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Re: Oil is Killing our Cars? PTFE
Greg Potts · Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:16:36 -0500 · Mailing-list archive
Hi Jon, DON'T DO IT!!!! PTFE is great if you use it regularly, but an older engine that has not seen PTFE used...
Re: Oil is Killing our Cars? PTFE
Mike S · Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:30:29 -0500 · Mailing-list archive
At 07:16 PM 2/23/2007, Greg Potts wrote... >PTFE is great if you use it regularly, but an older engine that has...
Re: Sliding door question
Edward V Barger · Wed, 6 Jun 2018 07:52:24 -0700 · Mailing-list archive
“I used some of that special tape, PTFE,” which version an amazon search brings up many and where did you source it please https...
Re: Oil is Killing our Cars? PTFE
Jeff Stewart · Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:27:58 -0500 · Mailing-list archive
<Slick 50 is BAD stuff, with PTFE or Teflon , a solid that accumulates in oil passageways.> Don't tell that to Mike Benthin (on...
Re: Warning against engine additives! was: Strange Noise Fixed,Ithink
YauMan Chan · Tue, 17 Nov 1998 20:08:28 -0800 · Mailing-list archive
>>> David Thompson <David.Thompson@EDWARDS.AF.MIL> 11/17 6:16 PM >>> What about Prolong? What about synthetic oil? If PTFE products actually clog...
Re: Sliding door question
Mark Belanger · Wed, 6 Jun 2018 13:04:10 -0700 · Mailing-list archive
...edvbarger@mac.com> wrote: > “I used some of that special tape, PTFE,” which version an amazon search > brings up many and where did you...
Re: Oil is Killing our Cars? PTFE
jon · Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:48:28 -0800 · Mailing-list archive
...So, what is better, slick-50 or tuf-oil, or other PTFE sh..I mean stuff? I'll add it and report back. Ok...
Oil Additive (Press DEL if you are sick of this)
YauMan Chan · Thu, 19 Nov 1998 16:22:08 -0800 · Mailing-list archive
...So, they have to say they use PTFE as additive. PTFE is now also made by other chemical companies like ICI (UK) using some...
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PTFE
A synthetic polymer used as a lubricant and anti-wear additive in engine oils
Slick 50
A brand of engine treatment containing PTFE
Teflon
A brand name for PTFE, a synthetic material used in engine treatments
Colloidal suspension
A mixture in which particles are suspended in a liquid, used to stabilize PTFE in engine oils
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1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia For Sale - Walk Around
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1985 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia | Brake Line Rebuild
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VW Vanagon Westfalia TDI Project Introduction
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Why the VW Vanagon Westfalia is the best Camper Van
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Van Tour | 1984 VW Vanagon Westfalia with Upgrades
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OutEquip Pro 12v rooftop A/C install tips on VW Vanagon Westfalia
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