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Duke2.6 04-30-2003 12:57 PM

Re: Z-Max
 
Quote:

Originally posted by rbauman
Hey guys, Just to stir this thread up! Synthetic Oil is also mineral oil.

Roger

This is not a correct statement. "Mineral oil" refers to oils that are derived from crude oil by normal distillation and catalyitic cracking processes. "Synthetic" oils have that name because they are derived from petrochemical feedstocks in a specialized chemical transformation process i.e. they are "synthesized".

Duke

rbauman 04-30-2003 03:31 PM

You're right. I think I was having a senior moment - but I don't remember.

blackmercedes 04-30-2003 04:00 PM

For those of you (us) that have warrantied MB's, be aware that adding any of those aftermarket additives to your oil will void your warranty.

Do as you wish, but be aware...

firestormer 04-05-2005 11:21 AM

Zmax: Its just Overpriced Mineral Oil, that's all it is.
 
Zmax: Its just Overpriced Mineral Oil, that's all it is.

That fact was stated by the FTC in its 1999/2001 investigation and lawsuit of the seller.

You can read about that at the FTC website. I read the whole FTC Complaint.

yal 04-05-2005 11:39 AM

Talk about bringing up an old thread :)

You're preaching to the converted bro'. Zmax, Slick 50 and Duralube all suck. But there will always be people out there who want to do something "special" for their car even though they have no clue what to do, all they know is they spent a lot of money on this 4 wheel contraption and they want to treat it well...perfect opportunity for the above brands with their marketing to step in and make money.

Hatterasguy 04-05-2005 03:55 PM

I like the wax you can set on fire! :D

Roncallo 04-05-2005 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ali Al-Chalabi
Aviation engines are the most out of date engines in the world. They also use ashless oil, so aviation oil and automotive are not the same. Do not use the two interchangeably.

As far as aircraft engines are concerned, who here could believe that a 360 cubic inch 4 cylinder air-cooled pushrod with mechanical fuel injection and magnetos that puts out 180 hp can run $40,000 brand new?

$40,000

That would be $30,000 for the Lawers and $10,000 for Lycoming. Sound like avaition.

John Roncallo


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