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**Edward Kollin** · #5 July 8th 08, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Orval Fairbairn[_2_]

In article ,
Bob Fry wrote:

"OF" == Orval Fairbairn writes:

OF I just saw an ad for ASL CamGuard and wonder if anyone out
OF there has any experiences with this product that they would
OF like to share.

Aviation Consumer tested it favorably:

"The middle ground--and it's admittedly vast--is the 60 hour-a-year
owner who needs the airplane for three hours each December through
March. CamGuard is the clear winner here, since its performance is
nearly as good as the dedicated storage oils, it's cheaper and allows
normal operation.

Thus far, we've been impressed with CamGuard and we're using it in our
own airplane. As we go to press this month, CamGuard is on the verge
of obtaining FAA approval. Frankly, that doesn't impress us much but
some buyers want the FAA imprimatur. Approved or not, we think it's a
good product."

http://www.aviationconsumer.com/issu...rs/5541-1.html

OF Is it just a detergent

No. Detergents aren't used in aviation engines.

OF does it have lubricating properties, such as TCP has?

No. TCP isn't a lubricant. CamGuard is an anti-corrosion additive, not
a lubricant.

I want to thank everybody who responded. I may just try the stuff!

Orval

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Camguard is conceptually the additive package that I designed for the Exxon Elite oil. It contains 11 additives and is 100% active. It prevents rust/corrosion and deposits, reduces wear and conditions seals.

I was the director of the engine laboratory at Exxon Research and Engineering
and performed the initial research on the Elite oil. Exxon management decided to copy the Aeroshell oil. When I left Exxon I was asked to formulate Camguard.

Regards,

Ed