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posted by  woodsytf on  Fri Feb 20 02:51 CST 2009
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in the past i have used saefoam, autoRX, and ATF to clean out an engine crankcase and remove sludge, schmutz, and slimey paraffin residues. they seemed effective and useful as a temporary engine additive/cleaner.

i dont think any "oil additive" really helps. if the additive is essentially "thickening" the oil, maybe you can try a heavier weight oil instead. the "slick-50" type additives are a bunch of overpriced snake-oil hooey and are only a placebo for your car.

a worn out engine (low compression, tired bearings/seals) might limp along for another year or so with thicker oil though...

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New Oil additive at 190,000miles [850]
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