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« on: April 02, 2008, 05:12:46 pm »
 Hi guys has anybody used Z-Max in there WV's? I was watching the show "Two men and a garage" and they showed a segment on what happends to your engine parts with and without Z-Max. So I  Googled it and the pro's seem to out way the con's.
Has anyone in the club had any experience with this product. Just as an oil additive. drive&&

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Re: Z-Max
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2008, 05:16:51 pm »
If your fairly regular with your oil changes you shouldn't need it. Our cars are not as complicated as new ones. You are talking about the Ghia, aren't you?
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Re: Z-Max
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2008, 06:08:10 pm »
I saw the "Two Guys Garage" show also. I use STP, good chit. And I disagree with John. 777
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Re: Z-Max
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2008, 06:22:11 pm »
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I use STP, good chit.

S.T.P. = Stop That Pig!

long time ago there was a joke about STP & Chevys  but I can't put it up here
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Re: Z-Max
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2008, 07:14:37 pm »
Quote from: njgt-1 on April 02, 2008, 06:22:11 pm
S.T.P. = Stop That Pig!

long time ago there was a joke about STP & Chevys  but I can't put it up here

I think that they use to advertise STP that it helped "Stop Teenage Pregnancy"  but apperently it didn't help. That or the teenagers were using it wrong?   c23

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« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2008, 07:22:28 pm »
Is the stuff that is kerosene? I heard it's bad for the rings and seals or something. I just use high mileage Pennzoil or quaker state. I try to change my oil twice a month if possible, but my life is little hectic right now.

My car is a daily driver, so an oil change twice a month may be a bit much your you.
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« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2008, 07:28:27 pm »
Quote from: 6d4vdub (jack) on April 02, 2008, 06:08:10 pm
I saw the "Two Guys Garage" show also. I use STP, good chit. And I disagree with John. 777

So you use it in Black Beauty?
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« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2008, 09:05:22 pm »
I use it in EVERYTHING. and no smart a** remarks about Black Beauty leaking oil. She just marks her spot.
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« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2008, 08:20:33 pm »
No John I wasn't talking about Jake's ghia. I was asking for my newest find  a Porsche 356
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« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2008, 09:03:00 pm »
I use Brad Penn oil made right here in Bradford PA. all your bug will need! check it out used to be the original kenndal and Amalie! http://www.bradpennracing.com/  :icon_thumleft: :icon_thumleft: :icon_thumleft:
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« Reply #10 on: April 04, 2008, 05:59:52 am »
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« Reply #11 on: April 04, 2008, 08:09:35 am »
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Re: Z-Max
« Reply #12 on: April 04, 2008, 09:59:00 am »
Quote from: 6d4vdub (jack) on April 02, 2008, 09:05:22 pm
I use it in EVERYTHING. and no smart a** remarks about Black Beauty leaking oil. She just marks her spot.
My bug leaves little spots to Its just crying because its parked and not on the road ::)
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« Reply #13 on: April 04, 2008, 10:14:10 am »
There was a discussion on another web site about Amisol brand oils. They are supposed to have a high content of zinc compounds and this is what has been missing or reduced in lots of oils. The zinc is supposed to prevent wear of surfaces like lifters & cams plus any "flat contact surface". I don't know much about this but did anybody hear of adding a zinc additive ? Just wondering if thats whats in Z Max ?
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« Reply #14 on: April 04, 2008, 01:02:56 pm »
Quote from: TRAVELER on April 03, 2008, 09:03:00 pm
I use Brad Penn oil made right here in Bradford PA. all your bug will need! check it out used to be the original kenndal and Amalie! http://www.bradpennracing.com/  :icon_thumleft: :icon_thumleft: :icon_thumleft:

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