Low Utilization Aircraft

by **T210DRVR** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 3:29 pm

As higher fuel prices push many of us to restrict our flying, I've found a product that may be worthy of considering to prevent corrosion in our engines. ASL CamGuard, http://www.aslcamguard.com/ , is a product that was developed to address this issue.

I don't have any interest in the product other than the potential for saving me from an early overhaul. I've used it in my three aircraft for the past two years and seen modest drops in wear metals. However, most important to me is preventing cam/lifter corrosion in my Lycoming engine. We all know that the camshaft location in our engine is not optimum in terms of assuring good lubrication. Long term storage can allow the cam to become pitted with rust.

I've changed from using Aeroshell 15-50 to Phillips 20-50 XC with CamGuard added. The net cost is almost identical, but I believe my engine benefits.

Your experience may vary, but this is the first product I've seen that may actually provide benefits to your engine. It is FAA certified for naturally aspirated certified aircraft engines.

by **MULEFLY** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:17 pm

T2...

FWIW I believe that Zach Grant (L1011jock) uses the cam guard with AeroShell 15W50... he mentioned that at the recent Comanche Pilot Proficiency Program that was held at Watertown, WI

Jim

by **Zach Grant L1011jock** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 11:49 pm

Yes,
I have been using Camguard for several years now (even before it was "approved") and have had great results in a variety of engines. I have noticed among other things, a reduction in wear, reduced temps and friction, noticably smoother running engines with no ther changes, and yes it does work well at fighting corrosion! I have used it with Aeroshell 15w50, Aeroshell straight weight oils, Castrol Aviator straight weight oils, all with excellent results in both Lyc and Continental engines. I learned about it when I attended a forum put on by the chemist that developed it at OSH some years back. Tried it, liked it, use it religeously.
-Zach

by **T210DRVR** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 12:27 am

by **Zach Grant L1011jock** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 12:29 am

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