Dura Lube Spray? Is it ok for ARO?

[Buncrana]

Ok, with the T-Maxx I was told WD40 is fine to use as after run oil but not with the Savage. Now, I got these 2 cans of Dura Lube for next to nothing and I was wondering if anyone else has used it as ARO. Also, tell me what is in WD40 that's bad for the Savage engine so I can see if anything like that is in Dura Lube.

Thanks again.

 

[Lessen]

I don't know why the effects of WD40 would be any different from engine to engine.. most of 'em all are made of the same materials I assume (engines that is). But the reason I'm posting is that you put this in the 'chit chat' forum. Only contributers can read this. If you post this is say... 'general nitro talk' or something then your question becomes available to everybody. Just thouht I'd let ya know. peace.

 

[FastEddy]

I've typed this same response MANY times.
ARO is cheap. A bottle will last a LONG time.
Why use anything else. ARO is made to do 1 thing and does it well.

I have stored Mills for several years after treating them with ARO. I little cleanup and they are ready to go. Will other stuff work? sure! How well? Do you want to be the one to find out?

Nothing is more valuable than having and using the proper tool for the job at hand.

 

[Buncrana]

Hopefully a mod will move this, I did mean for it to go to general nitro talk.

What I don't like about the ARO is that its non-aerosol and usually gets all over (for me anyway.) The aerosol straw can be inserted right into the openings. The Dura Lube I got for just general lubing around the joints and the bearings

 

[FastEddy]

Moved..

 

[Digital Liquid]

"Additives are generally using one of three ingredients to "protect" your engine: Teflon (PTFE), sulfur or chlorine. Yes, the same chemical you use in your pool you are pouring into your engine.

Some of the PTFE formulas would be Slick 50, QMI, Greased Lightning, and Tuff Oil. Those containing chlorine include Dura Lube, and Prolong. Many of these companies have already been sued or had the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) come down on them.

The carrier base of these additives are made from either kerosene or mineral oil, and then the "miracle" additive. When chlorine remains within an engine for a long period of time, as in normal oil usage, it breaks down and forms hydrochloric acid. A sulfur additive will break down forming sulfuric acid. These acids now start to eat away the inside of the engine and pit it."

Here's the link:
http://www.technilube.com/sections/faqs/add_main.htm

Later...

 

[Buncrana]

I have seen that rticle before but that is describing the motor oil additive, no mention anywhere of the spray or of WD40. Aside from that, it is misleading and has as much proof of its claims as Dura Lube had that their oil additive helped to save on gas mileage.

 

[Rolex]

All additives, whether for gas, oil or your blinker fluid claim to increase your milage. If you used them all, you would have to stop every few miles to let some excess gas out of your tank.
Stay with the ARO. That's its' sole purpose in life.

 

[Diver6127]

Just get some ARO from the hobby store. It's not that expensive and there are no questions as to whether or not it's safe for your engine.