BonBini
New Member
Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors: I was recently reading some special instructions on long term storage for Caterpillar engines and stumbled across this VCI stuff. I ordered a qt of it to take a closer look.
"... recommends the use of Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) oil in order to prevent internal engine damage due to moisture during storage. These inhibitors act by evaporating inside the engine, then condensing over the inside surfaces. This evaporation and condensing process offers full protection to surfaces that cannot be reached with preservatives that require a direct application. This process is also easier to clean from the engine when removing the engine from storage. The volatile vapors are removed by simply running the engine to operating temperature. A mineral oil base is left behind after the volatile vapors are removed. The oil should then be drained and new oil and filters installed."
Any one have any thoughts or experience with this type of oil additive?
"... recommends the use of Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) oil in order to prevent internal engine damage due to moisture during storage. These inhibitors act by evaporating inside the engine, then condensing over the inside surfaces. This evaporation and condensing process offers full protection to surfaces that cannot be reached with preservatives that require a direct application. This process is also easier to clean from the engine when removing the engine from storage. The volatile vapors are removed by simply running the engine to operating temperature. A mineral oil base is left behind after the volatile vapors are removed. The oil should then be drained and new oil and filters installed."
Any one have any thoughts or experience with this type of oil additive?
