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Black Death of Engines: Sludge
Engine sludge is a very common and also very costly problem. Many automotive mechanics call this the Black Death of Engines. Engine sludge forms equally in both gasoline and diesel engines! What is Engine Sludge? Engine sludge like this is often the cause of premature, though preventable, engine failure Engine oil sludge is actually the…
Read MoreWhat causes engine blow-by, and can you fix it without rebuilding the engine?
Most of the time, yes. Blow-by is a serious mechanical problem, and if you let it go long enough it gets much worse. But in the majority of cases the root cause isn’t worn rings. It’s carbon. Hard carbon deposits that have built up in the compression ring grooves and on the cylinder walls are…
Read MoreDoes FTC Decarbonizer Really Work?
To answer the question “Does FTC Decarbonizer really work?“, take a look at these photos – This photo is of a cylinder from a Caterpillar 3508 diesel engine at 8,000 hours. It was used in an earthmoving machine in a large mining operation in Australia. It was torn down and rebuilt prior to the normal…
Read MoreHow do I use Flushing Oil Concentrate to get the best result?
Restore total clean to all internal engine components – Use Maxodyne Flushing Oil Concentrate We are often asked this very important question – “How do I use Flushing Oil Concentrate to get the very best result possible?” Flushing Oil Concentrate is possibly the most effective and safe treatment in removing harmful and performance draining sludge,…
Read MoreOverheating Engine
It’s been said that more than half of all engine failures can be traced to cooling system problems. The cooling system is a complex mix of components, and very often one major component is totally overlooked when searching for a solution to overheating problems – the engine lubrication system! After thoroughly checking the usual suspects…
Read MoreLow Oil Pressure Warning
A low oil pressure warning light or on-dash message is becoming a more frequent complaint from owners of many late model gasoline powered vehicles, especially those with engines fitted with solenoid controlled valve lifter systems. These types of engines first started appearing around 2005. What causes a low oil pressure warning Oil Filter screens often…
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