Any thoughts on this oil additive

[Wild one]

FR3 Oil Friction Reducer Additive | Hot Shot's Secret

Increase fuel economy, reduce oil temperature, engine wear and more with Hot Shot's FR3 friction reducer oil additive. It has a 5 year shelf life.

www.hotshotsecret.com

 

[star_deceiver]

There are a lot of similar products to this that you can buy today at Canadian tire or Mopac. They all have the same-ish fancy wording.

Here are some better questions I would ask:

Is it worth my $15 and time to try this concoction on the recommendation of a fancy website and dubious claims? Am I being overly dismissive of a product because of a snake-oil sales perception? Does it come with a bumper sticker? Are there any measurable claims that this product can save tenths on a quarter mile?

This is not a product for me and I don’t feel I will see any difference other than a lighter wallet.

 

[John Jensen]

It can't hurt anything. Not sure it's necessary in an Ecodiesel. I use it in my Eco because I feel it may help preclude bearing failure. It's definitely a necessary additive for Ford's HPOS engines such as the 6.0 to prevent and cure stiction.
It is not "snake oil"!

 

[Travis8352]

It can't hurt anything. Not sure it's necessary in an Ecodiesel. I use it in my Eco because I feel it may help preclude bearing failure. It's definitely a necessary additive for Ford's HPOS engines such as the 6.0 to prevent and cure stiction.
It is not "snake oil"!

Thats the stiction eliminator. This is a different product

 

[John Jensen]

Thats the stiction eliminator. This is a different product

You are so correct - my error -first one this year

 

[Travis8352]

You are so correct - my error -first one this year

And let it be the last!!!! Lol

 

[gears49]

Take it from one with 50 years in the automotive industry. I've done everything from working in the service bay to service advisor to teaching. So, my answer would be...No. You do not need additives if you're using a good quality oil and servicing your vehicle on a regular basis. If you're concerned with 'sticktion' then use a semi-synthetic or a full synthetic oil. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation on oil change, which for a 6.4 Hemi is 8,000 miles. If you're using your vehicle for heavy towing or constant city driving, you might consider dropping the oil at 5,000. I personally use nothing but AmsOil.

 

[Wild one]

Take it from one with 50 years in the automotive industry. I've done everything from working in the service bay to service advisor to teaching. So, my answer would be...No. You do not need additives if you're using a good quality oil and servicing your vehicle on a regular basis. If you're concerned with 'sticktion' then use a semi-synthetic or a full synthetic oil. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation on oil change, which for a 6.4 Hemi is 8,000 miles. If you're using your vehicle for heavy towing or constant city driving, you might consider dropping the oil at 5,000. I personally use nothing but AmsOil.

It's not a stiction eliminator.In fact they don't reconmend mixing it with their stiction eliminator.I run Redline 5W-30 in my truck and PUP 0W-40 with a bottle of Lube guard in the wifes 6.4 Challenger,only cause i wasn't in the sales room when they sucked her into several so called "free" oil changes,so the PUP gets a bit of help,lol

 

[gears49]

It's not a stiction eliminator.In fact they don't reconmend mixing it with their stiction eliminator.I run Redline 5W-30 in my truck and PUP 0W-40 with a bottle of Lube guard in the wifes 6.4 Challenger,only cause i wasn't in the sales room when they sucked her into several so called "free" oil changes,so the PUP gets a bit of help,lol

Yeah. Know all about those 'free' oil changes. Our dealership includes a lifetime oil change in the purchase package of any new or used car. Customers think they're getting free oil changes but if they read their contract, they actually paid as much as $2,000 for that 'free' oil change.

Anyway, using the friction reducer is actually changing the lubrication properties (I call it lubrocity) of the oil hence the term 'sticktion'. I remember the days of PTFE infused oils. Worked great at first, but continuous use actually accelerated the wear of the engine. All those little Teflon particles were actually grinding away at cylinder walls. Use it if you must, but like the 3,000 mile oil changes, you're simply throwing good money away.