Restore, Restore+ & VC-9

[Calkidd]

Ok, I understand there has been a bunch of talk concerning these coolant system cleaners. But I think the discussions are buried so deep in a unrelated thread I just can't seem to find them.

I am hoping that someone can shed some light on this topic and set things straight with the cleaners that are available to us.

From what I understand the Cummins Restore is a cleaner to remove the silicate gel from the coolant system. VC-9, aka Motorcraft Iron Cleaner, is just that an iron cleaner.

Now the million dollar question; is the Cummins Restore+ a combination of both a silicate cleaner and iron cleaner?

Some say yes, but when I look on the bottles of the Restore and Restore+ they both say something different. The Restore states it is a super cleaner that will removed oil, fuel and silicate gel from the coolant system. However, the Restore+ only states is removes iron, rust, corrosion and solder bloom. It does not mention any where it is a cleaner for silicate gel. Is it ok to ASSume that because is shares the same name, RESTORE, that is also cleans silicate gel even though it mentions nothing about it?

Bryan

[Calkidd]

It appears I might have just found out the answer to that question.

Restore

• Alkaline-Based Cleaner
• Most Effective Cooling System Oil/Fuel Contamination-Cleaning Agent on Market
• Removes Silicate Gel
• 10 Times More Effective than Automotive Distributor Detergent Powders
• Safe for Use in Aluminum Radiators and Heaters

Restore Plus

• Mild Acid-Based Chelating Cleaner
• Safely Removes Rust, Corrosion, Scale, and Solder Bloom - Without Disassembling your Cooling System

[bull36575]

No Restore cleans Silicate, Restore+ cleans the iron.

[Calkidd]

Thanks Bull I was hoping the opposite. The guy at the Cummins dealer is going to think I am crazy. I have already returned the restore thinking I was getting a two-in-one product.

Basically, Restore+ and VC-9 do the same job. However, Restore+ is much cheaper $35/gal compared to VC-9 at $50 for two quarts.

[PGreenSVT]

Originally Posted by bull36575

No Restore cleans Silicate, Restore+ cleans the iron.

This is correct.

[Calkidd]

Mitch,

No disrespect to you, I misunderstood the PM you sent me after I asked you a question. I had it all wrong in my head.

[PGreenSVT]

No offense taken Bryan. I know this stuff can be confusing.

[local851ff]

Originally Posted by Calkidd

Thanks Bull I was hoping the opposite. The guy at the Cummins dealer is going to think I am crazy. I have already returned the restore thinking I was getting a two-in-one product.

Basically, Restore+ and VC-9 do the same job. However, Restore+ is much cheaper $35/gal compared to VC-9 at $50 for two quarts.

I found the VC 9 for 35 bucks delivered for 2 qrts from K-mansparts.com. I just searched for dealer and stumbled onto it.:

[PGreenSVT]

Originally Posted by local851ff

I found the VC 9 for 35 bucks delivered for 2 qrts from K-mansparts.com. I just searched for dealer and stumbled onto it.:

They list VC-9 for $18. I don't know how they are selling you 2 qts with shipping for $25.

[local851ff]

Originally Posted by PGreenSVT

Be interested in what you actually receive for your 25 bucks. I bet you get 2 cans of junk that you put in the oil that is supposed to fix bad rings and scored cylinders and such.

I typoed the $25 and corrected to $35 my bad. I have it in hand it is the Ford Motorcraft Iron cleaner VC9! Is there a risk of it not being the right product even with the MC lable?