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I'm not using anything like that. I'm curious if there are any independent studies that measure benefits compared to using e.g. synthetic oil. My guess is this stuff should be put in the snake oil listing. However, if it does no harm and makes you feel good - then that's a benefit.
I have direct evidence that synthetic reduces oil varnishing on engines. On our big 1.6MW recip engines, we use dino oil and change it about every 700 hours. That is a short change, but the fuel gas has very high H2S. I am working to get the H2S reduced, but it is not cost effective yet.
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