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Re: Additive that can free stuck oil rings
Posted to Technical Tips Forum on 3/20/2009

Vlad,

It's important to understand how rings get stuck.

Oil is used to cool the bottom of the piston and rings. Thicker oil flows slower, gets hotter and allows the rings and ring lands to get hotter.

The increased temperatures and slower flow encouraged... Login to read more.