Although one would think the oil appears to be at fault, wrong. The oil is actually the victim of mechanical and chemical attack. The formation of sludge is a complex interaction of components such as soot, engine heat, fuel, water, acids, and dirt. (Also read how to remove sludge.)
Let's explain.
Soot - fine powder that is a product of incomplete combustion. This carbon substance enters the crankcase with exhaust blow-by gases.
Engine Heat - a natural result of internal combustion, but takes its toll on motor oil. In the presence of air, oil undergoes a process called oxidation, which becomes more severe as temperature increases.
Fuel - enters your crankcase with exhaust blow-by gases in unburned and partially burned forms.
Water - gets into your crankcase usually through condensation or in exhaust gases that escape past the piston rings. It is your engine's job to get rid of this moisture by operating at sufficiently high temperatures.
Acids - When fuel burns, some products of combustion react with moisture in the system to form acids, including sulfuric, hydrochloric, and organic acids.
Dirt - usually associated with engine wear but also plays a role in sludge formation. Wear of piston rings and cylinder walls causes an increase in piston blow-by.
Heat - combined with engine oil, creates harmful byproducts such as sludge, varnish, and sulfur. When these byproducts combine with condensation and airborne pollutants (dirt, soot, industrial ash, etc.), contamination build-up is created.
Unfortunately, there is not much that engine oil can do to reduce the harmful effects of all these contaminants. Oil changes every 3000 miles and a maintenance program of Auto-Rx® are the best way to take care of this problem.
It is said that there are no oil additives available that will help solve the sludge problem. We know of many vehicles that have had sludge problems and Auto-Rx® not only has restored life to the engine but also has the ability to clean the ring packs, restore compression, and improve combustion. This helps keep your car out of the shop. Auto-Rx® does not profess to do everything (it can't fix broken parts), but we know it does the above-stated claims. It is guaranteed.
As a maintenance program, use 3-4 oz. of Auto-Rx® at every oil change. This will keep the sludge and contaminants out of your engine.
Whether your engine is just a little dirty or all sludged-up, this is the only chemistry that cleans ring packs while you drive. Most people do not realize that 95% of engine problems are caused by contaminants such as carbon, sludge, dirt, and other abrasives. All these things, combined with engine oil and extreme heat, create uneven hot spots and extremely harmful byproducts. The result? A dramatic decrease in your engine performance.
Auto-Rx® (U.S. Patent #6,544,349) is a specially formulated, all-natural metal cleaner designed to thoroughly clean the internals of your engine. Many years of real-world testing have gone into this formulation.
Auto-Rx® extends the life of your engine, and here's how. Auto-Rx® uses your engine oil as a carrier because Auto-Rx® is thicker and requires another liquid for effective dispersal to the lubricated parts. Simply add Auto-Rx® to your oil and drive your vehicle normally! Auto-Rx® will work as you drive, liquefying the dirty deposits of sludge, carbon, and other debris in your engine, and preventing clogs in the flow of the engine oil.
Removing sludge from the engine with Auto-Rx® is as easy as washing your hands.
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