Z-MAX??? (Re: oil additive)

[bradgarbus]

Has anyone used Z-Max in their smart yet?

Any thoughts? (PS- I know you can't use it until after the warranty runs out.)

zMax

[jetfuel]

...put the bottle down and step away..

jetfuel

[fortow]

Originally Posted by bradgarbus

(PS- I know you can't use it until after the warranty runs out.)

Doesn't that tell you something?

Ever heard of "snake oil"? Maybe maybe you should read information that isn't publised by Zmax - try this FTC Sues Speedway Motorsports and Oil-Chem Subsidiary

Also, even though I don't like Amsoil because of their advertising gimickry, this website at least gives some information on aftermarket additives.
The Facts About Aftermarket Oil Additives

[bradgarbus]

Originally Posted by fortow

Doesn't that tell you something?

Ever heard of "snake oil"? Maybe maybe you should read information that isn't publised by Zmax - try this FTC Sues Speedway Motorsports and Oil-Chem Subsidiary

Also, even though I don't like Amsoil because of their advertising gimickry, this website at least gives some information on aftermarket additives.
The Facts About Aftermarket Oil Additives

Good Info! Thanks everyone... I knew where to come to ask to get an honest and truthful answer.

[SylenThunder]

To say it is a total wate of your money would be like leading a dead horse to water. Just change your oil when you're supposed to and stick to clean gas.

[Old smart]

The fact that Carroll Shelby is front-and-center in the ad has to tell you something.

[forestacademy]

FTC Sues Speedway Motorsports and Oil-Chem Subsidiary

The agency alleges that enhanced performance claims for the product are unsubstantiated, that tests cited to support performance claims actually demonstrated that motor oil treated with zMax produced more than twice as much bearing corrosion than motor oil alone, and that the three different products - an engine additive, a fuel line additive and a transmission additive - were all actually tinted mineral oil

NOW Thats Wacked.

I learn something new every day

[MB DNA]

With Bruton Smith and Carroll Shelby as front men - modern day snake oil!

"By soaking into metal, zMAX disperses carbon and other harmful deposits inside the engine, protecting your engine from the inside out" - come on now, soaking into metal - snake oil.

While I am not a chemist nor an engineer, with all the engine parts acting as a zMAX sponge why doesn't the engine become soft and soggy?

Bruton sez, "over the last few years, we have spent millions of dollars and countless man-hours proving our claims to the satisfaction of the Federal Government." The same Federal Government who buys overpriced hammers and toilets - give me a break!

Take that $30+, change your oil and filter and spend the change on a six pack of beer and a pizza.

So does pizza grease soak into the metal pizza pan?

[Big Panda]

......and I can't agree more with the 'snake oil' comparison. Besides, I can't imagine adding ANYTHING to synthetic oil.

[jwight]

Speedway Motorsports Announces Resolution of FTC Vs. zMAX Litigation
CONCORD, N.C.--March 20, 2003--Oil-Chem Research Corp. (Oil-Chem) and Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (SMI) announced today a resolution to their dispute with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) concerning the advertising of zMAX Power System.
"We at Speedway Motorsports are very pleased that the staff of the Federal Trade Commission has specifically confirmed that Oil-Chem can continue to make the following claims in its advertising and promotion of zMAX," stated Marylaurel E. Wilks, vice president and general counsel of SMI.

-- zMAX soaks into metal,
-- zMAX reduces friction,
-- zMAX increases horsepower,
-- zMAX dissipates engine heat,
-- zMAX helps to improve or restore gas mileage and reduce emissions in older cars, by virtue of reducing engine deposits,
-- zMAX helps to maintain gas mileage and emissions in newer cars, by virtue of reducing engine deposits,
-- zMAX helps to reduce engine wear on engine valve-stems and guides and piston rings and skirts, by virtue of reducing engine deposits,
-- zMAX helps to extend engine life, by virtue of reducing engine deposits.

From: Speedway Motorsports Announces Resolution of FTC Vs. zMAX Litigation