Auto-Rx Customers Questions & Answers

New ARX user · JayZ

Hi all...i just bought some arx to try out on my old datsun 240z...the engine in it is from a 79 280zx with 98k miles on it...so far it runs good with little to no oil consumption and has been well maintained but has a rear main seal leak that has goten worse since i tried some of that Valvoline High milage oi...

Rajv · Rajv

My son's Honda 02 Civic has just completed 80k miles. He just did an oil change using GT1-Synthetic which is designed for use in older high mileage vehicles. I want to ARX it but should I wait for the next oil change and use a conventional/group 111 or is it ok to start with a maintenance dose now? Appreci...

Blueridge · Blueridge

I am about to begin a rinse phase. Can I return to a synthetic oil during this time or should I remain on a regular oil that I used during the clean phase?

sludge · sludge

Just thinking, if you add a bottle of ARX at the end of every oil change (for this example, 5K miles) and the oil turns black quick; does that mean engine was never cleared? If you add RX to engine oil will it always turn black. Just thinking here.

cruzer · cruzer

My symptoms were oil consumption (about 1 qt. per 1000 miles) and when I changed the oil pan gasket I noticed the pan was caked with crud pretty badly. I also have some weeping from some of the seals (crank and camshaft). After 1 application my oil consumption has all but disappeared. Rather than doi...

moosemaster · moosemaster

i have a 2003 dodge ram with a 4.7 ltr magnum engine it has 81000 mls on it.when i first start it i here a tapping in the engine after about 45 seconds to a minute it will go away however if i stick my head in the front fenderwell i can still here it. previous owner used penzoil 5w30 and changed it every 3000 mls...

WILLIAM21 · WILLIAM21

I am looking for a place where I can rent a van for a trip I plan on making in August. I am looking for something that is small enough where I can camp in campgrounds but still has a bed to sleep in just in case, as I will be traveling with my 2 daughters age 5 and 7 and my wife. I will be fishing and touring north of A...

kaboom10 · kaboom10

I'm about to change the oil in my 2002 F-150 that I put a bottle of ARx in. For some odd reason I put the next bottle in a quart of oil set for the next oil change. It has 40,000 miles on it which are mostly city low speed. Should I just go ahead and put the rinse oil and ARX in and run it 3000 miles?

Frank Miller · Frank Miller

Hey XXXX Are we talking about the now quite famous El Camino, with 367K on the clock? I am voting for your vigilant cleaning efforts with ARX. How many totally loaded filters from cleaning and rinses were there? Is that oil pressure guage a mechanical one in the 1983 unit? Is may be some of the tubing was c...

Falcon LS · Falcon LS

Here's an interesting article on blow-by, up on the BITOG website. Interesting read, but for those who don't have the time, here's a summary: Combustion chamber expl...

Myndex · Myndex

I have a 1980 Mercedes 450SL, and after reading everywhere that AutoRX is great, I'm actually convinced (it has takes some days of reading to convince me, having had bad experiences with other additives in years past). My engine runs well, but is leaking oil, particularly out of the rear seal. I don't...

Dewm · Dewm

I bought a used Audi and have been dead on with changing the oil with 5w-40 full syn oil and now at 106K miles I have a severe sludge problem. I ordered Auto-RX, but my question is...can I really run it with 5w-30 dino oil? I just feel weird about it, know how critical 5w-40 and 0w-40 syn oil is to this engin...

Frank Miller · Frank Miller

Hello ARX, My D2 has 95K. I have not used ARX before, but given the mileage...I would like to do a safe progressive preventive crankshaft cleasing. As you may know, LandRovers tend to run rich. Changed oil regularly at 3k. Right now I have MaxLife 10-40 synblend in the engine (only 500 miles since last c...

StevieC · StevieC

Hi all, I have a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe which has always seen regular synthetic oil changes since new using Mobil 1 and Amsoil. I do a lot of highway driving and felt that my engine must be clean... Guess not. I ran the ARX for 2500 miles (4,000 KM), and not only is my car performing better but my filter is alre...

HeadnSouth · HeadnSouth

Ive got a 97 manual transmission Saturn SWII with 170K on the clock that was bought new and has had regular dino OCI every 3K+ miles. Its always run good but burned oil as just about every other Saturn out there. I consistently got 32MPG until recently it has gone down to 27 in the last year. Off hand I cant r...

Caravan · Caravan

I just completed the rinse phase with ARX on a "04 Sebring with 2.7L engine with about 90K miles, 3 to 4K OCI. This engine was listed as a sludger up until '03 +/- when they changed the PCV system to correct the problem (so I am told). I cut open the filter after the clean phase and the media looked &quo...

tommy · tommy

I have an 06 V6 I bought used with 34k on it. I noticed sludge on the filler neck and varnish on the timing chain. I ran arx for 2500 miles @ 2 oz/qt. and now have a 1k on the rinse using Super Tech conventional. I now notice a white waxy substance coating the filler tube and no change on the appearance of the...

abenson88 · abenson88

I have a 1998 vw passat 1.8t with 98,000 miles (bought at 77,000) and have been using Mobile 1 synthetic since I got the car about 2 years ago. My car runs smooth and the engine is so quiet that I can barely hear it on when I am idleing so I don't think I am in too much trouble but when I take off my valve cap thin...

Frank Miller · Frank Miller

http://www.pennzoil.com/racing.html

INDYMAC · INDYMAC

I have two engine oils that I use that are blended with additives that are designed to coat metal surfaces and provide greater film strenghth and less friction than their baseoils alone can offer. One is Schaeffers Supreme 7000 that contains Micron Moly (soluble) and Penetro. The other oil is Lubric...

dbdeland · dbdeland

I have never lost any faith in ARX, it does what it says it will better than any product in its class. As a matter of fact, in my own cars, I have seen ARX slowly remove varnish. But I am more concerned with cleaning ring packs and internal motor parts, which ARX does flawlessly. I don't know of many products...

Frank Miller · Frank Miller

http://www.pennzoil.com/racing/legends.html http://www.pennzoil.com/racing.html This is free no obligation thanks for visiting. Auto-Rx Worldwide Inc. -- Edited by dbdeland at 15:19, 2009-01-31

Frank Miller · Frank Miller

A lady got up very early one morning and went outside to pickup the Sunday paper, she noticed someone had sprayed red paint all around the sides of the neighbors brand new beige truck. She went over and woke him up and gave him the bad news. He was, of course extremely upset. They stood there trying t...

irondiezl3 · irondiezl3

im seeing alot of info on this site about penzoil platinum? what is it a good oil or something? i thought between over the counters it was mobil 1 and valvoline syn? whats the deal with all the hype on penzoil? im about to order a bottle of rx to. whats a good oil to use for both phases?

Frank Miller · Frank Miller

THIS IS A LITTLE LONG, BUT ITS WELL WORTH THE TIME TO READ ALL!! This will surprise you!! Subject: Fwd: Human Interest Story KURTIS THE STOCK BOY AND BRENDA THE CHECKOUT GIRL In a supermarket, Kurtis the stock boy, was busily working When a new voice came over the loud speaker asking for a carry out at Reg...

irondiezl3 · irondiezl3

i mean absolutely no disrespet here in anyway. im new to this until tonight i had no idea what this was. ok so ive got olds alero 3400 v6. 69k ive always used full synthetic lll or iv. only time i didnt was when i was doing what i called a cleaning phase. with either seafoam or mmo. ive always been particular t...

another happy user · muminiasty

hey guys. I just wanted to share with you. I have 97 camry v6 with 110k miles on it. In last couple of months I had a chance to drive it around the states. Before I used Auto-Rx I was getting 27 gallons per mile just like toyota rates this car. After using auro-rx for 2k then changing oil .I can officially say...

Squeek · Squeek

I have not been able to find an example of somebody that has used Auto-Rx in a heavy duty diesel engine, as would be found in a semi tractor. Has anyone documented a clean and rinse on a Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel, Cummins, or Navistar/International? Can you see any reason I should not use Auto-Rx in a 2...

dronek75 · dronek75

is this a good idea to add some of auto RX to the oil just be on the safe side? Engine seems to be running silky smooth, no smoke or anything that would show any problems but still i would like tomaintan the engine clean as i'm planning to keep the car for another 4-5 years (50-60K ). What do You think i should...

Frank Miller · Frank Miller

If you beleve your engine is clean (and under 40,000 Miles) Go To The Auto-Rx Maintenance Plan Add 4 Ounces To Your Oil And Complete OCI. By The way this Would Apply To Any Full Synthetic Oil. -- Edited by Frank Miller at 11:40, 2009-01-17 -- Edited by Frank Miller at 11:51, 2009-01-17 -- Edited by Frank M...

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	New ARX user (Preview) Hi all...i just bought some arx to try out on my old datsun 240z...the engine in it is from a 79 280zx with 98k miles on it...so far it runs good with little to no oil consumption and has been well maintained but has a rear main seal leak that has goten worse since i tried some of that Valvoline High milage oi...	JayZ	5	669	06:17 PM Feb 22, 2009 by Panthermike
	GT-1 Synthetic Blend (Preview) My son's Honda 02 Civic has just completed 80k miles. He just did an oil change using GT1-Synthetic which is designed for use in older high mileage vehicles. I want to ARX it but should I wait for the next oil change and use a conventional/group 111 or is it ok to start with a maintenance dose now? Appreci...	Rajv	1	499	02:25 PM Feb 22, 2009 by Frank Miller
	Rinse Phase Quesiton (Preview) I am about to begin a rinse phase. Can I return to a synthetic oil during this time or should I remain on a regular oil that I used during the clean phase?	Blueridge	3	595	03:08 PM Feb 20, 2009 by Frank Miller
	General question (Preview) Just thinking, if you add a bottle of ARX at the end of every oil change (for this example, 5K miles) and the oil turns black quick; does that mean engine was never cleared? If you add RX to engine oil will it always turn black. Just thinking here.	sludge	6	780	03:51 PM Feb 17, 2009 by sludge
	1992 156k mile BMW 325iC...no more oil consumption (Preview) My symptoms were oil consumption (about 1 qt. per 1000 miles) and when I changed the oil pan gasket I noticed the pan was caked with crud pretty badly. I also have some weeping from some of the seals (crank and camshaft). After 1 application my oil consumption has all but disappeared. Rather than doi...	cruzer	3	547	01:44 PM Feb 17, 2009 by brent olsen
	dodge engine makes a tapping noise (Preview) i have a 2003 dodge ram with a 4.7 ltr magnum engine it has 81000 mls on it.when i first start it i here a tapping in the engine after about 45 seconds to a minute it will go away however if i stick my head in the front fenderwell i can still here it. previous owner used penzoil 5w30 and changed it every 3000 mls...	moosemaster	3	730	02:01 PM Feb 13, 2009 by brent olsen
	Need Advice for Van Rentals (San Diego). (Preview) I am looking for a place where I can rent a van for a trip I plan on making in August. I am looking for something that is small enough where I can camp in campgrounds but still has a bed to sleep in just in case, as I will be traveling with my 2 daughters age 5 and 7 and my wife. I will be fishing and touring north of A...	WILLIAM21	2	494	07:50 AM Feb 13, 2009 by Frank Miller
	Hope I'm doing it right. (Preview) I'm about to change the oil in my 2002 F-150 that I put a bottle of ARx in. For some odd reason I put the next bottle in a quart of oil set for the next oil change. It has 40,000 miles on it which are mostly city low speed. Should I just go ahead and put the rinse oil and ARX in and run it 3000 miles?	kaboom10	2	558	07:38 PM Feb 12, 2009 by kaboom10
	What Is Pennzoil Platinum Really Doing For Me ? (Preview) Hey XXXX Are we talking about the now quite famous El Camino, with 367K on the clock? I am voting for your vigilant cleaning efforts with ARX. How many totally loaded filters from cleaning and rinses were there? Is that oil pressure guage a mechanical one in the 1983 unit? Is may be some of the tubing was c...	Frank Miller	0	859	04:46 PM Feb 9, 2009 by Frank Miller
	ARX: your engine's warrior (Preview) Here's an interesting article on blow-by, up on the BITOG website. Interesting read, but for those who don't have the time, here's a summary: Combustion chamber expl...	Falcon LS	1	558	03:50 PM Feb 8, 2009 by Falcon LS
	Getting ready to use AutoRX on 166,000mi Mercedes (Preview) I have a 1980 Mercedes 450SL, and after reading everywhere that AutoRX is great, I'm actually convinced (it has takes some days of reading to convince me, having had bad experiences with other additives in years past). My engine runs well, but is leaking oil, particularly out of the rear seal. I don't...	Myndex	3	1256	12:30 PM Feb 7, 2009 by Frank Miller
	Auto-RX on Audi 1.8t - Really use dino oil??? (Preview) I bought a used Audi and have been dead on with changing the oil with 5w-40 full syn oil and now at 106K miles I have a severe sludge problem. I ordered Auto-RX, but my question is...can I really run it with 5w-30 dino oil? I just feel weird about it, know how critical 5w-40 and 0w-40 syn oil is to this engin...	Dewm	8	1366	07:10 PM Feb 6, 2009 by kbuzbee
	Auto-Rx Customer Inquiry & Professional Response From Moderator (Preview) Hello ARX, My D2 has 95K. I have not used ARX before, but given the mileage...I would like to do a safe progressive preventive crankshaft cleasing. As you may know, LandRovers tend to run rich. Changed oil regularly at 3k. Right now I have MaxLife 10-40 synblend in the engine (only 500 miles since last c...	Frank Miller	0	641	01:15 PM Feb 5, 2009 by Frank Miller
	AutoRX worked for me! (Preview) Hi all, I have a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe which has always seen regular synthetic oil changes since new using Mobil 1 and Amsoil. I do a lot of highway driving and felt that my engine must be clean... Guess not. I ran the ARX for 2500 miles (4,000 KM), and not only is my car performing better but my filter is alre...	StevieC	2	1405	07:36 PM Feb 4, 2009 by StevieC
	My experience with ARX (Preview) Ive got a 97 manual transmission Saturn SWII with 170K on the clock that was bought new and has had regular dino OCI every 3K+ miles. Its always run good but burned oil as just about every other Saturn out there. I consistently got 32MPG until recently it has gone down to 27 in the last year. Off hand I cant r...	HeadnSouth	41	8874	04:56 PM Feb 4, 2009 by HeadnSouth
	Grit in filter after ARX (Preview) I just completed the rinse phase with ARX on a "04 Sebring with 2.7L engine with about 90K miles, 3 to 4K OCI. This engine was listed as a sludger up until '03 +/- when they changed the PCV system to correct the problem (so I am told). I cut open the filter after the clean phase and the media looked &quo...	Caravan	4	620	04:22 PM Feb 3, 2009 by SuperDave456
	V6 Tundra application advice (Preview) I have an 06 V6 I bought used with 34k on it. I noticed sludge on the filler neck and varnish on the timing chain. I ran arx for 2500 miles @ 2 oz/qt. and now have a 1k on the rinse using Super Tech conventional. I now notice a white waxy substance coating the filler tube and no change on the appearance of the...	tommy	9	768	03:11 PM Feb 2, 2009 by Richone
	Can I stay with my synthetic? (Preview) I have a 1998 vw passat 1.8t with 98,000 miles (bought at 77,000) and have been using Mobile 1 synthetic since I got the car about 2 years ago. My car runs smooth and the engine is so quiet that I can barely hear it on when I am idleing so I don't think I am in too much trouble but when I take off my valve cap thin...	abenson88	8	1059	08:56 PM Jan 31, 2009 by geeaea
	Pennzoil Racing http://www.pennzoil.com/racing.h tml (Preview) http://www.pennzoil.com/racing.html	Frank Miller	0	394	02:45 PM Jan 31, 2009 by Frank Miller
	Anti-wear additives that are attracted to metal (Preview) I have two engine oils that I use that are blended with additives that are designed to coat metal surfaces and provide greater film strenghth and less friction than their baseoils alone can offer. One is Schaeffers Supreme 7000 that contains Micron Moly (soluble) and Penetro. The other oil is Lubric...	INDYMAC	4	590	09:37 AM Jan 31, 2009 by Frank Miller
	" I am A Beliver " (Preview) I have never lost any faith in ARX, it does what it says it will better than any product in its class. As a matter of fact, in my own cars, I have seen ARX slowly remove varnish. But I am more concerned with cleaning ring packs and internal motor parts, which ARX does flawlessly. I don't know of many products...	dbdeland	0	993	11:08 AM Jan 30, 2009 by dbdeland
	Download This Great Racing WallPaper For Your Computer Windows Or MAC (Preview) http://www.pennzoil.com/racing/legends.html http://www.pennzoil.com/racing.html This is free no obligation thanks for visiting. Auto-Rx Worldwide Inc. -- Edited by dbdeland at 15:19, 2009-01-31	Frank Miller	0	570	03:54 PM Jan 29, 2009 by Frank Miller
	Another Natural Safe Lubricant (Preview) A lady got up very early one morning and went outside to pickup the Sunday paper, she noticed someone had sprayed red paint all around the sides of the neighbors brand new beige truck. She went over and woke him up and gave him the bad news. He was, of course extremely upset. They stood there trying t...	Frank Miller	1	594	11:29 AM Jan 29, 2009 by TurboJim
	penzoil (Preview) im seeing alot of info on this site about penzoil platinum? what is it a good oil or something? i thought between over the counters it was mobil 1 and valvoline syn? whats the deal with all the hype on penzoil? im about to order a bottle of rx to. whats a good oil to use for both phases?	irondiezl3	5	814	01:08 PM Jan 26, 2009 by Richone
	A Human Interest Story You Wont Bet "AGAINST THE CARDS" In This Years Super Bowl (Preview) THIS IS A LITTLE LONG, BUT ITS WELL WORTH THE TIME TO READ ALL!! This will surprise you!! Subject: Fwd: Human Interest Story KURTIS THE STOCK BOY AND BRENDA THE CHECKOUT GIRL In a supermarket, Kurtis the stock boy, was busily working When a new voice came over the loud speaker asking for a carry out at Reg...	Frank Miller	1	438	01:11 PM Jan 22, 2009 by Panthermike
	ok everyone opinion welcome. (Preview) i mean absolutely no disrespet here in anyway. im new to this until tonight i had no idea what this was. ok so ive got olds alero 3400 v6. 69k ive always used full synthetic lll or iv. only time i didnt was when i was doing what i called a cleaning phase. with either seafoam or mmo. ive always been particular t...	irondiezl3	9	817	08:07 AM Jan 22, 2009 by Frank Miller
	another happy user (Preview) hey guys. I just wanted to share with you. I have 97 camry v6 with 110k miles on it. In last couple of months I had a chance to drive it around the states. Before I used Auto-Rx I was getting 27 gallons per mile just like toyota rates this car. After using auro-rx for 2k then changing oil .I can officially say...	muminiasty	2	538	04:47 PM Jan 21, 2009 by Falcon LS
	Anybody used ARX in a heavy duty diesel? (Preview) I have not been able to find an example of somebody that has used Auto-Rx in a heavy duty diesel engine, as would be found in a semi tractor. Has anyone documented a clean and rinse on a Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel, Cummins, or Navistar/International? Can you see any reason I should not use Auto-Rx in a 2...	Squeek	10	777	10:29 AM Jan 21, 2009 by Frank Miller
	Just purchased used Toyota Solara V6 SE with 58K on the odometer.... (Preview) is this a good idea to add some of auto RX to the oil just be on the safe side? Engine seems to be running silky smooth, no smoke or anything that would show any problems but still i would like tomaintan the engine clean as i'm planning to keep the car for another 4-5 years (50-60K ). What do You think i should...	dronek75	4	640	03:17 PM Jan 20, 2009 by Richone
	What Amsoil Synthetic & Auto-RxTests Results On This Board Means To A Synthetic Oil User (Preview) If you beleve your engine is clean (and under 40,000 Miles) Go To The Auto-Rx Maintenance Plan Add 4 Ounces To Your Oil And Complete OCI. By The way this Would Apply To Any Full Synthetic Oil. -- Edited by Frank Miller at 11:40, 2009-01-17 -- Edited by Frank Miller at 11:51, 2009-01-17 -- Edited by Frank M...	Frank Miller	4	730	02:24 PM Jan 18, 2009 by geeaea
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