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Old Jan 18, 2010
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zmax and restore

has anyone tried either of these? snake oil? zmax supposedly got ftc approval to make their advertising claims, and i believe car craft or hot rod used restore in an older camaro a couple years ago
 
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Old Jan 18, 2010
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zmax is the same as duralube
 
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Old Jan 18, 2010
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You can just send me your money instead. I prefer Paypal. LOL

By sending me money, I'll make sure your engine runs better via telekinesis.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2010
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I'm heard Zmax got in trouble for false advertisement, that their product was mainly mineral spirits with some die.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2010
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Oh, I'm sure it helps some....but you must decide whether a 1/10th of a percent improvement is worth the cost.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2010
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Restore does work, just not for long. It will also put a white buildup of junk on the oil cap.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2010
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I just used restore my last oil change.It does work really good.My truck has 163k on it and was running very good still,but you can tell it lost a little even with new plugs and stuff.The Restore deffinatly brought compression back up.Engine feels really good.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010
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pretty much what i am thinking besides zmax recommends retreatment every oil change.. restore similiar product to oil treatments? thus far best i have seen is lucas
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010
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I have used lucas too.Restore is way better imo.It gave it similar feeling of new plugs.Engine was really smooth and more miles you drove the better it felt.Plus its not super thick like lucas.
 
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