{"title":"Best Oil Additives","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/2589\/4164\/files\/Best_Oil_Additives.jpg?v=1788979564\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil additives are crucial to an engine's performance, as they improve the base motor oil and protect an engine's metal components. Some are skeptical of oil additives, but when you select the right kind, they're well worth the hype. The best oil additives are particularly effective at increasing the time between service intervals, enhancing an engine's performance and improving a vehicle's fuel economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about what engine oil additives do and explore the various kinds on the market. You'll also learn about their benefits and some of the most effective additives available today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot Shot's Secret Engine Oil Additives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot Shot's Secret's engine oil additives are some of the best in the industry. Our products go through a rigorous three-step testing process to ensure they offer high-quality performance. We begin by testing them in our top-tier research and development lab and give them to a third-party that conducts independent dynamometer testing. After the third-party verifies our oil additives' quality, we send the products out for real-world testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ============ BLOCK 1: VIDEO ============ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#39424a;border-radius:12px;padding:28px;margin:36px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0;padding:0;color:#ffffff;font-size:22px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;\"\u003eSee the testing for yourself\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:56px;height:4px;background:#8cc63f;margin:14px 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px;color:#c7cdd2;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eLab tested, third-party dyno verified, then proven in real-world miles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dqttqvd1eF8\" title=\"Hot Shot's Secret Oil Additives: Lab Tested. Real-World Results\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:16\/9;border:0;border-radius:8px;background:#000;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ========== END BLOCK 1 ========== --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to this extensive testing process, we ensure we're only offering the best solutions to our customers. When you look for an oil additive, we have plenty of options you might be interested in investing in for your engine's health. As you learn more about fuel additives, take a moment to find out what some of the top engine oil additives on the market offer below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. The Original Stiction Eliminator \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hotshotsecret.com\/stiction-eliminator\/\"\u003eThe Original Stiction Eliminator\u003c\/a\u003e is one of the most popular options we offer to customers. This oil treatment serves diesel and gasoline engines, delivering essential additives to improve their performance. Once you use the product, it goes to work by safely removing residue that sticks to an engine's components and harms them. The oil additive lubricates and cleans the engine's oil pump, rings, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hotshotsecret.com\/what-are-turbocharger-common-problems\/\"\u003eturbo\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hotshotsecret.com\/fuel-injector-cleaner\/\"\u003einjectors\u003c\/a\u003e and, in diesel engines, the hydraulic electric unit injectors (HEUI).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe manufacture the product with additives engineered to attack stiction — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hotshotsecret.com\/stiction-in-the-modern-diesel-engine\/\"\u003ethe varnish and sludge created by burnt oil\u003c\/a\u003e — and remove this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hotshotsecret.com\/what-is-engine-sludge\/\"\u003eharmful substance\u003c\/a\u003e. The Original Striction Eliminator also helps to better lubricate the engine. Our product's cleaning and lubricating properties come from our special blend of proprietary carbon nano lubricant and synthetic cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result of our product's designs, an ASTM G-133 third-party test found that our oil additives reduce wear on an engine by up to 62% when compared to the base engine oil. The product can also restore compression and power and improve fuel economy. It can even \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hotshotsecret.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/HSS-SE-TDS.pdf\"\u003efix 9 out of 10\u003c\/a\u003e failing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hotshotsecret.com\/differences-between-heui-injectors-and-non-heui\/\"\u003eHEUI injectors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. FR3 Friction Reducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an anti-friction oil treatment, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hotshotsecret.com\/fr3\/\"\u003eFR3 Friction Reducer\u003c\/a\u003e is a 100% synthetic oil additive that protects engines and improves performance. You can use the product in any vehicle, as it works with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hotshotsecret.com\/semi-synthetic-vs-synthetic-oil\/\"\u003esynthetic or conventional oil\u003c\/a\u003e. We create this product from a blend of three patented lubricants. The oil additives in this mixture improve oxidation stability and film strength. The FR3 Friction Reducer also decreases the amount of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hotshotsecret.com\/reduce-friction-in-diesel-engines\/\"\u003efriction in your engine\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the product's strength, it keeps your oil at optimal specifications by keeping it cleaner and making it more protective. Many customers see exceptional benefits from our FR3 Friction Reducer. For example, third-party ASTM testing confirmed it could lessen engine wear by 43%, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hotshotsecret.com\/how-to-improve-fuel-efficiency-on-the-road\/\"\u003eboost fuel economy\u003c\/a\u003e by 5% and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hotshotsecret.com\/how-to-improve-horse-power\/\"\u003eincrease horsepower\u003c\/a\u003e by 5% at maximum levels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. TBN Booster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs its name suggests, we designed the TBN Booster to increase base oil's Total Base Number (TBN). We make this oil additive from a concentrated formula featuring 100% active ingredients of Hot Shot's Secret FR3 Friction Reducer, a TBN Booster and a CK-4 additive package. Due to this formula, the TBN Booster can serve diesel engines well and provide them with multiple advantages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil detergents decrease over time and eventually harm the base oil's viscosity and TBN. As an oil additive, TBN Booster replenishes any lost oil detergents, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hotshotsecret.com\/the-science-of-motor-oil-viscosity\/\"\u003eraising the viscosity\u003c\/a\u003e and TBN. By adding new detergents, our oil additives protect your engine from corrosive acidic conditions. The product also helps stabilize and strengthen the host oil to extend its life and the time between \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hotshotsecret.com\/how-often-do-you-need-to-change-your-diesel-oil\/\"\u003eoil drain intervals\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Tick Fix + Protect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're dealing with the dreaded \"\u003ca href=\"\/ls-lifter-tick-causes-fixes\/\"\u003elifter tick\u003c\/a\u003e\" or looking to prevent valvetrain wear before it starts, Tick Fix + Protect is the ultimate advanced oil enhancer for \u003ca href=\"\/product-category\/gasoline-additives\/\"\u003egasoline engines\u003c\/a\u003e. Modern engine designs, specifically those featuring stop\/start systems, hybrid technology, and displacement-on-demand (AFM\/DFM\/MDS), are prone to localized heat buildup. This heat \"cooks\" the oil in stationary passages, creating carbon, varnish, and burnt oil deposits that cause hydraulic lifters to stick or collapse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTick Fix + Protect is engineered to solve these modern engine challenges. Formulated with our proprietary \u003ca href=\"\/fr3-friction-reducer\/\"\u003eFR3\u003c\/a\u003e Nano Technology® and a specialized additive package meeting dexos®1 Gen 3 specifications, this treatment works by deep-cleaning the tiny oil passages that other additives miss. It restores smooth operation to sticking lifters, quiets noisy valvetrains, and prevents future mechanical failure often associated with \u003ca href=\"\/oil-starvation-ls-engines\/\"\u003eoil starvation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy replacing one quart of oil with \u003ca href=\"\/tick-fix-plus-protect\/\"\u003eTick Fix + Protect\u003c\/a\u003e, you gain more than just a quieter engine. Third-party ASTM D4172B testing confirms it reduces friction and wear by up to 30% compared to untreated full synthetic motor oil. Whether you are addressing the infamous LS or \u003ca href=\"\/hemi-lifter-tick-mds-problems\/\"\u003eHEMI\u003c\/a\u003e tick or simply want to extend the life of your high-tech daily driver, this formula provides the cleaning power and lubricity needed to keep your engine running at peak performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ============ BLOCK 2: COMPARISON CHART ============ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#39424a;border-radius:12px;padding:28px;margin:36px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0;padding:0;color:#ffffff;font-size:22px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhich oil additive is right for your engine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:56px;height:4px;background:#8cc63f;margin:14px 0 14px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 20px;color:#c7cdd2;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eTreat rates, how often to run each one, and what it's built to fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/2589\/4164\/files\/HSS_Oil_Additives_Comparison_Chart_2560x1440_d83e30fb-8eab-426b-b389-a303f402f7aa.jpg?v=1789057075\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:block;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/2589\/4164\/files\/HSS_Oil_Additives_Comparison_Chart_2560x1440_d83e30fb-8eab-426b-b389-a303f402f7aa.jpg?v=1789057075\" alt=\"Hot Shot's Secret oil additives comparison chart showing Stiction Eliminator, Tick Fix + Protect and FR3 Friction Reducer by engine type, treat rate, treat frequency and main purpose\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;border:0;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;color:#c7cdd2;font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eTap the chart to open it full size. Only use one oil additive product per oil change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ========== END BLOCK 2 ========== --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/2589\/4164\/files\/Stiction_on_lift.jpg?v=1788980444\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTry Hot Shot's Secret's Engine Oil Additives Today\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith all the exceptional products Hot Shot's Secret offers for engines, you're likely interested in making a purchase. Alongside our high-quality products, we also offer buyers a money-back guarantee. Since our products are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hotshotsecret.com\/the-science-behind-our-stiction-eliminator\/\"\u003ebacked by science\u003c\/a\u003e and extensive testing, we're confident they'll meet our customers' expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a moment to review our oil additives above. If you have any questions or need help picking the right engine oil additive, please feel free to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hotshotsecret.com\/contact\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fr3","title":"FR3 Friction Reducer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pbox\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fr3h3\"\u003e\u003ca id=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFR3 FRICTION REDUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.3% increase in horsepower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5% increase in fuel economy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces engine wear by up to 43% (verified by 3rd party ASTM testing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lubricity enhancing oil additive that increases the lubricating \u0026amp; wear reduction properties of the host oil. The product contains three proprietary 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 an exclusive carbon nano lubricant 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 \u0026amp; especially friction reduction. \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hot Shot's Secret","offers":[{"title":"8 OZ","offer_id":52736378339604,"sku":"HSSFR308Z","price":13.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 OZ","offer_id":52736378372372,"sku":"HSSFR316Z","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 QT","offer_id":52736378405140,"sku":"HSSFR332Z","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 QT","offer_id":52736378437908,"sku":"HSSFR364Z","price":62.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 GAL","offer_id":52736378470676,"sku":"HSSFR301G","price":120.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 GAL","offer_id":52736378503444,"sku":"HSSFR305G","price":593.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/2589\/4164\/files\/HSSFR332Z-1_6d918c86-c649-4582-86e2-f9f8e923c5c2.jpg?v=1783088283"},{"product_id":"tbn-booster","title":"TBN Booster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFORTIFIED OIL STABILIZER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe ONLY additive that boosts Total Base Number\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/2589\/4164\/files\/fr3_tech.jpg?v=1788970702\" alt=\"\"\u003eNow with FR3 Nano Lubricant Technology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINCREASES TBN UP TO 7 POINTS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTBN Booster additive is the only fortified engine oil stabilizer that increases total base number (TBN) and viscosity by replenishing the detergents and dispersants that are naturally lost over time. When these detergent and dispersant additives are replenished, your oil will be able to effectively neutralize the acidic conditions that corrode your engine. TBN Booster additive is a concentrated formula that contains 100% active ingredients of a CK-4 Additive Package, a TBN Booster and the infusion of Hot Shot’s Secret FR3 FRICTION REDUCER.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease make sure overall oil level does not exceed oil fill level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*For case-quantity discounts, please call 1-800-341-6516 or email sales@lubricationspecialties.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hot Shot's Secret","offers":[{"title":"16 OZ","offer_id":52736385646868,"sku":"HSSTBN16Z","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 QT","offer_id":52736385679636,"sku":"HSSTBN64Z","price":60.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/2589\/4164\/files\/HSSTBN16Z-4-1_335a3ffa-e5d7-4aba-b23e-d6d0701221a8.jpg?v=1783088386"},{"product_id":"stiction-eliminator","title":"The Original Stiction Eliminator","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENGINE RESTORATIVE + FR3 NANO LUBRICANT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStiction Eliminator is an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-oil-additives\"\u003eoil treatment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hotshotsecret.com\/product-category\/oil-additives\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for gasoline and diesel engines that is engineered to remove stiction, the sludge and varnish created from burnt oil, while also lubricating the system to improve performance and reduce engine wear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImproves fuel economy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestores power \u0026amp; performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReduces engine wear up to 62% more than oil alone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hot Shot's Secret","offers":[{"title":"16 OZ","offer_id":52736385810708,"sku":"HSS16Z","price":20.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 QT","offer_id":52736385843476,"sku":"HSS32Z","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 QT","offer_id":52736385876244,"sku":"HSS64Z","price":62.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 GAL","offer_id":52736385909012,"sku":"HSS01G","price":120.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 GAL","offer_id":52736385941780,"sku":"HSS05G","price":540.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/2589\/4164\/files\/HSS32Z_01_ab0b35e5-c837-479d-9aba-5b5a18832d55.jpg?v=1783088388"},{"product_id":"rv-engine-protector","title":"RV Engine Protector","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCLEANER + LUBRICANT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRV Engine Protector cleans the gum and varnish built up in your engine while also lubricating everything the oil touches inside your engine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e32 OZ Bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% SATISFACTION\u003c\/strong\u003e or your money back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGUARANTEED\u003c\/strong\u003e not to void your manufacturer's warranty\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*For case-quantity discounts, please call 1-800-341-6516 or email sales@lubricationspecialties.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hot Shot's Secret","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736389153044,"sku":"HSSRVENGPRO32Z","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/2589\/4164\/files\/HSSRVENGPRO32Z_01_d70edcaa-d420-4a6e-90cc-36c64e2fc148.jpg?v=1783088443"},{"product_id":"tick-fix-protect","title":"Tick Fix + Protect","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Lifter Restorer + Nano Lubricant Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces engine noise by improving oil flow and lubricity to critical valvetrain components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects against wear using \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fr3\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFR3\u003c\/a\u003e Nano Technology®, reducing friction and wear by up to 30% vs. untreated full synthetic motor oil (ASTM D4172B).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleans harmful deposits - carbon, burnt oil, and varnish—from lifters and tiny oil passages in stop\/start, hybrid, and displacement-on-demand engines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents future failures by enhancing lubrication, supporting proper lifter function, and extending engine life in gasoline-powered vehicles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestores smooth performance by cleaning and freeing sticking or collapsing hydraulic lifters that cause ticking and rough operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/2589\/4164\/files\/Prop65WarningSymbol.jpg?v=1788950508\" alt=\"\"\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Risk of cancer and reproductive harm from exposure to benzene. 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