ADDITIVE PROVED
most sensitive experiment was recently carried out in England to test claims made by the marketers of “Molyslip”—a lubricant which is aimed at protecting the engine of a car in event of failing oil pressure. The tests were carried out by an independent panel of engineers, and the results proved beyond doubt the benefits of this additive.
Two cars were driven around the Brand Hatch circuit with no oil in the sumps—but one had pre-
viously had the additive used in the sump and run for 500 miles to allow the compound to cover the moving surfaces of the engine. The car without the additive broke a connecting rod and seized solid after 14 minutes running, but the other car ran for 36 minutes before the engine stalled through overheating. After cooling down, oil was added to the sump and the car driven back to London. It was found that the only damage caused was to two big ends.
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Press, Volume C, Issue 29435, 10 February 1961, Page 11
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