Restore Engine Compression $10 - Does It Work!?
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- čas přidán 13. 08. 2019
- I've used this product a handful of times over the years, but like most of us, I never took the time to actually test the compression and see if this stuff really did increase compression. In this video I do just that, testing before adding Restore to the engine oil, then testing compression again after 3,000 miles and a week of Moab wheeling!
I did not notice any discernible change in performance or increase in gas mileage.
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Good video, would like to see more non- sponsored product trials for jeep related parts & products 👍🏻
This wasn't sponsored in any way. I just wanted to see if the stuff worked!
What happened with the compression when you changed the oil?Because seems to me that product is just an oil modifier that thickens the oil.
@@bleepinjeep nice video. I was wondering did you pour the whole thing into the engine. Because I did with my oil change I added 6quarts of oil and one whole bottle of this stuff for my 5.7 hemi. And it surprisingly quite the lifter noise. But now I'm nervous to run it since I did see on Google that it suggest only a partial is to be put into the engine and not the whole bottle. Which bums me a bit because it doesn't tell you how much to add only to the engine theres no info for it.
@MoparDude707 hey your comment saved my ass thank you I hope your engine is okay 👍
@@bleepinjeep Do you actually put the oil in the cylinder when you pull out a spark plug or do you add it to the oil?
I like this kid. He’s not over the top animated but is very easy to follow and to the point.
Dillon definitely, he does a great job
I totally agree with that. It's really annoying when you're pissed about your jeep messing with you and you are trying to research and some moron is trying to make a joke every other sentence.
he's also cute
Those pre restore numbers were still good to go.
Project farm used this stuff on an old tractor that truly had low compression and got good results from it
Yeah, if someone has numbers that close, I wouldn't even bother with any additives.
I put it in my Jeep and my wife left me. Thanks Restore.
Lmmfao
I'm buying a bottle for sure now
I guess she didn't take the Jeep?
@@bewilderment9268 she did. All i have left is my power wheels jeep. But ive got TWO batteries in it so she can suck it!
Thanks for the great info 🤣
Gonna give this a shot now, this is the sort of videos I love seeing from bleeping jeep!!
I'm really starting to get the vibe that bleepin jeep is trying to be project farm with all the recent product testing videos. I'm not complaining though we need more non promoted product testing videos
I'm not trying to be like anyone else necessarily... I do like Project Farm vids though. - Tim
@@bleepinjeep project farm does good product comparisons. N I know you guys have done some good comparisons in the past too n I'm glad you n project farm both do unbiased videos. No disrespect to you guys at all just meant bleepin jeep has been on a run of product testing videos lately. By all means keep it up
@@bleepinjeep with a name of Tim you can't be too bad lol. From one Tim to another.
@@pospc2 Tim's are the worst lmao
@@benmiller5015 nah that's Kyle or Burt or Carl
Years ago, I started using Engine Restore after I heard about it on Car Talk with Click & Clack, the Tappet Brothers They said it was the only engine additive that seemed to work. So, I tried it in my 1989 Safari Van 4.3 V6 with 225 miles on it. After only 50 miles, I could see a huge improvement very quickly. And, I continued using it past 341k when I junked the van in 2015 due to Indiana winter road salt. I have also been using it in all my other vehicles and they run great... 2000 Safari 201K, 2002 Ford Taurus 263K and 1996 Astro Van with 321k.
My 89 4.0 XJ was around 200k miles when I compression tested it. My memory from 13 years ago says I had worse compression than your results, I think 135 was my lowest. I tried engine restorer and saw an increase on all but one cylinder. I believe restorer works better on vehicles whose prior owners didn't keep up on maintenance. With your pressures and miles it's pretty clear your xj has been well maintained but even so you still got results, I'd say that's the sign of a good product.
I've been using this stuff for years now and it does really work not only does it restore compression but it makes the engine run smoothly 👌 👍 thanks for the video man
Bro the sounds your engine was making whenever you were doing the compression test reminded me of 007 GoldenEye n64 . Lol remember that alarm bro 🤣
Absolutely great to see you posting again.
I've used Engine Restore on my 1985 Oldsmobile station wagon for years. I bought the car for $500 back in 2012 as a backup vehicle, and always added Engine Restore at each oil change. 10 years later the old car is still running.
Which engine does it have?
That product work on my 2000 dodge ram 1500. I had zero compression in cylinder 3.. i did not at restore to my oil. I removed the spark plug. Poured two ounces directly in the cylinder. Waiting 24 hours. Started my truck. Ran it for 10 mins. I shut it down. Pulled cylinder3 spark plug. Hooked up my compression tester. And their was 120psi!! Thank you restore! I highly recommend this product!!
Just remember to not use this stuff in engines that have VVT. It can cause solinoid issues.
I saw your advice too late , I just did an oil change with “Restorer” in a 2010, 4 cylinder Tacoma 🤦♂️☹️so far no problems 🤞
It’s great to see a Jeep with that kind of mileage out wheeling I have over 300,000 on my zj
Don Mohring the I’m starting to think that the 4.0 is built proof and will last for ever
My 95 Cherokee just got new plugs n wires today and changed her oil! 169,862 & still purs likes a kitten!!
276,000 on my Wj. had a piston come apart about 250,000 put new pistons and bearings in mine and I beat the snot out of it took and on a 700 mile wheeling trip over the weekend just got back yesterday morning and it did great
329,000 miles on a 99 Cherokee...
5.2 V8 any good?
I know the production costs would be really high, but I'd love to see a professional shop do a full taredown and ground up rebuild on one of these engines. They are still really popular and they are known as being almost indestructible, I wish I would have got my XJs engine overhauled, I may have still had it now.
I used this years ago in an Oldsmobile that was starting to burn oil. it stopped burning oil. This stuff works pretty well on an old engine that is on the decline. Cheaper than a rebuild, and will easily get you a few more years of service.
What year was the Oldsmobile and which engine did it have?
@@gregorymalchuk272 1989 98 Regency with a Buick 3800.
Anybody else notice the spark jumping off the distributor at 3:05.
Spark plug wires aren't connected.
hell yeah
Always wondered about these products. Thanks!
Thanks for the mater-of-fact case study that yielded surprising results!
Compression test should be done with = battery charger hooked up on high (constant rpm), crank trigger disconnected, (so it doesnt spark or inject fuel ,cylinders checked further into the test will have more and more of oil washed off the rings by the fuel ,and your asking for it leaving the plug wires loose and letting the ignition fire at peak voltage can cause it to leak high voltage to secoundary winding in coil and kill pcm) , throttle should be propped open some amount ,(so air can freely enter cylinders) keep cranking till guage peaks out.
Do these things and you will have an accurate compression test . FWIW = low/uneven cylinder compression almost always caused by valves not sealing . A good (like SeaFoam) Top Engine cleaner treatment that you put directly in the intake not the gas tank or oil pan ,done by the instructions will help most . My .02 Nice Video !
Where do I put my spark plug wires when testing? I've been doing it wrong my whole life lol
One of the best 6 cylinder inline engine ever!!
I'd bet your issues are related to your valve guides, or springs.
I prefer the Ford 300 straight 6
@Odorous Smegma Hur dur dur
Thank you taking time to test.
Been using this product for about 15yrs great results 👍
I always enjoy your videos Tim. Thanks! I think you should hold the throttle wide open while cranking, but as long as the final test is done the same way it won't matter...
You're right, but I did conduct each test exactly the same way.
@@bleepinjeep I wasn't cutting you up, just making a suggestion. Always great videos Tim!
I don't care who he's trying to be like I appreciate the vids!
Thanks for your view. I tried it on my fj60 and it works very well.
I did my own test with this stuff years ago on a chevy small block with over 150k on it. Did a compression test before, added it to my oil and drove about 3000 miles and did another compression test. the numbers across all 8 cylinders went up 10 to 20 points. Your mileage may vary, not to be taken internally, driver carry's no cash....
Good data. Thanks!
-- Keep hearing good things about this product, and for a long time. Going to try it myself today.
I was curious too, that's why I stopped by. Kind of cool that you drove the mileage you did for a good test.
Thanks! I didn't want to just test it after a hundred miles or so. Had the UT trip coming up anyway so took advantage of it.
Great test!
Ol Xj i have the same one, still stock still does 80 and still pulls my boat at 250k owned for 20years
Thank you for putting this up. It really aids in trusting consumer products. Thx for sharing
Thank god someone that speaks with some enthusiasm behind their voice. Yeah I’m talking to you Matt.
Great test seems like it helped a little
Really love to see this done on something with a super tired motor, low, uneven compression, etc.
I got a high mileage 305 from 1987 that I used this stuff on. The old dog still has plenty of bite.
Haven't tried but certainly going to in my 2000 jeep cherokee..thanks bleepin jeeps!
I used Restore in my 250,000 mile gasoline engine. Somewhat religious about the frequency of oil changes, and never letting the oil get too dirty, I was astounded at how black the oil was at 5,000 miles when I changed it with fresh synthetic. I suspect that it cleaned some sludge out, maybe freed the rings up, but who knows for sure. I did not do a compression check before and after, just based it on your results, and the car is running great. I replaced the plugs on my while I was at it. I can't remember the last time they were changes, so I guess it was time.
Thanks for the quality video! I’ve been using Restore for years and have had great results in high mileage engines. I’m definitely not a believer in mechanic in a can but this stuff actually works. Again, thanks for a great video.
So what kind of oil do you use with it?
@@Andreasplace Castro GTX 10/40
@@dancjr2 thanks a lot
If you don’t mind me asking which do I put in first the oil or the additive?
@@Andreasplace Oil first, additive second
Good stuff..Appreciate the vid.!
Best vid by bleepin jeep .
I literally just did an oil change with this stuff... came in, and this video was up! Watching it now, haha.
A quick update: I put on about 100km after putting the restore in... this is not a 'scientific' test, but my idle appeared smoother, and I didn't bellow blue smoke out the exhaust after idling for 15+ minutes as I did before the restore.
Hello,
Do you have any new experience with it?
Did you add it to the 6 quarts or does it replace some oil?
Isn't cylinder 4 closest to the oil pump? I wonder if that would have anything to do with it. Maybe a build up of the material in Restore, just throwing that idea out...
I agree with you. Engine must be cleaned by that MOA oil idk the other bottle which comes with it too. And then it should be restored. I forgot it and i guess there must be a schedule of additives to repair it without troubles
Thanks for the video. Simple and to the point. My 92 Ford 4.9 inline 6 has 246k. It’s a work truck and with these truck prices new and used I’d like to get more mileage out of this engine. I’m going to try this product.
Hey great video bro, must be alot work before and after with pulling plugs. i have same jeep and have used that product.
my understanding of the stuff is it does help fill scratches in the cylinder wall to some extent but the problem is you have to use it every oil change. I'm not sure if it will gum anything up with long term use.
Actually a before and after test great review
I had a prelude h22 with oil burning issues and this stuff dramatically slowed it down. To 10 or 15% of what it was. Compression didn’t change all that much though. So it does something at least
I used to put this in every car I owned with good results. I stopped because I was using another treatment to fix a oil leak and didn't want to put too many different things in my truck and risk doing harm. But Ill be remembering to start using it again.
I've been wondering about this additive and did put the small can for 4cyl into my 2008 Jeep Patriot North, 2.4L 5spd, (35Kmi.) Oil was down half way in the safe zone on the stick so I put RESTORE in. After a few runs (I don't drive it much) I noticed that my shifting/pick-up became far more peppy and motor became more quiet (very very light ticking.) I was surprised at the acceleration coming onto the hwy on the merge. I'm going to put some Lucas into the gas tank now. Appreciate your channel especially for the nube stuff.
Use it! Tested compression before and after adding and driving 300-500miles. Frankly, I can feel an add “punch” on my Toyota 4banger. This product WORKS ! Fact!
This stuff works my jeep grand Cherokee loves this stuff its at 239,6xx.
Nice information. Thanks.
Question for you, as to what product and how much you think I should use. I have a 1995 Subaru 1.8L 4-CYL boxer Impreza, 177,000 miles. I have 76 and 78 PSI dry compression in #2 and 4 of one head (driver side). This started a few days ago, we noticed while on a highway trip the power was weak and I can hear it missing as the RPMs drop from driving to idle.
I don't have overheating, excessive oil consumption (drippy seals, I add a quart about every 900 miles), smoking, or fluids cross contamination. I'm waiting to have a leak down and another dry/wet compression test at a different shop. The first shop only did dry compression and wasn't too bright or helpful.
If I end up having a head gasket leak between those two cylinders, what products would I possibly try to mend it? It must not be too bad of a leak, whatever it is, for the compression to build to 78psi dry. The other two good cylinders are 130ish psi.
If it ends up being a valve leak, what products and strength could I try to get them clean? After cleaning, I will have valve clearances checked, as it's probably never been done.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Really thinking bout giving this a try in my 98 Grand Cherokee. Piston rings are worn a bit, and I know it's missing some of the power as it has 229,000 really hard (beat the crap out of) miles.
Restore really does work, and the results last a long time
I used this stuff years ago in my jeep, had no problems with it
I used a can in my bronco ll last oil change and after 1 day it started smoking and knocking , now I have to replace the motor ,
I first used restore a couple of times at 100k now I am at 200k and I notice a difference while running. That is in a 2007 impala with 220k miles.
Finally a proper test of this type of product ... 1000 miles minimum to allow it to work..
I will have to give this a try.
I've been using it for a long time 15 years plus, I put the 8 cylinder can in my sixes. I'm a believer.
amen great stuff if people knew that it does actually help out an older engine you'd hear about it all the time bad marketing I guess highly recommended it I use the 8 cylinders can in my 6's as well
Love the video but Restore has been tested about a million times and has worked about a million times. Project farm done a very detailed and extended test on it and it worked. This is also one of the only products in a bottle that click and clack the tappet brothers endorsed. It works people! Not downing the video at all but Restore has been ran through the ringer dozens of times already and stood up.
Man. Good for them!
Put in in my VW Syncro Van w 35k miles on a top end rebuild. It brought 3/4 up 4-6 lbs and the lowest one up about 12 lbs and now they are all within 2-3 lbs of each other. (GoWesty wiseco 2.2 kit and heads)
I’m from Oregon to, that’s a sick jeep.
Would love to see an update to this video! Just got a ZJ and deciding if I should start using this.
I have been using and recommending this stuff forever. Had an old car that wasnt running good so added some of this straight to the oil that was in it and it made the old pos purr.
Hi friend! How do I use Engine Restore? My car uses 3 liters of engine oil. Should I drain some engine oil out and put some Engine Restore in? For instance take out 325ml of engine oil then put in 325ml of Engine Restore?
@@eeyyaakk6801grab the 4,6, or 8 formula, the only difference is the amount of liquid provided and do not overfill, so yes drain some and add engine restore or if you are burning oil wait till you burn some oil and add
Those numbers were good to start. I have 120 in 5 cylinders and 60 in #4. Restore or Rebuild.
Going to try this in my 1948 Buick. Low compression on 3 out of 8 cylinders and plugs fouling at higher speeds. (But no oil smoke)
Thanks for the vid, sweet Jeep too btw.
Just as a side of precaution. Your spark plug leads were sparking when doing the compression test. (I’m sure you know) but disconnect/disable the distributor (or coil packs if it’s a different vehicle). Unbunrt or freshly injected fuel and vapors can get shoved out of the other cylinders via piston stroke and ignite those sparking leads. Saw it once, was pretty surprising 😆 got the blood flowin for sure
How often do you have to put that in your engine? Every oil change or other times?
I bought some restore to fix my wife’s Cadillac and 2 days later she filed for divorce. Thanks restore you got rid of my problem.
I'd say you engine was in good shape, I'd say the worse the engine the more restore would help. Besides the 4.2 and 4.0 AMC engines will go 300k even more without issues, with restore maybe 500k +...
good job where do i get that restorer???
Project Farm used this product in his old Ford Ranger a few years back and it literally saved the motor. He also does exclusively non sponsored content.
good video.where can i find those finders that you have on your jeep cherokee.
Bushwhacker flat style flares
I put a can of restore in my 97 Isuzu Trooper 3.2L V6 4x4 and got a speeding ticket the next week going uphill.
My Jeep Cherokee started missing and the check engine light came on. The machanic said I had hardly any compression in my number one cylinder and the engine was shot. I put restore in and started driving and about 2000 miles I noticed that the miss was going away and eventually the check engine light when off. It’s fine now and running great at about 10,000 miles later👍
Good info thx. I used in a Jeep TJ 4.0 with over 160k miles to address very loud valve clatter. Before using it would take a good 10 mins or driving for several miles to quite the noise a bit. After using, first time n approx 10 seconds the noise came down a good amount. To the point I can now hear the aging pulleys making a little noise. Never heard them before. Next morning, the noise remained low compared to before. Hoping this lasts….
Did you do wide open throttle testing compression. If not that’s not actual numbers.
I have a 96 jeep grand Cherokee 4.0 with a slight lifter tick. What would you recommend?
Stuff works ive use that from everything from dirt bikes quads and my truck with notable compression results!
Did you use new oil?
I can't believe you run copper plugs that many miles, I usually change mine out around 30,000 miles. I use restore also & it brought my compression up as advertised, 190,000 on 4.0 ZJ.
They didn't cause any issues. I replaced them after Utah this year. Ran fine before, ran fine with new ones.
We ran restore in an old Buick 350 motor and the oil relief valve starting sticking and causing zero oil pressure at idle when coming to stops at lights and sometimes when starting
First negative I've heard. Good data point! Thanks
Do you still have this jeep for the update vid?
Why not to leave all except than one that being tested?
glad it was a jeep test got a 2011 charger v6 and it has low comp in cylinder 2 where as before it was a misfire but after a tune up brought it back. gonna get the psi from the mechanic who wants to tear my engine down to see whats wrong. but i think ill try this first.
hi i live in Sydney Australia my 94 xj cherokee over heats in summer when driving ai low speed on easy trails is that an issue on US xj jeeps would love to hear from somebody
Did your engine burn oil before restore? If so did restore reduce oil burn?
i’ve used restore before. it would make the engine feel good for a little while but it wore out quickly. it wasn’t worth spending the money to add it every copy of months to restore a little performance. but the product does work
Then you had a much bigger problem then a little compression lost. I won't fix craters in your cylinder walls.
This video has good editing, but I feel that it was directed at folks that have previously performed a compression test. Based upon the footage and info provided, viewers may try to crank the engine with the ignition system still enabled. Just my $0.02. Keep up the great content! ✌️
Jake of All Terrains
Noticed that too, didn't mention disconnecting/disabling Fuel Pump or igntion, or holding it at WOT while cranking.
Are the results "permanent" after an oil change, or is it just a simple oil thickener like STP? You should try RVS Technology triboceramic oil additive next. It is rather pricey tho. The results (if any) shouldnbe rather persistent even after a couple of oil changes.
So I put this in and drive for 2000 miles and do a oil change or leave it in or do I do an oil change first then put it in
Your a badass. Wheeling like that, you ever get worried? It's your ride back.
Worried, no. Avoid some of the riskier lines, definitely!
hold the throttle open while cranking to let air in to comperss
Without sparkplugs?
@@tomasnokechtesledger1786 - The absence of the spark plugs on the other cylinders, as nothing to do with the cylinder being tested. Compression test should always be done with open throttle, precisely to give a better chance to fill up the cylinder. Be it a 1 cylinder or multi cylinder engine. ;-)
I am curious to see the compression results after an oil change to see if that stuff actually changed anything that remains when it is absent.🤔
There are about a dozen videos that will tell you that already. Restore does what it says for the duration that it's in your engine. Just add it with every oil change.
I mean an oil change without it. Sure, if you have to use it all the time it may have an impact. Will it do anything that lasts when it is absent?
And just a side note, I have soaked the cylinders for 24hrs using seafoam or berryman poured into the sparkplug holes (plugs out) then crank over the engine to blow out the solvent, reinstall compression tester and seen a 15psi increase curing the carbon fouled stuck compression ring problem...
Great shirt. Capital TORQ makes good stuff.. lowercase torq takes Doug's money
What a beast