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2. Dura Lube - Wikipedia

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   In addition, As one of several industry companies penalized by the FTC, Dura Lube paid $2 million in consumer redress to be distributed by the FTC. The FTC had previously halted allegedly deceptive ads for Prolong Engine Treatment, Valvoline Engine Treatment, Slick 50 Engine Treatment and STP Engine Treatment. [4]

3. Oil additive - Wikipedia

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   Oil additives are vital for the proper lubrication and prolonged use of motor oil in modern internal combustion engines.Without many of these, the oil would become contaminated, break down, leak out, or not properly protect engine parts at all operating temperatures.

4. Valvoline - Wikipedia

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   Valvoline received commendations by Charles F. Chandler and others at the Paris Exhibition of 1878. [7] By the 1890s, Valvoline oil was associated with winning race cars. [8] During the early 20th century, Valvoline was the recommended motor oil for the Ford Model T. [4] In 1949, Ashland Inc. purchased the Freedom-Valvoline Company. [9]

5. Break-in (mechanical run-in) - Wikipedia

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   The goal of modern engine break-ins is the settling of piston rings into an engine's cylinder wall. A cylinder wall is not perfectly smooth but has a deliberate slight roughness to help oil adhesion. As the engine is powered up, the piston rings between the pistons and cylinder wall will begin to seal against the wall's small ridges. [1]

6. Motor oil - Wikipedia

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   Motor oil, engine oil, or engine lubricant is any one of various substances used for the lubrication of internal combustion engines. They typically consist of base oils enhanced with various additives, particularly antiwear additives , detergents, dispersants , and, for multi-grade oils, viscosity index improvers .

7. Zinc dithiophosphate - Wikipedia

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   Roller camshafts/followers are more commonly used to reduce camshaft lobe friction in modern engines. [5] There are additives, such as STP Oil Treatment, and some racing oils such as PurOl, PennGrade 1, and Valvoline VR-1, Kixx Hydraulic Oil which are available in the retail market with the necessary amount of ZDDP for engines using increased ...