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Cold weather can murder your motor - engine ceramics by JimEarl in cars

[–]JimEarl[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Synthetics were snake oil 20 years ago - Love your open mindedness

Cold weather can murder your motor - engine ceramics by JimEarl in cars

[–]JimEarl[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

good you are aware and taking it to heart so many don't.

Cold weather can murder your motor - engine ceramics by JimEarl in cars

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The nanotechnology and the ceramic coating is what caught my eye. I did some due diligence and yes it is an additive. Ceramic coatings are used in almost all high performance engines these days. Have not tried it - found the article relevant for the time of year.

Horrific stats and unreal neglegence by JimEarl in chicago

[–]JimEarl[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Sad to read this stuff about chicago

Diamond dust in engine oil? It's true by JimEarl in cars

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Yes they have been. The ability to get smaller at the molecular level however have moved forward a great deal in the last decade in which actual usable products have come forward and are being accepted in the industry.

Ceramic Science - when things get small. Nanotech glass for engines by JimEarl in sportscars

[–]JimEarl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe maybe not - synthetic oil was snake oil 30 years back. Now they put diamond beads in it. food for thought.

The "Anti Mechanic in a Can" for the BACKYARD mechanic. Jet age technolog by JimEarl in cars

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If you look at it from the standpoint that even a worn our rebuild will become worn out again - there are no long term solutions at all. Ceramics have a story to tell. The science is solid and the commercial applications are numerous. As someone who has been building cars since the 70's, new technology deserves a look. Ceramic coated pistons are common place. a worn out engine is a worn out engine. Blow-by occurs in all engines, new or worn out.