Bardahl Engine Treatment Oil ???

samsag12 · 28th May 2010, 17:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaizer Sozay

Are we talking about an engine oil additve or a flush here.
also can anyone suggest which is a better engine treatment.
Bhardal or Nulon.

Waking up a very old thread(but its good to use the existing one instead of creating a new one

).

Just want to know is it safe to use either a Bardahl engine oil additive or a Nulon one in Premier Padmini S1. I have recently changed the engine oil and filter. Have poured SAE20W40 grade Bosch oil and Elofic oil filter without any flushing agent. Due to worn out piston rings haven't used any flushing agent although bought a Cyclo Motor Flush but returned it after some negative reviews of its use on old cars. Now the engine is heating up very quickly. All the necessary checks have been performed. So was thinking of using this as a last resort before finally opening up the whole engine.
Thus, need some suggestions regarding this.

CrackedHead · 28th May 2010, 18:05

@ samsag12 - I don't think that the engine oil additive will help with the problems you describe. Would be a better option to source a used engine in good condition (watch for cars who come to the scrapyard in running condition).

Or, if you are doing an engine overhaul - I can help when I'm in Lucknow next.

samsag12 · 28th May 2010, 18:45

But S1 models are very very rare to be seen in scrapyard. I don't plan to put any ordinary padmini engine so if all fails will get the current one in perfect shape. But presently car is not in a state to even run 2kms due to heating. Am waiting for your visit to Lko and to meet you this time . So till then will run the car with some minor tweaks.

Saptarshi B · 5th October 2010, 13:15

Is there a minimum number of kilometers that an engine must have run before putting in Bardhal ?

samsag12, did you use the Bardhal yet ? Did it help ?

samsag12 · 21st October 2010, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saptarshi B

Is there a minimum number of kilometers that an engine must have run before putting in Bardhal ?

samsag12, did you use the Bardhal yet ? Did it help ?

Here is the link to my review of Nulon Engine Treatment on my S1.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/2113736-post28.html

28th May 2010, 18:05	#17
CrackedHead BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 585 Thanked: 81 Times	@ samsag12 - I don't think that the engine oil additive will help with the problems you describe. Would be a better option to source a used engine in good condition (watch for cars who come to the scrapyard in running condition). Or, if you are doing an engine overhaul - I can help when I'm in Lucknow next.
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28th May 2010, 18:45	#18
samsag12 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: City of Nawaabs Posts: 1,624 Thanked: 249 Times View My Garage	But S1 models are very very rare to be seen in scrapyard. I don't plan to put any ordinary padmini engine so if all fails will get the current one in perfect shape. But presently car is not in a state to even run 2kms due to heating. Am waiting for your visit to Lko and to meet you this time . So till then will run the car with some minor tweaks.
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5th October 2010, 13:15	#19
Saptarshi B BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 110 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Is there a minimum number of kilometers that an engine must have run before putting in Bardhal ? samsag12, did you use the Bardhal yet ? Did it help ?
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