Mitsubishi Delica Owners Club UK™

mdocuk · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 10:27 Post subject: ZX1 extralube - anyone used it?

Sounds amazing!

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Rusty · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 21:44 Post subject:

Yes, I've used the stuff in several engines. Mainly because my Uncle used to sell it Laughing

I might even have it in the Deli :? But it's been so long I can't remember Embarassed

Seem to remember one benefit is slightly smoother engine etc...
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ns1444 · Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 72 Location: South Dorset

I've used this for several years and can thoroughly recommend it, however have'nt been able to find a supplier in the last couple of years so assumed it was no longer available Sad

It certainly gives improved mpg and smoother running, the largest engine I've used it in was 12 litres (HGV tractor unit) and even that went from 8.5mpg to 8.8mpg.

If anybody knows where it's available I would be interested in trying it in my Delica.

Nigel.

Aircooled68 · Joined: 19 Sep 2004 Posts: 303 Location: Liverpool

but what size????? http://www.zx1store.co.uk/departments.cfm?id=1
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Jev · Joined: 21 Mar 2004 Posts: 297 Location: St. Ives, Cambs

I found some last year advertised on QVC !!
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mdocuk · Posted: Sun May 15, 2005 14:49 Post subject:

We've got it in the club shop ....

Click here for a direct link.

Simon ;)
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mdocuk · Posted: Sun May 15, 2005 21:01 Post subject:

How much do you need?

Fuel treatment :
Initial : 1ml / litre
Subsequent : 0.5ml / litre

eg : 90l tank : initial 90ml, subsequent 45ml

Engine Oil treatment :
2000-2400 : 225 ml
2500-3500 : 250 ml
3500-4200 : 300 ml

General lubrication : add @ 5%

(I'll add this in the club shop ;) )

Simon
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tommy · Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2005 17:04 Post subject: zx1

Used to get it from Halfrauds.... didn't know it was difficult to come by!!

tommy

Chris Swansea · Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 7:41 Post subject:

Just had a look in the club shop, this stuff sounds like a pretty good value insurance policy! You quote...

"Transmission : Auto : 2.5% (provided NO metal to metal plates)"

Does my 94 L400 have metal to metal plates?!

Many thanks
Chris
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Chris Swansea · Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 22:20 Post subject:

Treated my Deli yesterday - much less rattle'n'clatter on start up and ticks over quieter too. Does anyone know the answer to my query above about the gearbox?
Thanks!
Chris
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idwal67 · Joined: 02 Jun 2004 Posts: 26 Location: brighton

have used ZX1 in engine - gearbox and diffs without any problems so far.

I got mine from QVC as you get 2 bottles and a spray bottle like WD40

Also - if you use 1 bottle and do not think it makes any difference then you can send empty bottle back with other bottles and get you money back minus P&P

ken (idwal67)

philusher · Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 18 Location: North Yorkshire

Yup, I got a bottle from them recently and have been adding it to a 140hp 2stroke V6 outboard engine and recording the speeds with a marine GPS and there is about 7mph increase in top speed when the GPS has done its calculations over 276 nautical miles, taking us up to a top speed of about 64 mph on flat water.
I think I will invest in more and give the Deli a dose.
Phil

Bobbybiscuit · Joined: 29 Jun 2006 Posts: 83 Location: PLYMOUTH, UK

I swear by the above - oil and fuel treatment - made in USA - use it in my car and motor bike - extra MPG - smoother engine - moreout put and engine does not work so hard - remains cooler.

I am buying a L400 super exceed next week - shall put that in the engine and fuel tank.

By the way why does engine smoke when under hard accelaration? (noticed it on test run) - been standing too long?

I want to be armed when i go to the garage to collect it.

astro_nomenoff · Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 22:07 Post subject:

I've used ZX1 in Granadas with petrol engines, the 2.0l and 2.9 V6 like it, but it plays havoc with the hydraulic valve lifters on the 24v V6.

I put a bit in the coolant system to protect the water pump.

I wonder whether some in my Granadas autobox will help it along...?

ARCTIC FOX · Joined: 06 Mar 2005 Posts: 393 Location: BRISTOL

I am hoping i am correct in saying my L400 requires 8.3L of engine oil, 8.5L Transmission oil so therefore i will require the following amounts of ZX1 250ml for engine and 215ml for transmission.

Can anyone make my life easier and name the oil to use for the engine and the transmisson.......and the big question should i be using any flush and if so on both units???

cheers guys anything for smoother quiter cheaper running Deli, i am aiming for a 40MPG Deli by the end of next year :?

Oh do i have wet plate clutch thingy in which case can i use the Lube

thanks Arctic
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SWB Super Exceed 2.8TD
6" Lift in Body (made good by Mark & Bruce)
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vitesse6 · Joined: 25 Apr 2010 Posts: 34 Location: se england

have used in several cars too ..excellent resuts.. especially in an old citroen bx tzd :D

andyj · Joined: 08 Sep 2006 Posts: 2412 Location: up norf

must admit I'm a bit wary of shoving things in decent oil, but had a good read round on zx1 and it looks like its zinc dialkyl phosphate, basicly it bonds to metal (few molecules thick) and forms a sacraficial layer, apparently it was also used on oil rigs for the drill bits

also came across a few articles on bob the oil guy about the amount of zdp (i think is the acromym) being reduced in modern oils as it destroys catalytic systems, so makes sense to shove this in our delis!

Deker · Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3829 Location: Borehamwood

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