CamGuard is an additive supplement formulated to address the
complex and interrelated problems of corrosion, wear, deposits and seal
degradation in piston engines. CamGuard contains 11 high performance
additives and is 100% active. It dramatically improves performance of and is
compatible with all aviation oils including mineral based, and semi-synthetic
types.
In addition to aircraft engines, CamGuard is
extremely beneficial for corrosion control when added to the crankcase of any
infrequently used engine. These include marine inboard and outboard engines,
motorcycle, emergency equipment, backup generators, classic and antique
vehicles, agricultural and all seasonal equipment. CamGuard is
compatible with all passenger car and heavy-duty diesel oils. This includes
synthetic motor oils.
1) What is CamGuard and why do I need it?
CamGuard is a supplemental additive package for piston engine motor oils. It
is a 100% active blend of 11 components and improves the performance of any oil
in the areas of:
- Rust and corrosion protection
- Wear protection
- Deposit control
- Seal conditioning
CamGuard offers an advanced level of protection to every engine. Infrequently
used engines will see the most benefit as rust and corrosion dramatically
reduces engine life.
2) Will CamGuard work with any oil?
CamGuard works with all conventional mineral oils, semi-synthetic oils, and
fully synthetic oils. It is compatible with all commonly used oil components
including detergents, dispersants, zinc or phosphorus antiwear compounds,
antioxidants, friction modifiers, basestocks, etc.
3) Can I use CamGuard in other engines?
CAMGUARD is useful in ALL engines and applications. CamGuard should be
selected by the type of engine oil you are using. Air-cooled aircraft using AD
oil should choose CamGuard Aviation. Cars and trucks should use CamGuard
Automotive. Boats with 4-stroke motors should use CamGuard Marine.
In all cases infrequently used engines will benefit greatly from the
increased corrosion protection they get from CamGuard. While frequently used
engines will benefit from the deposit control and antiwear protection in
CamGuard.
4) Is CamGuard like any other additives?
NO! CamGuard is a complex formulation using proven additive technology. It is
not just an additive diluted in baseoil and backed up with a slick marketing
campaign or some historic mystical potion.
We present our data from both industry-standardized tests and in house
testing along with our experimental procedures for comparison and evaluation.
5) Do I need to add CamGuard at every oil change?
Yes. We do not make claims of one-time engine treatments.
6) Can I use CamGuard in a high time engine?
Yes, CamGuard is valuable at any point in an engineï¾’s life. When added to a
high time engines, oil analysis may show an ARTIFICIAL increase in metals across
the board for a few oil changes. This is normal. CamGuard does not clean
engines, remove varnish or release sludge, but does allow them to clean
themselves due to mechanical motions (see below). The artificial increase in
metals comes from extraction of the liquid phase of the lead sludge that is
found in the low flow areas of the engine.
Oil analysis may also show an increase in the insolubles, usually as fine
carbon particles. This is due to the mechanical motions of the rings and valves
cleaning up the carbon the ring grooves and valve guides and is very beneficial.
After a couple of oil changes with CamGuard, a drop in oil consumption is
commonly reported as the rings become free to move again.
7) What differences can I expect to see when I use CamGuard?
CamGuard is a prevention product; it reduces wear, corrosion, deposits and
seal degradation. Regular oil analysis typically demonstrates a trend of reduced
iron levels when using CamGuard. Iron levels are reduced due to both rust
inhibition and wear protection. Reduced levels of copper, lead and tin are often
reported due to better corrosion protection. Silicon levels are often reduced
demonstrating protection of silicone gaskets and O-rings. Note that there are
small amounts of calcium (60-85 PPM) when the correct amount of CamGuard is
used.
8) How often should I change my oil?
In aircraft, we recommend 25-30 hours with a minimum of four times per year
using 5% CamGuard with each oil change. If the engine will sit idle for any
length of time, we recommend fresh oil and 5% CamGuard. Be sure to run the
engine to circulate the clean oil and check for leaks before letting the
aircraft sit.
9) Is CamGuard helpful as a long-term preservative?
CamGuard can be used as a pickling or preservative oil at a concentration
7-8% in fresh oil. Be sure to run the engine with the fresh oil and CamGuard to
circulate and follow any other manufacturerï¾’s recommendations for long-term
storage.
10) Does CamGuard treat the metal?
The additives in CamGuard react with various metals in the engine. Corrosion
inhibitors form a continuous layer on soft metals blocking water and preventing
acidic attack. Ferrous metal corrosion inhibitors do the same thing on iron and
steel even as the oil runs off hot parts after engine shutdown. Some anti-wear
components form sacrificial antiwear films at cam lifter interfaces, while
others prevent wear of dissimilar metals such as valve / guide interfaces.
11) Will CamGuard reduce my oil consumption?
It may, but it entirely depends on the reason for the increase in
consumption. If the rings or the valve guides are worn then you will not see any
decease in oil consumption. However, if your oil consumption has recently
increased and is caused by ring belt deposits, then the use of CamGuard will
help free up sticky rings and return consumption and performance back to normal.
12) Will CamGuard reduce my oil or cylinder head temps?
It may, but probably not. CamGuard is not specifically designed as a highly
friction modifying additive package out of concern for certain friction fit
engine systems i.e. Continental engine starter adapters. Some of the components
in CamGuard offer friction reduction in lightly loaded parts and may improve
fuel economy.
"Corrosion is by far the biggest reason engines don't make it to TBO.
ASL CamGuard is a corrosion inhibitor thatï¾’s particularly helpful for preventing
corrosion in engines that have periods of inactivity - typical of many
owner-operated airplanes." - Mike Busch,
Savvy Aviator
Aviation Consumer gave a cursory review and approval of CamGuard.
CamGuard - The 5% Solution
CamGuard is FAA accepted and approved for use in all non-turbocharged
aircraft. Turbocharged engine acceptance is pending.
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