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Here, “alcohol” means methanol-, ethanol-, E85-, or nitromethane-containing racing fuel—not a drink or a beverage additive. An upper-cylinder or top lube is a motorsport fuel additive, and it is not interchangeable with engine oil, two-stroke premix, or a generic gasoline treatment. Compatibility with the fuel system, the engine builder’s rules, sanctioning-body rules, and the manufacturer’s label control the choice. The products below are real racing-fuel lubricants; quoted treatment ratios are included only where the seller or manufacturer publishes them. Keep fuel chemicals in their original labeled containers, away from ignition sources and people, and never use an additive in a road vehicle against its emissions-equipment instructions.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Line Alcohol Fuel Lube | $16-$20 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | VP Racing M2 Upper Lube | $18-$22 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Power Plus Top Lube 19769-31 | $14-$17 | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | Allstar Performance Alcohol Upper Lube ALL78100 | $14-$18 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | Renegade Race Fuel Upper Top Lube | $15-$20 | Amazon |
| 6 | Hot Shot’s Secret Adrenaline Racing Top Lube RTL | $18-$25 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | Wild Willy Fuel Top Lube | $13-$16 | Amazon |
| 8 | Sunoco Race Fuels Upper/Top Lube | $15-$25 | Amazon |
| 9 | Klotz Uplon Fuel Lube | $15-$30 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
Red Line Alcohol Fuel Lube
Red Line’s 12-ounce Alcohol Fuel Lube is explicitly listed for E85, methanol, and nitromethane-containing fuels. The manufacturer states 1 ounce per 5 gallons, up to 55 gallons per bottle, and says not to use it with catalytic converters.
- 12-ounce bottle
- methanol, E85, and nitromethane listed
- 1 ounce per 5 gallons
- Direct manufacturer fuel-compatibility statement
- Published treatment ratio
- Not for catalytic-converter-equipped use
VP Racing M2 Upper Lube
VP Racing’s 16-ounce M2 Upper Lube is sold for methanol or ethanol-powered engines and lists E85, methanol, and nitromethane compatibility. VP gives a 1-ounce-per-5-gallons rate and states that one bottle treats up to 55 gallons.
- 16-ounce bottle
- E85, methanol, and nitromethane listed
- 1 ounce per 5 gallons
- Direct VP Racing product page
- Supercharger-rated claim from maker
- VP says not for catalytic converters
Power Plus Top Lube 19769-31
Power Plus 19769-31 is a 16-ounce alcohol top lube listed by Summit Racing for alcohol, nitromethane, gasoline, and diesel. The listing says one bottle treats 55 gallons of methanol and is not designed for catalytic converters.
- 16-ounce bottle
- 55 gallons methanol treated
- fuel-injection compatible listing
- Exact part number and current retailer listing
- Published methanol treatment volume
- Not designed for catalytic converters
Allstar Performance Alcohol Upper Lube ALL78100
Allstar’s ALL78100 is a 16-ounce methanol-intended upper lube. A current race-parts listing identifies it as an alcohol upper lube and states that one bottle treats 55 gallons of alcohol fuel.
- part number ALL78100
- 16-ounce bottle
- 55 gallons alcohol treated
- Methanol stated as intended fuel
- Exact part number aids ordering
- Use the product label rather than a different brand’s ratio
Renegade Race Fuel Upper Top Lube
Renegade sells this as a synthetic ashless racing methanol/nitro top lube. Its product page identifies it as a concentrated product for methanol/nitro applications and lists a current direct price.
- methanol/nitro application
- synthetic ashless formula
- concentrated liquid
- Fuel type is explicit
- Direct manufacturer retail listing
- No universal mix ratio should be inferred when the listing does not give one
Hot Shot’s Secret Adrenaline Racing Top Lube RTL
Adrenaline Racing Top Lube is formulated by Hot Shot’s Secret to blend with race fuels including methanol, ethanol/E85, gasoline, diesel, and nitromethane. The maker directs users to add it before fueling and provides a product treatment chart.
- 16-ounce squeeze bottle
- methanol and E85 listed
- safe-for-catalytic-converter claim
- Broad published race-fuel compatibility
- Manufacturer provides a treatment chart
- Use the chart for the exact fuel rather than copying a methanol rate to another fuel
Wild Willy Fuel Top Lube
Wild Willy Fuel sells a 16-ounce top lube for professional racing and off-road use, with methanol use specifically listed. Its page states one bottle treats a 55-gallon methanol drum and offers clear or orange versions.
- 16-ounce bottle
- 55 gallons methanol listed
- clear or orange version
- Explicit racing/off-road positioning
- Published methanol treatment volume
- Not presented as a street-car additive
Sunoco Race Fuels Upper/Top Lube
Sunoco’s methanol upper/top lube is sold through racing-fuel dealers as an ashless methanol-focused lube. A current dealer description states that a 16-ounce bottle treats a 55-gallon drum of methanol.
- methanol-focused
- ashless formula description
- 16-ounce bottle treats 55 gallons
- Designed around methanol racing fuel
- Dealer describes a specific container treatment volume
- Availability is commonly through race-fuel dealers
Klotz Uplon Fuel Lube
Klotz Uplon is an upper-cylinder and fuel-pump lubricant whose technical sheet lists compatibility with methanol alcohol, nitromethane, E85, diesel, and gasoline. Select the label’s ratio for the engine and fuel instead of treating it as a generic oil.
- upper-cylinder and fuel-pump lube
- methanol alcohol and E85 listed
- technical data sheet available
- Published compatibility statement
- Distinct Klotz formulation
- Retail package and price vary by distributor
Buying tips
- Use only a product specifically labeled for the fuel in the tank; methanol, ethanol blends, nitromethane, and pump gasoline are not interchangeable assumptions.
- Follow the exact container or manufacturer treatment chart. Do not blend ratios from different brands or use a fuel additive as crankcase oil or two-stroke premix.
- Read the SDS and product warning before handling. Methanol and racing fuel are flammable, toxic chemicals; store and dispense them only in approved, labeled fuel containers.
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