Highly recommended!

Mike Trident · 7th June 2020, 10:22

I was recently talking to a friend of mine who builds race / track day engines, and he mentioned Extralube ZX1.
He told me that he always uses it, and that I should give it a go.

I put 250ml into my 75 diesel and it was immediately noticable. Smoother, quieter, and less engine breaking which would indicate less friction. Over the next 25 miles or so the effects got even stronger. I was so impressed I purchased a further 250ml bottle for our other car, a 1.4 petrol. Exactly the same result, I am hooked. I figured if you can actually feel the difference, then it must be doing something. An added bonus is the trip computer in the Kia, is consistently showing an MPG improvement of about 2 to 3 mpg.

I have no connection with this company or product, I just tried it and I am impressed with it, and I don't normally use anything like this. Normally, I just change the oil more often than recommended and leave it at that.

Look it up on the internet, or give it a go.

bendrick · 7th June 2020, 10:57

Used it for years.

I started after noticing all the speedway riders used it so figured that it must be decent stuff given the strain that they put their bikes under. Speaking to a number of the riders mechanics they swore by the stuff.

One warning if there are any aspiring speedway riders thinking of using it, my experience is that it didn't really make much difference to the frequency that my face used to visit and undertake a little carpentry work on the safety fences of various tracks around the country, my Jawa kept going OK though.

Its normally about £20 a bottle and can be added to fuel, engine, water system and gearbox and supposedly coats the metal surfaces after heating up rather than staying in suspension in the oil or other liquids so doesn't get used up by draining or loss of oil or water.

I don't know how realistic or applicable this demo is but its enough to hook those of us whose car mechanical abilities stop at chucking the odd additive in the tank or hanging a fluffy dice on the rear view mirror.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHe_kgnivqg

Oh by the way their little spray bottles of lubricant are absolutely fantastic for lubricating anything around the house or garden the best that I have ever come across.

macafee2 · 7th June 2020, 11:07

How would an FBH handle Extralube ZX1?
It handles two stroke oil in the fuel

macafee2

bendrick · 7th June 2020, 11:14

I'm afraid that I can't advise on an expert basis, I'm still on the fluffy dice stage of mechanical maintenance, its used in the diesel fuel tank and fuel system so I don't see why not and my FBH works fine.

I'm sure one of the experts might be able to help answer your query.

victorgte · 7th June 2020, 11:19

Reminds me of Slick 50 and Molyslip.
Put the former in my TR7 in the mid 80’s. Memory fails me on the results.

bendrick · 7th June 2020, 11:23

Theres no PTFE in the ZXI which I seem to remember was a feature of many of the frictionless additives at one time and supposedly caused problems in a number of instances.

I've no idea if it still is widely used in such products.

marinabrian · 7th June 2020, 11:46

Good idea, I must out and buy some immediately

Sorry, but their website protests about snake oil, seem a little hollow to me.

I'll give it a miss, if you feel £63 a litre is good value for money, then go for it

And like 2 stroke oil, I would definitely advise against adding it to diesel in the tank.

Brian

Pueblo_Boy · 7th June 2020, 13:06

Something else for me to waste my limited cash on - snake oil! What a pity it doesn't cure my diabetes, reduce my waistline and increase my manhood and sex appeal as well...

Pretty soon they'll be selling it with a 30 day money back guarantee from their Malta-based company...

In my (vast!) experience of buying 'wonderful' products, if it sounds too good to be true, it (nearly) always is...

bendrick · 7th June 2020, 14:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pueblo_Boy

Something else for me to waste my limited cash on - snake oil! What a pity it doesn't cure my diabetes, reduce my waistline and increase my manhood and sex appeal as well...

Pretty soon they'll be selling it with a 30 day money back guarantee from their Malta-based company...

In my (vast!) experience of buying 'wonderful' products, if it sounds too good to be true, it (nearly) always is...

Well maybe, maybe not who knows? The OP certainly thinks he's noticed a benefit as does his racing car engine building friend and I don't suppose the many speedway mechanics that I spoke to would waste their money on something that they didn't think was of benefit in a sport always strapped for cash.

As mentioned by myself above I bought one of their spray lubricants for a pretty modest price and it is by far without doubt the best lubricant for locks, hinges and other general seizing up squeaky moving metal things that I have ever used.

Others no doubt have their own favourites. I don't think its compulsory to buy recommendations.

bl52krz · 7th June 2020, 17:07

I used Molyslip in my vehicles upto the turbo era, when we were advised not to use it in turbo’s because it was causing problems within the turbo because of the high temperatures solidifying the Molyslip in the oilways of the turbo. If you can still get Molyslip I will be putting it in the KV6 2.5. No turbo. I used to get an extra 2/3 mpg over the same route going to work, so I know it is good stuff.

7th June 2020, 10:22	#1
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	Highly recommended! I was recently talking to a friend of mine who builds race / track day engines, and he mentioned Extralube ZX1. He told me that he always uses it, and that I should give it a go. I put 250ml into my 75 diesel and it was immediately noticable. Smoother, quieter, and less engine breaking which would indicate less friction. Over the next 25 miles or so the effects got even stronger. I was so impressed I purchased a further 250ml bottle for our other car, a 1.4 petrol. Exactly the same result, I am hooked. I figured if you can actually feel the difference, then it must be doing something. An added bonus is the trip computer in the Kia, is consistently showing an MPG improvement of about 2 to 3 mpg. I have no connection with this company or product, I just tried it and I am impressed with it, and I don't normally use anything like this. Normally, I just change the oil more often than recommended and leave it at that. Look it up on the internet, or give it a go. __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

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bendrick Gets stuck in Ex CDT Auto Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Barry Posts: 655 Thanks: 76 Thanked 266 Times in 155 Posts	Used it for years. I started after noticing all the speedway riders used it so figured that it must be decent stuff given the strain that they put their bikes under. Speaking to a number of the riders mechanics they swore by the stuff. One warning if there are any aspiring speedway riders thinking of using it, my experience is that it didn't really make much difference to the frequency that my face used to visit and undertake a little carpentry work on the safety fences of various tracks around the country, my Jawa kept going OK though. Its normally about £20 a bottle and can be added to fuel, engine, water system and gearbox and supposedly coats the metal surfaces after heating up rather than staying in suspension in the oil or other liquids so doesn't get used up by draining or loss of oil or water. I don't know how realistic or applicable this demo is but its enough to hook those of us whose car mechanical abilities stop at chucking the odd additive in the tank or hanging a fluffy dice on the rear view mirror. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHe_kgnivqg Oh by the way their little spray bottles of lubricant are absolutely fantastic for lubricating anything around the house or garden the best that I have ever come across. Last edited by bendrick; 7th June 2020 at 11:07..

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bendrick Gets stuck in Ex CDT Auto Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Barry Posts: 655 Thanks: 76 Thanked 266 Times in 155 Posts	I'm afraid that I can't advise on an expert basis, I'm still on the fluffy dice stage of mechanical maintenance, its used in the diesel fuel tank and fuel system so I don't see why not and my FBH works fine. I'm sure one of the experts might be able to help answer your query. Last edited by bendrick; 7th June 2020 at 11:18..

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victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,803 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	Reminds me of Slick 50 and Molyslip. Put the former in my TR7 in the mid 80’s. Memory fails me on the results. __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

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macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,928 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	How would an FBH handle Extralube ZX1? It handles two stroke oil in the fuel macafee2

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bendrick Gets stuck in Ex CDT Auto Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Barry Posts: 655 Thanks: 76 Thanked 266 Times in 155 Posts	Theres no PTFE in the ZXI which I seem to remember was a feature of many of the frictionless additives at one time and supposedly caused problems in a number of instances. I've no idea if it still is widely used in such products.

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marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Good idea, I must out and buy some immediately Sorry, but their website protests about snake oil, seem a little hollow to me. I'll give it a miss, if you feel £63 a litre is good value for money, then go for it And like 2 stroke oil, I would definitely advise against adding it to diesel in the tank. Brian

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bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,394 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	I used Molyslip in my vehicles upto the turbo era, when we were advised not to use it in turbo’s because it was causing problems within the turbo because of the high temperatures solidifying the Molyslip in the oilways of the turbo. If you can still get Molyslip I will be putting it in the KV6 2.5. No turbo. I used to get an extra 2/3 mpg over the same route going to work, so I know it is good stuff. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.