I recently purchased a 2006 Ford Expedition with 41K on the odometer. The vehicle was pretty clean, but since I plan on keeping it for a long time I thought I'd do an Auto Rx (ARX) cleaning of the crankcase, transmission and power steering unit. I had used ARX a few years go and it impressed me enough that I bought my Dad a couple bottles for his Odyssey. He too became a fan.
Anyway, prior to adding the ARX, I examined all three fluids. They were all pretty clean. I added ARX according to the application instructions. About 1000 miles into the cleaning I examined the fluids. Nothing spectacular in the crankcase, but the transmission and power steering fluids had quickly gotten quite dirty. ARX did its job! I had the transmission power flushed and the Expy is now shifting incredibly smooth and precisely. The power steering fluid was also completely changed and a synthetic installed. It too feels much more smooth and responsive.
As I Google up ARX on the net, I see many derogatory claims made against it and other reputable products. All give the same lame comments- "today's oil, fuel and fluids are so well formulated, no additive products are necessary."
Such pooled ignorance is mind boggling. Maybe these folks get new vehicles every 2 or three years and never get to the point of needing to do a cleaning, but most folks should recall that poor engine designs, like Toyota's 3.3L from the late 90s, and others can be sludge monsters.
-- Edited by MaszExpy on Sunday 16th of May 2010 03:55:28 PM
Maybe these folks get new vehicles every 2 or three years and never get to the point of needing to do a cleaning, but most folks should recall that poor engine designs, like Toyota's 3.3L from the late 90s, and others can be sludge monsters.
