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First vehicle experimentally equipped with
Syn! This car (N° de série : 717735) was the first ever vehicle to be experimentally equipped with early versions of SynLube™ the Syn! is still operational today in 2009 ! The car which has 2.8 Liter in-line six-cylinder engine was used to test different laboratory produced samples of the early SynLube™ formulations from 1953 to 1966. It was sold to a business man in Vienna, Austria in fall of 1969, he then sold the car to a Swiss Car Collector in 1972. The car had its last "oil analysis" in December 1999, before a long distance drive to Paris, France for a car collector's meet and auction. The SynLube™ that was last changed in 1992 still was in good condition!
First SynLube test cars After 22 years of laboratory testing and development (1944-1966) the first generation of Syn! was ready for "official" real life automotive test. Two FIAT 500 cars with air cooled engines were driven for 16 hours daily in the summer of 1966 in Italy and Yugoslavia. One car was serviced as recommended by FIAT in official FIAT authorized garages, The second car was equipped with Syn! Motor Oil, which was NEVER changed, other maintenance was done as usual. The first car whose engine seized at 93,275 km after steep hill climb in August 1966 near Lake Como (pictured above) used conventional motor oil supplied by Agip, the second car that used Syn! was then used to "rope tow" the non-running car back to Milano. The seized engine was beyond economical repair, while the Syn! lubed engine when disassembled at 96,000 km had only three minor engine parts worn so they would not mach "new" part tolerance specifications, however all lubricated parts were within service tolerances. The typical service life for these 1960's vintage FIAT 500 engines was generally accepted to be 60,000 km (36,000 miles) when "General Overhaul" was recommended by FIAT.
Since many in the Automotive Industry did not consider the air-cooled two cylinder FIAT 500 a real car, the long term SynLube test vehicle that was selected was CITROEN DS 21. This vehicle was specially ordered from CITROEN and fitted with SynLube fluids in the factory. It was first exhibited when NEW at BRNO Auto Show in Czechoslovakia. The car was then driven throughout Europe, then shipped to Canada, driven in North America till 1972. Motor Oil was changed only once in 1969 @ 100,000 km (62,000 miles). The car was then driven another 215,000 km (133,300 miles) without any oil changes before timing chain broke and caused the engine to stop. Vehicle was then sold to CHALLENGER MOTORS in Hollywood, CA (Citroen Service Dealer).
This car with two-cylinder air cooled 360 ccm two-cycle engine, which featured unique oil injection was driven from 1972 to 1986 utilizing SynLube™ Motor Oil. Although this oil was originally designed for a four-cycle piston engines, due its low ash content, it worked just fine in this car's two-cycle engine. When operated on conventional petroleum two-cycle motor oil, the vehicle was able to reach top speed of 68 MPH, with no modification and on the same fuel, with SynLube™ the top speed was 74 MPH. Fuel economy improved from 33 MPG to 36.5 MPG or 10% improvement!
At one time CITROEN (French Automaker) had serious intentions to use SynLube products as standard equipment on its export models to USA, since it would reduce or eliminate majority of maintenance tasks. This 1972 CITROEN SM with MASERATI V-6 engine was one of few cars shipped to the USA that were equipped with SynLube fluids from the factory. Unfortunately the idea of NO Oil Changes proved to be too radical in 1972 and most uninformed mechanics have drained the "BLACK" SynLube Motor Oil because it appeared to be "dirty". Further CITROEN decided to stop marketing their vehicles in the USA, due to low sales volume and lack of experienced mechanics to maintain the rather complex vehicles with complicated hydraulic system which operated the vehicle's self-leveling suspension and anti-lock brakes as well as variable assist power steering. Also the vehicle's top speed of 165 MPH was considered too dangerous for "unskilled" American drivers and a legal liability during the "55 MPH National Speed Limit" then enforced. The car shown above was driven for over 500,000 km (310,000 miles). The Motor Oil was changed every 50,000 miles. The Transmission Oil was changed @ 100,000 and 210,000 miles. The Hydraulic Fluid was changed @ 50,000; 185,000; and 300,000 miles. Vehicle was sold in 1986 @ 310,950 miles to a vehicle collector in Oregon, USA The car did not suffer any lubricant related failures during it's service life.
The first three YUGO's were introduced in the USA in May 1984 at the Los Angeles AUTO EXPO 84. The vehicles were imported and modified for the US market by YugoCars, Inc of Sun Valley, California. More interesting than the low Retail price of $4,500, was a 10 year or 100,000 mile warranty that included all scheduled maintenance FREE. This was possible due to SynLube™. Essentially only topping of the engine motor oil with ADD OIL to compensate for normal oil consumption was needed. There were no oil changes scheduled over the 10 year 100,000 mile interval. This was possible because SynLube™ Lubricants were used in the engine and in the 4-speed transaxle. What was amazing is, that after accumulation of 92,000 miles, one test car that was equipped with SynLube™ had exhaust emissions 20% lower than a new car with only 1,500 miles on Conventional Petroleum Motor Oil (CASTROL GTX 20W-50). Two other test cars that were equipped with Conventional Petroleum Motor Oil (one with ZASTAVA OEM oil, the other with CASTROL GTX 20W-50) and with 5,000 mile oil changes, have both failed the California Exhaust emission test at 32,000 miles and 36,000 miles respectively. The increased emissions were attributed to excessive engine wear due to use of low quality metals in the engine production. This was a proof that SynLube™ can make even a poor quality materials last at least three times longer than normal. Emission testing was done by Olson Laboratories in Orange County, California. Engine disassembly and inspection was done by M.I.K. Automotive, Inc. in North Hollywood, CA. In August of 1984 the marketing rights for the YUGO were sold to IAI (International Automobile Importers) of New Jersey operated by Malcolm Bricklin. He later formed Yugo of America, Inc. a company which marketed the YUGO in the USA until 1992. The Bricklin organization decided that to market a car in the USA with "unconventional oil" in the engine was not a good idea, and that Fuel Injection was too luxurious for an economy car. They reduced the retail base price to $3,995 and reduced the warranty to the 3 year or 36,000 miles, a durability that was expected from the YUGO if it was operated on conventional petroleum motor oil as was documented by Olson Labs. The YUGO 45 as introduced by YugoCars had 850cc 4 -cylinder engine with BOSCH L EFI and BOSCH electronic Ignition with BOSCH Platinum Spark Plugs and ZEUNA Three-way Catalytic Converter so that Unleaded Gasoline could be utilized for low exhaust emissions. The same system was utilized by FIAT and later BERTONE from 1980 to 1989 and was able to meet stringent California emissions through 1992 model year. A 4-speed manual transaxle was used. This allowed a top speed of over 75 MPH and delivered fuel economy of 45 Miles per Gallon and engine delivered 45 HP, hence the marketing name of YUGO 45. The vehicles that were eventually sold by Yugo of America had 1.1 and 1.3 Liter engines with 4 or 5 speed transaxle, but only retained the BOSCH electronic ignition. The very complex emission system ( which was cheaper than EFI) used a carburetor, a two way Catalyst that required an Air Pump and EGR; it was one of major problems that caused the vehicles to get a poor reputation due to poor driveability, inability to meet emission standards when used, etc. Making the initial "indestructible" maintenance free car $505 cheaper, effectively killed all prospects of YUGO to become another VW Bug or FORD Model T as the initial promotional advertising claimed. Yugo America realized its "fatal" mistake by 1990 when, EFI version of the YUGO GVX was introduced, but it was too late to save YUGO in the USA. The prospects of recalling over 126,000 vehicles that were sold in the USA by EPA, due to failure to meet exhaust emissions effectively caused Yugo America to close its doors for good in 1992.
This car was designed in 1986 by BERTONE for production by SKODA
in Czech Republic. The vehicle was a radical departure for SKODA which for many years was manufacturing rear engined cars. This car with 1,350 ccm SOHC 4-cylinder engine, used newly designed 5-speed FWD transaxle. Equipped with BOSCH EFI, it was intended to be the "better" YUGO that Yugo America, Inc. refused to sell in the USA. The car design utilized many of the YUGO GVX features. This test car was equipped with following SynLube™ products:
This pre-production hand made prototype went through extensive test driving in Europe and Canada. Over 200,000 Km (124,000 miles) were accumulated in less than 9 months. The "used" vehicle was then given to automotive press writers to "test drive" and it got such raving reviews in Germany that VW Group bought the entire SKODA car factory from Czech Government from paltry sum of $8 billion US. After the purchase of controlling interest in SKODA, VW decided to stop SKODA exports to Canada and cancelled the plans for the US distribution of the SKODA Favorit 135 LS. The rumors were that the 1988 model of VW Golf which sold for more than twice the price of SKODA Favorit could not measure up in comfort, performance and durability.
This 1996 model KIA Sephia was used to demonstrate the maintenance free capability of SynLube™ products to the manufacturer (KIA Motors).
No fluid changes were done in the 150,000 miles. The Motor Oil Filter was changed @ 100,000 miles. Unfortunately our products outlived the KIA company
in Korea, For more information about this car go to Press Release 11/98 The KIA Sephia has been tested & evaluated by MIROX Corporation. You can contact them by e-mail: mirox@aol.com
This is one of our "official" test vehicles 1999 model year DODGE Durango 4x4 with V-8 engine and, Automatic Transmission. It had following SynLube™ products installed @ 900 miles:
This vehicle was used daily for commuting. No fluids have been changed since the initial SynLube™ installation. The DODGE Durango was driven by David Dorn of San Jose, California You can contact the driver by e-mail mrmum_95136@yahoo.com (David Dorn) Update: This vehicle was traded-in @ 76,400
miles on 4/10/2004
One of our current "test" vehicles which has been using SynLube™ products since new. It had following SynLube™ products installed:
No fluids have been changed since the initial SynLube™ installation.
SynLube™ Lube-4-Life® Motor Oil
used in the V-8 engine lasts and lasts,
The 1999 GMC - Savana 3500 is used by SynLube, Inc. for product deliveries. Update: 205,401 miles on 1/21/2009
This official test vehicle has been equipped @ 849 miles with:
Update: 96,853 miles on 1/20/2009
This official "exhaust emission" test vehicle has been equipped with:
The before and after exhaust emissions tests confirm that the use of SynLube™ Lube-4-Life® reduces exhaust emission of CO and NOx by average of 50% Update: 120,681 miles on 1/7/2009
It had following SynLube™ products installed @ 200 miles on 4/10/2004:
Update: 71,029 miles on 1/20/2009
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