Did Lubegard Biotech kill your hemi tick??

[Burla]

So we have had a couple guys running biotech so we should start seeing some results, and hopefully this thread will encourage people with hemi tick to try other lubrication strategies. For those that follow, Lubegard Biotech is similar science to Redline, and as we have seen it can be an effective answer, also backs up reviews at amazon. Running this is like 1/2 the price of redline, so if it has similar success rates this ends any argument of why not use this inexpensive option that dresses up any random group 3 motor oil. With the modern engines oils become more sparce, this may be something you want to add to every non di turbo engine you own. I know @Hemi395 put it in his work truck, killed about 80% of his tick in that.

Now, I am leaving that you can change your answer, to keep up with accurate info and change answer as needed. Consider this, since lubegard is similar science to redline, keep in mind even if it isn't effective at first, it can take time for the plating effect of the formula, JUST LIKE REDLINE. So change those votes as needed to give a proper snapshot of the effectiveness of this product. I don't know you should change the vote if the truck sat for a long period like over two weeks, I'm not sure there is a lubrication answer for those engines, but how you report that is up to you. Thanks Burla

 

[Burla]

One more thing, the nice thing about using lubegard as a strategy, you can add it at anytime, like soon as you get a tick, you don't need to change the oil, just dump in lubegard. Small sizes of lubegard has been proven to elevate the moly level in the sump from about 100ppm to 150ppm and more. It is something nice to have on hand that is dirt cheap with solid science behind it.

 

[Hemi395]

Yep, I tried it in my work van and it definitely quieted it right up within a couple hundred miles. Its not a Hemi but it had the same hot idle tick my truck had and it definitely made it quieter. Didn't make it disappear tho. Thats pretty telling that the science is there in Lubegard.

 

[kempo780]

I got the "hemi tick" on my 2017 Ram 1500 with 32k miles (bought the truck new off the lot). Been changing my oil every 5k miles religiously with M1 full synthetic and M1 oil filter. After adding Lubegard i noticed that the tick went away after about 500 miles of driving the truck. I even bought a automotive stethoscope to double check certain areas around my engine. So, in my specific situation the Lubegard seems to be working. I only have about 600 miles on it right now and will continue to note any changes that i might have down the road (no pun intended).

 

[Beagler]

I added 15oz LG to my truck and it made it better and not as noticeable at cold start. Will be trying the 7.5 quartz of oil on next oil change before adding more lubeguard. Took about 1000 miles for it to really take effect.

 

[Tim Garceau]

Just drained and put 15-15oz bottles in the crankcase, now the only way to tell the engine is operating is by the tach!

Sorry, there's not an option for 'didn't have a tick before but know it is a fantastic and affordable additive package for this application while also increasing molyB count 100ppm'.

 

[69GWC]

I put some in my Harley and I can tell the topend is quieter.
Put it in my Ram but it was allready quiet thanks to Redline.lol

 

[bereta1]

Can Biotech be added to the existing oil or does it require an oil change to replace the oil ? I’ll be using the 15oz bottle.

 

[ramffml]

Can Biotech be added to the existing oil or does it require an oil change to replace the oil ? I’ll be using the 15oz bottle.

Literally the second post in this thread:

One more thing, the nice thing about using lubegard as a strategy, you can add it at anytime, like soon as you get a tick, you don't need to change the oil, just dump in lubegard. Small sizes of lubegard has been proven to elevate the moly level in the sump from about 100ppm to 150ppm and more. It is something nice to have on hand that is dirt cheap with solid science behind it.

 

[bereta1]

Literally the second post in this thread:

I saw that, but , I was going to put in a whole 15oz., not a small amount. Thanks

 

[NETim]

I didn't have a discernable tick before or after the first oil change on my rig. (QSUD 5W-20)

I added Lubegard 'cause more moly is a good thing IMHO.

Going to 5W-30 on the next change.

 

[bfill_rebel]

So are people adding this to their Redline? Or are they adding it to other oils to add the moly so it’s more Redline like?

Also is there such a thing as too much moly? We have a saying at work... the enemy of good is better...

So is this additive added to Redline a good idea or not?


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[Ludville1]

So are people adding this to their Redline? Or are they adding it to other oils to add the moly so it’s more Redline like?

Also is there such a thing as too much moly? We have a saying at work... the enemy of good is better...

So is this additive added to Redline a good idea or not?


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I added a 15 oz. bottle to 7 qts. RL 5w30 and a RP 20-820 oil filter at last oil change. All is good. Hemi has 155K miles and is quiet.

 

[Burla]

So are people adding this to their Redline? Or are they adding it to other oils to add the moly so it’s more Redline like?

Also is there such a thing as too much moly? We have a saying at work... the enemy of good is better...

So is this additive added to Redline a good idea or not?

I did but I don't recommend it, obviously I have some eagerness to test stuff with all of the work of ram forum members. To me the risk is not the moly, even though I do believe super high moly like you see in race oils is not preferable for passenger vehicles, but the greater risk would be mixing two different types of esters. I'm not saying these aren't compatible, I'm saying we really don't know that they are. The one known is that redline is safe to use every day for decades and already is as good as it gets, I think there isn't a lot of reason to add lubegard to that.

However, the real question is if lubegard plus random group 3 = redline, as in will that combo deliver the same performance as redline. We know redline is built better then this combo for hot and cold performance, but will most trucks even benefit from that extra performance? I have no answer to that question, but if lubegard kills the tick that is all that matters imo. It is good to have options, more the merrier.

 

[bfill_rebel]

I did but I don't recommend it, obviously I have some eagerness to test stuff with all of the work of ram forum members. To me the risk is not the moly, even though I do believe super high moly like you see in race oils is not preferable for passenger vehicles, but the greater risk would be mixing two different types of esters. I'm not saying these aren't compatible, I'm saying we really don't know that they are. The one known is that redline is safe to use every day for decades and already is as good as it gets, I think there isn't a lot of reason to add lubegard to that.

However, the real question is if lubegard plus random group 3 = redline, as in will that combo deliver the same performance as redline. We know redline is built better then this combo for hot and cold performance, but will most trucks even benefit from that extra performance? I have no answer to that question, but if lubegard kills the tick that is all that matters imo. It is good to have options, more the merrier.

Exactly what I was thinking and looking for. Thanks.


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[Taylor513]

I ran lubeguard with my Redline 5w30 with no issues. That's just short term though, I don't know if there is long term issues or not. I didn't notice any performance changes in the vehicle, good or bad. The engine had the tick before the oil change and does not now. I couldn't tell you if it was the Redline, Lubeguard or the combo. I think I may do it again with lubeguard then switch to every 2 oil changes adding it in.

 

[Sherman Bird]

I got the "hemi tick" on my 2017 Ram 1500 with 32k miles (bought the truck new off the lot). Been changing my oil every 5k miles religiously with M1 full synthetic and M1 oil filter. After adding Lubegard i noticed that the tick went away after about 500 miles of driving the truck. I even bought a automotive stethoscope to double check certain areas around my engine. So, in my specific situation the Lubegard seems to be working. I only have about 600 miles on it right now and will continue to note any changes that i might have down the road (no pun intended).

Cool!

 

[Wild one]

I did but I don't recommend it, obviously I have some eagerness to test stuff with all of the work of ram forum members. To me the risk is not the moly, even though I do believe super high moly like you see in race oils is not preferable for passenger vehicles, but the greater risk would be mixing two different types of esters. I'm not saying these aren't compatible, I'm saying we really don't know that they are. The one known is that redline is safe to use every day for decades and already is as good as it gets, I think there isn't a lot of reason to add lubegard to that.

However, the real question is if lubegard plus random group 3 = redline, as in will that combo deliver the same performance as redline. We know redline is built better then this combo for hot and cold performance, but will most trucks even benefit from that extra performance? I have no answer to that question, but if lubegard kills the tick that is all that matters imo. It is good to have options, more the merrier.

Mike what are your thoughts on adding it to 0W-40 Pennzoil Ultra Platinium. Wifes new Challenger has the 6.4 and 4 more "free" oil changes,and Pup 0W-40 is what it calls for

 

[tidefan1967]

I'm not such a fan of Mobil one. A customer of mine has a '95 YJ with the 4.0L six which he started with the very first oil change with M1 every 6,000 miles. At 60,000 miles it had a flat intake cam lobe on #1. The addition of ZDDP Zincdithiophosphate would have prevented that, in my opinion.

Well as we all know most oil's additive packs changed significantly when the EPA cracked down(in 2013 was it?) because of possible cat issues so that ole "I been running such and such brand of oil since you was knee high to a grasshopper" BS doesn't apply any more. Also how many people that have ran the regular gray bottle Mobil 1 all those years thought they were running a bonafide synthetic oil when it reality they were running a more refined Dino oil?

 

[tidefan1967]

Mike what are your thoughts on adding it to 0W-40 Pennzoil Ultra Platinium. Wifes new Challenger has the 6.4 and 4 more "free" oil changes,and Pup 0W-40 is what it calls for

I would add it for sure to any and all lower Moly oils whether it had a tick or not if it were me. I would not add it to Redline unless I had a pretty bad tick. You could get the Moly on that PUP over 300 with a 15oz bottle I bet.