zMax additive package
10-11-2005, 03:23 PM
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zMax additive package
I just bought a kit with the engine treatment, fuel treatment and transmission from zMax. Are these things reasonably good? Or are they a total waste of money? I normally wouldn't spend this much money at once for these "treatments" but my knock sensor is malfunctioning with the good ol' 0304 code. I did realize that my oil is considerably dirtier and it burned some oil away as well. Just wanted to make sure my Max can last a while longer.
Any comment would be much appreciated. I know a lot of you will just suggest that I go buy a bottle of Seafoam but it's not availiable in Canada. And I was using Mobil 1 SuperSyn 5W30, so it shouldn't be dirty this quickly.
Any comment would be much appreciated. I know a lot of you will just suggest that I go buy a bottle of Seafoam but it's not availiable in Canada. And I was using Mobil 1 SuperSyn 5W30, so it shouldn't be dirty this quickly.
10-11-2005, 03:48 PM
#4
please return the z-max if you still can
try to change your fuel filter, oil , plugs and run some injector cleaner.
ive done sea foam but my car didnt smoke as much as everyone said theirs did??
try to change your fuel filter, oil , plugs and run some injector cleaner.
ive done sea foam but my car didnt smoke as much as everyone said theirs did??
10-11-2005, 04:33 PM
#6
Originally Posted by MJaeger
Wasn't legal action taken against this company?
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2001/02/zmax1.htm
10-11-2005, 04:55 PM
#7
none those treatments work...the only good product i have heard of is seafoam...if you really want some you could order some off the internet
http://www.seafoamsales.com/
http://www.seafoamsales.com/
10-11-2005, 05:22 PM
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Return the snake oil. Stick with known companies and products. Amsoil, Mobil 1, Chevron etc all make reputable products. That stuff is like Slick 50....anybody remember Slick 50 ??lol
Change out your KS, do a tune up and switch to a full synthetic oil.
Change out your KS, do a tune up and switch to a full synthetic oil.
10-11-2005, 11:10 PM
#11
My dad purchased the zMax Additive package about 2 years ago, put it in his pathfinder and did absolutely nothing, the engine didn't blow up like some cars did. We still have the Pathy and has over 220K miles with original engine and tranny, but trannys going out.
10-12-2005, 05:22 AM
#12
Originally Posted by mzmtg
10-12-2005, 05:48 AM
#13
Originally Posted by mzmtg
FTC>zMax
10-12-2005, 06:45 AM
#15
Originally Posted by PoKKi
I just bought a kit with the engine treatment, fuel treatment and transmission from zMax. Are these things reasonably good? Or are they a total waste of money? I normally wouldn't spend this much money at once for these "treatments" but my knock sensor is malfunctioning with the good ol' 0304 code. I did realize that my oil is considerably dirtier and it burned some oil away as well. Just wanted to make sure my Max can last a while longer.
Any comment would be much appreciated. I know a lot of you will just suggest that I go buy a bottle of Seafoam but it's not availiable in Canada. And I was using Mobil 1 SuperSyn 5W30, so it shouldn't be dirty this quickly.
Any comment would be much appreciated. I know a lot of you will just suggest that I go buy a bottle of Seafoam but it's not availiable in Canada. And I was using Mobil 1 SuperSyn 5W30, so it shouldn't be dirty this quickly.
Originally Posted by mzmtg
...or get it at AutoZone for $5.
10-12-2005, 08:02 AM
#16
Originally Posted by crazy97
Sounds like the increases that the Tornado claimed, anybody sue them yet?
10-12-2005, 10:58 AM
#17
Originally Posted by Sounbwoy
The thing about the Tornado is that they still advertise and are endorsed by the guys on Two Guys Garage. I used to respect that guy's knowledge, and I still watch the show, but I listen more carefully to everything now.
10-12-2005, 11:32 AM
#18
I hate 2 guys garage one of the worst automotive shows I have ever seen. Everytime I turn it on they seem to be stumbling around on what they are trying to do and appear to really not know what they are talking about.
Get rid of zMax immediately. Purchase some seafoam off of that website a few posts up.
Get rid of zMax immediately. Purchase some seafoam off of that website a few posts up.
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