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shibbs · 09-09-2020, 11:50 AM

From Prolong's MSDS:

It's.... OIL! Huzzah! You're adding oil to your oil. Plus, some sweetened oil, so it smells better and makes you happy as you pour it in.

Complete waste of money.

EDIT: Sorry, that's for the aerosol Prolong.

This is for the transmission additive. Looks like it's more oils and some oils, and more oils. Yep. Still keeping those aromatics in so it smells super pretty!

Silver14 · 09-09-2020, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shibbs

From Prolong's MSDS:
It's.... OIL! Huzzah! You're adding oil to your oil. Plus, some sweetened oil, so it smells better and makes you happy as you pour it in.

Complete waste of money.

EDIT: Sorry, that's for the aerosol Prolong.

This is for the transmission additive. Looks like it's more oils and some oils, and more oils. Yep.

Snake oil isn't listed, must mean it's legit!

LT1Zob · 09-09-2020, 01:48 PM

Garbage, all of them. Put Lube Gard in my 96 vette. 2 months later, I rebuilt the trans due to parished seals. My buddy used Lucas in his 2002 Camaro, same results. Other than a lighter wallet and a feeling of getting kicked in the balls, you'll have nothing to show for. Change the fuild/filter per the recommended schedule and don't skimp on quality fluids. All else is garbage.

mikeman · 09-09-2020, 02:34 PM

How do they "sweeten" the oil? Do they put sugar or corn syrup in it or something? lol!

InFiD3ViL · 09-09-2020, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeman

How do they "sweeten" the oil? Do they put sugar or corn syrup in it or something? lol!

Per Wikipedia:

'The term "sweet" originates from the fact that a low level of sulfur provides the oil with a relatively sweet taste and pleasant smell, compared to sulfurous oil. Nineteenth-century prospectors would taste and smell small quantities of oil to determine its quality. Sweet crude oil contains small amounts of hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide. Petroleum containing higher levels of sulfur is called "sour" crude oil.'

I wonder how both would taste drizzled on some chicken?

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 09-09-2020, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Per Wikipedia:

'The term "sweet" originates from the fact that a low level of sulfur provides the oil with a relatively sweet taste and pleasant smell, compared to sulfurous oil. Nineteenth-century prospectors would taste and smell small quantities of oil to determine its quality. Sweet crude oil contains small amounts of hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide. Petroleum containing higher levels of sulfur is called "sour" crude oil.'

I wonder how both would taste drizzled on some chicken?

I wouldn’t try it! The lower Hydrogen Sulfide content is also an important part of it. H2s is nasty stuff, the gas form will kill you very quickly at even minor to moderate levels. It’s also highly corrosive. Sweet crude is easier/cheaper to refine Because it’s already more pure to some degree than sour. It does have a different smell than sour crude for sure. I’ve never tasted either of them so I can’t comment on that.

shredder7 · 09-09-2020, 05:46 PM

I am about to get transmission fluid and Filter change in my 2015 Camaro LS soon, but before I get it done, do you Camaro owners ever get Transmission fluid flush or Transmission fluid /Filter change? The Camaro manual states Fluid change/filter change. Scotty Kilmer (YouTube Mechanic) strongly avoids Transmission flushes for most cars because it may be bad for the transmission in the long run. He strongly recommends just changing transmission/filter instead.
Secondly, does the 2015 Camaros have CVT Transmission?
Let me know what is your best advice?

mikeman · 09-09-2020, 05:50 PM

I would NOT do a flush. A drain and refill is best. No CVT crap on the Camaro.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 09-09-2020, 09:04 PM

DONT flush it. You will likely regret it in short order. Drain it, pull the pan change the filter put it back together and follow the correct procedure to fill it, check the level and top it off.

InFiD3ViL · 09-09-2020, 09:46 PM

3rd here to tell you NO FLUSH.

Also as said above, the Camaro does NOT have a CVT transmission regardless of your engine type...thank god. Changing your fluid and filter is safe on a healthy transmission.

102SS · 09-10-2020, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by shredder7

Thanks for the suggestions, Would you Camaro users suggest the Dexron VI SYNTHETIC? What brand do you recommend?

These things (5th and 6th gens) come filled with Dex6 synthetic trans fluid.

Do not add additives.

I changed my 1999 TA to Dex 6 when I did my 3600 stall and made over 800 dragstrip passes on a 120,000 mile trans with no rebuild.

BLU DUCE · 09-10-2020, 07:03 AM

I'm sill wondering about the out come of the Prolong.

shredder7 · 09-11-2020, 04:00 PM

Thanks guys for the advice, rather than a flush, I went ahead and just got the transmission fluid with Dexron 6 synthetic and filter replaced. I went ahead and let the mechanic put in prolong. I got my Camaro back and took it for a drive into the freeway, and the acceleration is a lot quicker and smoother at high speeds over 55 mph. Before, there was a bit drag in the acceleration, but now my car runs so much faster. I love it!

Machh5 · 11-26-2020, 05:04 PM

The only additive I have used in automatic transmissions, power steering and all my floor jacks is K&W Trans-X. Does what it says https://www.walmart.com/ip/K-W-Trans...waAqSnEALw_wcB One of my cars has over 300k miles using transX still works like new. Works great in floor jacks too.

09-09-2020, 01:48 PM	#17
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 2,006 View My Garage	Garbage, all of them. Put Lube Gard in my 96 vette. 2 months later, I rebuilt the trans due to parished seals. My buddy used Lucas in his 2002 Camaro, same results. Other than a lighter wallet and a feeling of getting kicked in the balls, you'll have nothing to show for. Change the fuild/filter per the recommended schedule and don't skimp on quality fluids. All else is garbage. __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

09-09-2020, 09:04 PM	#23
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,707	DONT flush it. You will likely regret it in short order. Drain it, pull the pan change the filter put it back together and follow the correct procedure to fill it, check the level and top it off. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

09-09-2020, 09:46 PM	#24
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,578	3rd here to tell you NO FLUSH. Also as said above, the Camaro does NOT have a CVT transmission regardless of your engine type...thank god. Changing your fluid and filter is safe on a healthy transmission. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

09-10-2020, 07:03 AM	#26
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	I'm sill wondering about the out come of the Prolong. __________________

09-09-2020, 02:34 PM	#18
mikeman Banned Drives: 2015 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: My Garage Posts: 1,125	How do they "sweeten" the oil? Do they put sugar or corn syrup in it or something? lol!

09-09-2020, 05:46 PM	#21
shredder7 Drives: 2015 Camaro LS Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 32 View My Garage	I am about to get transmission fluid and Filter change in my 2015 Camaro LS soon, but before I get it done, do you Camaro owners ever get Transmission fluid flush or Transmission fluid /Filter change? The Camaro manual states Fluid change/filter change. Scotty Kilmer (YouTube Mechanic) strongly avoids Transmission flushes for most cars because it may be bad for the transmission in the long run. He strongly recommends just changing transmission/filter instead. Secondly, does the 2015 Camaros have CVT Transmission? Let me know what is your best advice?

09-09-2020, 05:50 PM	#22
mikeman Banned Drives: 2015 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: My Garage Posts: 1,125	I would NOT do a flush. A drain and refill is best. No CVT crap on the Camaro.

09-11-2020, 04:00 PM	#27
shredder7 Drives: 2015 Camaro LS Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 32 View My Garage	Thanks guys for the advice, rather than a flush, I went ahead and just got the transmission fluid with Dexron 6 synthetic and filter replaced. I went ahead and let the mechanic put in prolong. I got my Camaro back and took it for a drive into the freeway, and the acceleration is a lot quicker and smoother at high speeds over 55 mph. Before, there was a bit drag in the acceleration, but now my car runs so much faster. I love it!

11-26-2020, 05:04 PM	#28
Machh5 Account Suspended Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: US Posts: 120	The only additive I have used in automatic transmissions, power steering and all my floor jacks is K&W Trans-X. Does what it says https://www.walmart.com/ip/K-W-Trans...waAqSnEALw_wcB One of my cars has over 300k miles using transX still works like new. Works great in floor jacks too.