Frequently Asked Questions wHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW about Rislone!

Bar's Products understands that you may have questions regarding our Rislone product line, and we are certainly here to help with all your needs. This page was built in regard to the most commonly asked questions from our customer service department.

If you find you still have questions, please look at the technical sheets regarding our products, or feel free to contact us using our contact page.

Compression Repair

Engine Treatments

Engine Oil Stabilizer

Power Steering Stabilizer

Ring Seal

Transmission Stabilizer

2-Cycle Engine Oil Products

Rislone Compression Repair with ring seal [top]

1. Can I use Rislone Compression Repair to mix with gasoline in my 2-cycle (Two-Stroke) Engine?

No, Rislone Compression Repair is designed to only be used with conventional 4 stroke automobile engines.

rislone Engine Treatment Products [top]

1. Do I have to flush my oil after using Rislone Engine Treatment?

No, Rislone Engine Treatment is formulated to be left safely in the crankcase for the life of the oil change for maximum performance.  It is not an engine flush and does not require draining.

2. Will Rislone Engine Treatment work in synthetic oil?

Yes, Rislone works with all petroleum-based motor oils including conventional, high mileage and synthetic. Rislone is also safe for use with PTFE-based engine treatments and will not alter the PTFE coating.

3. How does Rislone Engine Treatment work?

Rislone Engine Treatment gradually dissolves and removes harmful deposits of varnish, sludge and gum from the internal metal parts without plugging oil passages.  These deposits form within engines and can alter tolerances, stick valves and rings, cause noisy valves and lifters, and plug oil screens and passages.  Regular use of Rislone Engine Treatment, with oil and filter changes at the proper intervals, will keep such deposits to a minimum.

4. How much Rislone Engine Treatment do I install?

One bottle of 100QR Rislone Engine Treatment 1 quart (32 oz.) is designed to treat 4 to 6 quarts of oil, this allows you to replace a quart of motor oil at oil change time. You can also use it to "top off" your system between oil changes.

5. Is Rislone Engine Treatment safe for my newer vehicle?

Yes, Rislone Engine Treatment has the lubricating and protective capabilities of current motor oils, plus additional penetrating properties which do a superior job of maintaining long-term cleanliness and deposit control.  Use of Rislone Engine Treatment will not void your new car warranty.

6. How long does it take to start working?

Rislone Engine Treatment starts working the minute you install and start driving the vehicle to help remove harmful gum, sludge, and deposits from your engine.

Rislone engine oil stabilizer with treatment [top]

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rislone POWER STEERING STabilizer with stop leak [TOP]

How long does it take to start working?

Depending on the power steering problem, results will either be immediate or noticeable within a few days of driving.

If first application does not completely stop leak, may I add another bottle?

Yes, you can install a second application for hard to stop leaks. We recommend that the power steering fluid be changed and a second application of Rislone Power Steering Stabilizer be added.

Will Rislone Power Steering Stabilizer work in my vehicle?

Yes, Rislone Power Steering Stabilizer with Stop Leak is compatible with all petroleum based, mineral oil, and synthetic power steering fluids. This includes all domestic, import and heavy duty power steering applications.

How much do I install?

The 12.5 oz Rislone Power Steering Stabilizer, part number 4603, is designed for one bottle to be used for every 2 to 3 quarts of power steering fluid, which is the amount most passenger car and light trucks use. For severe problems, using two bottles can sometimes be helpful.

What are the symptoms of a power steering leak?

Depending on the severity of the leak the first thing you may notice is spotting, where you will find fluid spots, located on the driveway or garage. While looking under the vehicle around the area where the rack & pinion or gearbox is located; or the front of the engine where the belt is located, you will find fluid dripping. The next thing that happens is the steering wheel becomes harder to turn or does not turn smoothly. This is usually accompanied by a squealing or grinding noise when turning the wheel.

Will I have steering if the power steering fails?

Yes, you will always have steering but the vehicle will be very difficult to steer.

Will I damage my system if I drive without fluid in my power steering?

Yes, usually damage to your power steering pump will happen within relatively few miles if you continue to drive with little or no fluid in your power steering reservoir.

What causes power steering leaks?

The most common cause of power steering system leaks is age and/or high mileage. After time, power steering seals and o-rings tend to dry out and shrink causing leaks. Rislone Power Steering Stabilizer with Stop Leak works to revitalizes these seals and makes them soft and pliable again.

How does Rislone Power Steering Stabilizer stop leaks?

This product works in two ways to help solve most any o-ring or seal leaks.

1. The seal restorer additive restores seal size, flexibility and elasticity lost due to heat, age and high mileage.
2. The seal polymer works by building a polymeric film around the seal or o-ring and also filling in any grooves worn in the shaft.

I have fluid collecting in the rubber bellows at either end of my steering rack, is this normal?

No, the rubber bellows are mainly designed to keep dirt out of the steering rack and only keep in a small amount of thick grease which lubricates the inner tie rod ends. Any signs of fluid in or leaking from the bellows means a seal inside the rack is leaking. Rislone Power Steering Stabilizer with Stop Leak is the perfect product to use for this type of leak.

Will Rislone Power Steering Stabilizer help my noisy power steering pump?

Yes, Rislone Power Steering Stabilizer contains special friction modifiers to stop bearing, piston and valve noises inside the pump.

The mechanic said my car has morning sickness. What is this?

Morning sickness is a condition where the vehicle will be hard to steer in the mornings or when cold. In many cases it will feel as if the power steering is not working at all. The cause of this problem is fluid bypassing worn o-ring seals in the sector shaft (where the shaft from the steering wheel connects to the rack & pinion) or grooves actually worn into the rack. After driving the vehicle and warming the fluid, the problem will usually go away, until the next day. Adding Rislone Power Steering Stabilizer will renew these o-rings and the polymer additives will prevent the fluid from bypassing the grooves.

Will Rislone Power Steering Stabilizer help smooth my rough steering?

Yes, special lubricity additives will smooth out rough, hard and tight steering.

Will Rislone Power Steering Stabilizer harm my steering system?

No, the product is complete safe to use and will not harm any part of the power steering system.

My reservoir is not very low, can I just top of the system with Rislone Power Steering Stabilizer?

If you have a very minor leak, you may not be able to add the entire bottle. The product works great for topping off the power steering fluid level any time you need to add fluid.

What is a power steering system?

There Are Two Basic Types of Power Steering Systems

Gearbox (Re-circulating-Ball): Most Rear-Wheel & 4-Wheel Drive. The gearbox contains a grooved metal shaft called a worm gear. This gear is threaded into a metal block with ball bearings between the threads to reduce friction. The block turns a pitman arm which is connected by the tie rods to each front wheel.

Rack & Pinion: Most Front-Wheel & All-Wheel Drive. The steering shaft connects to a pinion gear inside the metal housing. This pinion gear has teeth on it that mesh with the teeth on the rack. This rack is connected to each front wheel with the tie rod ends.

Steering Components - Power steering systems are combination of mechanical, hydraulic and some electrical parts.

Mechanical: Many mechanical parts are required to operate a power steering system. Some of the more important parts are steering shaft, rack & pinion or gearbox and fluid pump.

Hydraulic: The hydraulic system uses a belt-driven fluid pump to create pressure and send this fluid through a high pressure hose to either the rack & pinion or gearbox.

Electrical: Some later model vehicles use electronic sensors to detect the power steering fluid pressure and send information to the vehicle computer.

The common element between all of the power steering components is the fluid. The fluid touches everything inside the pump, gearbox and rack & pinion. This fluid must lubricate, cool, clean and pressurize for the system to function. In newer systems, the power steering fluid can easily perform these functions. As the vehicle ages and gains more miles, the fluid alone can’t do the job. Internally, pumps whine, gears have play in them, valves stick, seals leak and the fluid quickly breaks down. When installed, Rislone Power Steering Stabilizer with Stop Leak helps to stop and prevent these problems and enhances the useful life of your power steering system.

Rislone ring seal [top]

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Rislone transmission stabilizer with stop slip [top]

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Rislone 2-Cycle oil Products [TOP]

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