Originally Posted By: kschachn
Considering that your entire example is completely unrelated to any of the automobiles I own (as well as being unrelated to the OP's vehicles), then I think I will pass.
And I'm not guessing anything, I was asking a question. I was asking what in the upper cylinder needs lubing. But since you mentioned it - how does it increase mileage? You state it is certain - how does it work?
Originally Posted By: 19jacobob93
Well it has been a common problem down here in small diesel trucks with high pressure pumps and injectors such as the Toyota 3.0 D4D and Mitsubishi 3.2 Triton engine. The new ULSD fuels had way less lubricity and caused very premature wear, mainly in the injectors. It was a huge case because it was becoming a very common issue and Toyota refused to accept responsibility because it was the fuels fault, and this left many customers having to fork out for new injectors costing $1000 EACH. One way round it recommended by nearly all mechanics was to add Lucas fuel treatment. Apparently they are now fitted with new injectors which don't have the same problem but my father has just bought a brand new Hilux with the 3.0 D4D and he still adds Lucas anyway to be safe
And instead of guessing why it might not do anything, how about you try adding a UCL? The least it's going to do is increase your mileage and make your engine smoother and quieter. But who the h*ll wants that right?
Well if you think it only effects certain engines, don't give a generalized answer. My car has a petrol engine and I still got the same results. The TCW3 test on the GTO forum that included millions of miles travelled on dozens of LS1 engines concluded the many benefits of adding a 400-500:1 mix.
Of course the uppler cylinder needs lubricating, the piston has to move through it hundreds/thousands of times every minute. There may be adequate lubrication from the engine oil but it won't be much with the top compression ring scraping nearly all the oil off, or not letting any past if your engine is in good condition.
There is nothing wrong with adding an extra layer of protection to your engine to increase the longevity, the reason why 99% of us are on this site in the first place.
The fact that adding UCLs and large tests that have been carried out on TCW3 have concluded that it absolutely does reduce fuel consumption, makes engines run smoother and quiter can only be explained by reduced friction which is axaclty what it does
The fact that my engine is heading towards 200k and doesn't use a single drop of 10w30 during the 7.5k interval, still runs like new, have factory spec compression with the hone marks still in the bores and I still get over 600 miles to a tank tells me I'm not doing anything wrong
Considering that your entire example is completely unrelated to any of the automobiles I own (as well as being unrelated to the OP's vehicles), then I think I will pass.
And I'm not guessing anything, I was asking a question. I was asking what in the upper cylinder needs lubing. But since you mentioned it - how does it increase mileage? You state it is certain - how does it work?
Originally Posted By: 19jacobob93
Well it has been a common problem down here in small diesel trucks with high pressure pumps and injectors such as the Toyota 3.0 D4D and Mitsubishi 3.2 Triton engine. The new ULSD fuels had way less lubricity and caused very premature wear, mainly in the injectors. It was a huge case because it was becoming a very common issue and Toyota refused to accept responsibility because it was the fuels fault, and this left many customers having to fork out for new injectors costing $1000 EACH. One way round it recommended by nearly all mechanics was to add Lucas fuel treatment. Apparently they are now fitted with new injectors which don't have the same problem but my father has just bought a brand new Hilux with the 3.0 D4D and he still adds Lucas anyway to be safe
And instead of guessing why it might not do anything, how about you try adding a UCL? The least it's going to do is increase your mileage and make your engine smoother and quieter. But who the h*ll wants that right?
Well if you think it only effects certain engines, don't give a generalized answer. My car has a petrol engine and I still got the same results. The TCW3 test on the GTO forum that included millions of miles travelled on dozens of LS1 engines concluded the many benefits of adding a 400-500:1 mix.
Of course the uppler cylinder needs lubricating, the piston has to move through it hundreds/thousands of times every minute. There may be adequate lubrication from the engine oil but it won't be much with the top compression ring scraping nearly all the oil off, or not letting any past if your engine is in good condition.
There is nothing wrong with adding an extra layer of protection to your engine to increase the longevity, the reason why 99% of us are on this site in the first place.
The fact that adding UCLs and large tests that have been carried out on TCW3 have concluded that it absolutely does reduce fuel consumption, makes engines run smoother and quiter can only be explained by reduced friction which is axaclty what it does
The fact that my engine is heading towards 200k and doesn't use a single drop of 10w30 during the 7.5k interval, still runs like new, have factory spec compression with the hone marks still in the bores and I still get over 600 miles to a tank tells me I'm not doing anything wrong
