LSI Magazine - Issue 104 - Fall 2016

Issue 104 | Fall 2016 | A Publication of Lubrication Specialties, Inc.

LSI Innovation Powering Hot Shot’s Secret - Frantz Filter - Fluid Recovery

Use the power for fun time hauling!

What’s Inside Ford vs. Dodge vs. Chevy, Which Is Better?. . . . . . . 5 Chlorine Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Press Releases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 From the LSI Laboratory: Frantz Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Common Powerstroke Problems & How to Solve Them. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Hot Shot’s Secret Stiction Eliminator is regarded across the country as the best product to remove stiction or burnt oil from your engine. Lubrication Specialties Inc.’s goal is to create the best additives on the planet. This requires our scientists to reevaluate our products on a regular basis to make sure they are the absolute best that they can be.

Recently, Stiction Eliminator was evaluated and the results led to an opportunity to improve the product. 18 months were spent testing to find the best formula possible. After much testing it was found that the new Stiction Eliminator had 30% more cleaning power than the old formula. Additionally, a nanolubricant was added to help solve injector issues more quickly. Users of the new formula should now be able to see and feel results almost immediately.

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by Brian Lakowski aka FordtechMakuloco facebook.com/hotshotsecret @hotshotsecret1 @hotshotsecret Lubrication Specialties

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F E AT U R E A R T I C L E

Ford vs. Dodge vs. Chevy Which Is Better?

by Bo Griffith | Certified Diesel Mechanic Ever since diesel pickup trucks started getting popular back in the

While the 12v Cummins was still a good engine, not much had

late 80’s, there has been a debate on which trucks were the best.

changed about it. Chevrolet had switched over to the 6.5 Detroit,

For the sake of this article, I will try and break down the discussion

which did have a little more power output, but still lagged behind

into several time periods to cover all the iterations of all the

the others. Keep in mind, when Chevy came out with a diesel engine,

engines. A total of 12 between the three. Keep in mind, this article is

it was to get better fuel economy, not necessarily more power. For

more anecdotal than anything else, and you will have to draw your

the mid 90’s to early 00’s, the 7.3 Powerstroke still sits as king of the

own conclusions.

hill. That was bound to be shaken up at some point though.

(1986-1993) In all reality, the first engines didn’t put up any

(2003-2007) With new emission regulations coming down the

impressive figures initially. In 1989, the 12v 5.9 Cummins put up a

pipe in the early 2000’s, manufacturers had to start updating these

mere 160 horsepower, but a respectable 400 ft-lbs. torque. The 7.3

older engine systems. Dodge upgraded their injection system to be

International IDI put up 185 horse, and 338 ft. lbs. torque. Lastly, the

a high pressure common rail, this is after they doubled the valves

6.2 Detroit used by Chevrolet had 160 horse, with 285 ft. lb. torque.

in the engine to 24 [after 1998]. Chevrolet partnered with Isuzu to

In the first generation of diesel engines, I will have to give the prize

come out with the now famous Duramax. Ford traded in the old 7.3

to the 5.9 just for the power available. Not only did it come with

design for the new, improved (I use that word

more power, it was much easier to soup up than the other engines

lightly) 6.0 Powerstroke.

on the market. Reliability wise, they were all very good. There were

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a couple of notable issues, such as the “killer dowel pin” in the Cummins, the cylinder wall cavitation in the International, and the fact that the 6.2 would shake itself apart due to poor crankshaft balance.

(1994-2002) Ford introduced the 7.3 Powerstroke engine in 1994, and it was an instant legend. Surpassing both Dodge and Chevy in sales, there are still 2 million of these trucks on the road today, 13 years after production ceased. This truck was known for good power output and reliability.

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Ford vs. Dodge vs. Chevy con’t Both Dodge and Chevy had some problems with this new,

Other than a potentially deadly glow plug issue on the first run of

complicated injection system. The LB7 Duramax had many more

engines, they are very reliable. Dodge still uses the 6.7 engine, and

problems, leading to a class action lawsuit, and eventually an

Chevy has the 6.6 Duramax. The Duramax has adapted to every new

extended warranty on the injectors. Speaking of class action

regulation almost seamlessly, other than a few cold weather DEF

lawsuits, how about that 6.0? The real problem with the 6.0 was

issues. They currently sit at last place on listed power output, but

that it wasn’t designed to work as well in the higher horsepower

not by much.

pickup truck market. The VT365 worked great in medium duty trucks and buses, but was tuned for a much lower power output.

The 6.0 had a lot of power, but just wasn’t durable between head gaskets, EGR coolers and

I really can’t say which engine is best, being a Ford guy, I will lean towards the Scorpion engine, I mean how cool is that name? But all the engines have immense power, and towing capability. If you are

injectors. Need some Stiction Eliminator?

looking for a new truck, I would base

For the mid 2000’s Cummins is once

a decision off of aesthetics and

again the “best” with the early

personal preference. You really

Duramax in a close second.

are not going to go wrong with (2008-2010) After 2007,

any American 1-ton truck

emission regulations got even

manufactured today. I don’t see

more stringent, causing vast

any trucks sticking out until they

overhauls by both Ford and

reach 1,000 ft-lb. torque, which

Dodge. Ford finally switched over

isn’t that far off, seeing as we

to common rail injection, with

have two trucks over 800 ft. lbs.

the International 6.4 engine this engine would only have a short 3 year run. Dodge made the switch to the ISB 6.7 engine, finally putting the trusty 5.9 Cummins to rest. Interesting fact, the 6.7 uses about 40% of the parts the original 5.9 used. The transition was made pretty easily by the Duramax lineup, making it my favorite from this time period, unlike

CHEVY!

DODGE!

the Powerstroke, which was very, very different and complicated.

(2011-present) 2011 brought us EVEN MORE emissions regulations, leading to the use of DEF. Ford went to the drawing board for the first time to come up with their own diesel engine, breaking up their 25-year relationship with International. What they came up with was a compact graphite iron block, and a reverse flow engine.

Reverse flow? Yes, the intakes are on the outside of the engine, with the exhaust coming out to the turbo in the engine valley.

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NO, FORD!

F E AT U R E A R T I C L E

Chlorine Additives

Wait, so you’re telling me that additive has what in it!?

We are all guilty of it, using something that you know is bad for you. Whether it be smoking, strong cleaning chemicals to get that stain out, or even some nose spray to clear up that congestion.

Sometimes we think it’s worth it.

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Chlorine 35.453

Did you know by using many of the

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lubricants on the store shelf you’re potentially putting something in your engine that’s extremely harmful to it? Many of the multi-purpose additives today use chlorine as a

lubricating agent. Chlorine might be slippery, but it is harmful to your engine; chlorine is known to corrode metal parts in the engine.

Along with corroding your engine, chlorine contaminates your

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PRESS RELEASE

New Clean Diesel Technology Slashing Truck Emissions & Driving Fuel Savings WASHINGTON, D.C. – The

The four million cleaner heavy-duty diesels

introduction of more advanced

introduced from 2007 through 2015 have saved

diesel truck engines, innovative

U.S. consumers:

emissions control systems, and cleaner diesel fuel over the past decade have successfully resulted in major improvements in air quality and fuel efficiency,

29 million tonnes of CO2 7.5 million tonnes of NOx 218,000 tonnes of Particulate Matter (PM)

according to new research compiled by The

2.9 billion gallons of diesel

Martec Group, a global technical marketing

69 million barrels of crude oil

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PRESS RELEASE

Corrected: Proposed VW Settlement Likely Misses Clean Air Targets WASHINGTON, D.C. – “As

technology”, said Allen Schaeffer, the Executive

currently configured, the

Director of the Diesel Technology Forum.

Volkswagen Partial Consent Decree and Settlement will fail to effectively mitigate the lifetime total emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) prescribed by the court due to a funding scheme that favors less effective and available technologies and approaches when compared to proven and documented benefits of advanced clean diesel

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F R O M T H E L S I L A B O R ATO R I E S

Frantz Filter Oil filtration in retrospect seems to be old “as the

wind blowing sand over an

hills” technology in the automotive industry. Many

object. Eventually the sand

don’t think twice when changing their oil and adding

begins to damage the object

a new OEM filter. It’s just part of the process of maintaining your

it’s blowing against. The object with

vehicle. That is the status quo in the industry. Many have

sand being blown against it will wear out much faster

overlooked what an oil bypass filter system can do. Numerous

than the same object with no sand being blown against it. The

particles smaller than 15 microns regularly make it through OEM

Frantz Bypass Filter system is specifically designed to meet rigorous

filters and slowly damage your engine. A bypass filter is the only

filtration specifications which maximizes the life of your engine.

way to filter out damaging particles smaller than 15 microns.

Frantz Filters Transformation Why Having a Bypass Filter Matters

The entire Frantz Bypass Filter system was redesigned by LSI

Your engine is designed to last 1 million miles. By not using a bypass

Scientists when the brand was acquired in 2014. One of the major

filter you’re putting an early expiration date on your engine. The

redesigns was the filter media. Older Frantz Bypass Filter Systems

smaller particles making it through your OEM filter are similar to

literally used a roll of toilet paper. While the roll of toilet paper

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filters quite well, the media needed to be upgraded. After months of tests, two different types of filter media were introduced. The

THIRD PARTY OIL ANALYSIS RESULTS Test vehicle: F350 Ford Powerstroke

first media is the cellulose media, a tightly wound paper-like media that filters out water and anti-freeze that may have gotten into

DIRTY OIL

your oil. The other media is a synthetic media that has been created through a melt-blown process. This synthetic filter lasts 2-3 times longer than the standard cellulose filter. The Frantz Filter synthetic media is the only filter media of its kind in the industry.

Results Matter The chart shown on the right, is a result of a 3rd party oil analysis conducted by Blackstone Laboratories. These numbers come from a 6.0 L Powerstroke F-350 with over 215,000 miles.

The initial sample was drawn from the dirty motor oil, that had

4,711 miles

SAME DIRTY OIL +200 MILES WITH FRANTZ FILTER

BRAND NEW OIL Shell Rotella T 15W/40 NEW, as purchased

since oil change*

since oil change*

4,929 miles

0 miles

PARTICLE COUNT

PARTICLE COUNT

PARTICLE COUNT

2 Micron - 41,182

2 Micron - 1,641

2 Micron - 1,818

5 Micron - 15,258

5 Micron - 608

5 Micron - 673

10 Micron - 4,224

10 Micron - 168

10 Micron - 186

15 Micron - 1,631

15 Micron - 65

15 Micron - 72

*total mileage 217,548

*total mileage 217,776

REMOVING THE SMALLEST PARTICLES IS THE KEY TO ENGINE LIFE

been run for 4,711 miles (close to its next scheduled oil change). The

contamination after just 200 miles! The final sample was taken

test results revealed 41,182 contaminating particles at 2 microns

from brand new Shell Rotella Motor Oil, which revealed 1,818

just in this small sample. The next sample was drawn from the

contaminating particles at 2 microns. So when comparing the

same dirty oil (without being changed) after adding a Frantz Filter

analysis of running dirty oil through the Frantz Filter for 200 miles

for just 200 miles. This test revealed just 1,641 contaminating

to the analysis of brand new oil, it is evident that the Frantz Filter

particles at 2 microns. That’s an astounding 96% decrease in

keeps your oil analytically cleaner than brand new oil.

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Common Powerstroke Problems & How to Solve Them.

by Brian Lakowski aka FordtechMakuloco When I started working with Ford in 2005 I came at a prime time

compression stroke when the cylinder pressure and heat are the

when the 7.3L Powerstroke was still coming in for warranty work

highest, causing the fuel to ignite and start the power stroke. If the

and the problematic 6.0L was just getting started. I was with Ford

fuel is not injected at this precise moment a misfire and power loss

all the way through to the current 6.7L Scorpion engine. Each

will occur. The 6.0L suffered from this power loss and having a HEUI

version of the Powerstroke through the years has had their fair

injected engine compounded the issue. Normally to fix this issue a

share of problems. This was multiplied as the fuel injection system

new injector was installed costing between $400-600 per cylinder.

tolerances and injection process became much more precise in

By using Hot Shot’s Secret Stiction Eliminator this can be resolved

order to meet strict new emission standards.

for the mere cost of the bottle. I have used this product throughout the years and I am amazed at the results every time. It is truly an

Let’s start off with the 7.3L Powerstroke, Fords’ most reliable diesel. There were only a few common issues with this engine

amazing product that customers and Fleet owners couldn’t be happier with.

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and it almost always had to do with the engine oil or the glow plug system. I knew if a truck was coming in for a driveability or a cold starting concern it was likely due to injector stiction issues.

Stiction is where the poppet valve inside the Hydraulically Actuated Electronic Unit Injector (HEUI) sticks. This valve must move from an open to closed position very fast to match the fuel timing. When it sticks in the bore, the Injector Driver Module has a hard time controlling exactly when fuel is injected. This sticking can cause a no start or hard starting issue.

The reason is that diesel fuel is compression ignited at the top of the

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Common Powerstroke Problems & How to Solve Them. con’t When the 6.4L was introduced for the 2008 model year it came

and able to produce more power, all while reducing emissions

with a slew of new problems, brought on by all the components

levels to meet even tougher standards. Both the 6.4L and 6.7L

required to meet the strict new emissions requirements. These

stand to benefit the most from diesel lubricity additives and

engines required the use of 15ppm Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel

cleaners, which keep them in tip top condition for the best fuel

(ULSD) and a special API CJ-4 engine oil to be compatible with

economy and power. I recommend a combination cetane and

the on-board Diesel Particulate Filter. The 6.4L now incorporated

lubricity additive be used at every fill up such as, Hot Shot’s Secret

a common rail fuel system that was used for

Everyday Diesel Treatment

both Injection Control Pressure (ICP) and the fuel

(EDT), it will compensate for the

supply being injected into each cylinder. With this

poor diesel fuel quality at the

design lubrication of the High Pressure Pump

fuel pumps. EDT will help with

was done solely by the fuel. This made lubricity a

more power, fewer emissions

key factor which the new required ULSD fuel just

and less frequent regeneration

didn’t provide. A small amount of water in these

of the Diesel Particulate Filter,

complex fuel injection systems could now destroy it,

and will lead to longer life and

resulting in unbelievably large repair bills, requiring

improved fuel economy. Diesel

the replacement of the entire high pressure fuel

engines are the only powertrain

system. This failure happened so often Ford started

I have ever seen Ford promote

producing a kit, with all the components needed to

the use of additives for the fuel

help expedite the repair process and that kit alone

system, and I agree 100%, the

cost $4,100 plus labor. The high pressure fuel pumps

alternative is just way too costly

also incorporated volume control valves and pressure control

and not worth the risk. For more help with your Ford Powerstroke

valves that were extremely sensitive to any debris in the fuel

problems check out my YouTube page http://www.youtube.com/

system. The fuel injectors are of a piezo actuated design which is

user/FordTechMakuloco where I have playlists made for each of

a very precise fast acting design but is also extremely sensitive to

the Powerstroke engines detailing common problems and how to

fuel quality.

fix them.

The 6.7L Scorpion engine was an all-new in-house Ford design in 2011, which has proven to be very reliable compared to previous generation Powerstroke engines. The fuel system components are even more precise, allowing for extremely high pressures and multiple injections per cycle making them quieter, more efficient

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Summer Maintenance.

Take your diesel to the dentist.

Dentists across America recommend brushing your teeth every day and getting a professional cleaning twice a year. That’s because no matter how often you brush, eventually plaque will build up on your teeth and a professional cleaning will be required to remove it.

Stiction builds up like plaque. The same is true for your diesel.

The Fuel Side Solution. Hot Shot’s Secret Diesel Extreme (fuel

Deposits from burnt fuel and burnt oil create a gummy, sticky

additive detergent and dispersant) scrubs your fuel system to

friction called stiction. Like the plaque covering your teeth, stiction

remove 100% of the stiction from your injector tips, tank and fuel

builds up on your injectors, camshaft, turbo and fuel lines with

lines as well as any IDIDs (Internal Diesel Injector Deposits). Diesel

each mile on the road. Stiction exists not only on the oil side of your

Extreme CLEANS your fuel system first and then BOOSTS your fuel

diesel, but also in your fuel system.

with a potent cetane formula.

Two-sided cleaning is required. To remove stiction completely

Hot Shot’s Secret Diesel Duo. Stiction Eliminator and Diesel

from your engine requires a two-sided approach. Hot Shot’s Secret

Extreme offer a complete two-sided cleaning for your diesel that

Stiction Eliminator (oil additive) and Diesel Extreme (fuel additive)

is unmatched by any other combination of products. Hot Shot’s

were specifically designed to remove stiction from your diesel.

Secret Diesel Duo is so potent, it is recommended to be done only twice a year. Just like having your teeth cleaned.

Signs of Stiction. Experienced drivers will have a sense that something is not right as the signs of stiction build. Eventually you’ll notice a gradual loss of power, decrease in oil pressure, black smoke from the exhaust and bucking or chugging. Worst cases end up as a diagnosis of a failed injector.

The Oil Side Answer. Even top of the line synthetic oils are subject to stiction. Engines produce tremendous pressure and heat that eventually burns the oil leaving behind a gummy coating of stiction.

Hot Shot’s Secret Stiction Eliminator scrubs 100% of the stiction from your engine and restores 9 out of 10 “failing” oil-fired injectors.

Diesel Duo to beat the heat.

Use Stiction Eliminator & Diesel Extreme in your

diesel truck to eliminate expensive maintenance costs & dramatically increase engine performance by knocking out stiction. Your engine will run cooler & more efficiently in the summer heat. Use what the pros use, Hot Shot’s Secret are some of the strongest products on the market.

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Chris Gabrelcik President & Owner EY Entrepreneur of the Year Winner® Chris Gabrelcik is certified with STLE as a CLS & OMA. He personally developed & tested a product designed to remove stiction called Hot Shot’s Secret Stiction Eliminator.

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Issue 104 | Fall 2016

STICTION ELIMINATOR

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INCREASE ENGINE PERFORMANCE. LOWER MAINTENANCE COSTS. RESTORE DIESEL POWER!

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