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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 07:22 AM
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Zmax

Has anyone here tried Zmax engine treatment in there cars?

Any issues with mixing it with synthetic oil?
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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Zmax - snake oil or good technology? What of Techron?

I found more than four threads about Zmax. The claims seem interesting - but if a product were worthwhile, F1 (and lesser series) would use it. Racing oils are special - Shell sometimes mixes a special cocktail for a specific race, and I doubt the Silver Arrows use the same Mobil-1 we can buy down at Advance.

Techron? Any users, supporters, detractors?
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Jen_Kenne
I found more than four threads about Zmax. The claims seem interesting - but if a product were worthwhile, F1 (and lesser series) would use it. Racing oils are special - Shell sometimes mixes a special cocktail for a specific race, and I doubt the Silver Arrows use the same Mobil-1 we can buy down at Advance.

Techron? Any users, supporters, detractors?
Shell change the fuel blend for each race depending on temps. race duration etc. etc. I did not know this until I received their newsletter last week with a link to this site. FYI

http://www.shell.com/home/content/mo...nd_calculator/
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 12:21 AM
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Carrol Shelby uses it in every car. That being said, I have a gear head buddy with a autographed Shelby car. He loves Carrol Shelby, He also thinks Zmax is snake oil.

The only drop in engine additive i seen work is Seafoam.

Seafoam reminds me of Stoli Vodka... Bland looking bottle, but good stuff inside.
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 12:40 AM
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This should be all you need to read:

http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2001/02/zmax1.shtm
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 09:07 AM
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Seafoam well respected and proven.
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by nitrous_nate
This should be all you need to read:

http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2001/02/zmax1.shtm
Thanks for the confirmation. This should be a sticky.
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