LSI Innovation Plus - Issue 107

Issue 107 | Winter 2018 | A quarterly publication of Lubrication Specialties, Inc. $3.00 USD

LSI Innovation Plus Powering Hot Shot’s Secret

Made in America, for America

FAST SITTING STILL PAGE 2

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL

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DEALER SPOTLIGHT PAGE 6

HSS DRIVER SPOTLIGHT PAGE 8

PROUDLY MANUFACTURED IN THE USA PAGES 10-11

MEET YOUR HOT SHOT’S SECRET REPRESENTATIVE

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PRODUCT GUIDE PAGES 13-19

Check out our Winter specials on page 21!

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A Word from the President WHAT IS THE HOT SHOT’S SECRET DIFFERENCE? Our formulas have come a long way over the last 20 years. In the beginning we focused heavily on solving problems among industrial applications. Over the years, testing has proven incredible opportunities for our formulas within other applications like racing, agriculture, construction and marine. We have some incredible new products ready to roll out this year that will exist in a category of their own and change the game for these industries.

On behalf of the entire industry, I want to thank everyone who has supported our company over the past 20 years. It is because of you we are able to perform the detailed testing required to improve the performance, protection, efficiency and longevity of today’s motors.

By supporting LSI, you are taking part in the innovation we strive for every day.

Chris Gabrelcik President & Owner EY Entrepreneur of the Year Winner®

Issue 107 | Winter 2018 | A quarterly publication of Lubrication Specialties, Inc.

Table of Contents

LSI Innovation Plus

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Made in America, for America

Let the Good Times Roll. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Powering Hot Shot’s Secret

FAST SITTING STILL PAGE 2

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL

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DEALER SPOTLIGHT

Dealer Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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HSS DRIVER SPOTLIGHT PAGE 8

PROUDLY MANUFACTURED IN THE USA PAGES 10-11

MEET YOUR HOT SHOT’S SECRET REPRESENTATIVE

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PRODUCT GUIDE

Hot Shot’s Secret Driver Spotlight — Trey Sikes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Meet Your Hot Shot’s Secret Representative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Check out our Winter specials on page 21!

Proudly Manufactured in the USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Fuel Gelling in the Common Rail Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Official publication of Lubrication Specialties, Inc. lubricationspecialties.com Lubrication Specialties, Inc. President & CEO Chris Gabrelcik Director of Marketing Kyle Fischer Project Management & Contributor Mike Kochheiser Senior Web Development & Contributor Levi Rhodebeck Graphic Design Jen Bitler Product Sales & Account Executives Don Pollock Rich Clouse TJ Burkhart Eric Trimble Advertise With Us 800.341.6516 Ask for Mike

Products You Can Trust Package Deals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 STICTION ELIMINATOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 FR3 FRICTION REDUCER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 TBN BOOSTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 TSE (Transmission Stiction Eliminator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 DIESEL EXTREME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 EDT (Everyday Diesel Treatment). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 DIESEL WINTER ANTI-GEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 750K Antifreeze / Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 150K Antifreeze / Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Hot Shot’s Secret Apparel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Frantz Filter Systems & Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Primrose Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 LSI Innovation Plus Magazine Specials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Subscriptions 800.341.6516 Ask for Mindy Editorial 800.341.6516 Ask for Mike

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Fast Sitting Still

BY LEVI RHODEBECK, Lubrication Specialties, Inc.

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here was some early morning excitement on the quiet roads of Morrow Meadows Drive near Chesterville, Ohio. Friday June 16th was the unveiling of the Hot Shot’s Secret Pontiac Firebird drag car, piloted by Tom Perini of Marion, Ohio.

Employees of Lubrication Specialties, Inc. looked on as the carbon fiber car rolled off the trailer and into the June sunlight. Everyone “oohed and aahed” at the contrasting green color scheme of the purpose-built race car. Even more shocked, though, as Perini hit the ignition and the nitrous-fed engine roared to life.

Tom Perini is an official dealer of Hot Shot’s Secret High Performance Additives, but also an avid drag racer. He is an example of the hard working local “weekend racers” of the great state of Ohio and this country.

Perini is quoted as starting his love for racing as a teenager on the streets. “That led me to the track with my buddies, and I’ve been there ever since.” He is now racing the highly competitive, high-speed class of Top Sportsman at tracks all over Ohio and surrounding states.

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Always striving to reach new levels of speed, power, and consistency, Tom acquired the 1997 Pontiac Firebird at the end of the 2016 season. It was a bittersweet moment, moving on from his fan-favorite Split-window Corvette, yet the Firebird was lighter, more purpose built (not to mention Perini’s long time love of Pontiac).

Perini is also a huge fan of Hot Shot’s Secret FR3 FRICTION REDUCER. “We were testing at Larry Morgan Racing in Newark, Ohio, and used 10 ounces of FR3 in the dry-sump oil system and picked up 10-15 horsepower!”

But, less than a year later an opportunity presented itself, and the aforementioned ‘63 ‘Vette returned! Stay tuned for an all-new look as Perini travels throughout the East coast and beyond, spreading the “Powered by Science” message.

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BEST INSURANCE

YOU WILL EVER BUY 5% INCREASE IN FUEL ECONOMY 5% INCREASE IN HORSEPOWER REDUCES WEAR

THE SECRET TO ENGINE LIFE…

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Let the Good Times Roll!

The Hot Shot’s Secret and NHRDA partnership

BY MIKE KOCHHEISER, Lubrication Specialties, Inc.

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ig things are happening in the world of high performance diesel drag racing, and Hot Shot’s Secret is excited to announce its continued partnership with the National Hot Rod Diesel Association (NHRDA) as Title Sponsor for the upcoming 2018 and 2019 seasons. Many new lessons and opportunities have risen during the 2017 season, and will lead to exciting advancements for the diesel community.

Lubrication Specialties, Inc., the parent company of Hot Shot’s Secret, has revolutionized the industrial world of lubricating chemicals and has solved major

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problems for some of the world’s largest corporations.

Continuing the company’s mission to develop the best possible formulas available to the end user, President and CEO Chris Gabrelcik is looking forward to what is next. “We have already learned so much about the high-performance industry and have so much respect for what these guys are able to accomplish” said Chris.

“The next two years will be very exciting. We are not the type to sit back and watch things happen. You can expect us to be involved in what these guys work so hard for and do everything we can to continue to grow this great industry.”

continues…

The NHRDA is a diesel drag racing and pulling series held primarily across the Western half of the United States with intentions of expanding into parts of Ohio and Kentucky. The 2017 season consisted of 11 events beginning in March and running through the end of September. The Hot Shot’s Secret team was in attendance for every event in 2017 and intends to continue its presence for the upcoming seasons. “There is no better way to truly understand the needs of these drivers than to communicate directly with them at the races. They know more about their engines than anyone and we appreciate all the knowledge they have shared with us throughout the year”, said Hot Shot’s Secret President Chris Gabrelcik.

With the knowledge gained from the 2017 season, Hot Shot’s Secret is preparing to roll out brand new product lines in 2018. The products are currently undergoing extensive third-party testing to ensure the formulas are more stable than the current industry leaders. “Don’t expect these new products to perform at the same level as others like it” said Hot Shot’s Secret Chemist Kevin Adams. “We won’t put the Hot Shot’s Secret logo on them until they are better than everything else on the shelf. That’s just the way we do things around here.”

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DEALER SPOTLIGHT Ruhl’s Diesel Repair is the closest dealer in proximity to the Hot Shot’s Secret headquarters in Mount Gilead, Ohio.

Servicing diesels of all makes and models, Ruhl’s has included the FR3 FRICTION REDUCER as part of its maintenance program and his customers just keep coming back for more.

SCOTT RUHL, Ruhl’s Diesel Repair | Mount Gilead, OH

We’ve seen Hot Shot’s Secret products save customers from injector replacements and they leave here very happy because of it.

— Scott Ruhl

Phil Rauch and Sancrest LLC began their partnership with Hot Shot’s Secret in July 2017. After being in business for over 13 years, Phil has learned what it takes to operate a fleet of more than 20 heavy duty trucks and sell product out of his shop. Phil relies on Hot Shot’s Secret products including STICTION ELIMINATOR, DIESEL EXTREME, EDT, FR3 and the DIESEL WINTER ANTI-GEL to keep his fleet on the roads and out of the shop.

“Some are owner-operators and we have some late model 389 Peterbilts that are company owned. We have multiple owner-operators that swear by it. They have seen an increase in fuel mileage and one even noted that with 10k miles on his oil, he could see the crosshatches on the dipstick through the oil while using the STICTION ELIMINATOR”, Phil Rauch, Sancrest LLC.

PHIL RANCH, Sancrest LLC | Billings, MO

Randy’s Offroad has been servicing diesels in the state of Washington for over 20 years. Randy Cole, who also owns and operates the NHRDA, came on board as a dealer in 2017 after Hot Shot’s Secret signed as Title Sponsor for the NHRDA. Before adding the Hot Shot’s Secret brand to his store, Randy sold many other competing additives. “After making the switch to Hot Shot’s Secret products, my customers are coming back and demanding it! We no longer carry the competing products, its all Hot Shot’s Secret now” Randy Cole, Randy’s Offroad.

RANDY COLE, Randy’s Offroad | Marysville, WA

I haven’t had a person try it who hasn’t come back for more.

David Overholt has been a Hot Shot’s Secret dealer since June 2017. After being brought up around Cummins motors, he — David Overholt now knows almost everything there is to know about a diesel engine.

David has been servicing diesels out of his shop, Pokey’s Performance & Repair, since the start of 2015 providing anything from general maintenance to adding horsepower. Providing his customers with the Hot Shot’s Secret products has only kept them coming back for more. “I had a customer heading to south Florida pulling a heavy load who claimed if he got 7 mpg on the trip, he would know the product worked. He told me he got up to 7.2 mpg using the DIESEL EXTREME fuel additive” David Overholt, Pokey’s Performance & Repair.

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Hot Shot’s Secret Driver Spotlight — Trey Sikes

BY KYLE FISCHER, Lubrication Specialties, Inc.

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ot Shot’s Secret’s Director of Marketing, Kyle Fischer, sits down for a Q&A at the Outlaw Diesel Super Series – Rudy’s Fall Truck Jam with two-time diesel drag racing champion, Trey Sikes, to find out a little more about this popular driver and his unique European sport sedan that catches everybody’s attention at the diesel drag races running with the big trucks.

KF: Hey there, Trey. Tell us a little about yourself...

TS: My name is Trey Sikes. I’m from Hamlet, North Carolina and I’ve been drag racing for sixteen years.

KF: Tell us a little bit about your car.

TS: The car is a 2009 BMW 335D. KF: What kind of modifications have you done to it?

TS: It’s got custom hybrid twin turbos. It’s got a methanol injection kit. Mainly just tuning – JR Performance out of Canada did the tuning.

KF: How’s it feel to be often the only sedan out at these diesel truck races?

TS: Yeah, you know, some people might get intimidated by it. But I like it. I get a little extra attention. And it’s not so bad whenever you are putting them out.

KF: And you have put them out with a couple of championships, correct?

TS: I’m the 2014 NHRDA National Points Series Champion for Sportsman, and the 2015 World Champion for Sportsman.

KF: That’s impressive. And who are some of these sponsors we see on your car?

TS: My sponsors are JR Performance – chiptuning.ca out of Canada, Buzzken Exhaust, AA Rodriguez Corp, J&J Performance and Hot Shot’s Secret.

KF: Tell us about which Hot Shot’s Secret products you use and what you think about them.

TS: I use the FR3 oil treatment and I use the EDT Everyday Diesel Treatment. I’m a big fan of the EDT. I noticed a 2 mpg highway increase.

It does feel like it has a little more performance to it. Pretty happy with the results of the FR3 as well.

It’s all I’ve ever run in the car since we’ve done the modifications, so I plan on keeping that tradition alive.

KF: That’s great to hear that you are enjoying the gains from the Hot Shot’s Secret products. So where can we find you in 2018?

TS: In 2018, my plan is to run the entire ODSS series, in the ET and 7.70 classes. I will also be making some appearances at some NHRDA events throughout the country.

KF: Thanks for your time, Trey. We look forward to watching you race again next season.

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR TREY’S “NEW LOOK” IN 2018…

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Meet Your Hot Shot’s Secret Representative

LSI Innovation TECH TIP

WHY REGENS MATTER

DON POLLOCK AKA “DIESEL DON”

A lifetime resident of Bucyrus, OH. Married with two adult daughters and five grandchildren. Very active in church and sits on the Board of Directors at the Edward Huber Museum. Is the proverbial “gearhead”.

Loves anything that moves by an engine.

Presently trying to find time to build a 401 AMC powered ’66 Rambler American (did we mention that Don likes the unusual rides?).

1.800.341.6516 x107 Don@LubricationSpecialties.com

RICH CLOUSE

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During a regeneration cycle, excess fuel is metered into the combustion chamber to increase the temperature of the exhaust in order to burn off soot.

A military brat that has lived all over the world. A veteran of the US Air Force (Security Forces). An Ohioan no matter where he goes. His passions are his family, including a couple ornery horses, and spending as much time as he can with them. Loves Cleveland sports and considers the city a second home.

He and his wife travel as often as they can, with zero plans of slowing down.

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1.800.341.6516 x111 Rich@LubricationSpecialties.com

TJ BURKHART AKA “BIG COUNTRY” Lives in Bellville, Ohio. Married with two boys.

Loves helping others and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Loves the outdoors and racing.

Loves to hunt, fish, watch football, basketball, baseball, and loves anything diesel. A big MMA fan, who has practiced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Uses Hot Shot’s Secret in every vehicle he owns and wants to help change the diesel industry one diesel at a time!

1.800.341.6516 x110 TJ@LubricationSpecialties.com

ERIC TRIMBLE

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Regeneration cycles require truck downtime and if not done properly, will lead to expensive DPF (diesel particulate filter) replacements.

Born and raised in the hometown of Hot Shot’s Secret, Mount Gilead, Ohio. Attended The University of Akron where he studied media studies & business. Upon graduation, moved back to his hometown and began work as a consultant until joining Hot Shot’s Secret. Avid sports fan, enjoys the outdoors and loves promoting positive community and economic growth in his neighborhood.

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1.800.341.6516 x109 Eric@LubricationSpecialties.com

DIRECTOR OF SALES, BOB MILLER Bob and his sales team work with dealers and fleet customers to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction with the Hot Shot’s Secret brand. An avid outdoorsman, motorsports enthusiast and member of The Kiwanis Club of Mansfield, he and his wife Jalane reside in Lexington, OH where they attend Heartland Church.

During constant idle, the exhaust fails to reach the high temperatures needed to assist in the removal of soot resulting in a frequent need to perform regeneration cycles.

SEE DIESEL EXTREME ON PAGE 16

If regenerations are performed more frequently than the manufacturer intended, the engine oil will begin to become diluted with excess fuel that makes its way past the piston rings.

CALL US AT 800.341.6516

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MANUFACTURING FACILITY

Proudly Manufactured in the USA

BY MIKE KOCHHEISER, Lubrication Specialties, Inc.

EME DIESEL EXTR ING LINE L TT O B D EA 12-H UP TO E UC D O CAN PR ES L 2,500 BOTT PER HOUR

EME DIESEL EXTR NK IS TA E G A R STO EMI S Y B FILLED A N O ER IL A TR SIS A B R A REGUL

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here is a lot going on inside our 24,000 sq. ft. warehouse. From blending and labeling product, to recycling anti-freeze, and fulfilling orders, the crazy never quits inside these four walls. “We have an incredible team that is dedicated to managing production and they do a great job keeping up with increasing demand” Chris Gabrelcik, President/CEO.

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Every morning at 8:00am, the warehouse comes to life. Orders from the previous night are immediately packaged and shipped, while more product is being blended, bottled, and labeled for the next day. Each of the two loading docs located on the south end of the building are in constant use as materials come in and orders go out. Pallets upon pallets are ready

THE HEAT GENERAT ED FROM FL UID RECO VERY DISTILLE RIES IS US ED TO HEAT THE ENTIR E WAREHO USE

MASSIVE STORAGE TANK EXISTS UN DER THE WAREHO USE FLO OR TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONM ENT IN CASE OF A CHEMICA L SPILL

and waiting to be shipped out to our dealer and retail partners, while web orders are hand-picked and packaged at the shipping desk.

Every bottle that leaves our facility and heads to your door is produced from start to finish right here at the LSI headquarters, and all the materials that go into them are proudly made in the USA!

Brett Tennar, PLANT MANAGER Ashley Millisor, WAREHOUSE MANAGER Kaysie Keen, SHIPPING Larry Newsome, WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE James Cox, WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE Brian Hughes, WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE Michael Meade, WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE Chad Millisor, FACILITIES MANAGER Jeff Loudermilk, FACILITIES COORDINATOR   MAGAZINE Winter 2018

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Fuel Gelling in the Common Rail Engine

GELLED FILTER

BY MIKE KOCHHEISER, Lubrication Specialties, Inc.

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he efficiency of fuel filters has come a long way over the past decade. In fact, most common rail engines being produced today include a factory fuel filter rated at a 2-5 micron efficiency, while just a few years ago were being produced with a 10-20 micron rating. Although the tighter tolerances of the fuel filter offer better wear protection to the engine, it provides a much greater risk of becoming plugged with gelled diesel fuel even sooner (at warmer temperatures) than before.

Freeze point

-40°

The quality of today’s diesel fuel varies from one station to the next. Diesel fuel is a very complicated mixture of many different compounds.

Some of these compounds are referred to as paraffins, which solidify once they reach their “freeze” point.

The solid form of these hydrocarbons is a thick, waxy substance that is referred to as the “gelling” of diesel fuel. Every hydrocarbon has its own freeze point, making it difficult to know the exact quality of the fuel when it leaves the pump. Due to the variances of wax content from one batch of fuel to the next, there is not one exact temperature that the fuel begins to gel.

However, the threat of fuel gelling typically presents itself around 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

When it comes to fighting fuel gelling, there are a few inexpensive options that will save you from headaches and even maintenance expenses. If you are lucky enough to have a heated garage, storing your vehicle in a temperature controlled environment is the easiest way to keep the fuel from reaching its freeze point. If heated storage isn’t an option, another way to consistently increase the quality of fuel and decrease the freeze point is to use a diesel fuel winterization additive like Hot Shot’s Secret DIESEL WINTER ANTIGEL. The DIESEL WINTER ANTI-GEL will lower the freeze point to approximately -40° and reduce fuel line freezing. A quality anti-gel will not only decrease the gel point, but it also contains a wax anti-settling agent to keep the wax dispersed, which keeps your engine running longer.

With the common-rail engine beginning to become the normal for most diesel engine manufacturers, it is important for drivers to thoroughly understand the threats of fuel gelling, and how it can affect the performance of these engines during the winter months. It is worth making an extra effort to prevent this issue and protect the machines you rely on.

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PRODUCTS YOU CAN TRUST Package Deal

Oil Additives

Hot Shot’s Secret STICTION ELIMINATOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Hot Shot’s Secret FR3 FRICTION REDUCER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Hot Shot’s Secret TBN BOOSTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

DIESEL DUO

Hot Shot’s Secret TSE (Transmission Stiction Eliminator). . . . . . 15

The DIESEL DUO is our most popular treatment for a complete internal cleaning in your truck. This bundle includes: one 2 qt. bottle of STICTION ELIMINATOR and one 2 qt. bottle of DIESEL EXTREME. Talk to one of our representatives for case and quantity discounts.

Fuel Additives

THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES:

Transmission Additives

Hot Shot’s Secret DIESEL EXTREME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hot Shot’s Secret EDT (Everyday Diesel Treatment). . . . . . . . . .

Hot Shot’s Secret DIESEL WINTER ANTI-GEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Primrose Fuel Additives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1 BOTTLE OF 2 QT STICTION ELIMINATOR 1 BOTTLE OF 2 QT DIESEL EXTREME

#DDD ($80.00) UPC 8-37654-91422-9

Antifreeze/Coolant

Hot Shot’s Secret 750K & 150K Antifreeze/Coolant . . . . . . . . . 17

Engine Oils

Hot Shot’s Secret Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Oil Analysis

Hot Shot’s Secret Oil Analysis Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Filter Systems & Media

Frantz Filter Systems & Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Apparel

Hot Shot’s Secret Apparel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 *PRICES VALID THROUGH 3/31/18

Package Deal

Package Deal

SEMI PERFORMANCE PACK

OIL PACK

The SEMI PERFORMANCE PACK is the perfect dose of preventative maintenance for your diesel.

The Signature Series Oil Pack provides a 2 step treatment process for the entire oil system.

THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES:

THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES:

1 BOTTLE OF 2 QT FR3 FRICTION REDUCER 1 BOTTLE OF 1 QT EDT

1 BOTTLE OF 2 QT STICTION ELIMINATOR 1 BOTTLE OF 1 QT FR3 FRICTION REDUCER

#SUPP ($63.00) UPC 0-91131-22728-2

#SSOP ($80.00)

Package Deal

Package Deal

TSE TRIO

FUEL PACK

When used together, these 3 products will tune-up your engine to be its best!

The Signature Series Fuel Pack provides a 2 step treatment process for the entire fuel system.

THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES: 1 BOTTLE OF 2 QT STICTION ELIMINATOR 1 BOTTLE OF 1 QT DIESEL EXTREME 1 BOTTLE OF 1 QT TSE

#TRIO ($92.00) UPC 8-37654-91421-2

To order call 800.341.6516 or go online to HotShotSecret.com

THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES: 1 BOTTLE OF 16 OZ DIESEL EXTREME 1 BOTTLE OF 16 OZ EDT

#SSFP ($25.00)

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Oil

Additive

Oil

STICTION ELIMINATOR

FR3 FRICTION REDUCER

CLEANS & LUBRICATES

LUBRICATES

STICTION ELIMINATOR is a unique blend of synthetic cleaner and a proprietary carbon nano lubricant that cleans stiction while reducing the coefficient of friction. Use in any gasoline or diesel engine to increase fuel economy, reduce wear and dissolve power robbing stiction (sludge). Use in conjunction with DIESEL EXTREME fuel system cleaner to restore your engine’s lost performance.

TREATMENT Use approximately 2 OZ per 1 QT of oil for initial cleanup. Use approximately 1 OZ per QT of oil for maintenance. Label contains full treatment chart.

AVAILABLE IN 16 OZ #HSS16Z ($17.95) UPC 8-37654-91435-9

1 QT

#HSS32Z ($31.95) UPC 8-37654-91429-8

62% REDUCES WEAR BY UP TO 62%

(verified by 3rd party ASTM testing)

50% REMOVES 50% MORE STICTION THAN COMPETITORS

(verified by 3rd party ASTM testing)

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RESTORES 9 OUT OF 10 “FAILING” HEUI INJECTORS

Use 1.5 OZ FR3 per 1 QT of oil.

16 OZ #HSSFR316Z ($15.95)

UPC 7-14983-28281-9 IMPROVES POWER & COMPRESSION

(verified by 3rd party ASTM testing)

REDUCES OIL OPERATING TEMPERATURE

REDUCES ENGINE WEAR UP TO 43% (verified by 3rd party ASTM testing)

#HSSFR332Z ($29.95) UPC 8-37654-91436-6

55 GAL #HSS55G ($3,149.30)

1 GAL #HSSFR301G ($89.95)

PRODUCT COLOR

INCREASE FUEL ECONOMY UP TO 5%

1 QT

2 QT #HSSFR364Z ($47.95) UPC 7-99493-81587-0

UPC 7-22512-38156-8

(verified by 3rd party ASTM testing)

AVAILABLE IN 8 OZ #HSSFR308Z ($6.95)

5 GAL #HSS05G ($449.95) UPC 7-22512-38157-5

Also part of all package deals.

INCREASE HORSEPOWER UP TO 5%

UPC 7-14983-28287-1

#HSS64Z ($54.95) UPC 8-37654-52387-2 UPC 7-22512-38150-6

TREATMENT

out-of-10

2 QT

1 GAL #HSS01G ($99.95)

Hot Shot’s Secret FR3 FRICTION REDUCER is a lubricity enhancing oil additive that increases the lubricating & wear reduction properties of the host oil. The product contains three patented synthetic lubricants that have unique lubricating properties even compared to PAO or mPAO synthetics of the same viscosity. The anti-wear component of the formula is a patented carbon nano particle that fills in microscopic irregularities on the machined surface.

The synergy of these components extend the base oil performance in shear stability, oxidation stability, film strength & especially friction reduction.

Additive

UPC 7-31236-28519-9

RESTORES LOST COMPRESSION REDUCES LIFTER & VALVE NOISE

PRODUCT COLOR clear w/yellow tint

dark w/green tint

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Oil

Additive

Transmission Fluid Additive

TBN BOOSTER

TSE

BOOSTS TOTAL BASE NUMBER

REMOVES STICTION IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS

TOTAL BASE NUMBER or TBN decreases over time as the engine oil neutralizes acidic contaminates. Once these additives are reduced, the engine oil cannot fight corrosion. TBN BOOSTER is an additive that can extend the oil drain interval and bring the detergent package back to peak conditions. Always use an oil analysis (see page 19 for our OIL ANALYSIS KIT) to determine the proper treat ratio.

INCREASE TBN UP TO 6 POINTS

EXTENDS OIL CHANGE INTERVAL

TREATMENT

TREATMENT

REPLENISHES DETERGENTS & DISPERSANTS

UPC 8-81314-37627-8

AVAILABLE IN 1 QT #HSSTSE32Z ($29.95)

ELIMINATES STICTION FROM ALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS

REDUCES COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION

UPC 8-81314-37629-2

PRODUCT COLOR clear w/bright pink tint

PRODUCT COLOR dark w/brown tint

REDUCES OPERATING TEMPERATURES

Use approximately 1.5 OZ per 1 QT of transmission fluid.

Use approximately 2 OZ per 1 QT of oil for initial cleanup. Use approximately 1 OZ per QT of oil for maintenance.

AVAILABLE IN 1 QT #HSSTBN32Z ($36.95)

TRANSMISSION STICTION ELIMINATOR is a low viscosity ester which has been shown to dissolve varnish and additives that have deposited on the surface of precision transmission components. We call these deposits stiction because it is the sticky friction created from burnt oil. TSE will restore your transmission to original performance.

MINIMIZES METAL TO METAL CONTACT

ELIMINATES SLUDGE, INCREASES LUBRICITY & DECREASES OXIDATION ELIMINATES RUST & CORROSION INCREASES ENGINE COMBUSTION EFFICIENCY

To order call 800.341.6516 or go online to HotShotSecret.com

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Fuel

Additive

Fuel

DIESEL EXTREME

EDT

CLEANS & BOOSTS

CLEANS DAILY - WARM WEATHER

DIESEL EXTREME is a fully formulated concentrated cleaner that removes all internal diesel injector deposits (IDIDs) including waxy and polymeric deposits.

In addition, DIESEL EXTREME contains a top tier level of cetane booster, lubricity additive and fuel stabilizer to provide maximum performance while cleaning the fuel system. To maintain the system cleanliness and performance use EDT additive daily on the fuel side and STICTION ELIMINATOR on the oil side of your engine.

EVERYDAY DIESEL TREATMENT contains a concentrated level of cetane booster which tremendously upgrades power and performance in all diesel equipment.

EDT also has a powerful level of injector cleaner, lubricity additives, corrosion inhibitors, water dispersants and fuel stabilizers. EDT should be used at every fill up to turn standard pump diesel into premium diesel.

TREATMENT Use approximately 16 OZ per 30-40 GAL of diesel fuel.

AVAILABLE IN 16 OZ #P040416Z ($11.95)

TOP TIER LUBRICITY ENHANCEMENT

ELIMINATES BLACK SMOKE & IMPROVES COLD STARTING

REDUCES NEED FOR DPF REGENERATION CYCLES UP TO 50%

AVAILABLE IN 4 OZ #HSSEDT04Z ($4.95)

16 OZ - ROUND #HSSEDT16Z ($15.95)

CLEANS CYLINDERS, FUEL LINES, TANK & DISPERSES MOISTURE

1 GAL #P040401G ($50.95) UPC 7-22512-38151-3 UPC 6-08729-28210-5

UPC 7-99493-81591-7

PREVENTS RUST & CORROSION

1 GAL #HSSEDT01G ($65.95) UPC 7-14983-69470-4 PRODUCT COLOR

INCREASES MILEAGE & ELIMINATES STICTION FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM

INCREASES FUEL ECONOMY, IMPROVES POWER & PERFORMANCE

UPC 0-91131-22720-6

1 QT

5 GAL #P040405G ($222.95)

MAINTAINS CLEAN INJECTORS

Use approximately 1-2 OZ per 25 GAL of diesel fuel.

50%

16 OZ - SQUEEZE #HSSEDT16ZSP ($15.95) UPC 7-99493-81590-0

2 QT #PO40464Z ($29.95) UPC 8-37654-91420-5

BOOSTS CETANE UP TO 7 POINTS

TREATMENT

UPC 8-37654-91433-5

#PO40432Z ($16.95) UPC 8-37654-91434-2

Additive

NEUTRALIZES ACIDS & DISPERSES MOISTURE

clear w/dark yellow tint

PRODUCT COLOR clear w/red tint

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Fuel

Additive

Antifreeze/Coolant

750K ANTIFREEZE GLOBAL EXTENDED LIFE — NITRITE FREE • Compatible with conventional & other extended life brands • Protects ALL engine metals & reduces formation of abrasive solids to extend water pump life

PRODUCT COLOR red AVAILABLE IN 50/50 PREDILUTED 1 GAL #1G750KR ($14.95)

55 GAL DRUM #55G750KR5050 ($302.50) (no drum deposit)

DIESEL WINTER ANTI-GEL

330 GAL TOTE #330G750KR5050 ($1,815.00)

CLEANS DAILY - COLD WEATHER DIESEL WINTER ANTI-GEL is a fully formulated winter product that also contains a powerful cetane boost, lubricity additive, keep clean detergent package and de-icer chemicals. The DIESEL WINTER ANTI-GEL not only reduces the cold filter plugging point by 20˚F it also has wax anti-settling agents to keep the waxes from accumulating on the bottom of the fuel tank.

LOWERS POUR POINT TO -65°F (-53.89°C)

Antifreeze/Coolant PREVENTS FUEL LINE FREEZE UPS DOWN TO -40°F

EXTENDED LIFE — HEAVY DUTY PRECHARGED

TREATMENT Use approximately 1 OZ per 8 GAL of fuel.

AVAILABLE IN 4 OZ #P403304Z ($4.95)

DISPERSES MOISTURE & IMPROVES COLD STARTS

UPC 8-37654-91427-4

16 OZ - ROUND #P403316Z ($15.95)

BOOSTS POWER & INCREASES CETANE

UPC 8-37654-91437-3

1 QT #P403332ZS ($28.95) UPC 8-37654-91439-7 55 GAL #P403355G ($2,730.00)

UPC 7-14983-27099-1

• Compatible with conventional & other extended life brands • Protects ALL engine metals • FREE shipping of drums & totes in Ohio

PRODUCT COLOR yellow

16 OZ - SQUEEZE #P403316ZSP ($15.95)

UPC 8-81314-37631-5

150K ANTIFREEZE

AVAILABLE IN 50/50 PREDILUTED 1 GAL #1G150KY ($12.95)

ADDS LUBRICITY & IMPROVES FUEL ECONOMY

PRODUCT COLOR clear w/dark yellow tint

To order call 800.341.6516 or go online to HotShotSecret.com

55 GAL DRUM #55G150KY5050 ($247.50) (no drum deposit)

330 GAL TOTE #330G150KY5050 ($1,485.00)

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Filter Systems & Media

FRANTZ FILTER SYSTEMS & MEDIA MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY Oil filtered through the Frantz Filter system will be free of contamination to such a degree that it is considered analytically cleaner than brand new oil and 100% effective for further use.

BYPASS FILTER PROCESS With the Frantz Filter Bypass System, the oil clean-up is achieved by filtering the engine oil from the bottom of the unit through a 4.25 inch dense filter media that is recirculated back to the engine. The combination of specially designed filter media and the correct degree of tautness around the filter’s core creates a filter that is unsurpassed.

This filtering process removes the foreign particles and water out of the oil that can damage the engine. The Frantz Filter System removes carbon soot, gum residues, water, abrasives, and tiny metal pieces without degrading the detergents and additives in the oil.

AVAILABLE IN FIVE KITS

FILTER MEDIA LSI has created a melt-blown filter that has a graduated stage process that filters down to 2 microns, yielding true depth filtration. The filter media has been created from 100% polypropylene and lasts two to three times longer* than cellulose media. Synthetic media has two other advantages – it has more consistent flow rate and holds its form better than cellulosebased filter media. Original cellulose media also available. *Duration may vary depending on application.

1) Universal Application (all engines) ($274.95) 2) 6.0L Ford Powerstroke ($399.95) 3) 7.3L Ford Powerstroke ($249.95) 4) 5.9L Dodge Cummins ($349.95) 5) 6.6L GMC/Chevrolet Duramax ($415.95)

Synthetic Filter Media ($9.95) Cellulose Filter Media ($4.95)

Official Apparel

HOT SHOT’S SECRET T-SHIRT GREEN/BLACK ‘DIESEL IN IT FOR THE POWER’ T-SHIRT Adult Medium ($14.95) Adult Large ($14.95) Adult X-Large ($14.95) Adult 2X-Large ($14.95) Adult 3X-Large ($14.95) Adult 4X-Large ($14.95)

Official Apparel

Official Apparel

HOT SHOT’S SECRET T-SHIRT METALLIC GRAY/BLACK

HOT SHOT’S SECRET BASEBALL HAT

‘DIESEL IN IT FOR THE POWER’ T-SHIRT

One Size ($15.95)

LOGO BASEBALL HAT

Adult Medium ($14.95) Adult Large ($14.95) Adult X-Large ($14.95) Adult 2X-Large ($14.95) Adult 3X-Large ($14.95) Adult 4X-Large ($14.95)

LOGO WINTER HAT One Size ($9.99)

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Diesel Engine Oil

HEAVY DUTY DIESEL ENGINE OIL INCLUDING 100% PAO FORMULAS! A true PAO oil stands in a category of its own above all other synthetic formulas. The Hot Shot’s Secret Heavy Duty diesel oils are proven formulas that protect from the road to the fields and everywhere in between.

AVAILABLE IN 1 GAL ARMOR HD15 ($19.63) 1 GAL ARMOR HD5 ($24.74) 1 GAL ARMOR PAO15 ($32.71) 1 GAL ARMOR PAO5 ($40.43) 1 GAL ARMOR PAOZ ($59.80)

1 QT 1 QT 1 QT 1 QT 1 QT

ARMOR HD15 TBD ARMOR HD5 TBD ARMOR PAO15 TBD ARMOR PAO5 TBD ARMOR PAOZ TBD

THE ONLY FULL PAO ON THE MARKET! Oil Analysis

OIL ANALYSIS KIT BENEFITS OF AN OIL ANALYSIS • Provides engine condition information • Improves equipment reliability • On-site staff available to review results • Determines proper oil change interval • Identifies potential problems within the engine

OIL ANALYSIS SERVICE Lubrication Specialties, Inc. recommends submitting your oil analysis sample(s) to Predictive Maintenance Services, an independent laboratory. Particle count tests are also available.

Fuel Additive

Grease

PRIMROSE INJECTOR PERFECTOR NO. 406

PRIMROSE ARMOR PLATE WITH MOLY-D NO. 327

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

Injector Perfector is an advanced combustion detergent which is highly effective for all types of fuel system deposits. It is a versatile multi-functional additive that provides superior intake valve deposit (IVD) control, port fuel injection (PFI) and carburetor detergency, and outstanding rust protection.

Armor Plate with Moly-D is a rich green moly grease which provides excellent stability and unsurpassed performance under a wide range of temperatures and operating conditions.

Armor Plate grease is entirely unique due to the fact that the moly in it is solubilized which provides superior performance to other greases containing the black solid form of moly, molybdenum disulfide.

AVAILABLE IN 12 OZ UPC 6-92735-00415-8 ($9.95)

AVAILABLE IN 14.25 OZ UPC 6-92735-00368-7 ($9.95)

Standard Kit ($14.95) Standard Kit + Particle Count ($31.95)

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2018 Schedule Desert Diesel Nationals Nor Cal Diesel Nationals Texas Diesel Nationals Oklahoma Diesel Nationals Diesels on the Mountain Blue Grass Truckin Nationals Canadian Diesel Shootout Big Sky Truck Fest NHRDA World Finals

March 16th & 17th April 13th & 14th April 27th & 28th May 18th & 19th June 9th June 22nd & 23rd August 11th August 24th & 25th October 12th & 13th

Wild Horse Pass Motorsport Park Sacramento Raceway Texas Motorplex Tulsa Raceway Park Bandimere Speedway Mountain Park Dragway Castrol Raceway Yellowstone Dragstrip Texas Motorplex

Chandler, AZ Sacramento, CA Ennis, TX Tulsa, OK Morrison, CO Clay City, KY Nisku, AB Acton, MT Ennis, TX

Use discount code HotShots for discount tickets at NHRDA.com

2018 Schedule Rudy’s Diesel Season Opener TS Performance Shootout Rocky Top Diesel Shootout Scheid Diesel Extravaganza Hardway Sunshine Showdown Rudy’s Fall Diesel Jam Season Awards Banquet

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April 27th & 28th June 1st & 2nd July 27th & 28th August 24th – 27th September 14th & 15th October 5th & 6th December 7th

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Piedmont Raceway Beech Bend Dragway Crossville Dragway Crossroads Dragway Emerald Coast Dragway Piedmont Dragway TBA

Julian, NC Bowling Green, KY Crossville, TN Terre Haute, IN Holt, FL Julian, NC TBA

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PREPARE FOR THE COLD WEATHER!

ONE COUPON PER HOUSEHOLD. EXPIRES FEBRUARY 28, 2018.

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FREE 16oz bottle of STICTION ELIMINATOR with any order!

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for a free 16oz bottle of STICTION ELIMINATOR with any order!

TREATS UP TO

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