Will zMAX hurt my engine?

What you can’t see can hurt your engine, fuel system and transmission. Easy to use, add zMAX Micro-lubricant to your engine oil and fuel (gasoline or diesel) every 6 months or 6,000 miles. Use in your transmission after each flush.

How long does it take for zMAX to work?

With a 12-oz bottle, zMax states that it takes about 1,000 miles or 30-hours to “fully soak into the metal,” or return to a normal fluid level.

Does zMAX contain zinc?

The zMAX Micro-lubricant formula is simple, yet powerfully effective, with no harmful solids or chemicals. And it doesn’t contain solids like Teflon, PTFE, zinc, and/or moly to try to supplement the motor oil. Read more of how zMAX works.

What is zMAX additive?

zMAX 51-106 Fuel Formula – Easy to Use – Engine Treatment Reduces Carbon Build-Up & Lubricates Metal Extending Life of Car or Truck – Runs Efficiently, Improving Gas or Diesel Mileage – 6 oz.

Where do you put zMAX?

Instructions for use: Pour zMAX Fuel Formula (12oz.) in the fuel system with at least 1/2 tank of gas or diesel fuel. Pour zMAX Engine Formula (12oz.) into your crankcase.

Is zMAX a mineral oil?

It starts as highly refined mineral oil, not a synthetic, and the molecular structure is further refined to create what zMAX calls a “micro-lubricant.”

Should I add zinc to my oil?

Do you need zinc in your car’s oil? It depends on how old your engine is and how you use it. A zinc oil additive will provide improved wear protection for just about any engine, and is an absolute necessity when it comes to older models, especially those with flat-tappet camshafts.

What motor oil has the most zinc in it?

Valvoline VR1 Racing Oil: Contains 75% higher zinc than SN or SM motor oil with a balanced additive package designed to work in both racing and traditional applications.

Are all Zmax formulas the same?

Our zMAX Fuel, Engine and Transmission Formulas are all the same product. We package them differently for instructional information making it easier for the consumer. If you can’t find our transmission product, call us or pick up one of the other items. The fuel and engine are 12oz each, the transmission is 6oz.

Does Zmax actually work?

The bottom line seems to be that zMax works as a solvent of some kind, so if you have a sludged-up engine it may help clean it up. Oil-Chem apparently has documentation to back its claims but, for whatever reason, doesn’t want the public to see it.

What is the best engine oil treatment?

The Sea Foam SF-16 is one of the best engine oil treatments available on the market for those on a low budget. The oil additive is a 100 percent petroleum product that is designed to be safe for sensitive engine parts.

Does sea foam motor treatment work?

SeaFoam is a line of motor treatment products that are designed to clean your car’s insides. This would be great if it works because not only would it fix immediate problems, but it would be an effective way to help keep your car in peak condition and avoid the build up that can wear it out.

What is oil additive?

Oil additive. Oil additives are chemical compounds that improve the lubricant performance of base oil (or oil “base stock”). The manufacturer of many different oils can utilize the same base stock for each formulation and can choose different additives for each specific application.