Does adding ATF fluid to a fuel tank help lubricity? What dose should you use? Is 2 cycle oil good to use? What about kerosene for anti-gel? Hot Shot’s Secret did some testing on these old school methods and tells us about lubricity data, wear, and more! View the comparison data here: https://www.hotshotsecret.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Lubricity-Comparison-Chart-wtreat-rate.pdf
The guys welcome Kyle Fischer of Hot Shot’s Secret back to the podcast to talk not about diesel, but gasoline additives. Gasoline is a more highly refined product than diesel, so are additives really necessary, and are they effective? With so many available options on the market, Kevin asks, “Is that really a secret sauce …
Are fuel additives just expensive snake oil? We’ve heard people say they are, and invited Kyle from Hot Shot’s Secret to answer the question. Are they worth the money or is money wasted?
There are three key components affecting engine oil performance: viscosity, cleanliness, and additives. As Kevin points out, “It’s crazy how much science is going on in all these fluids that are in our vehicles and what those fluids are doing,” like dramatically increasing intervals between oil changes. Frequent guest Kyle Fischer of Hot Shot’s Secret …
Kyle Fischer from Hot Shot’s Secret and Johnny Gilbert from Stainless Diesel are in the shop to talk about Johnny’s ’63 Corvette Cummins Diesel dragster, guitars, rock & roll, and hot rods. Then, Stacey helps out a listener with a header issue and shares another listener’s story about his father’s P-40 Flying Tiger.
“Diesels are the bomb,” raves Kevin, “but there’s some things that go along with owning a diesel that you’ve got to be aware of, and some days you can get bit.” To illustrate this point, Kyle Fischer of Hot Shot’s Secret joins the guys to drop some science and offer some solutions for avoiding common …
Our very own Kyle Fischer joined The Truck Show Podcast to discuss additives in both diesel and gas engines.
On the eve of his retirement from Hot Shot’s Secret, Chris Gabrelcik joins the guys for one final conversation, touching on how best to prep and store the toys of summer, and busting some longstanding myths on the longevity of engine oil that’s been left sitting for months on end. “There’s no reason to not …
Protect Your Fuel System From Contamination Kyle from Hot Shot’s Secret joins us on the podcast to talk fuel, contamination, and more! We also hear about their involvement in some major racing news.