FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
GASOLINE ENGINES
Q - What is the brittleness of treated surfaces?
A - There is no brittleness evident in treated metals, as only the top few microns of each surface are modified.
Q - Is there evidence of resultant flaking in the treated surface?
A - No flaking is evident, as the treated surface is actually modified.
Comment:
When you analyze oil used from a treated engine, the fallout metal contents vastly reduced, becoming almost nonexistent. However, for a short time after treatment, the particulate quantity measurement may increase due to cleansing of gummed-up piston rings and ring lands, freeing previously produced wear particles.
Seals and Gaskets
What effects on seals and gaskets can be expected from XPA ?
No measurable deterioration of seals or gaskets have been found under normal recommended applications. Tests of seal and gasket material soaked at length in concentrate have shown no breakdown, deterioration or swelling.
Spark Plugs
Q - Will XPA alter the effectiveness of spark plugs?
A - XPA will not interfere with firing of spark plugs. As rings work more effectively, there is less blow by and therefore less oil to "oil up" plugs.
Tolerances
Q - What effect has XPA on normal engine gap tolerances?
A - As XPA does not coat the surface, thicken existing oils or fill the existing surface indention's, there is no variation to tolerance. In fact, as engine oil works in a much cleaner environment, the engine's normal tolerances are maintained at a higher level.
Oil / Lubrication Lines / Ducts
Q - How will XPA react with an engines lubrication transfer system?
A - XPA is a totally non-particulate compound that is carried by the lubricant to the engine's internal points of friction. At that time, the product treats the surfaces where heat and pressure are present. As XPA treats the surfaces of the oil pump, it works with a greater efficiency, thus ensuring the lubricant is properly transferred to where it is needed.
Oil / Lubrication Effectiveness
Q - Will XPA affect the lubricant?
A - Our product is added at quantities that will not vary the lubricant's viscosity, and thus allows it to do its job unhindered.
Due to a reduction in friction resulting from the treated surface, the operating temperature of the treated engine is reduced and the oil life will, therefore, increase. In addition, the reduction in solid particles and carbonization results in a further improvement in oil life.
Heat, as in Head / Valves / Combustion Chamber
Q - What will be the effect of XPA on the high combustion temperatures in the cylinder chamber?
A - As the engine is running cleaner, and there is less oil in the head and valve seats, valve maintenance is lower. Heat will be dissipated faster through the engine's cooling system, and "run on" due to heat being captured in "coke" deposits will be largely eliminated.
Ceramic Cylinder Liners
Q - How will XPA affect the new technology of Ceramic Cylinder Liners?
A - Ceramic Cylinder Liners will not be affected by XPA. However, ferrous metal piston rings operate more effectively using XPA with Ceramic Cylinder Liners. XPA is compatible with ceramic surfaces.
Alloy Engines
Q - Will XPA detrimentally affect Alloy Engines?
A – No. No measurable effect is evident on alloys, but ferrous cylinder lines, piston rings and valve guides will be positively treated.
Anti-Freeze
Q - What is the result if a leakage of anti-freeze occurs?
A - When anti-freeze leaks into lubricants, corrosion may occur. When the surface is treated by XPA, the metals tend to retard corrosion due to the added denseness. Also, XPA mixes with the anti-freeze, forming short-term lubricant support. Long-term Results
Q - What is the overall result of using XPA?
A - All ferrous surfaces subject to friction - induced wear will be treated by XPA, giving them a more dense and smoother surface. The operating temperature is lowered and the bearing surfaces will be less subject to heat-caused distortion, enabling a longer, more productive life. Fuel efficiency will be markedly increased and an overall, easily measurable cost saving will be the net result. Additionally, there will be a smoother and quieter operation, and extended parts life for the treated engines.
Diesel engines
Q - What can be expected from a normal mobile or stationary diesel after the addition of XPA?
A - The normal expectations are, firstly, improved fuel economy. Actual increases will depend on the vehicle involved, its use, and the driver's style. Secondly, a treated diesel engine will operate at lower temperatures and be far more efficient. Far easier cold weather starting will also be evident. An engine will not have to struggle as hard to overcome its own inertia especially in colder climates where normal lubricants are so thick that they gel. Treated surfaces will be protected before the lubricant warms up.
Q - As XPA circulates throughout the engine, does it treat the surfaces of all friction points?
A - Primary parts treated include piston rings, cylinder walls, cam followers, the crankshaft and bearings,
hydraulic hydrotarders, and the valve assembly. For optimum results, treat engines when new. Break-in is UNNECESSARY, as penetration begins immediately, and metal-to-metal polishing proceeds uniformly.
XPA protects against engine damage in the event of oil loss or delayed circulation of engine oil under cold weather conditions. Diesel engine operators have reported that even with a bad piston or loss of oil, their XP A treated vehicles did not seize up.
RECREATIONAL 2 STROKE ENGINES
A - Is XPA able to be used in two stroke motors to great efficiency?
Q - Yes, the same metal conditioning properties are available to reduce the internal friction of two stroke
engines. Results have been extraordinary in that most two stroke engines operate under the most extreme conditions with only general maintenance, at best.
Q - What advantages will be gained by the use of XPA?
A - Most smaller two stroke engines have no cooling systems, and rely on the passing of air for cooling.
Heat is a major problem, and will break down and lower the efficiency of most lubricants. With the addition of XPA, the heat component caused by friction will be substantially reduced and the engine will run cooler and smoother.
In a treated engine, starting will be easier, a definite benefit as many are started by hand.
Two stroke engines that will see advantages are: lawn mowers, weed eaters, chain saws, portable saws, drills, water pumps, post hole diggers, rotation tillers, generators, garden tractors, motorcycles, snowmobiles, scooters, go-carts, jet skis and outboard motors.
Q - What areas in an engine will be treated by XPA?
A - In two stroke engines, protection is needed in the cylinder, rings, pistons, wrist pins, rod journals, crank
bearings (all moving parts).
Two stroke engines that will see advantages are: lawn mowers, weed eaters, chain saws, portable saws, drills, water pumps, post hole diggers, rotation tillers, generators, garden tractors, motorcycles, snowmobiles, scooters, go-carts, jet skis and outboard motors.
Q - What areas in an engine will be treated by XPA?
A - In two stroke engines, protection is needed in the cylinder, rings, pistons, wrist pins, rod journals, crank
bearings (all moving parts).
GEARBOXES / TRANSMISSIONS
Q - What if my transmission has metal to metal clutches?
A -. It is most unusual to have ferrous metal in any "metal lo metal" clutch application. As on1y ferrous metal
is treated by XPA, there will be no detrimental clutch application.
Q - Will XPA dilute transmission fluid / gearbox oil and thus reduce efficiency?
A - At six (6) percent concentration, the small dilution effect caused is insufficient lo have any deleterious
effect on the transmission fluid. It will, however, dramatically improve the function of the gear.
Q - How will XPA act on non ferrous components and gears?
A - Non-ferrous components in a transmission will not be effected by XPA, and where they come into
contact with treated components, the joint operation will be smoother.
Q - How will the quantity added affect the performance in sealed units?
A - It is necessary to remove six (6) percent of the recommended quantity of lubricant in a sealed unit before
adding the same quantity (6 percent of XPA). Damage to seals caused by excessive pressure may
otherwise result.
Q - What will be the overall effect on power through the transmission after XPA treatment?
A - Due to less friction, lower temperature, and less drag, the power transfer through the gearbox to the
differentials will show a marked efficiency increase. This will be compounded by engine and differential
treatment.
Machine Shops and engineering applications
Q - What is a cutting fluid?
A - Any agent, gaseous or liquid, that exists in the environment at or near the point of contact between the cutting tool and the work piece, and which functions in any way to expedite the cutting process According to this definition, even the ambient air qualifies as a cutting fluid.
Q - What is the cutting fluid's job?
A - To improve cutting efficiency by lubrication, anti-weld action and cooling.
Q - What happens during cutting?
A - At or near the cutting edge, where the micro-environment is rapidly and constantly changing, high stress states and temperatures occur. The force between the tool and chip (or work) is very great; cutting temperatures are strongly dependent on cutting speed and chip speed (cutting depth) and may range from a few hundred to approximately 1,000°C.
Q - Where is XPA best used? What will the resultant gains be?
A - XPA can be used in machine shops and light engineering applications. For simple hand drilling, adding a few drops to a bit at beginning the job. This will show a dramatic increase in the speed of drilling and reduction in the temperature of the drill bit. The heat reduction can lengthen the useful life of drill bits and other cutting tools.
Q - What will benefit from the application of XPA?
A - Nearly all cutting tools will benefit from the use of XPA. During the operation, the cutting tool is treated, with the effect on the machined surface limited to a quality surface. Any secondary machine operations on these surfaces does not require special procedures.
Q - What does XPA do to help the cutting fluid?
A - XPA is designed to work under extreme heat and pressure. While the base cutting oil is doing its job of
cooling and lubricating, XPA is reducing friction. The base cutting oil is the carrier for XPA. As the treated cutting oil flows over the work area, XPA conditions the tool, reduces friction and tools harmonic vibration (chatter). This results in prolonging the cutting edge of the too1. XPA renders the tool virtually friction-proof. Friction, along with the heat it creates, is what dulls the cutting tool.
Q - What other applications will benefit from XPA?
A - A six (6) percent concentrate of XPA to all bearings and other points of friction in the drive train, i.e., chain drives, cogs, steel shafts, etc. ; will provide benefits to the operating life and effectiveness.
Q - What are the overall results?
A - Reduced tooling costs -- Increased speed and feed - Better finish on worked surfaces - Less down time for tool replacement or sharpening - Increased production - Extended tool life - Increased profits !
HYDRAULIC APLICATIONS
Q - What causes general inefficiencies of hydraulic systems? What will heat do?
A - Heat reduces viscosity, which results in decreased system efficiency and impairment of dynamic
lubrication. Pump performance and reliability are directly affected by anti-wear additives, which supposedly reduce friction, because some of the input energy is wasted in overcoming that internal friction.
Q - What will XPA do for hydraulic oils?
A - Oil in a hydraulic system performs the dual function of lubrication and transmission of power, as well as
being a cooling factor in the system. XPA will help reduce friction, which translates into increased efficiency, cooler running and less wear on the components.
Q - Will XPA detrimentally affect hydraulic efficiency? What sort of improvement can be expected?
A - XPA will not change the viscosity of oils and, therefore, the oil's efficiency will not be reduced. In fact,
tests in a lab show approximately an eight (8) percent increase in efficiency on a fixed displacement pump, when using XPA in the system. Results will, of course, vary dramatically in the field, depending on pump speed, pressure, heat, the initial viscosity of the oil, and the number of components in the system. You should reasonably expect about a 5 to 10 percent increase in overall efficiency in a hydraulic system.
Q - What causes this heat - creating friction in a hydraulic system? What will be treated by XPA?
A - Hydraulic systems may have any number of valves with spools that slide (friction), cylinders, pistons that
move up and down (friction), and pumps and motors with bearings, and other configurations that cause friction. All these ferrous metal surfaces will be treated.
Q - Why is a small concentration of XPA effective in a hydraulic system?
A - A properly designed oil reservoir will usually be rated at three times the capacity of the pump. This allows
for proper cooling, elirnination of trapped air, and settling of contaminates. However, the surface area at a point of friction in a total system is relatively small as compared 10 the area of an automobile engine and its oil capacity. Thus, approximately 1 ounce of XPA for every quart of hydraulic fluid is all that is required ( 1:32 ratio)
Q - Will XPA be filtered out by hydraulic filter systems?
A - Most hydraulic systems will have 10 micron 10 25 rnicron filtration. Only the most sophisticated systems
will be filtering below 10 micron, like aircraft systems, numerical control machines (CNC), and some industrial facilities. However, XPA is capable of passing through a 1/2 rnicron filter and will not be filtered out by the best filters commercially available.
Q - How will XPA combine with hydraulic oils?
A - The specific gravities of XPA and most hydraulic fluids are different, with XPA being slightly denser/ heavier. It is important to mix XPA well with a certain amount of hydraulic fluid so that the product is in suspension, and then add the resultant mixture 10 the reservoir. Verify that the hydraulic fluid used is approved for hydraulic systems and contains anti-foam agents, as foaming is detrimental in hydraulic systems.