engine additives

[hamstershaver]

are they any good for you engine? the kind you pour in that say they will help prolong the life of your engine and add horsepower. or is it just a rip off? or is oil changes the only thing you can do for your engine? hammy dont know chit about cars so help him out

 

[jestros]

Most of them are a rip off. Regular oil changes with quality oil are the best thing you.
What kinda vehicle, how many miles?

 

[hamstershaver]

2000 celica 40k miles

 

[Y_lifter]

 

[plowboy]

at 40k it dosent need anything buy regular oil an filter change, about every 3 to 4 thousand miles depending on driving conditions, most of those engine treatments are a ripoff anyway.

 

[jestros]

In a car that new I'd go with a syntetic, like mobil1 or amsoil. Get a good filter like a wix gold. That car will last along time.

 

[jestros]

Oh yeah, and if you go to sythetic, dont change it every 3k, you can go 5k-10k.

 

[Mr. dB]

I agree with the above -- don't waste any money on snake-oil additives, just use a good synthetic oil like Mobil 1 5w30. And the Wix filters are good. BTW, NAPA filters are made by Wix.

 

[nsashbl01]

Don't waste money on synthetic oil for a Celica. Just change the oil and filter every 3k. That motor will run forever. Have a qualified shop check the timing belt, and normal wear items. You'll be fine.....

 

[hamstershaver]

ok now im getting differing opinions!!!!!!!!