[Haleyrz]

I've recently noticed that my jeep is a little sluggish on its get up and go such as getting on a freeway entrance. It doesn't take off quite like it use to. I was wondering if the RESTORE Engine Restorer lubricant would help with what could be possibly compression loss? Anyone have any experience with this product? I know there is a huge controversy over fuel, or engine additives.

[Haleyrz]

Crap, I forgot to add. Its a 1996 GC Laredo 5.2 with 150,000 miles, all stock

[BucYouUp68]

When is the last time it was tuned up, a full tune up?

[Haleyrz]

Honestly I have no idea. I bought it almost a year ago. The guy who owned it before me took really good care of it. He had it completely detailed before selling it, and emailed me a maintence list, but i've lost it. When i had the injectors cleaned about 6 months ago they said the spark plugs and distributer looked fine.

[COLDFEAR]

take it to a shop and have them do one of those fuel system cleaning things. i just had one done and it did wonders

[BucYouUp68]

The first step would be,

Change Oil, and Filter, New Wires, New Plugs, New Air Filter, Clean the TB, check all Belts, Vacuum Lines, and Hoses. See if that helps you, throwing additives at it are not going to solve the problem. Start there and let us know.

[Haleyrz]

Well, as far as that list goes, the oil and filter were just changed and the air filter is pretty new. As far as checking the wires and plugs, what would i look for? My timing belt was replaced just before i bought it, and you can still read the letters on it clear as day. Hoses are something I will need to check in the day light. The only thing I really would have a problem with would be checking the distributer cap. Me and my roommate were suppose to take it off and look for corrosion, but we need a deep socket wrench, and have just been forgetting to do that. But I'm thinking that the restorer is only $10, so if it doesn't work. Of well. Its not an oil additive. Here is something i've read.

"Engine Restorer contains billions of CSL micro-particles in suspension in a neutral motor oil of high quality. Each CSL micro-particle contains Lead (40%) dispersed uniformly throughout a Copper (60%) matrix with Silver. Engine Restorer is not an oil additive in this sense. It is rather an engine additive because it acts on the engine itself playing a double role. The CSL particles fill scratches, grooves and other worn out areas between the piston and the cylinder wall in the engine. The CSL particles provide maximum natural lubrication due to their percentage of lead, even under very high temperature."

Maybe that helps?

[BucYouUp68]

I do not know to much about that stuff, but I seriously doubt it is going to do much for you. Maybe someone else will chime in about the product. I would go through with the tune up part first, maybe check your compression on all cylinders to make sure you don't have a failing cylinder. Check your fluids in your trans, Diffs, transfer case. When ever i buy a used vehicle i go through all these steps right away, then I know that it has all be done correctly. On the wires, check for cracking on the wires, also check the gap on the plugs. I would check the cap and rotor as well. If you do all these things and you see no gains, then you can start throwing additives at it. Check out www.amsoil.com they have superior products.

[-Joe-]

Give it a tune up and dont just pour some fluid in that you think will make things better.

new cap, rotor, plugs and wires if they havent been changed in ages.

[newfieZJ]

Is the air filter new/clean ? I just replaced mine on my 1 ton , what a difference .

I`d do the plugs for sure and consider replacing the 02 sensors after I ran some mopar CCC through the system , good for about 15 hp , lol , that you`ve lost

[pjkatz04]

hey, something simple but check your tire pressures too. not sure if anyone agrees, but i feel like i can notice a difference even between 32 and 25psi

[Haleyrz]

alright, I believe you have all convinced me to do the tune up before i try any additive stuff. So in your opinions, what are the best spark plugs, wires, cap, etc. Is there any benefit to getting "performance" parts for this? If there are any major benefits to that, I figure might as well get some good stuff while i'm at it haha. I will add to all the previous posts....its getting to the point where its a little rough on the start up.

[dxmedia]

Anything which guarentee's results and better performance / mpg for $10 is going to be bull.

A good service will probably sort things out, as said above.

Air filter is the big one with big petrol engines, behind that HT leads, plugs, possibly injector cleaner. Performance parts aren't any better than stock if your lacking on original performance.

Have you a binding brake / low fluid in the box, dry CV joints?

[Haleyrz]

CV joints are good, all brake components have been checked/replaced within the past month, fluids are good, air filter is new within the past oil change.

[dxmedia]

Just remeber that your trying to get original performance back, but improving on a stock motor. There's not point in buying anything to increase performance over stock since all your doing is masking the original issue.