I'm watching Two Guys Garage on Speed channel right now. HostSam Mammolo is discussing the benfits of using zMAX in your car's engine. zMAX is advertised to cut carbon deposits inside the engine which rob the engine of fuel and eventually power.

(here's the zMAX web site)
http://www.zmax.com/why_zmax/benefits.html

The only product of its kind, zMAX is a "micro-lubricant."

Good for automatic and manual transmissions. Compatible with all motor oils, including synthetic[/align]

(and I happen to find this on the FTC - Federal Trade Commission web site)
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2001/02/zmax1.shtm
[/align]For Release: February 1, 2001[/align]Subsidiary [/align]Performance Claims For zMax Auto Additives Are Unsubstantiated, FTC Charges


Looks like I'll just keep my money and look for another product if I feel I need one.

 

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Wow Space you certainly do your (well, it's not home so..) net work.

 

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I know of other people who've used Amsoil, but I never have personally. They "say" it's a good product but I'm sure you ask anyone who's used Zmax and they will swear by it too.

 

its better to step up your oil change interval then to use additives... if your fuel system is getting dirty... change your fuel filter... and have your injectors professionally cleaned.

 

Simple rule of thumb:

If fuel and oil additives really worked, oil companies would already own the rights and add them to their fuel and oil.

 

Keep in mind too that they're just saying it and promoting it on tv because that is their sponsor- and its what they're paid to do. I don't think of those shows any different than watching a commercial.