Topic: RESTORE Engine Treatment

[jfrabat]

So, I was watching TV the other day and saw the ad for this...  Seemed interesting, so I started doing research online.  I found mixed reviews, with some people claimimng that it improved more than 1+ mpg and restored power, while others claimed it did not make any difference.  I did have to agree with the reviews that this is marely a band aid, as it does not "fix" the problem, but helps take away the symptoms of the problem.

So about a week later, I was at the Advanced Auto Parts, and saw that they had discounted the 4 cylinder can to about $4, so I figured I'd get a couple of them and give the product a shot.  The idea is to use one right away, and then have the other can for my next oil change (about 1000 miles away), and see if it helps or not.  During my research, I did learn that it takes about 500 miles for the product to start working properly (I have only driven about 100 so far), but one thing I did notice is that my valves started making MUCH less noise (I guess I DID have a sticky valve after all!).

Anyway, I will post the results here later on, but just thought I'd share with you all...  If anyone has tried this product before please let us know your opinions.

Felipe

[oldjeep]

I used a can of it in a buick 231, didn't seem to do anything more than really clog up my oil filter and pressure release valve.

[chardrc]

we used that stuff in our Flathead 4 in our willys 2 times... it didn't work either time....

but the first time the problem was that the deck was cracking and separating from the cylinder wall... ( so it was hopeless)

the second time we used it the fix for the problem was new rings...

both times all it seamed to do was make the oil smoke thicken and it left allot of sludge like stuff throughout the motor... so i would only use it as a last resort..

[95yj4]

Actually tried 2 cans of it back-to-back. Except when I got it on sale it was the 6cyl. cans. Definitely helped with the lifter tick till about 200miles or so after the new oil change without this stuff in it. Went right back to normal. Didnt see anything bad from it, but the only good was the lifter tick. So yeah thats my experience with it.

[Oilsmoke]

I have used this stuff for years and Love it.
I did a before and After test on cyclinder compression and it raised some. I can feel the differance if I don't add it after and Than add it .
So I buy a 8cyclinder can spit it for my yearly supply of oil changes. And don't think i am hurring my engine I only get 3000 miles a year on it.

I give it 2 thumbs up

[Jeffy]

I'd only use it as a last resort.  As said above, it's a thickener.  That's how it 'Fills' in the grooves in your cylinder walls and quiets down other noises in loose engines (ie. high mileage engines).

If you want to flush out the engine and fuel system, you should use Sea Foam.  It's a much better product for running engines.

[jfrabat]

UPDATE: Well, the MPG did not improve, and the valve noise is back.  I already got a new timing chain and tensioner to fix the noise (I think it's the timing chain banging on the cover), but no positive results have come out of the Restore treatment...

[Jeffy]

UPDATE: Well, the MPG did not improve, and the valve noise is back.  I already got a new timing chain and tensioner to fix the noise (I think it's the timing chain banging on the cover), but no positive results have come out of the Restore treatment...

So how much sludge is in the block?   

[jfrabat]

I would imagine there is a lot of gunk in the block; I have been running synthetic oils with high grades, which tend to clean fairly well, but I'll run some seafoam after I do the next oil change to clean the engine a bit. 

When I took the valve cover out to change the rockers, the inside looked clean, but when I changed the radiator fluid there was some rust coming out (I would imagine it came from the old radiator), and when I changed the thermostat, the inside did not look so clean.  I cleaned what I could, but of course you cannot reach so far inside to clean properly.

When I take the oilpan down to change the timing chain and tensioner, I guess I will find out how clean that is...  But based on what I have seen from the "maintenance" of the previous owner, I am not expecting much.  I mean the guy never even changed the fuel filter, and as I said, the radiator was junk.

I'll clean out the oil pan and put a bottle of seafoam (I already got it at home) in with the oil change and we'll see how it goes from there...

Felipe

[chardrc]

i think what Jeffy was trying to get at was that that engine restore stuff is basically like poring a can of sludge in your engine.

[jfrabat]

i think what Jeffy was trying to get at was that that engine restore stuff is basically like poring a can of sludge in your engine.

Well, I can only hope that the seafoam will clean it up...