2 tbsp of graphite to car's oil?????

[GL]

I've heard that adding 2 tbsp of pure graphite to a car's oil will do wonders for old cars. How much truth is there to this and if it works, where can I get pure graphite?

 

[freebee]

No need for this, even in old cars. It works well for old skis though in base-repair. Maybe the people that advise this think that it would somehow repair cylinder walls, however this is highly unlikely.

 

[Zenmervolt]

I have only two things to say about that.

1) Graphite is a powder (which is a solid).
2) Oil filters remove solids from the oil flow.

Think about that for a minute. How much good is the graphite going to do stuck in the oil filter?

Zenmervolt

EDIT: soybomb is completely correct, solids in your oil system are always a bad idea. You'll also want to avoid using any additive with Teflon (also called PTFE) in it, because Teflon is not only a solid, but it expands greatly with heat and can cause a clogging of small oil passages.

 

[Soybomb]

I'd like to build on what ZV just said. Graphite is a solid. Solids floating arond in your oil are a bad idea. Hence the very reason there is an oil filter. Adding solids to your motor oil is a bad idea.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Also take into account the simple, common sense premise that if a pennies worth of graphite had any benefit at all, it would be added by the oil or automobile manufacturer. Keep junk out of your oil, your gas tank and your radiator. There are no magic tricks to restore old, worn out parts to like-new condition.

 

[Thegonagle]

The oil filter is the first thing i thought of when I read this topic's title. Two tbsp would probably clog it all to hell, which would render it useless and cause the bypass valve to open.

I agree, don't put crap, especially solids, in your car's fluids.

EDIT: If your old car is burning a lot of oil, try putting a heavier weight (thicker) oil in to slow it down. If it's not burning oil, what are you worried about that would make you consider this?

 

[rahvin]

<<Also take into account the simple, common sense premise that if a pennies worth of graphite had any benefit at all, it would be added by the oil or automobile manufacturer. Keep junk out of your oil, your gas tank and your radiator. There are no magic tricks to restore old, worn out parts to like-new condition>>

It's not a magic trick, it's called an engine rebuild by a qualified machine shop.

 

[KBrinks]

i just put sugar in my gas tank

 

[Thegonagle]

<< i just put sugar in my gas tank >>


To make your exhaust smell like candy? That doesn't work either.

 

[RayH]

Anyone remember ARCO motor oil w/graphite?

If you want graphite/carbon in your motor oil, just don't change it.

 

[DerProfi]

Haven't heard anything about adding 2tbsp of graphite, but Emeril said that adding 2tbsp of fresh ground pepper will give your exhaust a lovely, spicy aroma!

 

[Valhalla1]

maxim magazine says to put unground pepper in your radiator, which will expand and fill holes.

I say that idiotic

 

[Electric Amish]

I like my oil non-carbonated.

amish

 

[Zenmervolt]

<<maxim magazine says to put unground pepper in your radiator, which will expand and fill holes.>>

Please tell me that either you or Maxim is joking.

Zenmervolt

 

[Thegonagle]

<< maxim magazine says to put unground pepper in your radiator, which will expand and fill holes.

I say that idiotic >>


Definitely! That will just clog the passages inside the radiator, which are quite narrow to begin with. If there's holes in the radiator, it's time for a new one, unless all the further you want to go is to the junk yard. What the hell is Maxim doing writing about car tech anyway? :disgust:

EDIT: Fire the editor! <-- at Maxim.

 

[RayH]

<< Haven't heard anything about adding 2tbsp of graphite, but Emeril said that adding 2tbsp of fresh ground pepper will give your exhaust a lovely, spicy aroma! >>



That's kickin' it up a notch. BAM! ...Don't go there.

 

[SnowPunk98]

<< No need for this, even in old cars. It works well for old skis though in base-repair. Maybe the people that advise this think that it would somehow repair cylinder walls, however this is highly unlikely. >>



These days we use Ptex to fill skis, graphite no thats garbage

 

[freebee]

The graphite is great as an addition when waxing the skis. I read it helps restore the bases, how much, i'm not sure. The ptex is for filling in scratches and stuff.

Edit- Isnt ptex made up of graphite or some form of it? Or is it a wax since they sell it in candle form?

 

[eakers]

<< I like my oil non-carbonated.

amish >>


ahhhhhhhhhhhh ahahahahaaa

oh gosh, i love carbon jokes.

*kat. <-- actually laughed out loud there.

 

[GoodToGo]

What I know is that graphite is an excellent lubricant and is often used as a dry lubricant in many cases. "Real" graphite is much softer and will easily accomodate into any cracks, fissures, etc and combined with oil is a killer combo.

 

[T2T III]

Well, since the graphite in the oil is a no-go, should I put a potato in my tail pipe?

 

[TallBill]

<< Well, since the graphite in the oil is a no-go, should I put a potato in my tail pipe? >>



yes.. definitly.. maybe even two