Auto-Rx Customers Questions & Answers

jaycee · jaycee

I own a 92 Lexus ES300 w/ 160k+ and wanted to know before starting the treatment if it would be a problem or any complications since I've always used synthetic on my engine. I'd like to use the Auto-RX but I'm a little reluctant to use dino oil during the treatment. I've seen lots of warnings that once you s...

dbdeland · dbdeland

The threads and post on the Auto-Rx forum work this way, newest will always be first. All remaining post will move down, the remaining pages at this time are 3 and will increase with posting activity. Daryl Baines

Frank Miller · Frank Miller

Truck Mileage Goes Thru the Roof After One Application Aug-28-2005 Well I had to post this. '98 Chev K1500 extended cab 4x4 5.7L (350ci) engine 33" tires - M1 5w30 in ARX Clean Phase - Canadian Tire "plain jane" 5w30 Dino for rinse phase. I'm 800 miles into my first rinse...

erogers · erogers

I've been considering running Shell Rotella T Synthetic 5W-40 in my vehicle and have been unable to find information as to whether it is a Group III oil or not. Does anyone know if this oil would be compatible to use for Auto-RX cleaning and rinsing phases? Thanks.

Frank Miller · Frank Miller

We don't change application instructions on a whim and we surely don't invalidate users benefits using previous applications. They just have to go off maintenance program (if doing the maintenance dose) for 1 oil change period-rinse for 3000 miles. They have then caught up to new application bene...

Frank Miller · Frank Miller

What benefit from using A-rx... in high mileage (178k) 1993 bonneville 3800? This car runs absolutely perfect, No oil consumption whatsoever, Still has plenty of power and can reach 30mpg on the highway. Would I be better off leaving well enough alone or could I see some kind of benefit from using th...

jordanp123 · jordanp123

After my sucessful application in my parents Grand Cherokee (Which as you may remember had a seal leak which auto-rx promptly fixed). Im trying it in my work truck; right now a 1995 F-150 with the 4.9L. It's got almost 200K on it so even with my diligent oil changes theirs still some sludge in the motor...

mbaha · mbaha

I ordered your product over a month ago and I not received the product! what is the deal?

Frank Miller · Frank Miller

I am waiting for first post where cleaning went on for 2500 miles and rinse cycle for 3000 miles. I wonder how important anti-oxidant additive will be? after this Auto-Rx Application.

DevilDisco · DevilDisco

I've got roughly 2 bottles of Auto-Rx. The Rover takes 6qts oil. I've did one application of Auto-Rx about a year ago, but I never cleand the PCV or checked it. I am about to do that and would like to do another application of Auto-Rx. I have been doing the Maint dose since the first application but onl...

Frank Miller · Frank Miller

Wait for the first post of an Auto-Rx Application using new mileage parameters. Do the math on cost of new application include oil & filters. The performance and mileage and cost to achieve it. will be oustanding. There will be no reason to use anything else. Do the math on cost of new application i...

Guideline for synthetic users · euhysh

Can you guys recommend a rough guidline for autorx application with synthetic oil? I know you guys don't recommend it all, but I'm terrified of using dino oil in my car. If it takes several bottles with synthetic to achieve the same result as 1 bottle application with dino, I will do it! Can you guy...

lordrbray · lordrbray

Wife's car is in the shop. Extreme loss of power, car takes like 30 seconds to get up to 35 miles per hour. Suzuki is telling us that sludge build up is too bad and requires a new engine. In this circumstance, should we just pony up and replace the engine or would Auto-RX actually be able to clear out the slud...

Frank Miller · Frank Miller

Many people try and clean sludge out by using 2 bottles of Auto-Rx. I have said over and over that your engine will continue to make sludge even after Auto-Rx cleaned it out. This is why you need to use a 3 ounce maintenace dose of Auto-Rx with every oil change so Auto-Rx will continue to liquify the new slu...

Frank Miller · Frank Miller

Auto-Rx Base Chemistry is the same for engines gas & diesel-motorcycles(not 2 cycle)-transmissions-power steering-lawn mowers -compressors-inboard engines-gear boxes and any other oil lubricated rotating part. The difference is the particular application for any one of the above. Yo...

Sludgeman · Sludgeman

Hello, Thanks for all the info on here. Would it be better to clean the oil pickup screen before the auto-Rx or after having used auto-Rx. I have to replace the oil pan anyway and was going to clean the pickup screen. And so I don't start another thread. Might be a stupid question but, could I use the au...

Toyota95Corolla · Toyota95Corolla

My Corolla has 364k miles on it and it runs fine. I am the original owner and just purchased 3 bottles of Auto-RX recently. I hve been using Mobil 1 since it was new and have been using flushes with Rislone and several other products along the way. I started the clean cycle abt a week ago and used the 8 oz quan...

Sludgeman · Sludgeman

Hello, My 1988 honda prelude has some pretty bad sludge and varnish buildup, even after typical 3,000 mile oil/filter change. So, after I buy the Auto-Rx I'm thinking of using some crappy light weight (5W-30) walmart (SuperTech) oil/filter. Would this oil and filter be a good cheap choice while usi...

Frank Miller · Frank Miller

Posted By Donald on "Bitog" So do people who did a 1500 mile clean and 2000 mile rinse (2X) need to do a third clean and rinse using the updated inst? I am on the ARX maint. plan, so maybe that is all that is needed? Donald your fine results will match just take more time. Engine performance gains...

pw01 · pw01

I am coming to the end of the rinse phase on my Auto Rx treatment. I have always used Mobil 1, but switched to Castrol GTX for my treatment. I will be going back to Mobil 1 in about 800 miles, and was planning on starting the maintenance plan. Here's where the questions start. How, exactly, does the mainte...

pw01 · pw01

I just stumbled across a thread on BITOG about new Auto RX instructions. The poster said that Frank said, I believe, that the instructions would change by recommending a longer dino rinse phase. Very interesting, could you enlighten us Frank? Here is a link to the thread... http://theoildrop.s...

erogers · erogers

Just a quick question about doing a +100,000 mile Auto-RX treatment. Does is matter how quickly I cover the 1,500 miles during the cleaning phase? What I mean is, would it clean better if I spread the 1,500 miles over a month, as opposed to going on a trip where I covered the 1,500 miles in two or three days...

Jonness · Jonness

Hi: I posted the following post at BITOG and wonder if you have any recommendations. http://theoildrop.server101.com/forums/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=940375&an=0&page=0#Post940375I have 3 bottles of auto-rx on the way. I used a soft-wire brush and kerosene to clean off a l...

rolldog1 · rolldog1

My car is a 95 Nissan Maxima with 165,000 miles. I would just like to confirm the directions. Step 1 add ARX to oil. Drive it for 1,500 miles. Step 2 change oil. Drive it for 2,000 miles. I assume I need to do the rinse phase before adding ARX again? Step 3 change oil and add ARX again. Drive for 1,...

brent olsen · brent olsen

I rember talking to a guy that runs a repair shop, this happened in the late 90's , he was selling Amsoil Engine Flush, I wanted to buy it, he warned me that they were having some problems, people were putting it in as to the instructions, and a week or so later they were having leaks and major engine problem...

SuperEd · SuperEd

Hi there, I just placed my order for some Auto-Rx after reading the numerous positive threads on the BITOG site regarding this product. I have 2 cars that will be using the Auto-Rx in the near future. Vehicle #1 - my daily driver - 2002 Subaru WRX 2.0L turbo with almost 80,000 miles. I purchased new. ...

islandvic · islandvic

I plan on using Auto Rx on my '95 Z-71 w/ 350 TBI. The previous owner did regular oil changes at 3-6 k mile OCI's with bulk dino since new up to about 160k'ish miles when I bought it. The engine had a rear main seal leak and slight oil pan leak. I am worried that after Auto-RX cleans the engine, the real main s...

crencom · crencom

Is autorx added on top of the entire amount of oil specified for the oil change. Or do i substitute autorx for oil at the time of oil change. thx scott

Frank Miller · Frank Miller

Let me clear up a myth - Except for Mobil 1, AMSOIL, and a couple of other PAO based lubricants (group IV basestock), there is no such thing as synthetic oil - other than those three and a couple of others, synthetic oil is nothing but highly refined and dewaxed mineral oil (group III stock) with enough ad...

Frank Miller · Frank Miller

Gas milage 1. Fill up car and write down starting milage 2. Drive car until it is down to between 1/2 and 1/4 tank 3. Fill up car and write down finishing milage and how many gallons (to the tenth such as 15.7 gallons) it took to fill up the car 4. Subtract finish - starting milage and divide the answer b...

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	A-RX synthetic & dino question (Preview) I own a 92 Lexus ES300 w/ 160k+ and wanted to know before starting the treatment if it would be a problem or any complications since I've always used synthetic on my engine. I'd like to use the Auto-RX but I'm a little reluctant to use dino oil during the treatment. I've seen lots of warnings that once you s...	jaycee	31	5114	07:04 AM Sep 21, 2007 by Frank Miller
	Thread and Posts Newest Will Always First. (Preview) The threads and post on the Auto-Rx forum work this way, newest will always be first. All remaining post will move down, the remaining pages at this time are 3 and will increase with posting activity. Daryl Baines	dbdeland	0	541	03:09 PM Sep 19, 2007 by dbdeland
	Auto-Rx & Gas mileage (Preview) Truck Mileage Goes Thru the Roof After One Application Aug-28-2005 Well I had to post this. '98 Chev K1500 extended cab 4x4 5.7L (350ci) engine 33" tires - M1 5w30 in ARX Clean Phase - Canadian Tire "plain jane" 5w30 Dino for rinse phase. I'm 800 miles into my first rinse...	Frank Miller	1	517	03:21 PM Sep 18, 2007 by Frank Miller
	Rotella T Synthetic compatability (Preview) I've been considering running Shell Rotella T Synthetic 5W-40 in my vehicle and have been unable to find information as to whether it is a Group III oil or not. Does anyone know if this oil would be compatible to use for Auto-RX cleaning and rinsing phases? Thanks.	erogers	2	573	05:09 PM Sep 17, 2007 by erogers
	New Auto-Rx Applications 9-17-07 (Preview) We don't change application instructions on a whim and we surely don't invalidate users benefits using previous applications. They just have to go off maintenance program (if doing the maintenance dose) for 1 oil change period-rinse for 3000 miles. They have then caught up to new application bene...	Frank Miller	0	980	10:51 AM Sep 16, 2007 by Frank Miller
	What Benefit In UsingAuto-Rx For Old Car ? (Preview) What benefit from using A-rx... in high mileage (178k) 1993 bonneville 3800? This car runs absolutely perfect, No oil consumption whatsoever, Still has plenty of power and can reach 30mpg on the highway. Would I be better off leaving well enough alone or could I see some kind of benefit from using th...	Frank Miller	1	709	10:39 AM Sep 16, 2007 by Frank Miller
	Starting New Auto-Rx application (Preview) After my sucessful application in my parents Grand Cherokee (Which as you may remember had a seal leak which auto-rx promptly fixed). Im trying it in my work truck; right now a 1995 F-150 with the 4.9L. It's got almost 200K on it so even with my diligent oil changes theirs still some sludge in the motor...	jordanp123	3	460	08:50 AM Sep 16, 2007 by dbdeland
	where is my auto RX (Preview) I ordered your product over a month ago and I not received the product! what is the deal?	mbaha	10	651	01:10 PM Sep 14, 2007 by dbdeland
	Anti Oxidant Additive (Preview) I am waiting for first post where cleaning went on for 2500 miles and rinse cycle for 3000 miles. I wonder how important anti-oxidant additive will be? after this Auto-Rx Application.	Frank Miller	0	472	01:15 PM Sep 13, 2007 by Frank Miller
	PCV and Synthetic (Preview) I've got roughly 2 bottles of Auto-Rx. The Rover takes 6qts oil. I've did one application of Auto-Rx about a year ago, but I never cleand the PCV or checked it. I am about to do that and would like to do another application of Auto-Rx. I have been doing the Maint dose since the first application but onl...	DevilDisco	7	597	03:15 PM Sep 10, 2007 by dbdeland
	New Auto-Rx Application Parameters (Preview) Wait for the first post of an Auto-Rx Application using new mileage parameters. Do the math on cost of new application include oil & filters. The performance and mileage and cost to achieve it. will be oustanding. There will be no reason to use anything else. Do the math on cost of new application i...	Frank Miller	0	431	10:01 AM Sep 10, 2007 by Frank Miller
	Guideline for synthetic users (Preview) Can you guys recommend a rough guidline for autorx application with synthetic oil? I know you guys don't recommend it all, but I'm terrified of using dino oil in my car. If it takes several bottles with synthetic to achieve the same result as 1 bottle application with dino, I will do it! Can you guy...	euhysh	6	953	08:53 AM Sep 10, 2007 by Long
	Auto-RX and wife's Suzuki Verona (Preview) Wife's car is in the shop. Extreme loss of power, car takes like 30 seconds to get up to 35 miles per hour. Suzuki is telling us that sludge build up is too bad and requires a new engine. In this circumstance, should we just pony up and replace the engine or would Auto-RX actually be able to clear out the slud...	lordrbray	2	439	01:55 PM Sep 8, 2007 by pw01
	Why 3 Bottles For Sludge Cleaning. (Preview) Many people try and clean sludge out by using 2 bottles of Auto-Rx. I have said over and over that your engine will continue to make sludge even after Auto-Rx cleaned it out. This is why you need to use a 3 ounce maintenace dose of Auto-Rx with every oil change so Auto-Rx will continue to liquify the new slu...	Frank Miller	2	510	04:42 AM Sep 7, 2007 by Frank Miller
	Will Auto-Rx Help My ????? (Preview) Auto-Rx Base Chemistry is the same for engines gas & diesel-motorcycles(not 2 cycle)-transmissions-power steering-lawn mowers -compressors-inboard engines-gear boxes and any other oil lubricated rotating part. The difference is the particular application for any one of the above. Yo...	Frank Miller	2	459	01:24 PM Sep 6, 2007 by dbdeland
	clean oil pickup screen before/after (Preview) Hello, Thanks for all the info on here. Would it be better to clean the oil pickup screen before the auto-Rx or after having used auto-Rx. I have to replace the oil pan anyway and was going to clean the pickup screen. And so I don't start another thread. Might be a stupid question but, could I use the au...	Sludgeman	2	472	10:56 AM Sep 5, 2007 by TurboJim
	Question regarding new treatment procedure (Preview) My Corolla has 364k miles on it and it runs fine. I am the original owner and just purchased 3 bottles of Auto-RX recently. I hve been using Mobil 1 since it was new and have been using flushes with Rislone and several other products along the way. I started the clean cycle abt a week ago and used the 8 oz quan...	Toyota95Corolla	1	456	07:33 PM Sep 4, 2007 by dbdeland
	What cheap oil filter to use? (Preview) Hello, My 1988 honda prelude has some pretty bad sludge and varnish buildup, even after typical 3,000 mile oil/filter change. So, after I buy the Auto-Rx I'm thinking of using some crappy light weight (5W-30) walmart (SuperTech) oil/filter. Would this oil and filter be a good cheap choice while usi...	Sludgeman	4	868	03:09 PM Sep 4, 2007 by dbdeland
	So What About Those Who Followed Original ARX Instructions? (Preview) Posted By Donald on "Bitog" So do people who did a 1500 mile clean and 2000 mile rinse (2X) need to do a third clean and rinse using the updated inst? I am on the ARX maint. plan, so maybe that is all that is needed? Donald your fine results will match just take more time. Engine performance gains...	Frank Miller	4	575	05:17 PM Sep 1, 2007 by dbdeland
	Maintenance dose education needed (Preview) I am coming to the end of the rinse phase on my Auto Rx treatment. I have always used Mobil 1, but switched to Castrol GTX for my treatment. I will be going back to Mobil 1 in about 800 miles, and was planning on starting the maintenance plan. Here's where the questions start. How, exactly, does the mainte...	pw01	2	437	11:11 AM Aug 31, 2007 by TurboJim
	New Instructions? (Preview) I just stumbled across a thread on BITOG about new Auto RX instructions. The poster said that Frank said, I believe, that the instructions would change by recommending a longer dino rinse phase. Very interesting, could you enlighten us Frank? Here is a link to the thread... http://theoildrop.s...	pw01	4	588	07:12 AM Aug 31, 2007 by Frank Miller
	Mileage and time (Preview) Just a quick question about doing a +100,000 mile Auto-RX treatment. Does is matter how quickly I cover the 1,500 miles during the cleaning phase? What I mean is, would it clean better if I spread the 1,500 miles over a month, as opposed to going on a trip where I covered the 1,500 miles in two or three days...	erogers	2	451	11:16 PM Aug 29, 2007 by erogers
	1996 Avalon Heavy Crusty Sludge (Preview) Hi: I posted the following post at BITOG and wonder if you have any recommendations. http://theoildrop.server101.com/forums/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=940375&an=0&page=0#Post940375I have 3 bottles of auto-rx on the way. I used a soft-wire brush and kerosene to clean off a l...	Jonness	15	1260	02:57 PM Aug 28, 2007 by brent olsen
	Advice for >100,000 mile treatment (Preview) My car is a 95 Nissan Maxima with 165,000 miles. I would just like to confirm the directions. Step 1 add ARX to oil. Drive it for 1,500 miles. Step 2 change oil. Drive it for 2,000 miles. I assume I need to do the rinse phase before adding ARX again? Step 3 change oil and add ARX again. Drive for 1,...	rolldog1	3	867	04:41 PM Aug 27, 2007 by Frank Miller
	What a Mechanic told me about Engine Flushes (Preview) I rember talking to a guy that runs a repair shop, this happened in the late 90's , he was selling Amsoil Engine Flush, I wanted to buy it, he warned me that they were having some problems, people were putting it in as to the instructions, and a week or so later they were having leaks and major engine problem...	brent olsen	0	465	03:32 PM Aug 27, 2007 by brent olsen
	2 Cars will be getting Auto-Rx dose soon! Need advice. (Preview) Hi there, I just placed my order for some Auto-Rx after reading the numerous positive threads on the BITOG site regarding this product. I have 2 cars that will be using the Auto-Rx in the near future. Vehicle #1 - my daily driver - 2002 Subaru WRX 2.0L turbo with almost 80,000 miles. I purchased new. ...	SuperEd	2	529	02:39 PM Aug 27, 2007 by SuperEd
	Auto-Rx in '95 K1500 350TBI w/ 170k+ miles... (Preview) I plan on using Auto Rx on my '95 Z-71 w/ 350 TBI. The previous owner did regular oil changes at 3-6 k mile OCI's with bulk dino since new up to about 160k'ish miles when I bought it. The engine had a rear main seal leak and slight oil pan leak. I am worried that after Auto-RX cleans the engine, the real main s...	islandvic	1	496	08:01 AM Aug 26, 2007 by Frank Miller
	Very quick question (Preview) Is autorx added on top of the entire amount of oil specified for the oil change. Or do i substitute autorx for oil at the time of oil change. thx scott	crencom	3	485	12:57 PM Aug 25, 2007 by dbdeland
	New Auto-Rx Applications & Oil Type (Preview) Let me clear up a myth - Except for Mobil 1, AMSOIL, and a couple of other PAO based lubricants (group IV basestock), there is no such thing as synthetic oil - other than those three and a couple of others, synthetic oil is nothing but highly refined and dewaxed mineral oil (group III stock) with enough ad...	Frank Miller	0	506	01:11 PM Aug 24, 2007 by Frank Miller
	How to Compute Gas Milage (Preview) Gas milage 1. Fill up car and write down starting milage 2. Drive car until it is down to between 1/2 and 1/4 tank 3. Fill up car and write down finishing milage and how many gallons (to the tenth such as 15.7 gallons) it took to fill up the car 4. Subtract finish - starting milage and divide the answer b...	Frank Miller	0	570	01:07 PM Aug 24, 2007 by Frank Miller
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