Filling a engine with WD-40?? make it new again?

Old Guy with 87 GT · 06-16-2001, 10:35 AM

i'd have to agree with mach 1.i try to stay away from additives .it's been my experience that alot of times an additive will fix one problem then cause another.i usually just run a better quality oil and change it reguler.i've had pretty good luck with this theory.if you plan on keeping the car a while then make plans for an overhaul.while a detergent might get your lifters working better ,it might also cause leaks(ie main seals ,gaskets) ,it might also cause some of that sluge to go where you dont want it(oil pump and some of the smaller oil holes in the moter)mine has 158'000 on the odometer and it's still running strong.theres another guy on mustang works with even more miles then that running strong.i know that my oil pressure is not what i want it to be (thus effecting my lifters)but i wuold rather try a new oil pump or just wait till i can afford an overhaul then try an additive .my moter leaks enough(he he).....well good luck

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old guy with 87 gt....well not so old guy
87gt,T top -155,000 on odometer-mods-2 1/2 ex,cold air(home made),adj.clutch 5.0 shifter,kyb shocks,and a stereo that can overcome the wind noise at 100 mph with the T tops off(he he)......also got/78,6banger,mustang/80 capri(future project)

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06-16-2001, 10:35 AM	#15
Old Guy with 87 GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Posts: 379	i'd have to agree with mach 1.i try to stay away from additives .it's been my experience that alot of times an additive will fix one problem then cause another.i usually just run a better quality oil and change it reguler.i've had pretty good luck with this theory.if you plan on keeping the car a while then make plans for an overhaul.while a detergent might get your lifters working better ,it might also cause leaks(ie main seals ,gaskets) ,it might also cause some of that sluge to go where you dont want it(oil pump and some of the smaller oil holes in the moter)mine has 158'000 on the odometer and it's still running strong.theres another guy on mustang works with even more miles then that running strong.i know that my oil pressure is not what i want it to be (thus effecting my lifters)but i wuold rather try a new oil pump or just wait till i can afford an overhaul then try an additive .my moter leaks enough(he he).....well good luck ------------------ old guy with 87 gt....well not so old guy 87gt,T top -155,000 on odometer-mods-2 1/2 ex,cold air(home made),adj.clutch 5.0 shifter,kyb shocks,and a stereo that can overcome the wind noise at 100 mph with the T tops off(he he)......also got/78,6banger,mustang/80 capri(future project)