Molyslip?

[k999ste]

undefinedHi has anyone used the product MOLYSLIP i have been put on to it and am about to put it in my engine and transmission and would like some feedback if any of you dudes is a user cheers ste

[Mrsmopp]

Never heard of it???

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[Ivan]

It's an oil additive. Molibdanum sulphide? (MoS2) or something similar, supposed to reduce wear and improve performance and fuel consumption.

I don't know whether it's anymore effective than a decent snythetic oil tho?
Anyone?

[chriskay]

It's been around for years; haven't used it for years tho'. Molybdenum disulphide is an extremely slippery substance. I use Moly coated bullets when re-loading for my match rifle; reduces copper fouling in the barrel & means I can shoot 50 rounds before cleaning as opposed to 8-10. Molyslip is supposed to impregnate the gears, so reducing wear. I think I last used it over 30 years ago, when oil technology wasn't as good as it is now.
Cheers, Chris.

[k999ste]

right guys this MOLYSLIP it is not for sale in the UK through retail outlets os its imported from CANADA it is a sort of SLick 50 but with a different content , not teflon which is plastic and dont last, it;s the moly M0 52 or something and it comes in two forms oil additive and gearbox additive.

I was weary but a mate who is a cab driver put me on to it and i have today put it in my LTI taxi with 251k on the clock as part of a service, i have also added the "G" fluid to the power steering box and diff as the directions state, i can't explain the difference already just sixty miles into the treatment,the engine is notably quiety and puffs less or no smoke on hard acceleration the gearbox does not feel any different yet but it was a warm day and in the cold mornings its a bit sticky from 1 to 2 so ill let you all know.

that said its going in the Volvo's next as they all hold over 100k and this stuff is supposed to fill imperfections in the piston shafts rings and aid the combustion by reducing friction as stated with the bullet man, ill keep you posted.
thanks for the advice everyone.

[hamish]

Hi,
Molyslip can be bought from most motor factors in the UK ! We run a 'dash' in the fuel of the race car when running in ! If you think you need it in your road car you are either being cautious or the engine has covered a massive mileage.
Verdict: Yep, does what it says on the tin.

Hamish.

[andi t5]

hi mate ,avoid it just use a decent synthetic oil which will give all the protection you need

[Wobbly Dave]

I put a bottle (cost a tenner) in my last oil change. I have been very impressed with the results. Car runs smoother, starts better and runs better from cold. MPG is a little improved. It really has filled in the nooks and crannies in the tolerances - after 153K there are a few. I am using fully synthetic Valvoline oil. I can highly recommend it for the higher mileage cars. She uses less oil, though I still get some seepage down the valve stems into the cylinders overnight.

"Moly Slip" is the brand name. I have heard over the years bad things about SLICK 50 - so avoid that.

[Titch]

My dad says he used all the time in his Lotus Cortina and the Mini they used to rally. Reckons it great stuff (But he is "old")

[andi t5]

DONT PUT THIS IN YOUR ENGINE ITS CRAP why do people fall for this sort of bull££££ use a premium synthetic end of story

[Wobbly Dave]

It is not rubbish & I am using premium synthetic oil. I took this advice from who knows his petroleum products and was responsible partly for the development/creation of Optimax. I have experienced the difference first hand.

If you would like to qualify what you mean - I would be interested in any criticism of the product, including any negative experiences you have had with it.

I would not recommend anything that would damage anyones engine. I think the older engines would benefit.

[splatt]

I used to use this years ago when I was in the trade, a liberal coating on bearings/moving services before re assembley to prevent initial wear before the oil found its way around properly.
Excellent stuff,.
Am surprised people are saying its cr@p but not giving reasons..
It is not designed to be used in isolation, never was intended for that..

[Wobbly Dave]

I have been told that modern oils already contain slip compounds - I am just increasing the concentration. I don't even think I would use it (or need to) every change - maybe every 2 or 3.

[andi t5]

its not required due to the standard of full synthetics which are of such a standard that magic potions are just not required ,forty years ago yes, now no, the only thing that you need to do to ensure mega miles from your engine is use good oil, original standard filters and change them often, claims that your engine will start better run smoother are ludicrous, think about it, your using a top spec low viscosity full synthetic say 5-40 weight, how can adding molybidium disulphide to it make starting easier or the engine to run smoother? total bull££££ im afraid it just doesnt happen no matter what your mates tell you spend your money on a top class oil and forget the witch doctor crap

[Justin]

Andi, i appreciate you have an opinion, but please watch your laguage mate.

I would think there is also no need to be as aggressive.

Thanks

[Waxworks]

I have used the molyslip additive for the 5 speed gearbox in my m2 escort mexico.
The gearbox was completely knackered, the rear oil seal had gone closely followed by the the gearbox oil.
I added the molyslip simply to prolong the life of the gearbox until i could source another one.
The gearbox just got worse and sounded like a straight cut box, but no matter how hard i tried to kill it, it just hung on in there.
I think this was due to the additive.
Hope this will be of some use.

[craig]

i put some in a mazda xedos 6 i had .didnt make a hoot of differance i agree with andy just use a synthetic oil and be done with it.

[pyrotechnictigger]

Well, here is my 2 pennys worth.

I tried all the additives in Halfords in my UNOs. Always after that little extra go. Slick 50 made no difference and molyslip was just the same. In the end I REALLY splashed out and put Halfords own fully synth in. Cars top speed went from 92 to over 100.

Did put slick 50 gearbox treatment in a sticky UNO box and there was a noticable difference. Smoother changes and quieter to boot.

I like the idea of an oil additive that helps smooth the rough edges. But if it does, why dont the oil guys mix it in as standard? Mobil think that their Synth oil is the best. Why dont they do a mobil Molysynth, charge another £10 and claim its the ultimate?

Magnatec is a sales gimic but a theoretical good idea. Funny you cant buy Castrol RS Slicksystem 3. Sounds good and would sell.

When Volvo put it in their engines from new and recomend it at oil changes, I will just think its a cushy deal between the two companies. When I try it and it makes a difference, I will use it every time. Made no difference to the UNOs so not going to bother.

Rant over

[andi t5]

sorrry mate i just tend to call a spade a bloody shovel no offence meant to anyone

[k999ste]

i have not read this thread for a bit, the molyslip caused a bit of argee bargee here i see.

I have used the stuff that is imported from the canadian market and this contains 50 times as much molybendum than the uk stuff, now if anyone has used it in an engine with more miles than the one i used it in ill stand in woolies window and show my rear end, it went into my taxi, a 2.7 nissan diesel engine, diff, power steering and box, which was sticky cold, as i stated earlier, this has now improved a lot, not an imaginary tad but a lot.

I used to drive, say a mile happily crunching through 1st and second till optimum temp was reached now from ice cold two hundred yards up and down and its freely moving, thats no coincidence i assure you as i was saving for a new box when i decided to give this a go, as for the engine, i noticed little improvement as its serviced on the button using top oil, so maybe there are some truths in the oil thing.

thanks for the responses guys