LSI Magazine – Issue 106 – Summer 2017 by Lubrication Specialties, Inc.

Issue 106 | Summer 2017 | A quarterly publication of Lubrication Specialties, Inc.

LSI Innovation Plus Powering Hot Shot’s Secret

High Performance Passion

MAKING WAVES

PAGE 2

CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT PAGE 4

RACING OILS CONTRIBUTION

PAGES 6-7

2017 EVENT SCHEDULE PAGE 8

DRAG STRIP PAGE 9

PUT TO THE DYNO TEST: FR3 FRICTION REDUCER PAGES 10-11

DEALER SPOTLIGHT PAGE 12

PRODUCT GUIDE PAGES 13-19

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A Word from the President WHAT IS THE HOT SHOT’S SECRET DIFFERENCE? Our goal at Lubrication Specialties, Inc. is to provide the most effective lubricants and formulas to our customers. It is not about creating formulas that are just effective enough to provide a minimal result. It is not about earning an extra dollar per bottle by effective diluting chemical ingredients. At LSI, it is truly about developing the best possible solutions for yesterday’s, today’s, and tomorrow’s engines. I truly feel it is not a job, but a desire for everyone at LSI to assist in the process of providing these solutions. It is because of the truck driver who told us he saved $8,000 in repairs because of our product. It is because a drag racer gained 10 horsepower and won his class after he used our formulas. These are the reasons we do what we do every day. These are the reasons Lubrication Specialties, Inc. will continue to be different than any other company. Chris Gabrelcik President & Owner EY Entrepreneur of the Year Winner®

Issue 106 | Summer 2017 | A quarterly publication of Lubrication Specialties, Inc.

Table of Contents

LSI Innovation Plus

Making Waves with High Performance Results! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

High Performance Passion

Customer Spotlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Powering Hot Shot’s Secret

MAKING WAVES

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CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT PAGE 4

RACING OILS CONTRIBUTION

PAGES 6-7

2017 EVENT SCHEDULE PAGE 8

Racing Oils: Testing Methods Prove There Really Are Differences Between Them . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

DRAG STRIP PAGE 9

PUT TO THE DYNO TEST: FR3 FRICTION REDUCER PAGES 10-11

DEALER SPOTLIGHT PAGE 12

PRODUCT GUIDE PAGES 13-19

Check out our Summer specials on page 21!

2017 Event Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 How to Prepare for the Drag Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Put to the Dyno Test: FR3 FRICTION REDUCER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Dealer Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Products You Can Trust Package Deals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 STICTION ELIMINATOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 FR3 FRICTION REDUCER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 TBN Booster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 TSE (Transmission Stiction Eliminator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 DIESEL EXTREME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 EDT (Everyday Diesel Treatment). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Diesel Winter Anti-Gel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 750K Antifreeze / Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 150K Antifreeze / Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Blue Diamond Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Hot Shot’s Secret Apparel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Frantz Filter Systems & Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ecoArmor Antifreeze / Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Primrose Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Making Waves with High Performance Results! BY MIKE KOCHHEISER, Lubrication Specialties, Inc.

ubrication Specialties, Inc. has, and always will be about making engines run as long and as efficient as possible. We have all heard the stories of Hot Shot’s Secret products bringing engines back to life, saving drivers thousands of dollars in maintenance and repairs. As part of the company’s mission to provide continuous innovation to the industry, each of the products are under constant testing to ensure the formulas remain as advanced as possible. During recent testing, an opportunity to dramatically enhance the lubricity agents of the formulas was revealed, leading to the discovery of FR3 FRICTION REDUCER, a high-performance friction reducer. The 2017 launch of the new FR3 FRICTION REDUCER has sparked the interest of high performance diesel enthusiasts around the country. With proven performance results by Lavon Miller and Firepunk Diesel (2016 & 2017 Ultimate Callout Challenge Champion), Hot Shot’s Secret now powers high performance diesels all over the country

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(see results on pages 10-11). Thousands of runs have been made on 3rd party dynamometers all proving an increase in horsepower and torque. Here is what Kevin Adams, Director of Research and Development for LSI had to say about the results “Once you clean out your oil system with the STICTION ELIMINATOR and fuel system with DIESEL EXTREME, the new FR3 FRICTION REDUCER and EDT are step two recipes for power. We are excited to see how the product line continues to impact the high performance industry”. Even though the new FR3 FRICTION REDUCER is setting new standards in the highperformance diesel industry, it is also proven effective in gas applications by increasing fuel economy and reducing wear.

TWO SIDES + TWO STEPS =

62%

50%

REDUCES WEAR BY UP TO 62% MORE THAN OIL ALONE

REMOVES 50% MORE STICTION THAN COMPETITORS

(verified by 3rd party ASTM testing)

out-of-10

RESTORES 9 OUT OF 10 “FAILING” HEUI INJECTORS

TURBO BEARING BEFORE AFTER

FR3 FRICTION REDUCER provides patented technology that fills and attaches itself to the microscopic crevices inside the engine.

*Use during 2nd & 3rd oil changes

INCREASE FUEL ECONOMY UP TO 5% (verified by 3rd party ASTM testing)

REDUCES OIL OPERATING TEMPERATURE

REDUCES ENGINE WEAR UP TO 43%

(verified by 3rd party ASTM testing)

DIESEL EXTREME is the initial treatment for the entire fuel system. Its high cetane concentration provides an explosive burning of the fuel, while cleaning and protecting the tank and lines to prevent future damage.

STEP

*Use every 3rd oil change

FUEL PACK

*Use once every 6 months

50% RESTORES THROTTLE RESPONSE

ELIMINATES BLACK SMOKE & IMPROVES COLD STARTING

REDUCES NEED FOR DPF REGENERATION CYCLES UP TO 50%

DIESEL FUEL INJECTOR BEFORE AFTER

EDT is a concentrated cetane boosting formula that increases the quality and burn of the diesel fuel by preventing water and other deposits from gathering in the fuel system.

STEP

STICTION ELIMINATOR provides the initial clean up to the entire oil system. Guaranteed to remove 100% of stiction from the turbo bearings, injectors, rings, and oil pump.

OIL PACK

STEP

COMPLETE PROTECTION

*Use with every tank fill

BOOSTS CETANE UP TO 7 POINTS

MAINTAINS CLEAN INJECTORS

INCREASES FUEL ECONOMY, IMPROVES POWER & PERFORMANCE

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CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT “I use Alice (my truck) daily for work, play, and family time. She has been all over this great country of ours since my line of work has me traveling all the time (I work in the oilfield). When she hit 250k miles I had noticed a loss of power and my check engine light kept kicking on. The shops kept telling me to replace my injectors which would run about $6,000 in parts and labor. I was looking to trade her in for a new truck. I did some research and figured I would give Hot Shot’s Secret a shot. If it didn’t work I wouldn’t be out that much. After using the DIESEL EXTREME fuel treatment my Alice was feeling alive again. Mpg’s are back up and so is the power of when she was new. Now my truck has over 360k miles and the only part I have replaced on her is the water pump. I have also been using their FR3 FRICTION REDUCER and I have noticed my engine noise and temperatures are down. I am a firm believer in their products and will always use them.” MYK SCHULTE, Jenks, Oklahoma | 2008 Duramax

“I’m an owner operator running a 2013 Peterbilt 587 with a Cummins ISX. I started having power issues, extremely rough idle and loud engine noise. The truck was getting so bad I could not pull the small So Cal valley hills without dropping 4 gears and the truck seemed like it was running on two cylinders. I’ve never been a fan of the wonder juice everyone sells but decided to try Hot Shot’s Secret STICTION ELIMINATOR and DIESEL EXTREME before I dropped a large, out of state tow and shop bill. Within a few hundred miles I noticed a large difference in power, the truck idled smoother and made less engine noise. I was able to pull the mountains in AZ and NM at a steady 60mph with 40k lbs on the back door. I’m officially sold for life on Hot Shot’s Secret products, they brought my motor back to how it ran the day I drove it off the dealer lot.” CASEY BRIGGS, Del City, Oklahoma |2013 Peterbilt 587 with a Cummins ISX

“I am new to the diesel world, and as a Service Writer at a dealership I know picking the correct additive can be tricky. I bought a 2002 Duramax with 200k on it to tow my Mustang to and from the drag strip. The truck ran decent but liked to smoke a little when cold. I first tried out the Hot Shot’s Secret DIESEL EXTREME and that helped a lot! When I had trouble finding their Everyday Diesel Treatment locally, one of their employees drove to my house and hand delivered it to me! Since then I have been running the EDT and I am going to try the FR3 also. Can’t say enough with how impressed I am, I gained 100 miles last fuel tank!” SHAWN MCLAREN, Mansfield, Ohio |2002 Duramax

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100,000 MILE PROTECTION 100% PAO Pure Synthetic 5W40 Motor Oil

CI-4 CJ-4

30%

less wear than other synthetic oils

50%

more detergent additives than industry average oil drain interval to 50-100k

EXTEND (varies based on driving conditions and filter quality)

Available in CI-4 Plus (2007 & older) and CJ-4 (2008 & newer)

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Racing Oils: Testing Methods Prove

There Really Are Differences Between Them BY JOHN MARTIN, Contributing Writer @ Engine Builder Magazine

hose of you who know me are aware that I’m a scientist, not totally unlike the guy from the Big Bang Theory. I’m a physicist by training (M. S.), but I’ve always worked as a mechanical engineer, since I’m such a motorhead. With a background like mine, I’m not much on sales presentations. I’m much more comfortable with real data, not BS; and qualified people, not marketers, to evaluate when attempting to draw conclusions. This sometimes gets me in hot water in the oil industry (and not to mention with certain magazine editors)! One of the presentations made at this year’s SEMA Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) Media Trade Conference really caught my attention. For years we’ve had technically developed racing oils competing in the marketplace with armchair formulated racing oils (usually a fully formulated oil plus ZDDP), ZDDP supplements, diesel engine oils and European oil formulations. One of the premier racing oil developers finally took the time (18 months) and spent the money (megabucks) to quantify the performance differences between these various products. This is some great, useful science! First, let me give you a little lube oil testing background. All oils that wish to obtain API SN, CJ-4 or ILSSAC GF-5 credentials must pass the ASTM Sequence IIIG test. This test utilizes a 3.8L Buick V6 engine with a flat-tappet cam and only 0.325˝ valve lift. Valve spring pressures are only 205 psi open. Not many of these engines can be seen on the racetrack.

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Compare these operating conditions to your race engine. NHRA Pro Stock engines utilize about 0.600˝ cam lobe lift (1.1 to 1.2˝ at the valve) and valve spring pressures approaching 1,500 psi open. Realizing that most racers use cams with about 0.500˝ lobe lift and lesser spring pressures, these laboratory engine tests were conducted to reflect the more typical cam lift/ valve spring pressure conditions. A carefully built small block Chevy engine was repeatedly tested. The engine utilized small base circle cams with 0.492˝ lift and 300 psi open valve spring pressures. The tests included both a break-in cycle (lasting 30 minutes) and a 2-hour durability cycle with a full power pull every 5 minutes. All test cams were prepared identically with no coatings and measured prior to break-in, after break-in, and upon completion of the durability test using the Adcole 911 precision camshaft measurement apparatus (an incredibly accurate measuring device). Break-in oils were used if the race oil supplier provided them. Eighteen months of testing produced many pages of graphs and tables of data, which I will not bore you with here. Instead, I will relay my impressions of what this data showed me. The data obtained during camshaft break-in showed several interesting results. A major API CJ-4 SAE 15W 40 diesel engine oil actually failed 5 cam lobes during the break-in (a fail was determined to be over 30 microns cam lobe wear). This isn’t really as surprising as I initially thought.

Aged HP Comparison

395

15 minutes 390

2 hours

385

Post durability power. Chart based on chart from Engine Builder Magazine article’s photo courtesy of Lake Speed, Driven Racing Oil.

380 Racing Synthetic 10W-40

Racing Synthetic 0W-50

High Zinc Synthetic 20W-50

Semi-Synthetic 20W-50

Euro Synthetic 5W-40

High Zinc 15W-50

We know that typical API SN gasoline oils don’t have sufficient ZDDP to protect cam lobes, but API CI-4 and CI-4 plus diesel oils usually had sufficient ZDDP. However, with the advent of the new API CJ-4 and CK-4 diesel oil specifications, a limit of 1.0% wt sulfated ash (SA) was established for emissions reduction. The sulfated ash of a diesel oil is the sum of sulfated ash contributed by both detergent and ZDDP.

oils, which I know to be arm-chaired formulations, produced roughly five times as much average cam lobe wear as did the racing oils developed using science and laboratory engine testing. Marketing claims don’t guarantee good racing oils. In fact, one of these oil marketers has since requested that their additive supplier switch them to a more scientifically developed formulation.

In essence, this places an upper limit on ZDDP content since diesels need higher quantities of detergents. We now know the new CK-4 oils cannot adequately protect flat tappet cams and lifters when new. Good info.

I won’t tell you who this is, but if you conduct elemental analysis on new oil samples, you will observe changes in the elemental composition (Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Zinc) of this racing oil before and after the switch in additive packages.

Interestingly enough, a new API CK-4 oil was tested with added ZDDP. It also failed the break-in test with two bad cam lobes. This indicates, as I have said on many occasions, that adding ZDDP does not guarantee cam and lifter protection. ZDDP must be added to the oil under controlled conditions to prevent its premature activation. No other oils failed the break-in test limits. Interestingly, the validity of using break-in oils was verified. Even the poorest performing break-in oil provided a quarter of the wear seen with the best racing oils not utilizing a break-in oil. One breakin oil provided a third of the wear of the other two break-in oils. When every 0.001˝ of valve lift produces additional horsepower, break-in and operational wear should be minimized. This can mean a lot of horsepower after significant engine operation.

It was also interesting to observe that heavier oils (e.g., SAE 15 W-50) provided more wear protection than the lighter racing oils. Although the differences weren’t catastrophic, the engine builder must always balance up-front horsepower with longterm longevity. This is why NASCAR engines don’t run oils as thin as NHRA Pro Stock racers do. In one case, you need over 500 miles of valve train durability. In the other case, you only need 5-10 miles of valve train durability. All-inall, this was very good oil testing data to peruse, and I was able to verify a lot of things I had always felt to be true. Be very careful when selecting racing oils for your engines – remember, “Engine Lives Matter.” Used with permission from Engine Builder Magazine: April 2017

Now to the good stuff. I am familiar with virtually all of the racing oils tested. I noticed that two of the racing MAGAZINE Summer 2017

2017 EVENT SCHEDULE

NHRDA Desert Diesel Nationals

March 24-25

April 7-8

April 21-22

NHRDA Texas Diesel Nationals

April 28-29

ODSS Rudy’s Diesel Season Opener

May 19-20

NHRDA Oklahoma Diesel Nationals

June 2-3

June 10

NHRDA Diesels on the Mountain

June 24

NHRDA Midwest Truckin’ Nationals

July 14

NHRDA Rocky Mountain Diesel Nationals

July 15

NHRDA Rocky Mountain Diesel Nationals

July 28-29

August 12

August 25-26

NHRDA Big Sky Truck Fest

August 25-27

ODSS Scheid Diesel Extravaganza

September 29-30

October 6-7

Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park | Chandler, Arizona

NHRDA Nor Cal Diesel Nationals

Sacramento Raceway | Sacramento, California Texas Motorplex | Ennis, Texas

Piedmont Raceway | Julian, North Carolina Tulsa Raceway Park | Tulsa, Oklahoma

ODSS TS Performance Outlaw Event

ODSS Rocky Top Diesel Shootout

Crossville Dragway | Crossville, Tennessee

NHRDA JB’s Canadian Diesel Shootout

Castrol Raceway | Edmonton, Alberta

Yellowstone Drag Strip | Acton, Montana Crossroads Dragway | Terre Haute, Indiana

NHRDA World Finals

Texas Motorplex | Ennis, Texas

ODSS Rudy’s Fall Diesel Jam

Piedmont Dragway | Julian, North Carolina December

ODSS Season Awards Banquet

*TBA*

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INDUSTRY NEWS

How to Prepare for the Drag Strip BY SPENCER WILLIAMS, Lubrication Specialties, Inc.

s Title Sponsor of the NHRDA and Outlaw Diesel Super Series Pro Street class sponsor we get to interact with diesel performance enthusiasts all over the country. Some truck owners have parachutes and nitrous oxide systems; others want to get on the strip for the first time. Let’s talk about what it takes to get on the drag strip! Check your truck out. On the road, its good practice to inspect your truck from top to bottom every so often. If you want to get on the strip this will be the first place to start. Check for nails or screws in your tires, make sure your battery is secure, address fluid leaks, check the taillights, and even washing the body and bed off are good places to start. Before you’re allowed to race, your truck will be tech inspected by a track official. Check with the event planner ahead of time to see what you need to have done in order to pass tech. These inspections ensure your safety and the other racer’s safety, so don’t try to cut corners!

Maintenance. Corresponding with inspecting your truck in the step above, make sure to keep up on your truck’s maintenance. Make sure your coolant recovery or catch can is installed and check your neutral safety switch. Basic maintenance will be more than enough: fresh fluids, tires free of dry rot and cracks, brakes in optimal condition, etc. You drove the truck there under its own power, a tow truck home could cost more than getting onto the track.

Leave the sandals at home. While you don’t need a top of the line fire suit with matching racing shoes; make sure you wear comfortable, proper clothing. Tennis shoes, pants, and long sleeve shirts are a good starting point and will keep you from running out to a store. If your truck is running 13.99 seconds or quicker in the quarter mile, you’ll need to shop for a helmet. NHRDA requires a recent SNELL approved helmet or an SFI rated helmet. Pack some tools, a gas can, tire pressure gauge and some snacks.

A dose of DIESEL EXTREME. We know what you’re thinking; how can a fuel additive help? DIESEL EXTREME will ensure the fuel entering your combustion chamber is optimized for burn by addressing fuel quality issues like low cetane and moisture. Overtime, carbon deposits from burnt fuel and other foreign particles can form on the tips of your injectors, affecting how the fuel enters the chamber. This sounds minuscule but these deposits can affect everything from power output to emissions. Manufacturers spend countless money and time to research and test fuel spray pressure, speed, breakup length and pattern only for it to be thrown off by these deposits. A quick dose of DIESEL EXTREME every six months will ensure your fuel system is ready to go.

Lose the weight. Don’t worry, this step does not require a treadmill. Remove the spare tire and any tools you might have in the toolbox or behind your seat. Make sure you bring the jack, spare and some tools to the track, but remove them in the pits. Each time you need to leave the pits ensure there’s no loose junk in the cab that might move or roll; water bottles make their way under pedals more often than you’d think! Have your fuel tank at roughly one quarter capacity. If you installed after-market wheels consider their weight with the factory wheels you have in the shed.

Ready to roll. Make sure to have your AC and other accessories turned off. Roll the windows up and make sure your seat belt is tight. You’ll typically have better traction on all seasons if your truck is in 4x4; pick a setting and be sure to be in it before getting up to the line. If you’re in 4x4 then drive around the water box; if racing in 2WD feel free to drive around the water, back up into it and spin the tires. Street tires or DOT legal drag radials do not have much to benefit from the burnout, but how many other places are you allowed to do one? Talk to guys that are faster than you and take notes; his modifications or even tire pressure could help lower your time.

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Put to the Dyno Test: BY SPENCER WILLIAMS, Lubrication Specialties, Inc.

ubrication Specialties, Inc. initiated third party dynamometer testing through Firepunk Diesel in Plain City, Ohio. The horsepower and torque effects of two industry-leading oil additives were evaluated through the following series of

dynamometer tests. Hot Shot’s Secret FR3 FRICTION REDUCER was tested against a competitor’s additive (Competitor X). This evaluation utilized a DynoTech chassis dynamometer to determine the results of the tested products on separate trucks. All testing was completed on the same day, by the same driver, with the truck remaining on the dynamometer for the duration of its test. All results shown in this document were collected and reported by the third party Firepunk Diesel. Test trucks included a 2016 Ram 3500 with the 6.7L Cummins engine and a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 equipped with the 6.7L Cummins. The 2016 Ram was subject to a series of five baseline dynamometer tests to establish a baseline average. After initial baseline averages of 349.44 horsepower and 654.4 ft/lbs of torque were established, Competitor X’s oil additive was added to the engine oil system at the ratio recommended on the product’s label. After 30 minutes of idling while on the dynamometer to disperse Competitor X within the oil system, five tests were completed.

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FR3 FRICTION REDUCER 5%

INCREASE IN FUEL ECONOMY USING

FR3 FRICTION REDUCER

With Competitor X added to the oil system, Firepunk Diesel found an average of 353.48 horsepower. The added 4.04 horsepower equates to a 1.1% increase in horsepower. The results were recorded and the truck was removed from the dynamometer. The 2007 Dodge Ram was then subject to a series of five baseline dynamometer tests to establish a baseline average. After initial baseline averages of 331.02 horsepower and 634.77 ft/lbs of torque were established, Hot Shot’s Secret FR3 FRICTION REDUCER was added to the engine oil system at the ratio recommended on the product’s label. After 30 minutes of idling while on the dynamometer to disperse the FR3 within the oil system, five tests were completed. The average for these five tests were 345.97 horsepower and 652.7 ft/lbs of torque. This is an increase of 14.95 horsepower and 17.93 ft/ lbs of torque.

Why it works Hot Shot’s Secret FR3 FRICTION REDUCER utilizes patented carbon nano particles to fill in microscopic irregularities on the machined surfaces in an engine. FR3 is able to affect power output of an engine with its ability to restore the compression of an engine’s combustion chamber and increase the efficiency of an engine by reducing friction. The host engine oil also benefits from the FR3 by its smoothening of engine surfaces to provide an optimal surface for the host oil and FR3 formula to form a superior lubricating film. The synergy of FR3’s components and its advanced synthetic PAO/ester base allow it to improve the host oil’s performance in shear stability, oxidation stability, film strength and wear reduction. MAGAZINE Summer 2017

DEALER SPOTLIGHT Buy-Rite Auto Parts of Southern Oregon has been a loyal Hot Shot’s Secret dealer since 2012. Their early success with Hot Shot’s Secret came from the original STICTION ELIMINATOR. “This stuff saves my customers hundreds of dollars in repairs” said Jay Sharbono, Co-Owner of Buy-Rite Auto. “It’s amazing to watch how these products work for them. I had doubts at first, but it really does work and they are happy with it”. With 4 locations and 49 full-time employees, Jay Sharbono knows a thing or two about the automotive industry and which products drivers desire the most. As new products were added to the Hot Shot’s Secret product line, the success only continued for Jay and Buy-Rite. “Once we added the EVERYDAY DIESEL TREATMENT to our shelves, we have struggled to even keep it in stock. I have Fleet Owners who won’t add trucks to their fleet until they have been treated with Hot Shot’s Secret”. JAY SHARBONO, Buy-Rite Auto Parts | Medford, Oregon

Firepunk Diesel is one of the newest Hot Shot’s Secret dealers. With a focus on the new FR3 FRICTION REDUCER, they have found a niche for the highperformance product and the trucks they service. Lavon Miller, owner of Firepunk Diesel and 2-time Ultimate Callout Challenge champion, runs a dynamometer out of his shop allowing him to provide precise performance data to his customers. After testing the FR3 FRICTION REDUCER, Lavon became a big fan of the product and now provides his customers with the same benefit. “We saw a 5% increase in rear-wheel horsepower after using the FR3 FRICTION REDUCER from Hot Shot’s Secret”. Located within driving distance of the LSI headquarters, it will be exciting to grow this new partnership. LAVON MILLER, Firepunk Diesel | Plain City, Ohio

WRE, Inc. has been a Hot Shot’s Secret dealer since the day they opened their doors for business in 2013. With just 2 employees running the show, owner Gary Watson has made room for the entire line of Hot Shot’s Secret products in his retail location. With most of his success coming from DIESEL EXTREME, Gary has also had luck introducing his customers to the rest of the product line, “80% of the people that try the Hot Shot’s Secret products, come back to us looking for more. In the 4 years we have carried these products, only one person has ever requested a refund, and the guys at Hot Shot’s Secret kept their promise making the refund process very easy”. GARY WATSON, WRE, Inc. | Pueblo, Colorado

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PRODUCTS YOU CAN TRUST Package Deal

Oil Additives

Hot Shot’s Secret STICTION ELIMINATOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Hot Shot’s Secret FR3 FRICTION REDUCER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Hot Shot’s Secret TBN BOOSTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

DIESEL DUO

Hot Shot’s Secret TSE (Transmission Stiction Eliminator). . . . . . 15

The DIESEL DUO is our most popular treatment for a complete internal cleaning in your truck. This bundle includes: one 2 qt. bottle of STICTION ELIMINATOR and one 2 qt. bottle of DIESEL EXTREME. Talk to one of our representatives for case and quantity discounts.

Fuel Additives

THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES:

Transmission Additives

Hot Shot’s Secret DIESEL EXTREME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hot Shot’s Secret EDT (Everyday Diesel Treatment). . . . . . . . . . Hot Shot’s Secret DIESEL WINTER ANTI-GEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Primrose Fuel Additives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16 16 17 19

1 BOTTLE OF 2 QT STICTION ELIMINATOR 1 BOTTLE OF 2 QT DIESEL EXTREME

#DDD ($80.00) UPC 8-37654-91422-9

Antifreeze/Coolant

Hot Shot’s Secret 750K & 150K Antifreeze/Coolant . . . . . . . . . 17 ecoArmor 750K & 150K Antifreeze/Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Engine Oils

Hot Shot’s Secret Blue Diamond. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Oil Analysis

Hot Shot’s Secret Oil Analysis Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Filter Systems & Media

Frantz Filter Systems & Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Apparel

Hot Shot’s Secret Apparel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Package Deal

SEMI PERFORMANCE PACK

OIL PACK

The SEMI PERFORMANCE PACK is the perfect dose of preventative maintenance for your diesel.

The Signature Series Oil Pack provides a 2 step treatment process for the entire oil system.

THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES:

1 BOTTLE OF 2 QT FR3 FRICTION REDUCER 1 BOTTLE OF 1 QT EDT

1 BOTTLE OF 2 QT STICTION ELIMINATOR 1 BOTTLE OF 1 QT FR3 FRICTION REDUCER

#SUPP ($63.00) UPC 0-91131-22728-2

#SSOP ($80.00) SEE AD ON PAGE 3 & COUPON ON PAGE 21

Package Deal

TSE TRIO

FUEL PACK

When used together, these 3 products will tune-up your engine to be its best!

The Signature Series Fuel Pack provides a 2 step treatment process for the entire fuel system.

THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES: 1 BOTTLE OF 2 QT STICTION ELIMINATOR 1 BOTTLE OF 1 QT DIESEL EXTREME 1 BOTTLE OF 1 QT TSE

#TRIO ($92.00) UPC 8-37654-91421-2

THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES: 1 BOTTLE OF 16 OZ DIESEL EXTREME 1 BOTTLE OF 16 OZ EDT

#SSFP ($25.00) SEE AD ON PAGE 3 & COUPON ON PAGE 21

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Oil

Additive

Oil

STICTION ELIMINATOR

FR3 FRICTION REDUCER

CLEANS & LUBRICATES

LUBRICATES

STICTION ELIMINATOR is a unique blend of synthetic cleaner and a proprietary carbon nano lubricant that cleans stiction while reducing the coefficient of friction. Use in any gasoline or diesel engine to increase fuel economy, reduce wear and dissolve power robbing stiction (sludge). Use in conjunction with DIESEL EXTREME fuel system cleaner to restore your engine’s lost performance.

TREATMENT Use approximately 2 OZ per 1 QT of oil for initial cleanup. Use approximately 1 OZ per QT of oil for maintenance. Label contains full treatment chart.

AVAILABLE IN 16 OZ #HSS16Z ($17.95) UPC 8-37654-91435-9

1 QT

#HSS32Z ($31.95) UPC 8-37654-91429-8

62% REDUCES WEAR BY UP TO 62%

(verified by 3rd party ASTM testing)

50% REMOVES 50% MORE STICTION THAN COMPETITORS

(verified by 3rd party ASTM testing)

RESTORES 9 OUT OF 10 FAILING INJECTORS

Also part of all package deals.

PRODUCT COLOR dark w/green tint

Use 1.5 OZ FR3 per 1 QT of oil.

INCREASE HORSEPOWER UP TO 5% (verified by 3rd party ASTM testing)

INCREASE FUEL ECONOMY UP TO 5% (verified by 3rd party ASTM testing)

REDUCES OIL OPERATING TEMPERATURE

AVAILABLE IN 8 OZ #HSSFR308Z ($9.95) UPC 7-14983-28287-1

#HSS64Z ($54.95) UPC 8-37654-52387-2 UPC 7-22512-38150-6

TREATMENT

out-of-10

2 QT

1 GAL #HSS01G ($99.95)

Hot Shot’s Secret FR3 FRICTION REDUCER is a lubricity enhancing oil additive that increases the lubricating & wear reduction properties of the host oil. The product contains three patented synthetic lubricants that have unique lubricating properties even compared to PAO or mPAO synthetics of the same viscosity. The anti-wear component of the formula is a patented carbon nano particle that fills in microscopic irregularities on the machined surface. The synergy of these components extend the base oil performance in shear stability, oxidation stability, film strength & especially friction reduction.

Additive

16 OZ #HSSFR316Z ($16.95)

UPC 7-14983-28281-9 IMPROVES POWER & COMPRESSION

REDUCES ENGINE WEAR UP TO 43% (verified by 3rd party ASTM testing)

1 QT

#HSSFR332Z ($29.95) UPC 8-37654-91436-6

2 QT #HSSFR364Z ($47.95) UPC 7-99493-81587-0 1 GAL #HSSFR301G ($89.95)

UPC 7-31236-28519-9

RESTORES LOST COMPRESSION REDUCES LIFTER & VALVE NOISE

PRODUCT COLOR clear w/yellow tint

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Oil

Additive

Transmission Fluid Additive

TBN BOOSTER

TSE

BOOSTS TOTAL BASE NUMBER

REMOVES STICTION IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS

TOTAL BASE NUMBER or TBN decreases over time as the engine oil neutralizes acidic contaminates. Once these additives are reduced, the engine oil cannot fight corrosion. TBN BOOSTER is an additive that can extend the oil drain interval and bring the detergent package back to peak conditions. Always use an oil analysis (see page 19 for our OIL ANALYSIS KIT) to determine the proper treat ratio.

INCREASE TBN UP TO 6 POINTS

EXTENDS OIL CHANGE INTERVAL

TREATMENT

REPLENISHES DETERGENTS & DISPERSANTS

UPC 8-81314-37627-8

AVAILABLE IN 1 QT #HSSTSE32Z ($24.95)

ELIMINATES STICTION FROM ALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS

REDUCES COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION

UPC 8-81314-37629-2

PRODUCT COLOR clear w/bright pink tint

PRODUCT COLOR dark w/brown tint

REDUCES OPERATING TEMPERATURES

Use approximately 1.5 OZ per 1 QT of transmission fluid.

Use approximately 2 OZ per 1 QT of oil for initial cleanup. Use approximately 1 OZ per QT of oil for maintenance.

AVAILABLE IN 1 QT #HSSTBN32Z ($36.95)

TRANSMISSION STICTION ELIMINATOR is a low viscosity ester which has been shown to dissolve varnish and additives that have deposited on the surface of precision transmission components. We call these deposits stiction because it is the sticky friction created from burnt oil. TSE will restore your transmission to original performance.

MINIMIZES METAL TO METAL CONTACT

ELIMINATES SLUDGE, INCREASES LUBRICITY & DECREASES OXIDATION ELIMINATES RUST & CORROSION INCREASES ENGINE COMBUSTION EFFICIENCY

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Fuel

Additive

Fuel

DIESEL EXTREME

EDT

CLEANS & BOOSTS

CLEANS DAILY - WARM WEATHER

DIESEL EXTREME is a fully formulated concentrated cleaner that removes all internal diesel injector deposits (IDIDs) including waxy and polymeric deposits. In addition, DIESEL EXTREME contains a top tier level of cetane booster, lubricity additive and fuel stabilizer to provide maximum performance while cleaning the fuel system. To maintain the system cleanliness and performance use EDT additive daily on the fuel side and STICTION ELIMINATOR on the oil side of your engine.

EVERYDAY DIESEL TREATMENT contains a concentrated level of cetane booster which tremendously upgrades power and performance in all diesel equipment. EDT also has a powerful level of injector cleaner, lubricity additives, corrosion inhibitors, water dispersants and fuel stabilizers. EDT should be used at every fill up to turn standard pump diesel into premium diesel.

TREATMENT Use approximately 16 OZ per 30-40 GAL of diesel fuel.

AVAILABLE IN 16 OZ #P040416Z ($11.95)

RESTORES THROTTLE RESPONSE

ELIMINATES BLACK SMOKE & IMPROVES COLD STARTING

REDUCES DPF REGENERATION CYCLES UP TO 50%

AVAILABLE IN 4 OZ #HSSEDT04Z ($4.95)

16 OZ - SQUEEZE #HSSEDT16ZSP ($15.95)

CLEANS INJECTOR TIPS, CYLINDERS, FUEL LINES & TANK

UPC 7-99493-81590-0

UPC 7-22512-38151-3

INCREASES MILEAGE & ELIMINATES STICTION FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM

PREVENTS RUST & CORROSION

16 OZ - ROUND #HSSEDT16Z ($15.95) UPC 7-99493-81591-7 1 GAL #HSSEDT01G ($65.95) UPC 7-14983-69470-4

1 GAL #P040401G ($50.95)

INCREASES FUEL ECONOMY, IMPROVES POWER & PERFORMANCE

UPC 0-91131-22720-6

1 QT

5 GAL #P040405G ($222.95) UPC 6-08729-28210-5

MAINTAINS CLEAN INJECTORS

Use approximately 1-2 OZ per 25 GAL of diesel fuel.

50%

8 OZ #HSSEDT08Z ($9.95) UPC 7-22512-37936-7

2 QT #PO40464Z ($29.95) UPC 8-37654-91420-5

BOOSTS CETANE UP TO 7 POINTS

TREATMENT

UPC 8-37654-91433-5

#PO40432Z ($16.95) UPC 8-37654-91434-2

Additive

NEUTRALIZES ACIDS & DISPERSES MOISTURE

PRODUCT COLOR clear w/dark yellow tint

PRODUCT COLOR clear w/red tint

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Fuel

Additive

Antifreeze/Coolant

750K ANTIFREEZE GLOBAL EXTENDED LIFE — NITRITE FREE • Compatible with conventional & other extended life brands • Protects ALL engine metals & reduces formation of abrasive solids to extend water pump life • FREE shipping of drums & totes in Ohio

PRODUCT COLOR red

AVAILABLE IN CONCENTRATED 1 GAL #1G750KRCONC

50/50 PREDILUTED 1 GAL #1G750KR

55GAL DRUM #55G750KRCONC ($899.00) (no drum deposit)

55GAL DRUM #55G750KR5050 ($302.50) (no drum deposit)

($19.95)

DIESEL WINTER ANTI-GEL

330 GAL TOTE #330G750KR5050 ($1,815.00)

CLEANS DAILY - COLD WEATHER DIESEL WINTER ANTI-GEL is a fully formulated winter product that also contains a powerful cetane boost, lubricity additive, keep clean detergent package and de-icer chemicals. The DIESEL WINTER ANTI-GEL not only reduces the cold filter plugging point by 20˚F it also has wax anti-settling agents to keep the waxes from accumulating on the bottom of the fuel tank.

LOWERS POUR POINT TO -65°F (-53.89°C)

Antifreeze/Coolant PREVENTS FUEL LINE FREEZE UPS DOWN TO -40°F

150K ANTIFREEZE EXTENDED LIFE — HEAVY DUTY PRECHARGED

TREATMENT Use approximately 1 OZ per 8 GAL of fuel.

AVAILABLE IN 4 OZ #P403304Z ($4.95)

•C ompatible with conventional & other extended life brands • Protects ALL engine metals • FREE shipping of drums & totes in Ohio

DISPERSES MOISTURE & IMPROVES COLD STARTS

UPC 8-37654-91427-4

PRODUCT COLOR yellow

16 OZ - SQUEEZE #P403316ZSP ($13.95)

UPC 8-81314-37631-5

16 OZ - ROUND #P403316Z ($13.95)

($14.95)

BOOSTS POWER & INCREASES CETANE

UPC 8-37654-91437-3

1 QT #P403332ZS ($28.95) UPC 8-37654-91439-7 PRODUCT COLOR clear w/dark yellow tint

ADDS LUBRICITY & IMPROVES FUEL ECONOMY

AVAILABLE IN CONCENTRATED 1 GAL #1G150KYCONC

50/50 PREDILUTED 1 GAL #1G150KY

55 GAL DRUM #55G150KYCONC ($795.00) (no drum deposit)

55 GAL DRUM #55G150KY5050 ($247.50) (no drum deposit)

($16.95)

($12.95)

330 GAL TOTE #330G150KY5050 ($1,485.00)

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Engine Oil

Filter Systems & Media

BLUE DIAMOND ULTIMATE ENGINE OIL 100% PAO PURE SYNTHETIC! Blue Diamond Ultimate Engine Oil is 100% PAO pure synthetic motor oil – superior to partial synthetics, meeting every spec from a passenger car to a semi truck and everything in between. Now available in CJ-4 OR CI-4 Plus!

TREATMENT Blue Diamond will last for 50,000 100,000 miles as long as you keep it clean. The additional shear stability will preserve your HEUI fuel injectors as well as your turbo and engine.

FRANTZ FILTER SYSTEMS MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY Oil filtered through the Frantz Filter system will be free of contamination to such a degree that it is considered analytically cleaner than brand new oil and 100% effective for further use.

AVAILABLE IN 1 GAL #HSS16Z ($52.36)

BYPASS FILTER PROCESS

UPC 8-37654-91435-9

With the Frantz Filter Bypass System, the oil clean-up is achieved by filtering the engine oil from the bottom of the unit through a 4.25 inch dense filter media that is recirculated back to the engine. The combination of specially designed filter media and the correct degree of tautness around the filter’s core creates a filter that is unsurpassed. This filtering process removes the foreign particles and water out of the oil that can damage the engine. The Frantz Filter System removes carbon soot, gum residues, water, abrasives, and tiny metal pieces without degrading the detergents and additives in the oil.

PRODUCT COLOR brown

Official Apparel

HOT SHOT’S SECRET APPAREL ‘DIESEL IN IT FOR THE POWER’ T-SHIRT Adult Medium ($9.99) Adult Large ($9.99) Adult X-Large ($9.99) Adult 2X-Large ($15.95) Adult 3X-Large ($15.95) Adult 4X-Large ($15.95)

BASEBALL HAT One Size ($15.95)

WINTER HAT One Size ($9.99)

AVAILABLE IN FIVE KITS 1) Universal Application (all engines) ($274.95) 2) 6.0L Ford Powerstroke ($399.95) 3) 7.3L Ford Powerstroke ($249.95) 4) 5.9L Dodge Cummins ($349.95) 5) 6.6L GMC/Chevrolet Duramax ($415.95)

Filter Systems & Media

FRANTZ FILTER MEDIA SYNTHETIC FILTER MEDIA LSI has created a melt-blown filter that has a graduated stage process that filters down to 2 microns, yielding true depth filtration. The filter media has been created from 100% polypropylene and lasts two to three times longer* than cellulose media. Synthetic media has two other advantages – it has more consistent flow rate and holds its form better than cellulose-based filter media. *Duration may vary depending on application.

($9.95)

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Antifreeze/Coolant

750K 50/50 PREDILUTED

150K 50/50 PREDILUTED

ULTRA LONG LIFE

EXTENDED LIFE

• Compatible with conventional & other extended life brands • Safe, responsible, & eco-friendly

• FREE shipping of drums & totes in Ohio

• Compatible with conventional & other extended life brands • Safe, responsible, & eco-friendly

AVAILABLE IN 1 GAL ($5.50)

AVAILABLE IN 1 GAL ($3.95)

55 GAL DRUM ($272.25) 330 GAL TOTE ($1,633.50)

55 GAL DRUM ($217.25) 330 GAL TOTE ($1,303.50)

PRODUCT COLOR red

PRODUCT COLORS red, green, or

Oil Analysis

OIL ANALYSIS KIT BENEFITS OF AN OIL ANALYSIS • Provides engine condition information • Improves equipment reliability • On-site staff available to review results • Determines proper oil change interval • I dentifies potential problems within the engine

OIL ANALYSIS SERVICE Lubrication Specialties, Inc. recommends submitting your oil analysis sample(s) to Predictive Maintenance Services, an independent laboratory.

• F REE shipping of drums & totes in Ohio

yellow

Fuel Additive

Grease

PRIMROSE INJECTOR PERFECTOR NO. 406

PRIMROSE ARMOR PLATE WITH MOLY-D NO. 327

DESCRIPTION

Injector Perfector is an advanced combustion detergent which is highly effective for all types of fuel system deposits. It is a versatile multi-functional additive that provides superior intake valve deposit (IVD) control, port fuel injection (PFI) and carburetor detergency, and outstanding rust protection.

Armor Plate with Moly-D is a rich green moly grease which provides excellent stability and unsurpassed performance under a wide range of temperatures and operating conditions. Armor Plate grease is entirely unique due to the fact that the moly in it is solubilized which provides superior performance to other greases containing the black solid form of moly, molybdenum disulfide.

AVAILABLE IN 12 OZ UPC 6-92735-00415-8 ($9.95)

AVAILABLE IN 14.25 OZ UPC 6-92735-00368-7 ($9.95)

($14.95)

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DYNO PROVEN PERFORMANCE SPECIFICALLY FORMULATED FOR ALL ENGINES:

CUMMINS | POWERSTROKE | DURAMAX 2006 6.7L CUMMINS

IN FUEL ECONOMY

Verified by The Ohio State University Center of Automotive Research

3.6% INCREASE IN FUEL ECONOMY (verified by 3rd party ASTM testing)

62%

50%

REDUCES WEAR BY UP TO 62% MORE THAN OUR COMPETITORS

REMOVES 50% MORE STICTION THAN COMPETITORS

(verified by 3rd party ASTM testing)

CLEANS & LUBRICATES THE ENTIRE OIL SYSTEM

THIS ENGINE WITH 215K MILES REGULARLY RUNS STICTION ELIMINATOR

THIS ENGINE WITH SIMILAR MILES HAS NEVER RUN STICTION ELIMINATOR

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