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Graphite Additive to 911 engine & transmission question
Porsche does not recommend additives but there is evidence that Graphite-based products like "Moly Lube" reduce friction. Has anyone used additives? JW or Wayne, what is your experience or opinion? Thanks.
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06-21-2003, 07:24 AM
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DON'T DO IT! . . .or even think about it.
Graphite is a fine DRY lubricant, but has no business being mixed in a motor oil.
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06-21-2003, 08:34 AM
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Early_S_Man recommended the Swepco 212 w/moly to me and it's been working great in my tranny for months. It's also multi-viscosity so it has a higher heat range.
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06-21-2003, 10:16 AM
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Moly and graphite are different additives.
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Graphite and teflon oil additives = snake oil. Molybdenum disulfide is a different story. I would not put it in my engine but in a trasnsmission where the gears need an extreme pressure grease I can see some benefit.
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06-22-2003, 09:35 AM
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Apparently there is a concoction called "G-M lube" or "Graphite - Moly Lube" . . ..a mix of graphite with molybdenum disulfide.
It's said to be "thee thing" in lubricants, for Pinewood cars. So, obviously, it must make 911's faster too.
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06-22-2003, 10:07 AM
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Do a search on Dow Corning's Molykote M Gear additive, fantastic stuff, and I use it in all my transmissions.
http://www.dowcorning.com/applications/Product_Finder/PF_details.asp?l1=003&prod=01005855&type=PROD&pg=00001044 Moly vs. not...Gear oil question Last edited by Steve W; 06-22-2003 at 11:45 AM.. |
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06-22-2003, 11:39 AM
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Thanks for the input. It seems that "Moly" in transmissions is o.k. but people stay away from any additives in the engine. Sounds good to me.
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Moly is of course absolutely essential for proper camshaft break-in. There's no need for it in the engine after this initial period.
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