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Wizard Sleeve



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Activ8 Engine Treatment
Anybody tried this or ever used it. Any thoughts? I just saw it on a defender tuning website. Might consider putting it in with my upcoming service if its worth it. Not sure I would expect much performance improvement but anything that makes my engine last might be good.
Post #70374 10th May 2011 9:04am
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stevie d



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Don't touch it or any other oil additive - highly marketed 'snake oil'

Just change oil and filter every 6k.

Google the oil bible and read about additives, I think there is also a section about it on the Millers Oil website.

In many cases these additives can actually damage an engine!!

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Post #70378 10th May 2011 9:11am
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Wizard Sleeve



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I guessed as much. I always think stuff like this is like expensive speaker wire but thought I would ask. Thanks
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stevie d



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Engine oil is similar - what counts is the ACEA/API specification not what the marketing men say on the tin.


Here's a bit about oil additives from the Opie Oils Site (The oil man is regularly on this site)

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/pdfs/tech-articl...itives.pdf

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Post #70498 11th May 2011 9:17am
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