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Hi, has anyone used it? A biker friend said it was fantastic and had seen a demonstration of it in action and was wondering if anyone had used it in an Aircooled engine.

http://www.activ8.uk.com/

Sounds fantastic.
Low friction means My engine will run for ever.
I'll get 50mpg
It'll run cooler

There have been a number of products over the years that promise low friction.
Some work better than others but I dont think any will save you money.

T

A very small percentage of the energy used to push the van is lost due to 'friction' in the engine. Most of it is lost as heat. these products will save you a very small percentage of a small percentage if any at all. In laymans terms bugger all.

Ah theres a LOT more to it than that. Many moons ago I used to be a rep for an Australian teflon version of this product. From experience (and I've run it in FOUR Aircooled vehicles including beetles) is it makes these engines run a heck of a lot smoother and last longer.

There was a demonstration carried out some years ago where they drove an engine for 300 miles with NO oil in the engine - just this additive. Wear was neglible. I'm not saying you attempt this but having lost the contents of a bug (loose drain plug) around ten years ago without realising, I actually drove home ten miles - no problem.

In general these additives (and I believe Slick50 is one of the others) take time to bed in but theres a definate rise in idling speed after around 1000 miles at which point you have to readjust the idling speed. It does have good sealing characteristics and my old man who drives a cab here in Coventry put some in his hackney taxi and it just kept going and going.

The mileage saving is questionable but it DOES maker for smoother running and reduced heat.

E D I T:

You won't get 50mpg but you'll certainly save some costs on fuel over time and it lasts for around 50,000 miles. DO NOT put it in a new engine or it will never run in properly. Ideal time is when your engine is mature but running sweet. The most wear to an engine is in the starting since it takes time for the oil to splash around. With this stuff you have a slippery coating everywhere theres metal to metal content. I'd say its worth every penny - take a look at the teflon based ones though.