daverclasper Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Hi folks. I'm not normally one for additives, though wondered about this for longer engine life, and are there any negatives please?. I have used twice in the past and didn't seem to to any harm, but does it do any good?. Thanks, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 I used to use it all the time, but haven't recently. I remember various arguments on (this?) forum claiming that if it did any good, the oil manufacturers would have included it in their oil; which I don't follow, as with the usual cost-cutting and penny pinching I reckon they'd give you the bare minimum, and let you add anything else you needed yourself. Never did my cars any harm that I'm aware of, and since some of my vehicles ended up with quite astronomical mileage, it might even have helped; but then so does regular oil changing with quality oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 yes , and Dave if youve used twice you have twice the experience i have had . i guess if something is tired it will fill some gaps , to me its a aftermarket must have..........not. pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herald948 Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 As to use of such additives, my preference is to empty the contents of my wallet, add an accelerant, and set the pile afire. It's more fun to watch, and the overall result is about the same. 😏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerH Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 Hi Dave, quality oil for the right car and even the relatively cheap 'classic' stuff (Halfords etc) in the right car will give you many miles of trouble free motoring. Simply sticking another £10 or £20 note in the oil filler may simple be a waste of time. Change the oil when it is tired - 3000 to 5000 miles & new filter and stay happy. There are no miracles on the high street. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 13 minutes ago, RogerH said: There are no miracles on the high street. Roger Apart from those metal 'lozenge' thingies that you drop into your tank and which save you millions of miles of fuel and allow you to run on unleaded from the word 'go'... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted January 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 (edited) Do they still sell those. What a load of bunk. Surprised they can legally, never mind morally, make those claims. I suppose some people complain, hopefully get their money back. Others can't be bothered and that's a lot of money in the bank. And thanks for your response's. Edited January 26, 2019 by daverclasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 yes there stiil available on fleabay. a tigers tail had more effect if you remember Esso ' put a tiger in your tank,' when i bought my Vit6 it had a tubular lead in line converter in the engine bay, the first thing to get removed . dont buy any addatives ,just buy fuel use car......more smiles Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 A friend has a Morris Minor, a Riley Elf, an MGB GT, Two Mercs and a go faster Ford. He has "lozenge" thingies in all of them, he won't be dissuaded, there's nothing you can say will persuade him it's useless. "It works, I know it'll work!" A bit like arguing with a Brexitier really. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 42 minutes ago, dougbgt6 said: A friend has a Morris Minor, a Riley Elf, an MGB GT, Two Mercs and a go faster Ford. He has "lozenge" thingies in all of them, he won't be dissuaded, there's nothing you can say will persuade him it's useless. "It works, I know it'll work!" A bit like arguing with a Brexitier really. Doug Not quite; Brexiteers might LIKE to use one, but are being prevented by Remoaners who want a second vote before they let them put it in, they want a guarantee that the UK petrol station which sold the fuel can still smuggle it in from the continent after Brexit, and require a backstop which states that in the case of any doubt, the car is NEVER to be tested to see if the fuel additive actually does work, to protect the jobs of those who make them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 2 hours ago, dougbgt6 said: A friend has a Morris Minor, a Riley Elf, an MGB GT, Two Mercs and a go faster Ford. He has "lozenge" thingies in all of them, he won't be dissuaded, there's nothing you can say will persuade him it's useless. "It works, I know it'll work!" A bit like arguing with a Brexitier really. Doug Is there no escape even on a car forum from those who want to stay tied to an organisation who's idea of democracy is to keep having votes till they get the " correct answer". Regards Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 2 hours ago, dougbgt6 said: A friend has a Morris Minor, a Riley Elf, an MGB GT, Two Mercs and a go faster Ford. He has "lozenge" thingies in all of them, he won't be dissuaded, there's nothing you can say will persuade him it's useless. "It works, I know it'll work!" A bit like arguing with a Brexitier really. Doug probably been made from a freshly nicked recycled church roof how you extract lead molecules from soaking in petrol must defy all rules in chemistry or whatever even jap beer Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 brexit is not allowed under thread drift rules we could take a vote i suppose Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 As long as members accept the result of the vote on the subject and not having decided what the result should be issist on votes till they get the " correct answer". Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 Maybe we need to have a vote about "should we have a vote" Before that could even happen we need to vote about what the question will be. Anyway, back to the issue . . . Additives...... I've got one of those Esso tiger tails hanging on the rear view mirror and yes it does work. Although i'm not sure what it is supposed to do I am convinced that it does work, so there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted January 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 (edited) I guess some folk may say, to vote on a subject that may have been portrayed with false promises, or even lies, is not democratic. I quite like the idea of a vintage tiger tail. Might have a look on ebay. PS. Quite a few on ebay, original are dear Edited January 26, 2019 by daverclasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 18 minutes ago, daverclasper said: I guess some folk may say, to vote on a subject that may have been portrayed with false promises, or even lies, is not democratic. I quite like the idea of a vintage tiger tail. Might have a look on ebay. PS. Quite a few on ebay, original are dear Mine is an original, a friend in my local car club spotted some on a French site as part of an old garage clearing out. In all 4 of us in the club bought one. Yes a bit pricey but what the heck.... New and still in packaging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 1 hour ago, 68vitesse said: Is there no escape even on a car forum from those who want to stay tied to an organisation who's idea of democracy is to keep having votes till they get the " correct answer". Regards Nope, none at all. My son-in-law is from the Irish Republic. His parents were over recently and told me referendums are part of their constitution, they happen regularly. If their government doesn't get the vote they want the referendum is repeated at a later date. The justification is, "That was then, but what do you think about it now?" My new relatives think this is fine and are bemused by our reluctance to do it all again. db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerH Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 58 minutes ago, daverclasper said: PS. Quite a few on ebay, original are dear No, I think the original are Tiger Just helping Roger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 They're GREAT! Or was that a different tiger? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerH Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 Now that is a head scratcher - it was Tony. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 Can you STILL get Frosties? Probably banned now due to the high sugar content. You can still get the Esso stickers, though: https://www.isaydingdong.co.uk/ourshop/prod_1482388-Put-A-Tiger-In-Your-Tank-Sticker-9.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.vitesse Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 Put a tiger in your tank. Not Frosties though. I believe you can still get Frosties. Or maybe put the Tiger Tail on your aerial if you were a MOD. Tin Soldier, Small Faces. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitFire6 Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 (edited) Hi, If additives were useful, the oil/fuel blenders would utilize them in their products much cheaper, when they blend 1000000;s of litres at a time. High concentration additives for car use, concerning cleaning when neglect or too long service intervals have occurred, are useful. Todays Slick 50™ is not the same blend/product as yesteryear... I have used it in the 80's. Today I would not waste my money on this product or similar. I have used STP™. Only in shagged engines though. Slick 50™? Forget it and spend on some modern oil blend. Cheers, Iain. Edited January 26, 2019 by Spitfire6 Added text. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 3 hours ago, daverclasper said: I guess some folk may say, to vote on a subject that may have been portrayed with false promises, or even lies, is not democratic. I quite like the idea of a vintage tiger tail. Might have a look on ebay. PS. Quite a few on ebay, original are dear I take it you are referring to the remain campaign promises etc. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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