Tufoil Review

[YellowSpy]

Added Tufoil into my roadster (TOYOTA MRS) and "whoalla" it was revived just as if I've just done an oil change, IF NOT EVEN BETTER THAT A FRESH OIL CHANGE..... ;)

This stuff is worth the money spent!!! :D

Tufoil was added into my engine at 1530 KM after my last oil change. I felt the difference straight away the moment I went back on the wheels. As everyone knows driving a MID ENGINE car you'll get to hear every little cranny & clicks that goes on in the engine which is just inches away from your back. Here's what I have to say;-

1) Engine was a whole lot quieter.

2) Smoother transmition.

3) Increased torque & power at the low to mid RPM, engine feels lighter & smoother.

4) Engine temp was cooler which proves that there is now less friction in the engine.

It just got better and better after some run in time.... So I RED LINED the car for the whole night and BOY!! it really felt as if I just bought a life assurance for my machine!!! :lol:

Felt really confident taking the car to the limits....... Good Stuff!! Cheers...

 

[phoenixpower]

Question:-

If this product is really that good, why don't manufacturers recommend their usage?

and, why don't oil companies (e.g Shell, Mobil1) venture into the oil additive business?

 

[ninja_iga]

Originally posted by phoenixpower@Oct 8 2004, 18:12
Question:-

If this product is really that good, why don't manufacturers recommend their usage?

and, why don't oil companies (e.g Shell, Mobil1) venture into the oil additive business?

reason :

cost.

it's the same as: why not car manufacturer put in adjustable suspensions? it's better what..

methinks it's company policy and whatever additive, is done and added with their own oil.

 

[malice]

i just brought one just now.....can see significant result...smoother acceleration

 

[acid2344]

Hi Focalpoint,

Let say my engine uses 3.6 Litre of engine oil.After i pour in my engine oil of
3.6 Litre then only i add 1 bottle of Tufoil? Then my engine oil + Tufoil surely will
over the maximum level of my dipstick?

Please advice as im planning to try it next month.

Thanks.

 

[ninja_iga]

dude,
it's only about 200ml

it wont overflow..

 

[FocalPoint]

Those with the fear of overfilling their crankcase, they should pour in the Tufoil first.

Remember to tell mechanic not to overfill. Best to fill up to mid-point or 3/4 point on dipstick at workshop.

It is a very good practice top up yourself - to maximum mark on dipstick the next morning when engine is still cold.

 

[acid2344]

Hi, oh silly me i don't know its 200ml... :D

Okay, so basically i add in Tufoil 1st before engine oil is the best practice.
So guys, either way i won't overflow it i see.
And have to top up to maksimum mark the next morning?

Does Tufoil works best in all engine oil? Eg. mineral,semi or fully synthetic as well.
What type of oils are you guys using with Tufoil? I have been using fully synthetic all the time & am using Castrol RS Fully now.

Planning to use semi synthetic in the next service coz if i use back fully it will over RM200 everytime i changed my oil at 4500-5000km with Tufoil added.

Focalpoint,Ninja .. What oil are you guys using with Tufoil?

 

[malice]

another point need to add up....car water temp also drop after using tufoil! good product!

 

[FocalPoint]

All our cars and those of close friends were run on Argent 10W30 mineral oils from America for almost 7 years. Don't know where to get this now though. One full bottle of Tufoil was added at every oil change.

One guy using this lub package was pleasantly surprised to see his cylinder walls in perfect condition after more than 6 years and there was no need to replace the piston rings!!

Next, we started using Petronas semi-syn 15W40. But we found the Petronas fully syn 5W50 1000 ( now obsolete and probably out of circulation ) slightly better with Tufoil. Nonetheless, for both lub packages, we discovered that peak power and smoothness came in when it was 4000-5000km into the oil change. And regardless of this, we went ahead for the oil change at 5000km.

 

[acbc]

What about Castrol Formula RS 10W60?

Or do you have a list of tested oil with Tufoil? I believe some may not be compatible.

 

[FocalPoint]

Tufoil has quite a following around the world.

We have not heard of an engine oil that is not compatible with it. There must be several thousand brands of oil out there.

You are the best judge and like most other performance-oriented and highly-tuned car owners, they keep checking out the many types of additives in the market. One day when luck is on their side they find a pearl and become addicted. Three generations in a family using Tufoil in their cars, we were told.

 

[Cow]

hey FocalPoint, I got a question:

My car has hydraulic lifters and they're making ALOT of noise. Was wondering whether TuffOil can help?

Thanks ;)

 

[acid2344]

Focalpoint,

Hi there,guess i have to test out the results myself on using Castrol RS & Semi
Synthetic oil.Was having a thought though.How would Tufoil fare when using
together with Esther based engine oil like the likes of Motul Engine Oils?Any one
try using Tufoil together with 1 of the esther based oil like Motul?

Sorry, off topic !
Malice,i have been using redline water wetter+distiled water in my radiator for
around 2 years+, i notice my tempature drop ever since.Hmmn... wonder if
adding Tufoil will have the same effect?Just sharing my thought. :)

 

[FocalPoint]

Cow, the best approach is to give it a shot.

 

[acid2344]

Focalpoint,you seems to missed my question for you?

 

[Putra668]

i bought one in ACE Hardware in IKANO....my suggestion will be...buy a bottle of engine flush..and flush ur engine first..then drain ur old oil and pour in the tufoil then put in ur motor oil...synthetic or not its nevermind it is based on ur own need..im using petronas semi syenthetic...then change ur plug...oil filter and air filter..then u will feel the diffrence and the power...soli..forgot to tell u the price..its RM58 not expensive compare to other product that have not recognition...bye

 

[Izso]

Originally posted by FocalPoint@Oct 11 2004, 10:23
Cow, the best approach is to give it a shot.

Focalpoint,

I've been told by my mechanic that these engine additives do more harm than good in the long run. It may seem effective on the first few times you use it but chemicals will be chemicals and they always will have sediments or a reaction with the mineral oil you use resulting in possible sludge deposits in the sump? Is that true? Apparently my mechanic has overhauled a civic with that problem before.. tho it is not known if it was tufoil that was the supposed culprit.

 

[FocalPoint]

This is for acid2344. Checked around the last few days on ester-type oils. Mr. Lim of Ampang Auto has been using Tufoil with ester-based Chemlube on his Merc E280 V6 ( Big-small eyes ). According to him the engine is really smooth and there is a power gain. Drop by and have a chat.

Since ester-type oils are pretty expensive, we are now searching Mr. Reick's database on the gains from the combination with Tufoil. Will revert ASAP.

Izso, always remember what has gone into that engine. There are hundreds of brands out trying to get into the workshop. Every one says their product is the best. Just how many are certified? The reason for Tufoil's longevity is that it works. Tufoil did not come from a mixer, it came from award-winning lubrications scientist. Do educate your mechanic on this.

 

[acid2344]

Hi Focalpoint,

Glad to have your feedback again.So there i someone that have been using
Tufoil with Esther based oils.This is good news.Will wait for your update again.
The only drawback i can think of IMHO is that Tufoil used together with Esther
based engine oils is only the budget wise.Or else i would have used Tufoil with
Motul Fully Synth or Chemlube Fully Synth.

Thanks. :)