Camguard in the Bravo?

[carqwik]

A local mechanic/pilot across from my hangar - and who's a very competent wrench - strongly suggested using CamGuard in my Bravo.  He swears by the stuff....says it is ideal for planes that sit a week or longer without flying at times (like mine).  However, I see that this additive is "pending approval" for t-charged engines.

 

So...without opening a debate whether or not the stuff works or not....the question is whether any Bravo drivers are using Camguard? 

[NotarPilot]

Ok, I'll admit it's a little pet peeve of mine when I post a question and people offer suggestions without answering the asked question but can I suggest calling ASL CamGuard at 800-826-9252 and asking them if they know if it's even legal?

[Cruiser]

It is not approved by the FAA for turbo charger engines.

Many people use it anyway.

[AndyFromCB]

If you'd like your camshaft to last more than 1000 hours, I'd strongly recommend it, FAA approved or not

[bullerbravo]

I have used Camguard with my 25 hour oil changes for 350 hrs (14 changes over 2+ yrs) beginning when I acquired the aircraft at 370 hrs. Oil analyses have been clean even with occasional winter inactivity lasting a month at a time. No apparent downside. My mechanic (Clarence Bientema, Tri-City Aero, CYKF) is a Mooney specialist and looks after several turbocharged Bravos as well as turbocharged or normalized TSIO 550 powered Acclaims, Cirruses, etc., and recommends Camguard for all owners. I presume he would have seen important problems by now.