those.
Check the UOA and see if anyone has used a moly-type oil and RX at the same time. Maybe some conclusions can be drawn from those.
Patman
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I'm running Schaeffer Supreme 7000 right now, along with a 3oz dose of Auto-rx, and will have the analysis results with about 4000 miles on it around the middle of March.
I have seen Auto-RX used both at cleaning levels 2 oz. per qt , and 2 to 3 oz.s as a maintenance dosage using mostly Schaeffers ( moly additized ) products with VERY low wear values.
While I am not a chemist, tribologically speaking I see no competition for metal surface area at high pressure (heat) zones.
The way I understand the functions of both compounds is that Auto-RX attacks/attachs to carbon deposits, Moly will only bond to clean metal surfaces not multi composition carbon deposits at high heat areas.
[ February 10, 2003, 08:06 PM: Message edited by: Terry ]
While I am not a chemist, tribologically speaking I see no competition for metal surface area at high pressure (heat) zones.
The way I understand the functions of both compounds is that Auto-RX attacks/attachs to carbon deposits, Moly will only bond to clean metal surfaces not multi composition carbon deposits at high heat areas.
[ February 10, 2003, 08:06 PM: Message edited by: Terry ]
Thanks so much for your responses. Patman , I'll sure be interested in your analysis.
MolaKule
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Excellent point, Billman!
Another analogy, with all the risks of doing science by similarity, would be to note that Redline has both a high ester content and very high moly content. If that works, then it's certainly reasonble to think that Auto-RX is compatible with the appropriate dose of moly for barrier protection.
Rich
[ February 11, 2003, 06:34 PM: Message edited by: RichSD ]
Rich
[ February 11, 2003, 06:34 PM: Message edited by: RichSD ]
Here are the results of a 6000 mile Schaeffer interval, with 2 oz auto-Rx added about 1800 miles into the interval.
http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=000197#000000
Today, I mailed a sample off to the the lab: Schaeffer blend 10w30, 9300 miles
, w/Auto-Rx:1.5 oz at fill, 2 oz at ~3400 miles, another 1.5 oz at ~7150 miles. I'll post the results when they arrive. It seems, though, that Schaeffer oil & Auto-Rx make a great combination!
[ February 11, 2003, 11:02 PM: Message edited by: Stuart Hughes ]
http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=000197#000000
Today, I mailed a sample off to the the lab: Schaeffer blend 10w30, 9300 miles
[ February 11, 2003, 11:02 PM: Message edited by: Stuart Hughes ]
Stuart - Somewhere along the line I missed your analysis. Extremely impressive. I will be very anxious to see the results of your latest report when returned. Again, thanks to all that replied.
This board is extremely helpful!!
This board is extremely helpful!!
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