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Is CamGuard FAA Approved?
No, FAA static engine test runs have not yet been completed
and thus it is not yet FAA Approve nor do
we claim it to be at this time. Thus we are not marketing it toward use in
FAA Certified aircraft market at this time. While we are planning on
completing FAA static test runs on the typical high performance turbocharged
aircraft engine the FAA typically specifies in the near future, we have no
reason to believe it won't pass FAA Approval.& However, FAA Approval
customarily is not intended to guarantee any such additive (or oil itself, for
that matter) works as advertised or that they are beneficial. These tests
are only designed to prove or indicate that the product being tested does not
significantly harm the subject engine.
With this said, we have reason to feel it is being used in
aircraft. In addition and when considering it use in your aircraft, you may wish to know that several oil
additives formulations have been marketed toward the FAA Certified aviation market over the
years with no (apparent) FAA approval process ever sought or given. For
example, Marvel Mystery Oil is reportedly used around airports and even
recommended by A&Ps and shops everyday, but to the best we can determine, it has never undergone official FAA
testing or is it FAA approved. To further add more confusion, other (more widely known) oil
supplemental additives have been essentially grandfathered in via tacit FAA
Approval (of sorts), mostly due to the fact they have been used for years around
aircraft with no apparent ill affects. Note: See our
FAA Test Data page for more information.
Can I use it in my aircraft?
The petrochemical engineer who designed this additive is a long-term pilot and
aircraft owner and the original thrust of this product's specs were directed
specifically to the air cooled engines commonly found within the piston aircraft
fleet. It is his opinion that the typical GA oil is relatively simple in
formulation (if not crude) when compared to the more sophisticated state of
the art automotive oils available nowadays. Thus besides being
excellent for all piston engines, CamGuard has been used with great success in
various aircraft, but it is up to you to decide if it is right for your
particular aviation engine installation. As of 4/1/05, we are making
no claims relative to having the FAA approval in hand.
How often should I change my aircraft oil?
In aircraft engines we recommend 25-30 hours with a minimum of
four times per year using 5% (1 pt to 6-10quarts) of CamGuard with each oil change-generally
a pint to 6-9+/- quart sumps. If
the engine will sit idle for any length of time we recommend putting in fresh oil and 5%
CamGuard at the onset of the storage period. Be sure to run the engine with the clean oil and
CamGuard and check for leaks before letting the aircraft sit.
Be aware that CamGuard is NOT a pickling or preservative oil.
It is designed to protect engines many times longer than any commercially
available oil currently available alone.
How is it sold; price and what quantities etc?
While you can buy it
a pint at a time at $24.95 per pint (plus S&H), due to the
fact a pint is the typical amount suggested to add to a fresh 6-10 quart oil
change, most users buy CamGuard in a 4 Pint Pac which is typically a years
supply or about 4 oil changes. We ship 4 Pint Pacs to
help eliminate the freight cost per unit and given the fact the average owner
flies 100-125 per year and should change his oil every 25+/- hours or
4 times a year, the 4 Pint Pac is considered to be a year's supply
for most pilots and is priced cheaper (per unit) than buying it a pint at a
time.
Note: We regret that we CAN
NOT offer MOA Members "Free Freight" considerations on less than 4 Pac
units.
Will CamGuard work with any oil?
CamGuard works with all conventional mineral
oils, semi-synthetic oils, and fully synthetic oils. It is compatible with all
commonly used oil components including detergents, (asless) dispersants, zinc or
phosphorus antiwear compounds, antioxidants, friction modifiers, basestocks,
etc.
Can I use CamGuard in other engines or oils?
CamGuard is useful in ALL engines with ANY
motor oil. Infrequently used engines will be the greatest benefactors.
Can I use CamGuard in turbocharged engines?
CamGuard is highly recommended for all high
temperature engine applications. It is especially useful for protecting against
wear and deposits common in turbocharged engines.
Will CamGuard reduce my oil consumption?
It may and users report that it does, it isn't designed
especially to do this-nor is it desirable to reduce oil consumption in
air-cooled engines substantially. Results in this area entirely depends on the reason for
the increase in consumption. If the rings or the valve guides are worn then you
will not see any decease in oil consumption. However if your oil consumption has
recently increased and is caused by ring belt deposits then the use of
CamGuard will help free up sticky rings and return consumption and
performance back to normal.
Will CamGuard reduce my oil or cylinder head temps?
While again some users report this, it may, but probably not. CamGuard is not
specifically designed as a highly friction modifying additive package out of
concern for certain friction fit engine systems i.e. Continental engine starter
adapters. Some of the components in CamGuard offer friction
reduction in lightly loaded parts and may improve fuel economy
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