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You need to do a video on TriboTex; your lubricity tester should provide some good results. Here is the paper about it's development: www.sciencedirect.com/sdfe/pdf/download/read/aam/noindex/pii/S0301679X17300531
4cyl ------ 9oz = $8 --- (2.25oz at $2.00 per cyl) 6cyl - 12.5oz = $13 - (2.08oz at $2.16 per cyl) 8cyl -----16oz = $12 - (2.00oz at $1.50 per cyl) (whaaa??) I have two 6cyl and one 4cyl cars, so I think I'll just buy 48oz (three 16oz bottles) and measure it out myself... 4cyl 9oz x 2 = $24 (18oz) (2)6cyl 12.5oz x 4 = $52 (25oz) Totaling $76 for 2 oil changes each (43oz) ==OR== 16oz x 3 = $36 for 2 oil changes each (48oz) That equals 3oz at $1.50 per cylinder, for less than half the total price if you buy the "correct" bottles. Pay attention in school kids lol.
If u ever cut open another oil filter, squeeze the paper before you open it to dry it out the liquids then open to see if anything is between bends(thick liquids can hide solids)
This comment section and this channel is what the internet is supposed to be. Good people sharing their knowledge in a respectful way. Awesome channel man, Ive learned a lot.
@@rockkstah2550 God could you imagine how much we would advance if the entire internet was like this channel and its comment section? are we even ready or worthy lol
When you use the magnet checking for metal in the oil, cut the finger off of one of your black gloves and wire tie around the magnet. The black glove will provide contrast to the fragments and save time cleaning the magnet.
Since your first video I've been putting it in my 89 F250 351W and it has been a night and day difference. I didn't realize how old and tired my truck was until then. Thank you
I just watched your first Restore video and found myself wondering "But does it last?". Imagine how thrilled I was to see this follow up in the TH-cam feed right away! Thank you for following up like this. It really adds a lot to your testing.
I found engine restore to be a very good product. I had a 1983 Honda accord with over 250k miles on it and it was losing power so I tried ER and the person I sold the car to put another 185k miles on it before pulling the engine. The car was scrapped but the engine is still in use in another car.
Just a quick tip, when applying tape to pipe threads start your tape about 2 threads from the end. Pipe threads are tapered and often the edge of the tape will tear off and be left in the pipe because the threads don't fully engage at the end causing contamination and possibly some blockage in the pipe. The same is true for pipe dope. Your videos are always great and very informative.
id like to see Restore used in one of those really badly damaged lawnmower engines and see before and after shots of cyl walls, bearings and journals, etc.
I don't think it does anything for the journals, bearings, or bearing surfaces, only the cylinder walls in sealing the rings. Basically if you're rings are shot, like I had with a Honda Civic I had recently, it helped tremendously
@@tommy35ss From www.enginerestore.co.uk/what-is-restore-engine-restorer-3-w.asp : RESTORE Engine Restorer works effectively wherever friction and wear cuts scratches into metal-on-metal reciprocating or rotating surfaces, such as cylinder walls and piston rings, crankshaft and bearings, valve guides and stems.
After watching one of your videos showing how it restored compression, i decided to put in in my 3 high mileage vehicles. The 2 midsize pickups with over 250,000 miles i noticed a little bit of power increase. Its great to have you with honest reviews since i am also skeptical with all of these fix it in a bottle products. Thanks man!
Great feedback! It's great to find products that actually deliver results. Many products on the market just don't deliver on the promised made. Thanks again!
I absolutely love your videos , when I’m sick from chemo or just bored you have kept my spirits up and I thank you . It might seem petty but it’s huge for me
PinkFZeppelin thank you I appreciate it . I was diagnosed the same month my mother passed of small cell lung cancer in 2016 . I was diagnosed with lymphoma and went through a year of chemo and I’m in remission and still get maintenance doses every 2 months . I’m a father of 5 and husband of 20 years if my wife wasn’t the dedicated nurse she is I wouldn’t have found my cancer she saved my life . Project farms videos have been a huge part of my recovery especially when I’m sick or not feeling very well . I Take it day by day and appreciate every minute of every day , thank you for your kind words it’s much appreciated
My wife had Lymphoma in 2009, and after the year of chemo and the 2 or 3 years of extended maintenance she is now considered "cured" so hang in there, you got this.
Jake aka Remaggib thank you for your comment that gives me even more hope for the future . Congrats on your wife that’s amazing tell her I said congratulations and she’s incredibly strong for going through this process. It’s been more hard on my mind and emotions than my body .
After watching your videos, I added Restore to my 4.3 V6 Blazer. It has 203,000 miles and the compression was low. It also was hard to start and had a noticeable stumble off idle. I was having to add oil every couple hundred miles. After adding the Restore, all of the issues disappeared almost immediately. The engine runs smoothly and has no stumble. It starts easier and hasn't used any oil since I put the product in. It's almost too good to be true! Thanks for sharing all of your data with the world.
@@ProjectFarm ...been using Restore since early 80's when it came out. most noticeable results i found were in low HP 4 cyl engines with over 70k miles, i use half what they recommend and it never caused any leaks!! perhaps a test on water wetters, had noticeable results with the Redline product. enjoy your videos. Cheers
This is the comment I was looking for! Have an old sport trac with 250k. Going to try this product even though a rebuild is in store. What could it hurt at this point aye?
I have been using restore since the late 80's. Always worked very well. I just recently got a used 05 gmc 4.3 with 163k. Added a bottle made for V8's and in the same day it ran noticeably better. I dont use test equipment. But its quieter and burns less oil and runs a great deal smoother.
HEY! You need to do an "About me" video. A lot of us are curious about our favorite youtube people - what your background is, what you do for a living, why you have a farm, your hobbies, a little history about yourself. Not looking for your name or where you live or anything weird, just a little background information and how you got into youtube videos and such. A lot of us would love to see this!
I wouldn't have ever used Restore if I didn't watch your videos. My town and country has 367000 miles on it and had no power left. It was getting between 250 to 300 miles per tank. It now is getting 550 miles per tank now it took about 1000 miles to see the full "Restore" and runs absolutely Amazing! Thank you for your testing and sharing of the info you learn! Much appreciated!!!
I watch a lot of automotive TH-cam videos and may I just say I trust you so much that i decided to dump Restore in my 98 4runner (253,000 miles) with fingers crossed. After less than an hour of leaving the Walmart parking lot, the idle seemed to even out and it ran like a dream and had much more power. The engined quieted down and my gas mileage increased! I combined it with AT-205 for my seeping seals. I trust modern science more than I trust automotive purists that call additives snake oil. Thanks for doing these tests and helping people save money. You're doing the Lord's work brother.
AT-205 is good for oil seals. but you gotta add it at every oil change after the first time you use it or your seals will eventually shrink back up. Ask me how i know. haha. Same is true with restore... which is fine. a couple bucks for a can of goop is a HELL of a lot cheaper than a new engine or vehicle.
I'm not a big additive fan but restore worked on my old bmw 4 cylinder big time. Near new compression and a very smooth happy engine again. Oil consumption literally went to 0 between changes! I, like this video used the 6 cylindrical can, I could only find 6 and 8 cylinder cans, they do make a 4 cyl can. I've since used it in my porsche which I'm super picky about and the engine is very happy and my mileage increased as well!
If you stack the filter element in a vice and squeeze the oil out its much easier to see contaminates and shavings. Thanks George.(The guy who showed me this trick).
I just want to tell you how much I appreciate all the work you put into all these tests! I know you farm and that takes time, and all these tests are very meticulous and a lot of hard work! Thank you! Everyone of my friends who watch you love what you are doing, so may the Lord bless you for all your hard work!
The drone shot baling at the end, good one. LOL Reminds me of my youth days on the old Family Farm. Got a test for you. New vehicles with the synthetic oil are now saying go 10,000 miles before changing the oil and filter. This get's stuck in my craw as I'm from the old "3,000 mile or 3 month" oil change era. I've talked to several technicians asking what they do with their OWN car and I have yet to find one that goes by the new guidelines. Experiment Synthetic Oil: catch some of the oil from a 5,000 mile change and also from a 10,000 mile oil change and compare to a sample of new oil. Compare visibly along with your lubricity tester. Let's see what we think after all the data is in. Thanks! Jim.
I had an 07 corolla bought new. Put 8000 miles every 3 months until 2014 and not one engine oil related issue. Sold the car to family and its still going strong.
I would like to add that the last 2 cars of mine burn a qt of per 1000 miles. So, 10 added plus the initial 5 in my case all I would gain is 1000 miles. I buy 6 qts. Change the oil add at the 1000 and ignore the level and change at 3000. Only way to win. Also has anyone noticed they no longer have a low oil light? It because they designed them to sacrifice oil for mpg.
yeah i learned about the teflon tape tip the hard way, my first job was prepping parts for welding in a fabrication shop, they started to grow so they took on other types of work and i was asked to wrap teflon tape onto all of the pneumatic parts when i had time in between grinding/flapping and i had never used teflon tape before so when they went to do a hydro pressure test one day, half of the fittings leaked and at around 800psi a hydro leak is basically a water blade and the stream hit a piece of plywood that was acting as a make shift wall next to the test bay and cut a hole through it, luckily nobody was hurt but after that i was schooled really quickly on the right way to wrap fittings lol i still double check myself to this day by "tightening" the fitting in my fingers to make sure its on right
I strongly prefer liquid Teflon. It easier to use and doesn't unwrap obviously, and easier to keep small parts of the tape from getting into your delivery lines and plugging something.
Yeah, that lefty loosely, righty tightly is fine most times. But then you could have my neighbor's problem of buying an old 1964international delivery box van to convert to a fishing/camping buggy. Back then, there were left hand threads on the left side wheels. (The idea was that right hand threads could potentially back off going down the highway.) First thing he needed to do was take off the tires and wheels for replacement so he could transport it around his workspace. When I showed up, he was hotter than tar on a tin roof, with a torch trying to heat the studs to remove the lugnuts. I got him shut down before he melted more than his dignity.There wasn't any Teflon rolling involved, but just remember that rules only apply till they don't.
Your my boy PF, love the ethical standards and the commitment to the scientific method, especially the admission of possible invalidity due to uncontrollable variables. Love you bro bro
Of course your videos are great, but... I want to bring up another point. You have class. Your comments to Tom Card below regarding his Chemo shows who you are. A real gentleman with compassion. I feel all warm and fuzzy now, LOL. Thank you for the videos Project Farm.
I used this stuff in my 89 Ford F350 with a 351w almost a decade ago, when it was in a more "pop can like" container. Motor had a ton of blow by and smoked blue on start up pretty badly. I put a couple cans through the motor over a couple of oil changes and it almost entirely fixed my issues. Finally replaced the motor this year after even this stuff wouldn't band-aid the issue. I don't know what that stuff does, but it sure does it well. Great video and follow up.
Yeah. ... well, you might want to keep your doctor though. Petroleum products are toxic. Perhaps you might just drink a couple. ... and see how that affects you, before you go bottoms-up with the whole 12 pack. 🤪
Appreciate the 1 year follow up! I have been using engine restorer in numerous engines over the years and it seems to be one of the few products that has proven to improve engine compression almost immediately. It has now shown to continue improving compression based on your experiment which is reassuring. I run it in my 5.9 cummins and she seems to like it a lot.
Wow! you can bale hay really fast now that you used Engine Restore! (I'm kidding I know he sped up the footage) Actually I'm kind of impressed with the results you got from this. I usually have little faith in mechanic in a can products, but it seems like you've had improved performance using this stuff. Thanks for the videos, and also for doing this follow up on your Ford tractor.
I know this is an old video, but I just used engine restore in my 97 wrangler with straight 6 @195k miles. Had lifter noise, almost sounded like a diesel when running, used a can of this and in a few minutes it started quieting up, took it for a few trips and no lifter noise at all now. Amazing stuff. Thanks for the cool vids Project farm!
Old video I know, but after watching these videos I decided with some urging from a friend to try Engine Restore in an old utility tractor I had with a 3 cylinder diesel engine. I got pretty much the same results. The engine quit smoking white on startup, it had more power, started better, and ran smoother. Thank you Todd for all of your hard work in testing products for us, I appreciate your efforts!
I tried Engine Restore when it first came out, in an old worn out Ford inline six. Before Restore, it had severe blow-by and almost no power. After treatment the blow-by was almost nonexistent and it had a noticeable power improvement.
Kind of similar story for me but it was a '68 Dart with a 225 slant 6. That was prolly 25 yrs ago now and anytime I've noticed a loss of compression in a vehicle I've tossed a can in.
I work for Auto Zone and the following statement is in no way shape or form the opinion of AutoZone or any of it's entities. Many of our commercial customers who run an automotive repair shop or used car lot swear by restore. I personally have an old Ford 460 and the compression was down near 120 psi and a can of restore later and some Lucas HM stabilizer to quiet the valves and I'm back to 140-150 psi across all 8.
@KARLOZ LOPEZ No, no it won't. Been there and have done that. If it was that easy then I'd say Project Farm would have just put thicker oil in his tractor.
@KARLOZ LOPEZ Thicker oil doesn't flow as well, so you would end up starving the top of the engine of the lubrication it needs. It's a good way to burn your engine up.
@@barryheizer4420 @KARLOZ LOPEZ not to mention the film strength of the oil would be too great to properly lubricate the rod and main bearings nor the cam bearings.
Excellent test & result. I’ve used engine restorer 30 yrs ago in a 130k mile olds Omega. It worked for restoring power and compression. I recently used it again and I noticed the formulation are quite different. The 90s version was grayish with a fine silt like texture. The modern version is blue with a much finer texture more like ink.
Another excellent video. One tip I'd like to mention when doing the dirty job of changing oil filters is that if you wrap a small plastic garbage bag around the old filter as you're removing it you'll probably catch most of the residual dirty oil that's in the filter and galleries.
I recently bought a 2001 duramax that was severely neglected before I bought it, and it consumed oil to the tune of 1 quart per 1000 miles. It's got 270k miles on it and I drive it a lot, and the blue haze coming out the tail pipe was embarrassing, plus it had a lumpy idle. Because I follow your channel and see that you try decently hard to be scientific in your testing, I put a can of Restore in to see what it did. After only an hour of operation I noticed the idle was much smoother and it seems the exhaust is much cleaner, though I've only really driven it at night so far. I'm hoping this product really helps because I don't want to tear down the motor to replace seals. Thanks for your work, love the channel, it's one of my favorites!
Very impressive results! It would be terrific if the oil consumption stopped. That's a great engine and I hope it provides many more miles of service! Would love an update in the future if you have a chance to provide one. Thanks again!
@@christiansharron8421 I still have the truck, and it now has 295k miles, and is running great. The smoke persisted however, at least until I moved to another state, and now it's cleared up significantly. I blame junk fuel where I used to live, as it quickly cleared up after a few tanks in my new town. So now it's running great and (mostly) smoke free
I depend on your testing before I go and buy a product for a project. You have helped me save money by buying products i know will get the job done without costing me an arm and a leg.
This product is fantastic. I used it 25* years ago in an old 74 bronco w/ 302 that smoked like a freight train and used oil like an airplane. 1 bottle and all the problems vanished. And I never added it again! It just took one bottle. That truck ran like a sewing machine for the next 5 years until I sold it. I’ve since used it over the years in just about everything I own .
A year ago I bought a restored 65 GTO powered by a hot 406 CI smallblock Chevy. Though it ran fine I soon realized it was burning a lot of oil, about a quart per tank of gas. Based on your video I added some Restorer. I checked the oil at the next fillup and, like clockwork it was down a quart. However today, one tankful later, I checked the oil and the level hasn't budged. If this keeps up it will be a miracle. Thanks for the useful service you provide.
Thanks for your great videos. I commented on the first video: I first used the big can of restore in 93 in a worn out 84 K-car. It was like a miracle. I have used it in all my personal vehicles since. It takes about 700 miles to get the full effect improving compression, mileage, and power, and reducing oil consumption an amazing amount. I re-add a big can at about 12,000 miles when I change oil. Yes.... I have gone this long on changes for many years and recently gave away a 90 302 Ford car with 400,000 miles on it, and it was clean inside. (It was a quest) Today's oils are far superior to anything made even 10 yrs ago. Restore is truly a "mechanic in a can". I have been a certified aircraft mechanic and inspector for 50 yrs and a life long hotrodder.
Yup, I agree, i.. really made a difference. I used to work on cars too ASE cert mechanic, worked in shops for almost 10 years. the only additive i'm going to actually use ive known about restore for many years. And its nice to know that PF actually took the time to test this product..
Should start using Blackstone Labs to do Used Oil Analysis on these kind of projects. Could have done a before and after. Really enjoy your videos. Thanks
Black stone labs is not certified and their tests are not very thorough. I've seen multiple oil tests from them that were way off compared to other certified labs. Sorry, I'm kinda an oil snob.
Jonathan sauder Really? Because that's who everyone over at bitog.com uses for their UOA's and bitog is considered oil snob central. A friend of mine turns wrenches on BMW racecars and he uses them also.....
CAT labs available through your local CAT dealer are pretty thorough and consistent. Word of caution though, they are going to see the elevated copper, silver, and lead and throw up all kinds of red flags for bearing wear. It may not hurt to submit an oil sample and a sample of the Restore together to give them an idea of what you are doing. If you speak to the local dealer they should be able to help you. It's called an SOS kit and parts should sell you one.
I added a bottle to my 07 scion . 3000 miles later oil consumption went from 2 quarts every 3000 miles down to about 3/4 quarts in the same distance. I have no idea what changed inside the engine but my fuel miliage also went up by 3 to 4 mpg average ( was 25 to 28mpg now I'm 28 to 33.) I'm impressed as hell
Honest question ( see my other post on this point).....did it affect your VVT ( Variable-Valve-Timing) system?.....as it uses incredibly small oil passages to hydraulically alter the valve timing gear position.
I used this product on a old dodge ram pickup that smoked on start up. Worked great and stopped the smoking completely after about 50 miles. Had a lawnmower with the same symptoms and this product stopped the smoking. This is a great product.
I think you should start a little long run test where you try as many rust preventative strategies and coatings as possible. Everyone hates rust and everyone has their opinions as to what works and what doesn't. An issue is how well the rust preventative coating works if it's compromised, like through a scratch. I've heard that with things such as rubberized coatings, they work well until they get scratched or chipped off, because then water and whatnot makes its way behind the coating and the entire thing just rusts underneath the coating. And I've also heard that some treatments might actually accelerate the rust by pulling in moisture like a sponge. You might could start off with a longer video showcasing what exactly you're gonna do and then have short update videos every once in a while showing how everything's holding up. Have the test pieces in multiple different situations, such as pieces that are stuck in the ground, pieces just sitting outside, exposure to salt water, exposure to fresh water, exposure to different chemicals, exposure to debris and abrasives(simulating say, the undercarriage of a car or truck, which is frequently subject to stuff getting kicked up from the road). I don't know, I just think this could be a series of videos that could really be useful for a lotta people. Not really anything that should require too much effort. Should just be treating the test pieces initially and checking up on them every few months.
probably not the best idea to use additives in a modern engine thats still relatively "new", unless its 150k+ miles and showing health issues, or has been mistreated. probably wont hurt, but probably not doing anything either. Avoid any magic in a can stuff until you get compression readings coming back on the low side. Then at worst, any damage caused will only accelerate the eventual need for a rebuild or replacement.
It's great how you make your own tools. Especially once you have a drill press and a set of taps you can fabricate a lot of stuff that may be even better than OEM.
I've followed your channel for some years now, I had to follow up with these engine restore videos because I recently added some to my old 3 cylinder Mitsubishi. And man, this stuff really makes it feel smooth in acceleration and throttle response. I had to come double check your videos to make sure I wasn't imagining it!
Back in the day there was an engine restoring kit that came with some pills that you put in the spark plug holes. That actually worked for an old smoking worn out motor for me once. It quit smoking and ran smoother anyways.
Ahhhh! You already did a video on Restore! The stuff is pretty amazing, isn't it :) I've been using it for around 25 yrs or so, and it's the only product I've ever consistently recommended to my friends and customers. The first motor I ever used it on was a Ford 289 that I was getting ready to bore and rebuild, so I figured what the heck, nothing to lose. I was stunned by how well it worked after about the first 100 miles, it was like a totally different engine. I'm glad you were able to share this product with others, as it may save people some money on repairs or let them keep their vehicles/equipment a bit longer! I've been a Master Mechanic for almost 3 decades. One thing I share with you is my general dislike of 'pouring fixes' into any motor. But, when I come across one that works, I use it. One other good product is Slick50. The main reason I mention it here is as a warning. If an engine is in a condition that using Restore will make a marked difference, is that people should not use a product like Slick50 in that motor, instead of Restore. I've had people come to me either asking if the one product can be switched for the other etc...etc... They essentially do the opposite things, and adding Slick50 to a tired motor can often make things worse. Just a side tip, I guess. Keep up the awesome videos!
I used Blue Devil coolant sealer on my tired old 5.3 Silverado when I saw the tell-tale exhaust steam. Followed the directions exactly, and problem fixed! I felt safe to try it as I did not see any oil & water mix. What was likely a blown head gasket is now sealed and back to being my daily driver. 260,000 + miles. Noticed one difference, the water temp went up about 5 degrees. I would recommend it to anybody, but you HAVE to follow the directions to a 'T'.
Project Farm I'm flattered. However I'm just some young punk. You do remind me of an old co-worker who served as such. Except you aren't brutal and selfish.
Really? I've served along with USAF medical in surgery in the Army, and I have to say that other than the cultural shift of one service to the next. No one was awful. Served with the Navy as well for a mission. Very interesting. Now, I remember one time having to drive to Las Vegas just to get a flu shot, which wasn't latex filled and those USAF medics were awful. She saw I had never had a shot for chicken pox. I said I've already had it. She said the pox or the shot? The pox. Well, studies have proven that new chicken pox viruses can get around having had it before. I said, I don't need that. So she stuck me in my humerus and put in the shot. Yeah. The humerus is the arm bone between your elbow and shoulder. I wanted to scream. Who the hell stabs somebody that deep with a shot? I felt the vibration through my bones as the tip hit bone. Cruel women. Hurt for days. Shots go in muscles. Medics in vaccines do a lot more shots that Surgical Techs, but I can assure you, I'd do a better job on myself!
Can you please do a video for the hotshot secret stiction eliminator in a Diesel engine? I love your videos. Their very detailed and informative. Thank you.
Great videos- thanks for making them. Besides using the new compression gage, I think you should have also tested compression with the old gage since we don’t know how well they are calibrated. At least using the old gage as well, we know the readings would be consistent. I know the old one only goes to 300 psi, but it wouldn’t have hurt to try it. Thanks again for the videos.
Thank you for the update, and this was a timely and much needed one..on the longer term effects of using that product. Like you mentioned, feel most of the additives are not worth spending money on, but a few do some good things. Appreciate your work, and your findings, and this is one of the few channels I really believe in. Please tell us the other additives you found that work. Like wasn't Best Line one of your top performers? And no, I'm not connected to any of the companies either, work in a completely different field.
Thank you! MotorKote and BestLine did great in short-term testing. I haven't tested the long-term use of either of these products. Seafoam and MMO are also good products.
Please look into marine/waterproof grease vs regular grease. I lived on a boat, there was a lubricating seal that gave me a lot of problems. A mechanic recommended Morey's waterproof grease and it never gave me a problem again. My friend had a problem with u-joints on his 4x4 going almost every year. I talked him into using waterproof grease and five years later they are fine. Thanks for another great video
compression and oil status is EVERYTHING with an old diesel like this, the injectors use OIL PRESSURE to fire the injectors, more compression has been believed to increase oil pressure, so this tractor could have gained some good power numbers!
Another good product is Blue Devil Rear Main Seal Conditioner. I have used it on a couple work trucks and has stopped oil leaks. I use it in these trucks every other oil change and have not had any problems in 3 different trucks with multiple uses of rear main seal conditioner in each.
Thanks for the update! Im so glad that someone is speaking out on what a fine product that ENgine Restore is. I only wish that it was available back when I was younger. As I would have saved a great deal of money by keeping my older trucks longer and not buying the new ones when I did. Frankly Engine Restore is a miracle
I really appreciate that you provide updates like this and your ford pickup. I am currently helping my 13 year old cousin get a ford 8n going. I know that when my grandpa parked it, it was smoking so bad. So, probably like you, I look for cleaners and performance enhancers that will get us by until we can tear stuff down and fix them. Right now, he's just learning and to keep his interest up, I am just looking to get it started and running without fouling plugs. If he has a continued interest, then we can go farther into it. Thanks again for all of your effots!
Thank you for your fantastic reviews, I was very impressed with your seafoam review and the good outcome of that old Ford ranger of yours. By the way, great camera work, and great editing. It definitely did NOT give me that nausea feel, like so many of these Android/iPhone half A## done. Gonna subscribe and hit that darn bell! I have a 03 Toyota 4 Runner with almost 300k miles and definitely gonna get ‘er done with seafoam and Engine restore. Thank you again!
I watched your old video on Restore and added it to my forklift that smoked like a chimney when cold started. It took months b4 the smoke stopped at startup and no smoke when I finally sold it. It did work great for me. I will have to add some to my old 69 Ford 3500 tractor and see what happens, no smoke but hard starting summer or winter.
i have used restore every oil change in my Camaro for 15 years. The (motor150k on the L98) is still running strong with over 100 1/4 mile passes using a 150 nitrous shot. One thing that i noticed every oil change, is there will be very fine copper glitter draining from the old filter if you leave it upside down to drain. It freaked me out the first time because i thought my main bearings were going out. It's from the Restore so don't be alarmed if you notice it.
lol! I remember watching several episodes about his baler. Mine is about worn out. I had a part on the knotter break the other day and had to fabricate a part to finish up the hay field.
Thank you and here is what I do with magnets on my oil filter, I use 5 good magnets on the oil filter, 4 in a crisscross pattern, like a plus sign, the 5th one on the end. They all only cost about $4 and can be reused on many filters. I check the filter at oil change time and can see very small pieces in a magnetic pattern, inside the filter housing. Check it out for yourself. I use the covered or plated magnets, they last longer than the non covered ones.
Project Farm, you have inspired me to try out this product last year. I used the 4 cylinder formula but I am sure it is the same formula as the 8 cylinder formula but just less product. 9 oz compared to 16 oz. I tested it on a 1988 Honda Civic with 209,000 miles. Even before Restore, the engine was running healthy for the mileage it has, but Restore definitely improved the engine. Not necessarily faster, but the response was noticeable. I never tested out compression before or after the use of Restore but I definitely know that the engine benefited from Restore and I like this product. I also did an oil analysis and it does contain a lot of lead and copper. Video on my channel if anyone is interested. Thank you for the review on this product.
I haven't used it in a while but I have used it in tired engines before (200,000 mile+ ) amd felt a noticeable improvement in performance along with a generally smoother idle. I'm thinking any kind of high zinc additive may help compression by essentially sticking to and fill8ng/smoothing out microscratches in the cylinder walls.
I'm not a minute into this video and I already hit the like! Just knowing what's to come did it! I appreciate that you point out the objective versus subjective, truth be said.
I’d really like to see you test out an oil magnet. I hear conflicting advice about their efficacy. It would be great to see you test one on your tractor or truck and cut he filter open to show results!
Aaron Howell - VW Beetle lonnng time ago. Magnet under the oil filter mesh. Sourced from a large speaker, with the shape of a donut. :-) Perfect test vehicle since VW air cooled had no "oil filter" worth of the name. Engine was in its last legs. The car was older than me, at the time, anyway. The amount of ferrous particles catch by the magnet was quite staggering. ;-) Less in subsequent oil changes, which makes some sense. Nowadays in my cars with aluminum oil pan I apply the magnet to the oil plug. In the ferrous oil pans I simply put it in the lowest place possible. Near the oil plug. When changing oil, immediately after removing the oil drain plug. Separate/disconnect the magnet and let oil flow flush the particles out. Amazingly and in spite, of much better modern oil filters, it still catch some particles. Obviously not in such a dramatic representation as the old VW. ;-) Hope it helps. Cheers
My 1982 Toyota truck came with a magnetic oil drain plug on something? (trans/ transfer/ diff?) they all are same size, and you can replace all of them with the magnetic version (I got "extras" for free at the junkyard). Amazing how much metal they pulled out of a (high mileage) truck that had only seen "oil changes" before... 21mm? might fit many "import" applications ;)
Love your farm, love your commonsense approach and methodology. Reminds so much of my grandpa and the way he could make anything to test anything. Happy New Year and God bless you in all you do!
Great video as usual 👍 Did you test Castrol Magnatech oil? Supposed to "stick" better to engine components. Does is have any magnetic abilities? Maybe something you can test?
Liqui Moly CeraTec. Put it in my engine and gearbox. Gearbox feels smoother, second gear goes much easier than before and the engine is purring like a kitten. I really don't know if it's placebo or if it really does something. Would be nice if you could test it out! :)
Thanks for sharing all these videos to extend the life of our aging engines. Now I’m thinking of adding Seafoam to clean my engine then add Restore after my oil change. Can’t wait how it’ll turn out.
I hav used restore in my 02 mustang gt ever oil change for the past 14 years plus use Mobil 1 fully syn 10w30 hav got over 320000.0 trouble free miles still runs strong get 3rd gear rubber with tap of the gas with new BFgoodrich tires
I used to b Chevy dude I owned 87 iroc Z28 5speed for 10 years at end of 10 years it had only 50000.0 miles on it and I worn out Toyota Corolla n mean while. Dang Chevy was torn up so much n had trouble finding parts cause it had 35 of 36 options offered that year !! Got my ford day after I sold Chevy and drove her every day sents 14 years ago
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Thank you all very much for suggesting an update video engine restorer! Best regards, Todd
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You need to do a video on TriboTex; your lubricity tester should provide some good results. Here is the paper about it's development: www.sciencedirect.com/sdfe/pdf/download/read/aam/noindex/pii/S0301679X17300531
4cyl ------ 9oz = $8 --- (2.25oz at $2.00 per cyl)
6cyl - 12.5oz = $13 - (2.08oz at $2.16 per cyl)
8cyl -----16oz = $12 - (2.00oz at $1.50 per cyl)
(whaaa??)
I have two 6cyl and one 4cyl cars, so I think I'll just buy 48oz (three 16oz bottles) and measure it out myself...
4cyl 9oz x 2 = $24 (18oz)
(2)6cyl 12.5oz x 4 = $52 (25oz)
Totaling $76 for 2 oil changes each (43oz)
==OR==
16oz x 3 = $36 for 2 oil changes each (48oz)
That equals 3oz at $1.50 per cylinder, for less than half the total price if you buy the "correct" bottles.
Pay attention in school kids lol.
If u ever cut open another oil filter, squeeze the paper before you open it to dry it out the liquids then open to see if anything is between bends(thick liquids can hide solids)
I wonder how that stuff works,and restores compression
@@antonoudenhoven7573 soft metals bond to the cylinder walls
This comment section and this channel is what the internet is supposed to be. Good people sharing their knowledge in a respectful way. Awesome channel man, Ive learned a lot.
Thanks so much!
Awesome comment too.
Spot on!
@@rockkstah2550 God could you imagine how much we would advance if the entire internet was like this channel and its comment section? are we even ready or worthy lol
Absolutey 👍
You know you’re getting old when you’re watching motor oil additive videos😕
Can’t get enough of these 👍🏻
Thanks for watching!
At least you're not posting on the BITOG forums and sending your used oil away for lab analysis. Yet.
@@jwamerica84 I just collected a sample…. 😔 lmao
I’m not even 20 and I find these entertaining!
Or your truck is 51 years old and you cant afford a new motor
When you use the magnet checking for metal in the oil, cut the finger off of one of your black gloves and wire tie around the magnet. The black glove will provide contrast to the fragments and save time cleaning the magnet.
Great suggestion! Thank you
Genius!
Nice!
Nice idea
Since your first video I've been putting it in my 89 F250 351W and it has been a night and day difference. I didn't realize how old and tired my truck was until then. Thank you
Thanks for sharing the great results.
I just watched your first Restore video and found myself wondering "But does it last?". Imagine how thrilled I was to see this follow up in the TH-cam feed right away! Thank you for following up like this. It really adds a lot to your testing.
Thanks!
How are you damn perfect for making videos. You were born for this. The editing is outstanding.
Thank you for the positive comments!
I found engine restore to be a very good product.
I had a 1983 Honda accord with over 250k miles on it and it was losing power so I tried ER and the person I sold the car to put another 185k miles on it before pulling the engine. The car was scrapped but the engine is still in use in another car.
wow
Honda engines are badass
@@johnconnor1737 i scrapped my 01 civic with 263 k....it ran but everything but the engine was worn out or broken.
Epic story. I'm hoping to get my own story as well. Good on you.
No you didn't
Just a quick tip, when applying tape to pipe threads start your tape about 2 threads from the end. Pipe threads are tapered and often the edge of the tape will tear off and be left in the pipe because the threads don't fully engage at the end causing contamination and possibly some blockage in the pipe. The same is true for pipe dope. Your videos are always great and very informative.
I started doing that because of experiencing it
id like to see Restore used in one of those really badly damaged lawnmower engines and see before and after shots of cyl walls, bearings and journals, etc.
Great recommendation!
I don't think it does anything for the journals, bearings, or bearing surfaces, only the cylinder walls in sealing the rings. Basically if you're rings are shot, like I had with a Honda Civic I had recently, it helped tremendously
Was this video done yet? Or is it in the making or not happening at all?
@@tommy35ss From www.enginerestore.co.uk/what-is-restore-engine-restorer-3-w.asp :
RESTORE Engine Restorer works effectively wherever friction and wear cuts scratches into metal-on-metal reciprocating or rotating surfaces, such as cylinder walls and piston rings, crankshaft and bearings, valve guides and stems.
@@ProjectFarm Restore used in the "Sand Eater" engine would be an excellent (and hopefully relatively easy) video!
Intelligence applied in a useful way. A breath of fresh air, sir, in this modern world!
Thank you!
I love your production quality and how scientific you are with your results. Love the content!
Thank you!
After watching one of your videos showing how it restored compression, i decided to put in in my 3 high mileage vehicles. The 2 midsize pickups with over 250,000 miles i noticed a little bit of power increase. Its great to have you with honest reviews since i am also skeptical with all of these fix it in a bottle products. Thanks man!
Great feedback! It's great to find products that actually deliver results. Many products on the market just don't deliver on the promised made. Thanks again!
I absolutely love your videos , when I’m sick from chemo or just bored you have kept my spirits up and I thank you . It might seem petty but it’s huge for me
Sorry about the health/chemo. I wish you a quick recovery and thank you very much for the positive comments!
Not sure why this comment got to me but, I want you to know you will be in my thoughts my friend.
PinkFZeppelin thank you I appreciate it . I was diagnosed the same month my mother passed of small cell lung cancer in 2016 . I was diagnosed with lymphoma and went through a year of chemo and I’m in remission and still get maintenance doses every 2 months . I’m a father of 5 and husband of 20 years if my wife wasn’t the dedicated nurse she is I wouldn’t have found my cancer she saved my life . Project farms videos have been a huge part of my recovery especially when I’m sick or not feeling very well . I Take it day by day and appreciate every minute of every day , thank you for your kind words it’s much appreciated
My wife had Lymphoma in 2009, and after the year of chemo and the 2 or 3 years of extended maintenance she is now considered "cured" so hang in there, you got this.
Jake aka Remaggib thank you for your comment that gives me even more hope for the future . Congrats on your wife that’s amazing tell her I said congratulations and she’s incredibly strong for going through this process. It’s been more hard on my mind and emotions than my body .
After watching your videos, I added Restore to my 4.3 V6 Blazer. It has 203,000 miles and the compression was low. It also was hard to start and had a noticeable stumble off idle. I was having to add oil every couple hundred miles. After adding the Restore, all of the issues disappeared almost immediately. The engine runs smoothly and has no stumble. It starts easier and hasn't used any oil since I put the product in. It's almost too good to be true! Thanks for sharing all of your data with the world.
Wow! Impressive results! It's amazing how a product can extend the life of a tired engine.
@@ProjectFarm ...been using Restore since early 80's when it came out. most noticeable results i found were in low HP 4 cyl engines with over 70k miles, i use half what they recommend and it never caused any leaks!! perhaps a test on water wetters, had noticeable results with the Redline product. enjoy your videos. Cheers
This is the comment I was looking for! Have an old sport trac with 250k. Going to try this product even though a rebuild is in store. What could it hurt at this point aye?
Good luck with it. Let us all know how it works out. Remember to give it a couple hundred miles for the full effect.
I have been using restore since the late 80's. Always worked very well. I just recently got a used 05 gmc 4.3 with 163k. Added a bottle made for V8's and in the same day it ran noticeably better. I dont use test equipment. But its quieter and burns less oil and runs a great deal smoother.
HEY! You need to do an "About me" video. A lot of us are curious about our favorite youtube people - what your background is, what you do for a living, why you have a farm, your hobbies, a little history about yourself. Not looking for your name or where you live or anything weird, just a little background information and how you got into youtube videos and such. A lot of us would love to see this!
Great video idea--thank you!
Don't! There's a quality in semi-anonymity that is sorely missing in this era of microscopic understanding of everyone we see.
Ditto
I would love to know also. I want to see if my theory that you are a trained test engineer is correct.
I get the strong assumption he was in the military at some point. Just seems to have the attitude for it and looks like it. Great video idea.
I wouldn't have ever used Restore if I didn't watch your videos. My town and country has 367000 miles on it and had no power left. It was getting between 250 to 300 miles per tank. It now is getting 550 miles per tank now it took about 1000 miles to see the full "Restore" and runs absolutely Amazing! Thank you for your testing and sharing of the info you learn! Much appreciated!!!
Glad to hear! Thanks for watching.
I watch a lot of automotive TH-cam videos and may I just say I trust you so much that i decided to dump Restore in my 98 4runner (253,000 miles) with fingers crossed. After less than an hour of leaving the Walmart parking lot, the idle seemed to even out and it ran like a dream and had much more power. The engined quieted down and my gas mileage increased! I combined it with AT-205 for my seeping seals. I trust modern science more than I trust automotive purists that call additives snake oil. Thanks for doing these tests and helping people save money. You're doing the Lord's work brother.
Thank you very much for the feedback on Restore. I'm using it on several pieces of worn engines around the farm and it has helped very one of them.
AT-205 is good for oil seals. but you gotta add it at every oil change after the first time you use it or your seals will eventually shrink back up. Ask me how i know. haha. Same is true with restore... which is fine. a couple bucks for a can of goop is a HELL of a lot cheaper than a new engine or vehicle.
Liqui moly motor oil saver is great for seals.
I'm not a big additive fan but restore worked on my old bmw 4 cylinder big time. Near new compression and a very smooth happy engine again. Oil consumption literally went to 0 between changes! I, like this video used the 6 cylindrical can, I could only find 6 and 8 cylinder cans, they do make a 4 cyl can. I've since used it in my porsche which I'm super picky about and the engine is very happy and my mileage increased as well!
Automotive purists. That’s funny.
You're the one guy I'll never skip ads for.
Thank you very much for supporting the channel!
You get paid more for full ad views?
Me either...there's a handful of channels that I won't skip ads on including Team Four Star, Neebs Gaming, & Something To Wrestle With
@@scthomas1982 Yes
Oh so if i watch the ads you get paid more got it prepare to get a bigger check
If you stack the filter element in a vice and squeeze the oil out its much easier to see contaminates and shavings. Thanks George.(The guy who showed me this trick).
This is a great tip! I'll do this in the future. Wish I would have done it this time.
cool idea
I just want to tell you how much I appreciate all the work you put into all these tests! I know you farm and that takes time, and all these tests are very meticulous and a lot of hard work! Thank you! Everyone of my friends who watch you love what you are doing, so may the Lord bless you for all your hard work!
Thank you!
The drone shot baling at the end, good one. LOL Reminds me of my youth days on the old Family Farm.
Got a test for you. New vehicles with the synthetic oil are now saying go 10,000 miles before changing the oil and filter. This get's stuck in my craw as I'm from the old "3,000 mile or 3 month" oil change era. I've talked to several technicians asking what they do with their OWN car and I have yet to find one that goes by the new guidelines. Experiment Synthetic Oil: catch some of the oil from a 5,000 mile change and also from a 10,000 mile oil change and compare to a sample of new oil. Compare visibly along with your lubricity tester. Let's see what we think after all the data is in. Thanks! Jim.
Thank you! I've baled around 1,000 bales this year. Also, I really like your video idea!
James Farnham I would like to see the differences between them
I had an 07 corolla bought new. Put 8000 miles every 3 months until 2014 and not one engine oil related issue. Sold the car to family and its still going strong.
I do long oil changes on my car 16 Maxima, 15000-20000 with also using Archoil 9100 and Mobil 1. Great results and my oil analysis has looked great.
I would like to add that the last 2 cars of mine burn a qt of per 1000 miles. So, 10 added plus the initial 5 in my case all I would gain is 1000 miles. I buy 6 qts. Change the oil add at the 1000 and ignore the level and change at 3000. Only way to win. Also has anyone noticed they no longer have a low oil light? It because they designed them to sacrifice oil for mpg.
yeah i learned about the teflon tape tip the hard way, my first job was prepping parts for welding in a fabrication shop, they started to grow so they took on other types of work and i was asked to wrap teflon tape onto all of the pneumatic parts when i had time in between grinding/flapping and i had never used teflon tape before so when they went to do a hydro pressure test one day, half of the fittings leaked and at around 800psi a hydro leak is basically a water blade and the stream hit a piece of plywood that was acting as a make shift wall next to the test bay and cut a hole through it, luckily nobody was hurt but after that i was schooled really quickly on the right way to wrap fittings lol i still double check myself to this day by "tightening" the fitting in my fingers to make sure its on right
Wow! Thanks for sharing this experience.
Interesting experience! That's a great tip
I strongly prefer liquid Teflon. It easier to use and doesn't unwrap obviously, and easier to keep small parts of the tape from getting into your delivery lines and plugging something.
I remember it the same way. tighten the tape on.
Yeah, that lefty loosely, righty tightly is fine most times. But then you could have my neighbor's problem of buying an old 1964international delivery box van to convert to a fishing/camping buggy. Back then, there were left hand threads on the left side wheels. (The idea was that right hand threads could potentially back off going down the highway.)
First thing he needed to do was take off the tires and wheels for replacement so he could transport it around his workspace. When I showed up, he was hotter than tar on a tin roof, with a torch trying to heat the studs to remove the lugnuts. I got him shut down before he melted more than his dignity.There wasn't any Teflon rolling involved, but just remember that rules only apply till they don't.
Your my boy PF, love the ethical standards and the commitment to the scientific method, especially the admission of possible invalidity due to uncontrollable variables. Love you bro bro
Thanks!
Of course your videos are great, but... I want to bring up another point. You have class. Your comments to Tom Card below regarding his Chemo shows who you are. A real gentleman with compassion.
I feel all warm and fuzzy now, LOL.
Thank you for the videos Project Farm.
Thank you very much!
Yes Project Farm is a class act! I love every video! Thank God for the countless hours of video editing and hard honest work he puts into it all.
I used this stuff in my 89 Ford F350 with a 351w almost a decade ago, when it was in a more "pop can like" container. Motor had a ton of blow by and smoked blue on start up pretty badly. I put a couple cans through the motor over a couple of oil changes and it almost entirely fixed my issues. Finally replaced the motor this year after even this stuff wouldn't band-aid the issue. I don't know what that stuff does, but it sure does it well. Great video and follow up.
Thanks for sharing.
Enuff said......a 12 pack of those and i can Fire my Mechanic.
lol
Yeah. ... well, you might want to keep your doctor though.
Petroleum products are toxic.
Perhaps you might just drink a couple. ... and see how that affects you, before you go bottoms-up with the whole 12 pack.
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@@marshalllhiepler you must be his mechanic
@@marshalllhiepler wut?
I’ve used Engine Restore for years on older 4 cylinder engines. It’s great stuff. Keep using this on your tractor & any other older vehicles you own.
Appreciate the 1 year follow up!
I have been using engine restorer in numerous engines over the years and it seems to be one of the few products that has proven to improve engine compression almost immediately. It has now shown to continue improving compression based on your experiment which is reassuring. I run it in my 5.9 cummins and she seems to like it a lot.
I suddenly feel like I need a tractor.. And I don't have a farm :(
lol! I really enjoy using this old tractor.
Project Farm have you ever seen a Same minitauro 60 I think you will love it (it's air cooled, no problem with startup at -15C°)
I suddenly feel like i need a farm.. And i don't have a tractor :(
Tractors are fun! I have six of them!
deweys
I laughed at his pun about "let's see how it performs out in the field", then soon realised he actually had a bloody big field...... D'oh !
Wow! you can bale hay really fast now that you used Engine Restore! (I'm kidding I know he sped up the footage)
Actually I'm kind of impressed with the results you got from this. I usually have little faith in mechanic in a can products, but it seems like you've had improved performance using this stuff. Thanks for the videos, and also for doing this follow up on your Ford tractor.
Thank you! I wish that baler could bale that fast. It thick hay, 1 MPH is really pushing it. This was very thin hay in this video.
Dsdcain that's a rake.
...at the end - baler.
DigitalJeremy ohh yup bahahah
Jethro would say HAWT DAWG UNCLE JED!
I know this is an old video, but I just used engine restore in my 97 wrangler with straight 6 @195k miles. Had lifter noise, almost sounded like a diesel when running, used a can of this and in a few minutes it started quieting up, took it for a few trips and no lifter noise at all now. Amazing stuff. Thanks for the cool vids Project farm!
Old video I know, but after watching these videos I decided with some urging from a friend to try Engine Restore in an old utility tractor I had with a 3 cylinder diesel engine. I got pretty much the same results. The engine quit smoking white on startup, it had more power, started better, and ran smoother. Thank you Todd for all of your hard work in testing products for us, I appreciate your efforts!
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
I tried Engine Restore when it first came out, in an old worn out Ford inline six. Before Restore, it had severe blow-by and almost no power. After treatment the blow-by was almost nonexistent and it had a noticeable power improvement.
Impressive!
Kind of similar story for me but it was a '68 Dart with a 225 slant 6. That was prolly 25 yrs ago now and anytime I've noticed a loss of compression in a vehicle I've tossed a can in.
I work for Auto Zone and the following statement is in no way shape or form the opinion of AutoZone or any of it's entities.
Many of our commercial customers who run an automotive repair shop or used car lot swear by restore.
I personally have an old Ford 460 and the compression was down near 120 psi and a can of restore later and some Lucas HM stabilizer to quiet the valves and I'm back to 140-150 psi across all 8.
@KARLOZ LOPEZ No, no it won't. Been there and have done that. If it was that easy then I'd say Project Farm would have just put thicker oil in his tractor.
@KARLOZ LOPEZ Thicker oil doesn't flow as well, so you would end up starving the top of the engine of the lubrication it needs. It's a good way to burn your engine up.
120? it was barely broken in man.
thats a 16% increase in compression. you can say "snake oil" or placebo all you want but a gauge doesn't lie. 20 psi is 20 psi.
@@barryheizer4420 @KARLOZ LOPEZ not to mention the film strength of the oil would be too great to properly lubricate the rod and main bearings nor the cam bearings.
Excellent test & result. I’ve used engine restorer 30 yrs ago in a 130k mile olds Omega. It worked for restoring power and compression.
I recently used it again and I noticed the formulation are quite different. The 90s version was grayish with a fine silt like texture. The modern version is blue with a much finer texture more like ink.
At the 0:25 mark he starts getting much more excited. Hilarious to see he enjoys nerding out as much as I enjoy watching him nerding out.
Thanks for watching!
Another excellent video. One tip I'd like to mention when doing the dirty job of changing oil filters is that if you wrap a small plastic garbage bag around the old filter as you're removing it you'll probably catch most of the residual dirty oil that's in the filter and galleries.
Thank you. Great tip!
I used engine restore on my 4cly engine and now its a v6!!# amazing!
Thank you for the feedback!
😂😂😂😂
I use 6 cylinder restore in my 4 cylinder. Much better amount.
@@alejandrotobienne584 It doesn't do damage putting more in?
@@jaynikk758 no it doesn’t it still just suspends it’s self in oil.
i love that you didnt just buy a new adapter piece and you worked around it using your brains and not a catalog! thumbs up
Thanks!
I recently bought a 2001 duramax that was severely neglected before I bought it, and it consumed oil to the tune of 1 quart per 1000 miles. It's got 270k miles on it and I drive it a lot, and the blue haze coming out the tail pipe was embarrassing, plus it had a lumpy idle. Because I follow your channel and see that you try decently hard to be scientific in your testing, I put a can of Restore in to see what it did. After only an hour of operation I noticed the idle was much smoother and it seems the exhaust is much cleaner, though I've only really driven it at night so far. I'm hoping this product really helps because I don't want to tear down the motor to replace seals. Thanks for your work, love the channel, it's one of my favorites!
Very impressive results! It would be terrific if the oil consumption stopped. That's a great engine and I hope it provides many more miles of service! Would love an update in the future if you have a chance to provide one. Thanks again!
neworder18 can you provide an update?
@@christiansharron8421 I still have the truck, and it now has 295k miles, and is running great. The smoke persisted however, at least until I moved to another state, and now it's cleared up significantly. I blame junk fuel where I used to live, as it quickly cleared up after a few tanks in my new town. So now it's running great and (mostly) smoke free
@@neworder18 glad to hear it thanks!
I really like the unbiased testing of all these products. Please keep up the awesome work, so far your the best on you tube 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you!
I second that! There are great quality videos and very useful information on his channel. He has helped me a lot.
I depend on your testing before I go and buy a product for a project. You have helped me save money by buying products i know will get the job done without costing me an arm and a leg.
This product is fantastic. I used it 25* years ago in an old 74 bronco w/ 302 that smoked like a freight train and used oil like an airplane. 1 bottle and all the problems vanished. And I never added it again! It just took one bottle. That truck ran like a sewing machine for the next 5 years until I sold it. I’ve since used it over the years in just about everything I own .
Thank you! I'm still impressed by the results of this product
A year ago I bought a restored 65 GTO powered by a hot 406 CI smallblock Chevy. Though it ran fine I soon realized it was burning a lot of oil, about a quart per tank of gas. Based on your video I added some Restorer. I checked the oil at the next fillup and, like clockwork it was down a quart. However today, one tankful later, I checked the oil and the level hasn't budged. If this keeps up it will be a miracle. Thanks for the useful service you provide.
Thanks for your great videos.
I commented on the first video:
I first used the big can of restore in 93 in a worn out 84 K-car. It was like a miracle. I have used it in all my personal vehicles since. It takes about 700 miles to get the full effect improving compression, mileage, and power, and reducing oil consumption an amazing amount. I re-add a big can at about 12,000 miles when I change oil. Yes.... I have gone this long on changes for many years and recently gave away a 90 302 Ford car with 400,000 miles on it, and it was clean inside. (It was a quest)
Today's oils are far superior to anything made even 10 yrs ago. Restore is truly a "mechanic in a can".
I have been a certified aircraft mechanic and inspector for 50 yrs and a life long hotrodder.
Thanks again and great point regarding today's oils.
Yup, I agree, i.. really made a difference. I used to work on cars too ASE cert mechanic, worked in shops for almost 10 years. the only additive i'm going to actually use ive known about restore for many years. And its nice to know that PF actually took the time to test this product..
anonymous I think it has Teflon or softer metals that fill in the gaps.
Should start using Blackstone Labs to do Used Oil Analysis on these kind of projects. Could have done a before and after. Really enjoy your videos. Thanks
Great recommendation! Thank you!
Black stone labs is not certified and their tests are not very thorough. I've seen multiple oil tests from them that were way off compared to other certified labs. Sorry, I'm kinda an oil snob.
Jonathan sauder Really? Because that's who everyone over at bitog.com uses for their UOA's and bitog is considered oil snob central. A friend of mine turns wrenches on BMW racecars and he uses them also.....
Jonathan sauder LOL OIL SNOB....
CAT labs available through your local CAT dealer are pretty thorough and consistent.
Word of caution though, they are going to see the elevated copper, silver, and lead and throw up all kinds of red flags for bearing wear.
It may not hurt to submit an oil sample and a sample of the Restore together to give them an idea of what you are doing.
If you speak to the local dealer they should be able to help you.
It's called an SOS kit and parts should sell you one.
I added a bottle to my 07 scion . 3000 miles later oil consumption went from 2 quarts every 3000 miles down to about 3/4 quarts in the same distance. I have no idea what changed inside the engine but my fuel miliage also went up by 3 to 4 mpg average ( was 25 to 28mpg now I'm 28 to 33.) I'm impressed as hell
Impressive results!
Themdarn toyota Vvti 4cy... they all burn oil like crazy... im gonna go get some for my 310k tacoma 2trfe 4banger... burns oil like crazy
Honest question ( see my other post on this point).....did it affect your VVT ( Variable-Valve-Timing) system?.....as it uses incredibly small oil passages to hydraulically alter the valve timing gear position.
Does not work on my 2trfe tacoma. Just tried it for 1month now... i even used more than u were suppose to also.. Failed.
LMAO! Forgot I even wrote that.
I used this product on a old dodge ram pickup that smoked on start up. Worked great and stopped the smoking completely after about 50 miles. Had a lawnmower with the same symptoms and this product stopped the smoking. This is a great product.
Thanks for the feedback.
I think you should start a little long run test where you try as many rust preventative strategies and coatings as possible. Everyone hates rust and everyone has their opinions as to what works and what doesn't. An issue is how well the rust preventative coating works if it's compromised, like through a scratch. I've heard that with things such as rubberized coatings, they work well until they get scratched or chipped off, because then water and whatnot makes its way behind the coating and the entire thing just rusts underneath the coating. And I've also heard that some treatments might actually accelerate the rust by pulling in moisture like a sponge. You might could start off with a longer video showcasing what exactly you're gonna do and then have short update videos every once in a while showing how everything's holding up. Have the test pieces in multiple different situations, such as pieces that are stuck in the ground, pieces just sitting outside, exposure to salt water, exposure to fresh water, exposure to different chemicals, exposure to debris and abrasives(simulating say, the undercarriage of a car or truck, which is frequently subject to stuff getting kicked up from the road). I don't know, I just think this could be a series of videos that could really be useful for a lotta people. Not really anything that should require too much effort. Should just be treating the test pieces initially and checking up on them every few months.
I'll do it. Thank you!
I have used engine restore and full synthetic oil in my 2007 gmc canyon. Change oil every 10000 miles. Engine runs great.
Thanks for commenting on this.
probably not the best idea to use additives in a modern engine thats still relatively "new", unless its 150k+ miles and showing health issues, or has been mistreated. probably wont hurt, but probably not doing anything either. Avoid any magic in a can stuff until you get compression readings coming back on the low side. Then at worst, any damage caused will only accelerate the eventual need for a rebuild or replacement.
It's great how you make your own tools. Especially once you have a drill press and a set of taps you can fabricate a lot of stuff that may be even better than OEM.
Good Point!
I've followed your channel for some years now, I had to follow up with these engine restore videos because I recently added some to my old 3 cylinder Mitsubishi. And man, this stuff really makes it feel smooth in acceleration and throttle response. I had to come double check your videos to make sure I wasn't imagining it!
Thanks for the feedback.
Back in the day there was an engine restoring kit that came with some pills that you put in the spark plug holes. That actually worked for an old smoking worn out motor for me once. It quit smoking and ran smoother anyways.
This is interesting. Thanks for commenting.
JC Whitney/ Warshawsky had them.
ipissed i remember those ads! Could it have been called engine restore too? I remember they had the pills and also a liquid.
I would love to see that tested, too bad they don't have it anymore.
Wow. I found a pack of those little black pills at a flea market. Mabe ill Throw one in my Craftsman..mabe he can get some
Ahhhh! You already did a video on Restore! The stuff is pretty amazing, isn't it :) I've been using it for around 25 yrs or so, and it's the only product I've ever consistently recommended to my friends and customers. The first motor I ever used it on was a Ford 289 that I was getting ready to bore and rebuild, so I figured what the heck, nothing to lose. I was stunned by how well it worked after about the first 100 miles, it was like a totally different engine. I'm glad you were able to share this product with others, as it may save people some money on repairs or let them keep their vehicles/equipment a bit longer!
I've been a Master Mechanic for almost 3 decades. One thing I share with you is my general dislike of 'pouring fixes' into any motor. But, when I come across one that works, I use it. One other good product is Slick50. The main reason I mention it here is as a warning. If an engine is in a condition that using Restore will make a marked difference, is that people should not use a product like Slick50 in that motor, instead of Restore. I've had people come to me either asking if the one product can be switched for the other etc...etc... They essentially do the opposite things, and adding Slick50 to a tired motor can often make things worse. Just a side tip, I guess. Keep up the awesome videos!
Thanks for the feedback.
Former heavy equipment mechanic with the Navy SEABEES here. I love your work and how thoroughly you explain your methods. Great video!
Thanks so much! Thanks for your service!
Project Farm Yours as well good sir.
see bees!!!!!! i used to work with a crain operator that said he was a seebee!!!!!thank u for ur service !!!!
@@sdrake74 Right on my man. 🤘
I used Blue Devil coolant sealer on my tired old 5.3 Silverado when I saw the tell-tale exhaust steam. Followed the directions exactly, and problem fixed! I felt safe to try it as I did not see any oil & water mix. What was likely a blown head gasket is now sealed and back to being my daily driver. 260,000 + miles. Noticed one difference, the water temp went up about 5 degrees. I would recommend it to anybody, but you HAVE to follow the directions to a 'T'.
PF, you’re great at making these videos. You’ve taught me a great deal! Thank you so much!!
You are so welcome!
This guy is a bit too consistent, concise and timely. The Wild Blue Yonder never leaves you.
lol! Sounds like a fellow airman to me! Thank you!
Yes, very much USAF by-the-book, checklist and process-orientation, even threw in the medical "placebo effect."
Project Farm I'm flattered. However I'm just some young punk. You do remind me of an old co-worker who served as such. Except you aren't brutal and selfish.
kellerrobert80 USAF medical staff-- nothing but bad things to say about them, especially at USAFA.
Really? I've served along with USAF medical in surgery in the Army, and I have to say that other than the cultural shift of one service to the next. No one was awful. Served with the Navy as well for a mission. Very interesting.
Now, I remember one time having to drive to Las Vegas just to get a flu shot, which wasn't latex filled and those USAF medics were awful. She saw I had never had a shot for chicken pox. I said I've already had it. She said the pox or the shot? The pox. Well, studies have proven that new chicken pox viruses can get around having had it before. I said, I don't need that. So she stuck me in my humerus and put in the shot.
Yeah. The humerus is the arm bone between your elbow and shoulder. I wanted to scream. Who the hell stabs somebody that deep with a shot? I felt the vibration through my bones as the tip hit bone. Cruel women. Hurt for days. Shots go in muscles. Medics in vaccines do a lot more shots that Surgical Techs, but I can assure you, I'd do a better job on myself!
Those results are absolutely amazing! I’m now using Engine Restore in my old Chevy 350 thanks to you.
Project farm is my go to place for many subjects.. Top notch, reliable research.
Thanks!
I used this in a 1986 Dodge pk And had over 250,000 miles on it , I really like it ! :-)
Impressive! Thank you
Can you please do a video for the hotshot secret stiction eliminator in a Diesel engine? I love your videos. Their very detailed and informative. Thank you.
Wish I had neighbor(s) like you.
Thank you!
I've been using this for years in all of my vehicles new or antique. I have seen it work miracles!
Thanks for the feedback.
Great videos- thanks for making them. Besides using the new compression gage, I think you should have also tested compression with the old gage since we don’t know how well they are calibrated. At least using the old gage as well, we know the readings would be consistent. I know the old one only goes to 300 psi, but it wouldn’t have hurt to try it. Thanks again for the videos.
Thank you!
Thank you for the update, and this was a timely and much needed one..on the longer term effects of using that product. Like you mentioned, feel most of the additives are not worth spending money on, but a few do some good things. Appreciate your work, and your findings, and this is one of the few channels I really believe in. Please tell us the other additives you found that work. Like wasn't Best Line one of your top performers? And no, I'm not connected to any of the companies either, work in a completely different field.
Thank you! MotorKote and BestLine did great in short-term testing. I haven't tested the long-term use of either of these products. Seafoam and MMO are also good products.
This makes older motorcycles run amazing and has really delivered
Great point. I've impressed with this product!
Is it safe to use with a wet clutch??
Please look into marine/waterproof grease vs regular grease. I lived on a boat, there was a lubricating seal that gave me a lot of problems. A mechanic recommended Morey's waterproof grease and it never gave me a problem again. My friend had a problem with u-joints on his 4x4 going almost every year. I talked him into using waterproof grease and five years later they are fine. Thanks for another great video
You are welcome! Thanks for the video idea.
I used the restore on 7.8 Isuzu diesel.
Works absolutely and undeniably
Thank you!
compression and oil status is EVERYTHING with an old diesel like this, the injectors use OIL PRESSURE to fire the injectors, more compression has been believed to increase oil pressure, so this tractor could have gained some good power numbers!
Thanks for sharing.
Happy Monday Project Farm!
Thank you and Happy Monday!
Project Farm Go-kart rocks! I want kart tests!
Another good product is Blue Devil Rear Main Seal Conditioner. I have used it on a couple work trucks and has stopped oil leaks. I use it in these trucks every other oil change and have not had any problems in 3 different trucks with multiple uses of rear main seal conditioner in each.
Thanks for sharing.
I enjoy your down to earth nuts and bolts evaluations. Thank you for the truth!!
Thank you!
Thanks for the update! Im so glad that someone is speaking out on what a fine product that ENgine Restore is. I only wish that it was available back when I was younger. As I would have saved a great deal of money by keeping my older trucks longer and not buying the new ones when I did.
Frankly Engine Restore is a miracle
You are welcome!
Tip from a plumber flip your roll of Teflon over and move the Teflon roll around the fitting rather than spinning both the Teflon and the fitting
Great tip! I'll do this. Thank you
@Ashley Bernard
Cooper still lasts longer
@@DaDaDo661 and you arent drinking plastic particles and bathing in it
@@ProjectFarm Agreed. Doing it Tyler's way actually makes the tape self tensioning since you're controlling the spool with friction from your fingers.
I really appreciate that you provide updates like this and your ford pickup. I am currently helping my 13 year old cousin get a ford 8n going. I know that when my grandpa parked it, it was smoking so bad. So, probably like you, I look for cleaners and performance enhancers that will get us by until we can tear stuff down and fix them. Right now, he's just learning and to keep his interest up, I am just looking to get it started and running without fouling plugs. If he has a continued interest, then we can go farther into it. Thanks again for all of your effots!
Great to hear you are being an encouragement to your 13 year old cousin!
I see that the product works wonders. Never seen a tractor pick up hay that fast. 😎😎😎😎
lol. Thank you!
Thank you for your fantastic reviews, I was very impressed with your seafoam review and the good outcome of that old Ford ranger of yours. By the way, great camera work, and great editing. It definitely did NOT give me that nausea feel, like so many of these Android/iPhone half A## done. Gonna subscribe and hit that darn bell!
I have a 03 Toyota 4 Runner with almost 300k miles and definitely gonna get ‘er done with seafoam and Engine restore. Thank you again!
Thank you! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Thank you for this, for answering a question I have had for ages. And congratulations on the success man. You deserve it :)
Thank you
I watched your old video on Restore and added it to my forklift that smoked like a chimney when cold started. It took months b4 the smoke stopped at startup and no smoke when I finally sold it. It did work great for me. I will have to add some to my old 69 Ford 3500 tractor and see what happens, no smoke but hard starting summer or winter.
Thanks for sharing.
i have used restore every oil change in my Camaro for 15 years. The (motor150k on the L98) is still running strong with over 100 1/4 mile passes using a 150 nitrous shot. One thing that i noticed every oil change, is there will be very fine copper glitter draining from the old filter if you leave it upside down to drain. It freaked me out the first time because i thought my main bearings were going out. It's from the Restore so don't be alarmed if you notice it.
Impressive results! Thanks for the information on the glitter
Glad you came back with an “after a year” impressions video.
Chuckie2009 could use your help with his square bailer!
lol! I remember watching several episodes about his baler. Mine is about worn out. I had a part on the knotter break the other day and had to fabricate a part to finish up the hay field.
Thank you and here is what I do with magnets on my oil filter, I use 5 good magnets on the oil filter, 4 in a crisscross pattern, like a plus sign, the 5th one on the end. They all only cost about $4 and can be reused on many filters. I check the filter at oil change time and can see very small pieces in a magnetic pattern, inside the filter housing. Check it out for yourself. I use the covered or plated magnets, they last longer than the non covered ones.
Thanks for sharing.
Iv seen them green things behind your tractor For years. Iv never seen em in use, an I never knew what they were for until today.🤔
Thanks.
Thank you! I just finished making hay already and will make more hay in early fall.
Project Farm, you have inspired me to try out this product last year. I used the 4 cylinder formula but I am sure it is the same formula as the 8 cylinder formula but just less product. 9 oz compared to 16 oz. I tested it on a 1988 Honda Civic with 209,000 miles. Even before Restore, the engine was running healthy for the mileage it has, but Restore definitely improved the engine. Not necessarily faster, but the response was noticeable. I never tested out compression before or after the use of Restore but I definitely know that the engine benefited from Restore and I like this product. I also did an oil analysis and it does contain a lot of lead and copper. Video on my channel if anyone is interested. Thank you for the review on this product.
Awesome! I glad the product helped.
Can you please do one more follow on this? Would be really nice to see some long term results!
Thanks for the video idea.
I also would like to see long term ive used this in a lot of vehicles personally and for others
I've used Restore for years! Amazing product that exactly what it claims to do!
I haven't used it in a while but I have used it in tired engines before (200,000 mile+ ) amd felt a noticeable improvement in performance along with a generally smoother idle. I'm thinking any kind of high zinc additive may help compression by essentially sticking to and fill8ng/smoothing out microscratches in the cylinder walls.
Do you think using 3 different (seemingly increasing quality) compression testers had any affect on the results?
I'm not a minute into this video and I already hit the like! Just knowing what's to come did it! I appreciate that you point out the objective versus subjective, truth be said.
Thank you very much!
I like using XADO products , the have a product called Atomic Metal Conditioner could you please demonstrate & put it to the test
Debunker, as usual, another quality video. I concur. You ooze integrity and honor. I am retired Navy and appreciate your service.
Thank you sir for your service! Thanks for watching!
I’d really like to see you test out an oil magnet. I hear conflicting advice about their efficacy. It would be great to see you test one on your tractor or truck and cut he filter open to show results!
Great recommendation! Thank you
Aaron Howell
- VW Beetle lonnng time ago. Magnet under the oil filter mesh. Sourced from a large speaker, with the shape of a donut. :-)
Perfect test vehicle since VW air cooled had no "oil filter" worth of the name.
Engine was in its last legs. The car was older than me, at the time, anyway.
The amount of ferrous particles catch by the magnet was quite staggering. ;-)
Less in subsequent oil changes, which makes some sense.
Nowadays in my cars with aluminum oil pan I apply the magnet to the oil plug.
In the ferrous oil pans I simply put it in the lowest place possible. Near the oil plug.
When changing oil, immediately after removing the oil drain plug. Separate/disconnect the magnet and let oil flow flush the particles out.
Amazingly and in spite, of much better modern oil filters, it still catch some particles.
Obviously not in such a dramatic representation as the old VW. ;-)
Hope it helps.
Cheers
My 1982 Toyota truck came with a magnetic oil drain plug on something? (trans/ transfer/ diff?) they all are same size, and you can replace all of them with the magnetic version (I got "extras" for free at the junkyard). Amazing how much metal they pulled out of a (high mileage) truck that had only seen "oil changes" before... 21mm? might fit many "import" applications ;)
This is great but we would love to see oils mixed with boric acid. Supposedly the slickest substance on earth
Great recommendation!
That would be cool but wouldn't acid ruin the viscosity of the oil?
fin harms no it improves the oils supposedly
+fin Then you just do the same thing I do... When in doubt, use thicker oil lol. 20 and 30 weight is for the birds.
Boric acid is just roach powder, right?
I was the Chemist who made the ingredients that is in this product in 1983.
Thank you for the feedback. In your opinion, are there other products that work as well?
can confirm for the chemist i was the jr tech at the time cleaning equipment
Can confirm. I was just a kid trying to steal the counter back 1983.
Love your farm, love your commonsense approach and methodology. Reminds so much of my grandpa and the way he could make anything to test anything.
Happy New Year and God bless you in all you do!
Thanks! Happy New Year!
Great video as usual 👍 Did you test Castrol Magnatech oil? Supposed to "stick" better to engine components. Does is have any magnetic abilities? Maybe something you can test?
Not yet. Great recommendation!
One of my favorite YT Chanel
Thank you very much! I'm testing T6 in the Ford 5000 this week. Lots of work with hay underway.
Mine too. Always interesting and informative
Liqui Moly CeraTec. Put it in my engine and gearbox. Gearbox feels smoother, second gear goes much easier than before and the engine is purring like a kitten.
I really don't know if it's placebo or if it really does something. Would be nice if you could test it out! :)
I've got some and plan to test it soon. Thanks for the recommendation!
Same for Ceratec
Golf mk2 1.6 diesel... 500 000km
Thanks for sharing all these videos to extend the life of our aging engines. Now I’m thinking of adding Seafoam to clean my engine then add Restore after my oil change. Can’t wait how it’ll turn out.
You can do it! Thanks for watching.
I hav used restore in my 02 mustang gt ever oil change for the past 14 years plus use Mobil 1 fully syn 10w30 hav got over 320000.0 trouble free miles still runs strong get 3rd gear rubber with tap of the gas with new BFgoodrich tires
Impressive! That's a lot of miles!
I used to b Chevy dude I owned 87 iroc Z28 5speed for 10 years at end of 10 years it had only 50000.0 miles on it and I worn out Toyota Corolla n mean while. Dang Chevy was torn up so much n had trouble finding parts cause it had 35 of 36 options offered that year !! Got my ford day after I sold Chevy and drove her every day sents 14 years ago