carqwik Posted March 25, 2014 Report Posted March 25, 2014 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 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Posted March 25, 2014 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 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Posted March 25, 2014 It is not approved by the FAA for turbo charger engines. Many people use it anyway.
AndyFromCB Posted March 25, 2014 Report Posted March 25, 2014 If you'd like your camshaft to last more than 1000 hours, I'd strongly recommend it, FAA approved or not
bullerbravo Posted March 26, 2014 Report Posted March 26, 2014 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.
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