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Zmax
« on: November 24, 2007, 09:49:40 pm »
anyone try it ?

we did in our 97 grand am se coupe  it seems to have more power now

www.zmax.com
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Re: Zmax
« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2007, 10:11:13 pm »
UMm....aren't they being sued left right and center in the US for fraudulent claims and the like???
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Re: Zmax
« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2007, 10:11:33 pm »
Two things learned about zmax after a Google search:

1. The zmax site is down.  Always a promising sign.

2. The US Federal Trade Commission sued zmax in 2001 for "unsubstantiated claims".  (http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2001/02/zmax1.shtm)

Basically, zmax does nothing for power or fuel economy, and increases wear on your engine.

Get that crap out of your car.
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Re: Zmax
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2007, 10:14:29 pm »
Oops, site is back up.  Could've been my end.  From their "About Us" page:

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The ability of zMAX ® to soak into metal more than any other product while helping to dissolve and prevent harmful deposits is only the beginning of the story.

Mmmmmm....soaking.
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Re: Zmax
« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2007, 10:17:20 pm »
that was 2001 this is 2006
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Re: Zmax
« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2007, 10:20:27 pm »
Quote from: artie on November 24, 2007, 10:17:20 pm
that was 2001 this is 2006

Snake oil is still snake oil! BTW, I thought it was now 2007.  :-\ :rofl2:
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Re: Zmax
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2007, 10:23:21 pm »
im going to buy more of it when we get a oil change
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Re: Zmax
« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2007, 10:47:50 pm »
MMMMMmmmmmmmm placebo! :lick: :drool:
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Re: Zmax
« Reply #8 on: November 24, 2007, 11:36:14 pm »
Interesting, if it does half what it says it does, than is very nice indeed.
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Re: Zmax
« Reply #9 on: November 24, 2007, 11:45:55 pm »
Quote from: Wolverine on November 24, 2007, 11:36:14 pm
Interesting, if it does half what it says it does, than is very nice indeed.

Yeah, but it doesn't.  There have been dozens of articles completely debunking these "miracle additives" from third-party sources, such as car magazines and universities.  Here's one such article from Minnesota State University:

http://www.mnsu.edu/news/read/?paper=topstories&id=old-1086498001

Think of it this way...if you could really boost power AND fuel efficiency in any car with just an inexpensive additive, wouldn't Texaco and friends be selling "premium power-boost" fuel?
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Re: Zmax
« Reply #10 on: November 25, 2007, 12:48:48 am »
Quote from: artie on November 24, 2007, 10:23:21 pm
im going to buy more of it when we get a oil change

Good for you....I won't be barging in front of you for it. 
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Re: Zmax
« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2007, 01:15:45 am »
Quote from: artie on November 24, 2007, 10:17:20 pm
that was 2001 this is 2006

So, they sold snake oil in 2001, but now they're selling magic in a bottle, is that it?


Quote from: artie on November 24, 2007, 10:23:21 pm
im going to buy more of it when we get a oil change

You have a connection to zmax.  You started off asking, "anyone try it ?"  Now when people point out articles about zmax being crap, you defiantly declare you are going to buy more of this crap.  Do you have the distribution rights to your area or something?
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Re: Zmax
« Reply #12 on: November 25, 2007, 01:18:08 am »
Quote from: artie on November 24, 2007, 10:17:20 pm
that was 2001 this is 2006
:o And I've been writing "2007" all year!
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Re: Zmax
« Reply #13 on: November 25, 2007, 01:59:04 am »
Quote from: jcon on November 25, 2007, 01:18:08 am
Quote from: artie on November 24, 2007, 10:17:20 pm
that was 2001 this is 2006
:o And I've been writing "2007" all year!

LMAO
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Re: Zmax
« Reply #14 on: November 25, 2007, 02:31:17 am »
Quote from: jcon on November 25, 2007, 01:18:08 am
Quote from: artie on November 24, 2007, 10:17:20 pm
that was 2001 this is 2006
:o And I've been writing "2007" all year!


Thanks for comin' out Artie :hello:

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Re: Zmax
« Reply #15 on: November 25, 2007, 08:59:35 am »
..Do I hear 2008.........anyone...............?????..ZMAXS of OIL OF OKAY womens facial rejuvenation ads......
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Re: Zmax
« Reply #16 on: November 25, 2007, 10:48:51 am »
I bet nowhere on the site it says "we have run a dyno with a 97 grand am on the CSA test facilities and got a documented power increase of --%" I guess it would be too bad for the campaign.

But some of the televised crap turns out true. Like that magic bullet e.g, is decent after all. And I am waiting for that bagless vac that filters dust thru water in it.
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Re: Zmax
« Reply #17 on: November 27, 2007, 06:45:17 pm »
they wouldnt sale if it didnt work
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Re: Zmax
« Reply #18 on: November 27, 2007, 06:51:43 pm »
..very inter--est-iiingg.........
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Re: Zmax
« Reply #19 on: November 27, 2007, 07:14:24 pm »
Quote from: artie on November 27, 2007, 06:45:17 pm
they wouldnt sale if it didnt work

Worst. Reply. Ever.

Too funny.
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