Mar 17, 2015, 01:15 PM
Last edit by: IB Advertising
Considering whether or not to use an engine treatment or other fuel additives? Gas stabilizers are recommended for long term storage as gas degrades over time. However, modern oils already contain additives and members seem to have split opinions.
Read the full discussion below to find out what the forum members are doing.
Read the full discussion below to find out what the forum members are doing.
Anyone Using BestLine engine treatment or any other additive?
Supporter
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: N.E. Wisconsin
You dont need any additives, as mentioned there is enough additives in the oil. There is always a film of oil on all the moving parts in an engine and there is NO added wear at start up, this is the biggest marketing load of crap that ever hit the market. If this were true after a couple of thousand start ups for sure all the motors would be toasted. The noise you hear is the clearances without the flow of oil pressure until the oil completes its cycle in the engine and fills the clearances (HD is on the wider side of close tolerances). As long as you dont load the motor before it has the proper warm up time, it will be fine.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)
I throw in some Stabil each winter, and then in the spring run a can of Sea Foam through. Never had a problem. I've been doing this for years, and at least 250-300K miles on motorcycles. Never miss a beat! Wally world for both.
Stage I
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Florida
Bestline Fuel & Oil Treatments for Motorcycles - Wrong Link in post
Hey guys, I was searching for some info on whether anyone used Bestline additives to their engines and noticed this posts link is wrong.
I found the products at this link instead: https://www.bestlineproducts.com/
I hope this helps.
I found the products at this link instead: https://www.bestlineproducts.com/
I hope this helps.
Stage I
Joined: Feb 2019
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From: Tampa
Dragging bestline topic back up...
I see the stated info below and ive seen some testing done by amateurs clearly showing bestline has positive effects on metal surfaces in general.
What I want to know is, how many folks have used the product religiously for years? It's been around for better than a decade now right?
I see there are some out there who claim that the chlorinated paraffins in bestline can and will cause premature breakdown of engine oil, cause corrosion particularly to copper parts in an engine but also iron and aluminum over time after the acid neutralizers in the bestline wear out (are consumed)...
I've used the product now in a car engine, transmission, and fuel system (bestline makes multiple flavors of additives).... I like the change it made in my vehicle, but question if anyone out here has run these products long term and seen any of the supposed negative side effects as a result?
Corrosion? Hardening and embrittlement of plastics? Premature bearing failures? Anything like that?
What I want to know is, how many folks have used the product religiously for years? It's been around for better than a decade now right?
I see there are some out there who claim that the chlorinated paraffins in bestline can and will cause premature breakdown of engine oil, cause corrosion particularly to copper parts in an engine but also iron and aluminum over time after the acid neutralizers in the bestline wear out (are consumed)...
I've used the product now in a car engine, transmission, and fuel system (bestline makes multiple flavors of additives).... I like the change it made in my vehicle, but question if anyone out here has run these products long term and seen any of the supposed negative side effects as a result?
Corrosion? Hardening and embrittlement of plastics? Premature bearing failures? Anything like that?
The Bestline Engine Treatment that you were inquiring about is the only patented product of its kind on the market. Our products are fully synthetic NOT chemically made, but from crude that is processed through hydrogen. This patented process gives Bestline a molecular property that allows it to impregnate the metal of your engine. Giving it a layer of micro lubrication that out performs all competitors. Put your bike on a Dyno you will see an increase in horsepower! By reducing parasitic loss you send more power to the rear wheel. You get unmatched protection from friction, heat and wear. Which equates to better fuel economy, lower maintenance cost, better performance, etc...
http://bestlineproducts.com
http://bestlineproducts.com
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Mountain Top, Alabama
I seriously doubt if their scientific research, or their product, is any better than Mobil 1 Synthetic.
M1 has been doing it a long, long time.
Florida 1 time posters are not very convincing, either...
M1 has been doing it a long, long time.
Florida 1 time posters are not very convincing, either...
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 798
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From: Tryon, NC Cape Vincent NY
The Bestline Engine Treatment that you were inquiring about is the only patented product of its kind on the market. Our products are fully synthetic NOT chemically made, but from crude that is processed through hydrogen.
http://bestlineproducts.com
http://bestlineproducts.com
....so your base stock is a Group III, a highly refined petroleum, that because of a lame court case you can call it synthetic. I am reading this correctly?
Ken