Regardless of terminology, Fast “Burn” or Activation Temperature, the concept is the same – ZDDP chemistry requires heat and load to initiate the chemical reaction that forms the phosphate glass film that provides the sacrificial anti-wear film. With regards to the different types and names of Zinc (ZDDP, ZDP, ZDTP, etc…), they are just naming… Continue reading
It is generally accepted in the engine industry that Ethanol is bad, but what does bad really mean? Most enthusiasts have heard of the storage issues related to Ethanol blended fuels, but what is the best course of action concerning these issues? Do Ethanol additives help the problem? Recently, even the mainstream media has picked… Continue reading
What makes Carb Defender™ different from all the other Ethanol additives at my local parts store? Carb Defender™ provides powerful and targeted protection for carburetors and mechanical fuel pumps against corrosive damage and gummy deposits caused by Ethanol blended fuels (E10 up to E98). No other product is formulated for the specific needs of Carburetors… Continue reading
Modern fuel blends containing ethanol are eating classic cars from the inside out. Here’s what you can do to protect yours. By Jeff Huneycutt Like they say, “It’s the things you don’t see that you’ve got to watch out for.” Sort of like when you are buying a new car and then get hit with… Continue reading
All Driven Racing Oil™ engine oil products feature a synthetic base stock utilizing mPAO 100. Studies have proven that this allows air release to be five times faster than with a traditional high viscosity 100 PAO. In simplest terms, it means that Driven’s synthetic base features fewer tiny air bubbles that can cause issues such… Continue reading
The pictures below were provided by our customers and dealers to show you the damage that ethanol corrosion causes in carburetors.
