I don't know if this stuff would help, but the aviation version is the only oil additive that is recommended almost universally. Note that the reason is that it sticks to the cam in between engine runs, to keep tha cam from rusting, which is a major cause of engine wear in seldom flown aircraft. I put it in the truck, since I only drive it every other week or so.
http://aslcamguard.com/products/automotive On Sun, May 31, 2015 at 9:00 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > This is becoming quite an issue with older engines. All new designs > appear to use roller tappets, and the racing/mud bog guys, using old > Detroit iron with flat tappets running directly on the camshaft are > reporting serious wear problems. Since most newer engines don't need the > phenyl phosphate additives, they are NOT in most engine oils anymore, they > cause issues with catalytic converters. > > For three dollars an oil change I'd stick with the Truck and Turbo -- it > is also acceptable for VW tdi engines, which also use flat tappets. > > Peter > > -- OK Don NSA: The only branch of government that actually listens to US citizens! *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves." WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers* 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2012 Passat TDI DSG, 44 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
