Can't get oil filter off!

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

Originally posted by Tone
Why is Teflon bad? And why is a major manufacturer offering it.
There are oil additives that contain Teflon also on the molecular level, I do question how well it works though.....

My experiences have been with Slick 50:

I've never used it in my VX, but my experiences with it in other vehicles including my Harley Davidson Sportster and the 2-cycle formula for small engines is that it works good so long as the engine never is overheated (i.e. cooling failure) as this can cause it to "coke" up which probably wouldn't be good for oil ports..etc.

My other vehicles would turn over faster (reduced friction) and mileage was a tick higher...usually 1-2 mpg. My Air-cooled V-Twin Sportster seemed to love it for the above reasons as well as running cooler...even to the point of taking longer to warm up!

I used their 2-cycle formula when I used to race RC cars that used 10% Nitro-methane fuel (RC airplane fuel) and tore the little buggers down and saw the teflon coating on the cylinder walls and on the piston itself(these engines have no piston rings!). I gained compression over stock motors and a higher RPM level due to the reduction in friction. Also maintained compression when stock engines would peter out from wear.

I've run it in my previous rides with no complaints. I kind of got scared by our owners manual for the VX that states somewhere that additives are not necessary/recommended...so I just made sure I keep synthetics in her!