Are Power Up lubricants quality products?

Power Up products are formulated and manufactured to a very high level of quality. Our manufacturing facility has been ISO 9001:2000 compliant for over six years via third-party auditors. ISO 9001:2000 is a quality management system that provides a number of requirements which an organization must fulfill in order to achieve customer satisfaction through consistent products and services.

Do Power Up products offer any kind of warranty?

Yes, Power Up warrants its products to be free of defective materials, design, and workmanship and offers a limited warranty on all of the products and equipment that those products are used in. Specific information can found in the Power Up Limited Warranty.

Will Power Up and Kleenoil products void my warranty?

Power Up, Maryn and Kleenoil products will not void your warranty.  Please visit our manufacturer warranty section for further information.

What is the difference between NNL 690, NNL 690G, and Hydra Maxx?

NNL 690, originally recommended as a universal oil additive, was formulated for gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines.  It contains anti-wear and boundary lubricating additives, acid neutralizers, corrosion inhibitors, metal deactivators, detergents, dispersants and anti-oxidants to provide improved, complete and balanced protection to typical engine oils.

NNL 690G was developed to be compatible with the chemistry of extreme pressure gear lubricants.  As the use of NNL 690 became more prevalent in extreme pressure lubricants it became evident that some components in NNL 690 that are important in engines are not required in gearbox applications. NNL 690G was formulated to better suit the conditions within gearboxes.  The unique formulation of NNL 690G also makes it suitable for use in engines requiring low-ash or ashless oils.

Hydra Maxx is a hydraulic and compressor oil additive that has been formulated to provide the same lubricating and extreme pressure benefits as NNL 690 and NNL 690G with added water demulsifiers.  These demulsifiers accelerate the separation of water from hydraulic fluids.  Hydra Maxx also contains cold flow improvers that are beneficial when cold temperature start up conditions exist.  Hydra Maxx is designed specifically as a hydraulic and circulating system treatment and can be used in both mobile and stationary systems.

How much Gen 49D should I add to my diesel engine fuel?

The recommended addition rate for Gen 49D is 0.08%. This works out to the following approximations listed below:

How much Power Up should I use for my engine, compressor, or hydraulic system?

The chart below summarizes the proper applications for the different Power Up lubricants.

Will using Power Up void my automotive warranty?

Using Power Up products will not void your warranty. In 1975 Congress adopted a piece of landmark legislation, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. The Act was designed to prevent manufacturers from drafting grossly unfair consumer warranties.

Although the Magnuson-Moss Act covers consumer products broadly, Congress was particularly concerned with unfair and inequitable automobile warranties. If you are interested in using Power Up, but are concerned that using an additive or extending your oil drain interval will void the warranty, you have no need for concern. An examination of the law reveals warranties remain intact when Power Up Lubricants are used.

The FTC set down three rules under the Act: the Disclosure Rule, the Pre-Sale Availability Rule and the Dispute Resolution Rule. These rules require warrantors to title their written warranty as either full or limited, provide a single, clear and easy-to-read document that spells out certain information about coverage and ensure that warranties are available where the products are sold so that consumers can read them before buying.

In passing the Act, Congress meant to give consumers access to warranty information, lets consumers comparison shop for warranties, encourage warranty competition and promote timely and complete performance of warranty obligations.

Vehicle manufacturers recommend lubricants according to their viscosity grade and service classification. Any oil, whether its conventional petroleum motor oil or synthetic, meeting the correct viscosity grade, 10W-30 for example, and the current API and ILSAC North American service classifications may be used without affecting warranty coverage. Power Up products have been designed to not only perform within oil’s designed specifications but are optimized to maintain the oil specifications under strenuous and harsh conditions. Simply put, your warranty stands when you use Power Up Lubricants.

More information about the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act can be found at the Federal Trade Commission website.

How can I purchase Power Up, Kleenoil or BioMatrix products?

It's easy -- call 1-800-661-7777.  In the near future you will be able to order directly from this site.

What are additives?

Additives are chemicals used to improve performance characteristics of base oils. There are many types of additives depending on the oil application. In industrial oils, additives are typically less than 1% of the blend whereas engine oils typically contain around 10% to 20% of the blend as additives.
Below are examples of common additives:

• Anti-oxidant – Prolongs the lubricant life by preventing rapid breakdown due to extreme variations in temperatures, over usage, water contamination, and dirt contamination and oxidization. Oxidization can cause various problems such as varnish and sludge buildup, leading to scarring of internal equipment components.
• Anti-wear – Chemicals attach to the metal creating a slippery surface thatus help in preventing wear. This is especially important during engine start up.
• VI improver – These are polymers that help increase the protection by allowing the oil to flow easier in cold temperatures and protect from excessive thinning during temperature high operation. VI -improvers allow for a wider operating temperature range.
• Dispersants – This additive helps suspend small contaminant particles and prevents them from forming into larger particles. Larger particles could lead to sludge, varnish and wear.

How can I tell if Power Up is working?

The best and easiest way to determine if your Power Up additives are doing their job is to monitor your equipment before and after applying Power Up.  Use your 5 senses to observe your equipment.

• Touch: Check for temperature differences.  A lower temperature means less friction which leads to less component wear.  Proper lubrication reduces abrasive metal to metal contact and leaves metal surfaces smoother and free of markings.
• Sight: Inspect your oil during every oil change.  Additives like NNL 690 clean up your oil such that there is a noticeable reduction in the amount of particles suspended in your used oil.  Gen49D improves fuel economy and reduces emissions.  Less black exhaust may be visible and greater fuel efficiency can be monitored with the help of your odometer.
• Sound: Noise is a direct result of friction and an indicator of wearing components.  Quiet machinery is a good indication of effective lubrication.
• Smell: High temperatures can cause increased oil degradation and produce acrid odors.
• Pocketbook: Power Up products are designed to save you money by protecting your equipment from severe working conditions.  Proper lubrication of your equipment will provide you with cost savings in the form of reduced downtime, fuel consumption, equipment repairs and replacements incurred from poor lubrication.  We strive to provide you with quality products that save you money and this is how we intend to earn and keep your business.

What are the differences between the additives and oil supplements available on the market?

Additives and supplements usually fall into one of the following three groups:

1. Metal Treatments - These are additives that coat or plate a metal surface by forming a tenacious film that is designed to prevent wear.  Metal treatments are typically very reactive and prone to rapid depletion making their useful lifetime short.  Metal treatments can, in some cases, reduce engine component clearances and reduce the surface area that is available for cooling.  This leads to higher oil temperatures and faster oil degradation.  Some metal treatments contain solid particles that can create abrasive deposits and plug filters and oil passageways.
2. Conventional Additive Boosters – These packages are designed to increase the dosage of the additives that are already present in most engine oils.  They do not improve the performance of the engine oil. They only serve to prolong the effective life of the additive package since the additives in your oil are used up over time.  Using additive booster packages to extend your oil life can be risky since oil contaminants have the opportunity to accumulate and cause accelerated wear in your engine.
3. Boundary Lubrication Packages - These are lubricant additive packages that are composed of a balance of base oil, Viscosity Index improvers, corrosion inhibitors, detergents, dispersants and anti-wear additives.  These packages have similarities to conventional engine oil but offer superior performance under the boundary lubrication regime.  Boundary lubrication exists where higher than normal loads or temperatures create friction between metal surfaces that are forced to contact and rub against one another.  This causes rapidly accelerated and often severe wear.  Boundary lubricants are not commonly found in conventional engine oils and, as such, their addition can provide excellent benefits that include reduction in wear and temperature and enhanced equipment life and performance.

Most importantly, if you are considering using an additive, you should find out as much as possible about its composition and function.  Measure the performance of the additive by monitoring fuel economy and wear levels for two oil changes prior and two oil changes after the application of the additive.  Improved performance is measurable and will help you choose the best lubricant for your equipment.

I store my Gen49D in an unheated shop and it gets really thick in the winter.  This product advertises anti-gel properties. What is happening, and will the product still work at cold temperatures?

Power Up Gen49D is formulated with cold flow improvers (anti-gels).  Cold flow improvers work by preventing the formation of wax crystals in your oil or fuel.  Before this explanation proceeds, it is necessary to outline what happens as an oil (or fuel) cools. Most lubricating oils, fuels and fuel additives (such as Gen 49D) contain long, straight-chain molecules of carbon and hydrogen (called paraffins).  At low temperatures, these molecules aggregate (or pack together) to form wax crystals that come out of the oil and solidify. The temperature at which the first wax crystals form is marked by a clouding of the oil.  This is called the "Cloud Point".  As the oil cools further, the wax crystals grow in size and pack tightly together, the result of which is a noticeable thickening of the oil.  The temperature at which the oil retains some fluid characteristics, before it freezes solid, is known as the "Pour Point".  These two points are important in determining the cold flow characteristics of an oil.  Somewhere between the cloud point and the pour point is the lowest operating temperature of the oil.  This is the lowest temperature at which the oil will flow properly and provide adequate lubrication to your equipment and is dependent upon the type of equipment and filter system used.

Cold flow improvers typically used as anti-gel agents in diesel fuels and diesel fuel additives fall into two different classes:

1. The first class of cold flow improvers includes alcohols and alcohol derivatives.  These molecules function by dissolving wax particles so that they cannot solidify and by thinning your fuel.  Importantly, alcohols can be detrimental to your engine since they are known to adversely affect the seals in your engine and to decrease the lubricity of your fuel.
2. The second class of cold flow improvers include polymeric materials that alter the way the wax crystals form and grow in your fuel at low temperatures.  These additives do not alter the temperature at which the crystals form, but instead prevent them from aggregating (or packing) together so that the fuel remains fluid at lower temperatures.

The pour point of Gen 49D is -40^oC (-40^oF).  Therefore, if this product is stored at a temperature of -35^oC (-31^oF) or lower, for a long period of time, it will thicken.  If this occurs, Gen 49D can be returned to its uniform, fluid state by warming the product to 20^oC (68^oF) and thoroughly shaking (or stirring) it.  It is best to add Gen 49D to your diesel fuel when it is reasonably warm as this will allow it to mix more effectively with the fuel.  Gen 49D has a synergistic relationship with diesel fuels, meaning that the cold flow properties of Gen 49D and diesel fuel combined are significantly better than the cold flow properties of either product on its own.

How long should I wait before putting Power Up in my new vehicle?

Power Up is designed to mix seamlessly with and fortify your oil.  Adding Power Up to a new vehicle is acceptable, however, it is recommend that Power Up be added into new vehicles after the first oil change to ensure proper seating of the engine cylinders.