"The Worlds most efficient lubricant" - Guiness book of records, (1996)
Any and all welcome to the thread, but I was wondering if we could engage in some discussion in regards to motor oil. Specifically some new information to me is the additive of PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) particles, what are the benefits and is it worth it?
This information came to me when a work colleague and engineer informed me he had his vehicle serviced over the weekend. The mechanic suggested he try this product called Tefflex (I think, gold star to whoever can find something along the lines of that on the INTERNET!) Basically its a US product, an additive of sorts if I understand correctly. 380ml with interesting properties which is said to increase performance, increase mileage, cut friction and wear.
As I said I can't find the exact product but what seems to be a rival product as detailed below. Thoughts and opinions on this? Apparently its primarily available in the US as it does not meet AUS standards yet or hasn't gone through testing?? Hence not readily available on the market here
Source: www.tufoil.com
Tufoil has a pure synthetic base of the highest quality possible. The magic in Tufoil is the incredibly tiny size of the PTFE particles suspended in your oil.In early 1980, Frank (an experienced pilot) was flying above the Hudson River. Looking down, he noticed all the smog and gas emissions emanating from the cars in the city below. He decided then and there that he was going to “have to do something about it”.
The experience sparked an idea for a cleaner atmosphere, which led to the invention of Tufoil.
Frank applied his knowledge of teflon based lubricants towards creating an oil additive to make car engines run smoothly and efficiently. It took ten years of work to get it right – the results were astounding.
In 1996, Tufoil was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as “The World’s Most Efficient Lubricant”. To date, no one has broken this record.
We’ve got the answer and the proof! These photos below are taken through a Scanning Electron Microscope and compare the particles in Tufoil with the size of a human hair:
Tufoil’s suspension particles are .5 to.05 microns in size so it mixes beautifully with your oil and can’t clog up your oil filter.
The Benefits of Tufoil:
When Tufoil engine lubricant mixes with your engine oil, two things happen.
1. Your oil is changed into a highly efficient engine treatment with an extremely low surface friction.
2. As your engine runs, this Tufoil-enhanced oil coats your engine, filling in the “nooks and crannies”.
Now all the moving parts of your engine can glide against each other without causing deadly heat friction. The results are impressive:
• Faster cranking speed under all weather conditions.
• Better gas mileage
• Increased horsepower and acceleration
• Extended engine life.
With that said, said work colleague has tried the oil in his Toyota camry (old car 1991 or something) and has noticed an improvement, increase in power, throttle response. He has also tried it in his motorcycle (my ex 250cc I sold to him) which is a ZZR250. Possibly more power although its hard to tell on such a small engine but he has said throttle response seems better.
My question/discussion is, who has heard of it, who has tried it, what are your thoughts?