Frequently Asked Questions

• Should I be concerned about the "lead?"

  Autoworks Friction Free 3000™ Engine Treatment uses "elemental" lead. It must be converted from this form to an organic or inorganic compound to pose any significant threat. While caution should be used with all chemical products, the potential risk to a customer is very low and virtually nonexistent if proper handling procedures are used and the bottle instructions are carefully followed.

• What can I expect by adding Autoworks Friction Free 3000 Engine Treatment to my engine oil?

  The Friction Free 3000 Engine Treatment micro-metallic formulation can translate into a smoother running engine. Lower operating temperatures, better fuel economy and reduced oil consumption are just a few of the added benefits reported to us by our customers. Because of the plating and more efficient combustion, exhaust gas emissions are also lowered. This means a cleaner and healthier environment for everyone.

• Can Autoworks Friction Free 3000 Engine Treatment be used in components other than the engine or in diesel engines?

  Yes, Friction Free 3000 Engine Treatment can be used in other vehicle parts such as standard transmissions and differentials, delivering similar protective benefits. It may also be suitable for certain types of machinery. Please refer to the product packaging for complete details. However, Friction Free 3000 Engine Treatment is not recommended for diesel engines, as the micro-fine filters used in these systems could become clogged.

• Can Autoworks Friction Free 3000 Engine Treatment be used in hydraulic systems?

  Yes. Add 2 oz per gallon, up to 5 gallons, then add ½ oz per gallon thereafter. For compressors under 500 psi, add 1 oz per quarter, up to 5 gallons, then add 1 oz per gallon thereafter. Friction Free 3000 Engine Treatment is NOT RECOMMENDED for high-pressure, multi-stage compressors (over 500 psi).

• How should Autoworks Friction Free 3000 Engine Treatment be used for ongoing maintenance, and is it safe for new or rebuilt engines?

  After the first application, continue with your regular oil change schedule and add 4 oz of Friction Free 3000 Engine Treatment after each oil change. For new or rebuilt engines, wait until the manufacturer's break-in period is completed — usually after the first oil change — before using Friction Free 3000 Engine Treatment. Please note that adding engine treatments during the break-in period may void some manufacturers’ warranties, so always check your owner’s manual first.

• Will Autoworks Friction Free 3000 Engine Treatment cause oil rings or oil filters to clog or cake up?

  No, Friction Free 3000 Engine Treatment will not cause the oil ring on the piston to clog or cake up. It is also safe for use with standard oil filters, which have larger pore sizes. However, it may clog very fine custom filters made of material like "toilet tissue" with pore sizes of 5–7 microns, so these should be avoided.

• Why should I consider Autoworks Friction Free 3000 Engine Treatment?

  Oils are already blended with additives, which serve various requirements. Dispersants/detergents, oxidation inhibitors, extreme pressure anti-wear agents and friction modifiers are but a few of the many "ingredients" in today's motor oils. Though sufficient, these "additives" do not address the gradual wear, surface irregularities and high demands placed on engines by most drivers. Friction Free 3000 Engine Treatment's unique micro-metallic formulation enhances the lubricity surfaces.

• What do you mean by slipperiness?

  A lubricant must allow the surfaces to pass along each other with minimum friction. Friction is directly related to heat, wear and fuel economy. Friction Free 3000 Engine Treatment increases the lubricity of the oil — allowing the two surfaces to pass smoothly. The particles (spherical in shape) act as microscopic "ball bearings."

• Will these "ball bearings" get caught in the oil filter?

  Factory filters trap particles in the 20–25 micron range. Through the process of atomization, we select pharmaceutical grade copper and elemental lead for Friction Free 3000 Engine Treatment. These micro-metallic elements are smaller, 5–15 microns, so they do not get filtered out. As a reference, baby powder (talc) is in the 20 micron range so you can see we are talking very fine down in the 5–15 micron range. Through the incorporation of a patented blend of the micro metals — size, percentage and concentration — Friction Free 3000 Engine Treatment plates the surface imperfections (worn areas). Much like a plasterer who fills imperfections with wall compound, the soft and malleable micro metals in Friction Free 3000 Engine Treatment pack, fill and "plate" the irregularities in the bearing surfaces. This aspect of Friction Free 3000 Engine Treatment is documented in the U.S. patent on which our formula is based. This patent number is printed on each bottle, giving us credibility in a competitive area where many products and claims are made without substance. This plating also gives Friction Free 3000 Engine Treatment superior "boundary" lubrication characteristics.