CamGuard - AUTO

[buster]

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We tested four of the top selling oils, two conventional and two synthetic, utilizing
a FALEX PIN and Vee-block tribometer at an independent analytical laboratory.
The Phillips Petroleum designed procedure used is a derivative of ASTM D-2670
and is described in the Scientific Journal “WEAR”. The procedure correlates
very well with camshaft wear in engines using gasoline and diesel engine oils.
The often-cited 4-Ball wear test does not correlate to engine wear.

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Modern commercial
engine oil formulations are at best a compromise due to government regulations
and costs. These constraints lead to reduced additive concentrations and
subsequently reduced performance.
CamGuard Automotive delivers uncompromised performance, using advanced
technology, to directly address the problems of wear, deposits and corrosion to
extend engine life of gasoline and diesel engines.
CamGuard Automotive reduces wear more than 80% using advanced anti-wear
additives that work synergistically with the standard zinc anti-wear used in passenger
car and diesel oils. It contains no phosphorus and it will not adversely affect
catalytic converters.CamGuard Automotive is particularly useful in older engine designs utilizing
flat tappet valve trains especially when using modern, mandated lower zinc
(phosphorus), oils.
CamGuard Automotive provides excellent anti wear protection, during “dry”
starts after periods of prolonged inactivity, by maintaining a residual active
film on critical parts.
CamGuard Automotive utilizes multiple antioxidants to preserve and prolong the
life of the zinc and phosphorus in the modern oils. They also prevent varnish formation
by decomposing reactive free radicals, from the blow-by fuel, which is particularly
important in high performance carbureted or fuel injected engines running “rich”
mixtures for maximum power.
CamGuard Automotive utilizes unique friction modifiers that reside in the high
temperature and heavily loaded areas of the engine to provide a measurable
increase in fuel economy.
CamGuard Automotive contains seal conditioners that nullify the effects of heat
and time to keep seals supple, flexible, and performing like new.

 

[dave1251]

This just provides a example that people will buy anything.

 

[Brons2]

extraction of the liquid phase of the lead sludge??

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6) Can I use CamGuard in a high time engine?

Yes, CamGuard is valuable at any point in an engine’s life. When added to a high time engines, oil analysis may show an ARTIFICIAL increase in metals across the board for a few oil changes. This is normal. CamGuard does not clean engines, remove varnish or release sludge, but does allow them to clean themselves due to mechanical motions (see below). The artificial increase in metals comes from extraction of the liquid phase of the lead sludge that is found in the low flow areas of the engine.

Oil analysis may also show an increase in the insolubles, usually as fine carbon particles. This is due to the mechanical motions of the rings and valves cleaning up the carbon the ring grooves and valve guides and is very beneficial. After a couple of oil changes with Camguard, a drop in oil consumption is commonly reported as the rings become free to move again.

 

[Quest]

If these oils aren't even ILSAC or API certified, I wouldn't buy them.

Simple as that.

Q.

 

[Brons2]

it's an additive, not an oil.

 

[JR]

FAA approved, that should speak for itself.



-harvey

 

[wings&wheels]

Originally Posted By: JR
FAA approved, that should speak for itself.



-harvey


The FAA "approval" of something like this isn't speaking to it's efficacy, but that the product doesn't harm the engine.... There are a few of these products around, I've never used one in my planes, but some folks swear by them.

Most small piston aircraft still burn leaded fuel, lead deposits in the engine are something aviation oil must deal with.