Well....I’ve been using Camguard and have had good result over a 10 year period. Could I have had the same results another way? Perhaps. There is really no way to know for sure unless you run an engine with oil x and additive y, then go back in time and run it with different oil or additive under exactly the same circumstances.
Oil analysis is just another tool in the the evaluation toolbox. Again, not going to call it necessary....or the only way to gauge the health of your engine...but I think that, combined with cutting the filter and frequent oil changes it is good practice.
For me, using Camguard combined with regular oil analysis is not prohibitively expensive so I’ve incorporated both into my engine maintenance protocol.
Just sharing my own experiences.
Mike
Oil?
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Re: Oil?
I would encourage everyone to go do their own reading and make their own decision. Just because Camguard has the word cam in its name doesn't mean it is only intended to address a cam. The name may have been inspired by the Lycoming camshaft issue but it certainly does a lot more than that. I cannot find any information that says Camguard's aviation formula contains ZDDP.
I've read articles written about Camguard, various oils, etc by folks a lot smarter than me and made my decision. I wish I could always fly my plane as often as I would like but sometimes I can't. What I have read is straight weight oils tend to keep the metal coated a little longer since they aren't as thin when cool and using Camguard improves corrosion resistance and offers some anti-wear improvement as well according to some folks who have done studies. I also do oil analysis to keep an eye on things. Your engine oil will likely tell you something is starting to happen before it does. I also cut open my filter at every change to look for any metal as well. All I can say, like Mike, is that it works for me. I'm sure there are other successful paths and I also agree that none of these are a substitute from changing your oil on a regular basis but could rather extend the life of your engine. That's my personal opinion.
https://www.aviationconsumer.com/mainte ... uire-time/
I've read articles written about Camguard, various oils, etc by folks a lot smarter than me and made my decision. I wish I could always fly my plane as often as I would like but sometimes I can't. What I have read is straight weight oils tend to keep the metal coated a little longer since they aren't as thin when cool and using Camguard improves corrosion resistance and offers some anti-wear improvement as well according to some folks who have done studies. I also do oil analysis to keep an eye on things. Your engine oil will likely tell you something is starting to happen before it does. I also cut open my filter at every change to look for any metal as well. All I can say, like Mike, is that it works for me. I'm sure there are other successful paths and I also agree that none of these are a substitute from changing your oil on a regular basis but could rather extend the life of your engine. That's my personal opinion.
https://www.aviationconsumer.com/mainte ... uire-time/
David Freeland - CFII
1972 Bellanca Super Viking and 1946 Cessna 120
1972 Bellanca Super Viking and 1946 Cessna 120