MOLYSLIP - 24V A SUITABLE USE?

[man of kent]

Been a few threads on molyslip and oil and I do believe that in normal circumstances you do not need to use Molyslip (molybdenum disulphide) as modern oils are very good.

However, now owning a 24v I have put it in the engine in the hope that it will prevent wear of the guides. Anything that can prolong the life of a part which is no longer available at this time (some just found I believe) is worth a try.

But on the instructions it says it bonds to metal to form a protective shield. So what about plastic in all its forms?. When very hot it has been suggested it 'cuts' whatever that means.

Note there are engine, gearbox and auto gearbox molyslips so dont get them mixed up.

What about the other engine wear savers? Do they work such as STP? Do they work on plastic?

[carlton_mad]

i have read several "reports" on these additives and almost every one has been investigated in depth and usually they are just "Snake Oil"

[man of kent]

there are lots of additives with claims but I think this one is well proven in industry but it is not widely used because of the expense i.e.

If 5 litres of oil for instance costs £20 and the Molyslip £10, you do not get 50% extra mileage, but is may however give you 10% extra, so its not cost effective but it does work.

A long time ago I saw an authorative test of a vehicle where they drained the Molyslip treated oil oil out and the vehicle continued for a considerable distance before it seized. Its basically an anti seize chemical which acts in a similar way to copper anti seize compounds you use on engine start ups. It works by reducing the friction and hence expansion of the components that cause seizure. Whilst in oil it reduces seizure where the metals meet as they do under severe load such as in crank bearings.

But, there is no need to use it in normal use as modern oil is so good. But in extreme cases its useful.

I'm going to use it on the 24v engine to help stop seizure of the guides which is what happens as they wear away. it will not however stop cracking which I am informed can happen to the guides in extreme situations.