Member Since: 07 Mar 2011
Location: Highlands
Posts: 1533
Syd,
Thank you for posting that link to the additive study.
I have read that study myself also, right at the start of all this.
As you have read yourself, half the study talks about additives
that contain PTFE or Teflon.
TSL does NOT contain PTFE or Teflon at all.
The next part of the study talks about ZINC, again
TSL does not contain Zinc.
The website also mentions Cosworth Engines in its links section.
Perhaps the administrator should contact them for some references, as they actually use
the TSL Oil Pens for engine building.
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7th Aug 2012 5:20 pm
geoff.
Member Since: 24 Jan 2010
Location: West kent
Posts: 8531
nice objective post syd
but from my experience of using TSL in my corsa van with hydraulic cam followers its made them quieter so will let you know if it fooks my engine in the next 50k
7th Aug 2012 5:49 pm
crwoody
Member Since: 09 Mar 2009
Location: Littleborough
Posts: 2109
I've now done about 700 miles since adding TSL to my D3 and the mpg has gone up by a couple, average was around 25, last fill got me 27.2, this is all based on brim to brim / mileage figures, not the silly pooter thingy which seems to think I'm now getting 31.5mpg (I wish )
In fairness though and not wishing to pish on anyones chips, since adding it, I've done a lot of that 700 odd miles on longish motorway journeys, I'll have to see what it does on the usual more urban trips.
I've never really found engine noise to be a problem with my car, specially since I've been adding 2 stroke oil to the fuel, It may be marginally quieter now but it's hard to say, the only noise issue is the "tappety" sound at a cold start for just a second or two while the hydraulic tappets get primed and it doesn't seem to have made any difference here.
All in all though, even if only part of the MPG improvement carries on, it's definitely a worthwhile addition and if it makes the engine last a bit longer, that's a double bonus Clive
7th Aug 2012 6:47 pm
Hess
Member Since: 07 Mar 2011
Location: Highlands
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That's still 2.2 MPG properly tested!
Motorway or not
Hess is on the ball - the order has gone through Now an ex-D3 owner after 7 happy years. Miss the car but not the big bills
10th Aug 2012 10:08 am
Hess
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Location: Highlands
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In the post it this morning!
10th Aug 2012 10:09 am
aljo
Member Since: 20 May 2007
Location: west sussex
Posts: 804
Just an update on the mpg on one of my vans that has had the tsl treatment. Van originally was approx getting 34 mpg .since adding tsl this went up to 37 mpg ! Latest calculation has gone up to 39 mpg !!
When the disco gets its service apart from using tsl in the engine can I use it in the transfer box ? I know it can't be used in the auto boxLast night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where,s the f**king ceiling!!
10th Aug 2012 10:10 am
oh no
Member Since: 22 Apr 2007
Location: berkshire
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Hi Hess
Sent payment over on pay pal on 09/08/12 but can not see if you have funds ?
As no tick by name
Stephen.
10th Aug 2012 10:33 am
Hess
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Location: Highlands
Posts: 1533
Hi Oh no,
I haven't received anything.
If it doesn't show in your PayPal at all, the no payment was sent as far as I know.
Kind regards,
Hess
10th Aug 2012 10:42 am
Hess
Member Since: 07 Mar 2011
Location: Highlands
Posts: 1533
aljo wrote:
When the disco gets its service apart from using tsl in the engine can I use it in the transfer box ? I know it can't be used in the auto box
I phoned the manufacturer about that Aljo and it's not recommended for that.
So, I advice against using it in transfer boxes.
10th Aug 2012 11:21 am
Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 6909
Well that's my first fill up after adding TSL and using two stroke oil. Unfortunately my MPG by fuelly has remained the same, but I think I have been getting everywhere considerably quicker Will need to see how it all settles down, it is a whole lot quieter though! Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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10th Aug 2012 3:50 pm
MarkOne
Member Since: 23 Jul 2011
Location: County Antrim
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It was in for it's 105k service I picked it up from the dealers at 6pm last night and brought it home. I added the TSL before going out in it again.
Got up this morning and the first thing I noticed when I turned the key no more tappity noise. (don't think there's such a word but you get my drift) so that's me happy that's all I bought it for. I am not hoping for better MPG or anything else really just has long as it sounds smoother.
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Will need to see how it all settles down, it is a whole lot quieter though! 
