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kirkstingray · 08-05-2009

Anyone used Zmax, what were the results. Do you like both treatments
(oil and fuel)

secondchance · 08-05-2009

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Originally Posted by kirkstingray

Anyone used Zmax, what were the results. Do you like both treatments
(oil and fuel)

A few years back zmax was being sued by FTC. At the time FTC claimed use of zmax actually accelerated bearing corrosion.
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2001/02/zmax1.shtm

I do not know the final outcome.

phrogs · 08-09-2009

I have to guess nothing happend yet since its still for sale 8 years later but who knows maybe they had to change the claims and they still sell it?

I looked at it and for over $30 for 2 bottles of mystery oill I passed

flyin ryan · 08-09-2009

Being an engine builder I can honestly say I have no clue

. Have never heard anything about it one way or the other. Like Johnny I chalk it up to 'Snake Oil', but the fact they are the title sponsor to ZMax dragway had to have taken some dough, so I wonder? Do they sell a ton to guys that don't know or guys that do?

tf95ZR1 · 08-09-2009

Hey, the stuff must work, it's promoted by Carrol Shelby.
Oh wait, he's a F*rd guy!

tomtom72 · 08-09-2009

I know I tried to figure some of those "snake oil" claims out by doing some reading over at Bob the Oil Guy's forum.....man I just don't know as some of the threads over there are fairly involved and there seems to be no simple answers in any of them. Or, maybe the answers are there and I just don't get it!

I just figure that if you stick to reasonable oil & filter change intervals, and use good oil & filters, you're doing as much as you can do...I try to keep in mind what kind of driving cycles I'm doing so I can figure if I'm in "normal usage" or if I'm getting into the "severe use" zone, and I adjust my change intervals accordingly.

Aurora40 · 08-09-2009

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Originally Posted by tf95ZR1

Hey, the stuff must work, it's promoted by Carrol Shelby.
Oh wait, he's a F*rd guy!

Also he's a shameless promoter...

Polo-1 · 08-09-2009

From what I know " my test"

Air cooled, all aluminum Kolher v-twin 9??cc motor 27hp with oil filter and presserized oil system. Yup, lawn mower.

Engine oil would go dark to black in 10hrs of service. After treatment the oil will stay clean/clear after a full season 115+ hrs.

Is this good

I still have not put it in a car.

flyin ryan · 08-09-2009

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Originally Posted by Aurora40

Also he's a shameless promoter...

Unfortunatly your right

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tomtom72 · 08-10-2009

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Originally Posted by Aurora40

Also he's a shameless promoter...

I agree....but, I cut Carrol some slack because he's finally cashing in on his name. Others have been doing it for a long while.

08-05-2009	#1
kirkstingray Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: riverdale maryland Posts: 123	ZMax any good Anyone used Zmax, what were the results. Do you like both treatments (oil and fuel)

08-09-2009	#3
phrogs Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kalamazoo MI Posts: 1,745	Re: ZMax any good I have to guess nothing happend yet since its still for sale 8 years later but who knows maybe they had to change the claims and they still sell it? I looked at it and for over $30 for 2 bottles of mystery oill I passed __________________ JOHNNY P Currently own 90 ZR-1 #845 DRM 500 engine package 90 #226 Parts car Hit me up if you need anything.

08-09-2009	#4
flyin ryan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta or Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,741	Re: ZMax any good Being an engine builder I can honestly say I have no clue . Have never heard anything about it one way or the other. Like Johnny I chalk it up to 'Snake Oil', but the fact they are the title sponsor to ZMax dragway had to have taken some dough, so I wonder? Do they sell a ton to guys that don't know or guys that do? __________________ There are no limit's mans ingenuity, just as mans ingenuity will never conquer the forces & behavior of this planet...Smokey Y.

08-09-2009	#5
tf95ZR1 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 1,461	Re: ZMax any good Hey, the stuff must work, it's promoted by Carrol Shelby. Oh wait, he's a F*rd guy!

08-09-2009	#6
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: ZMax any good I know I tried to figure some of those "snake oil" claims out by doing some reading over at Bob the Oil Guy's forum.....man I just don't know as some of the threads over there are fairly involved and there seems to be no simple answers in any of them. Or, maybe the answers are there and I just don't get it! I just figure that if you stick to reasonable oil & filter change intervals, and use good oil & filters, you're doing as much as you can do...I try to keep in mind what kind of driving cycles I'm doing so I can figure if I'm in "normal usage" or if I'm getting into the "severe use" zone, and I adjust my change intervals accordingly. __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

08-09-2009	#8
Polo-1 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 955	Re: ZMax any good From what I know " my test" Air cooled, all aluminum Kolher v-twin 9??cc motor 27hp with oil filter and presserized oil system. Yup, lawn mower. Engine oil would go dark to black in 10hrs of service. After treatment the oil will stay clean/clear after a full season 115+ hrs. Is this good I still have not put it in a car.