--- title: "archoil ar9100 friction modifier — Niche Verdict: Skip it (51/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/archoil-ar9100-friction-modifier" last_updated: "2026-07-09T22:58:45.069Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($376K/yr) — archoil ar9100 friction modifier doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($376K/yr) — archoil ar9100 friction modifier doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "archoil ar9100 friction modifier — Niche Verdict: Skip it (51/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **archoil ar9100 friction modifier** **Skip it****51/100 ** a small market ($376K/yr) — archoil ar9100 friction modifier doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$376K** **Growth (1y)** **+211.1%** **Products** **19** **Brands** **15** was 11 a year ago **Sellers** **81** **Price range** **$11.25–$747.36** **Returns** **0.8%** **Rating** **4.5★** **Skip it** Scored 51/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **19** ×0.30 Growth **78** ×0.30 Competition **40** ×0.20 Quality gap **45** ×0.10 Returns **94** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +211.1% year over year. 4K2KHoliday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Black Friday '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.5× ## **Competition** - Archoil57% - Camoo6% - GlowShift5% - Precision Parts5% - LDMINDA4% - GELUOXI4% - Other (9 brands)20% The top 5 products take 63% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 15 brands and 81 sellers compete here. **Brands** **15 **▲rising was 11 a year ago **Sellers** **81** **Top 5 brand share** **76%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Archoil AR9100 Oil Additive (16oz) for All Vehicles - Powerstroke Cold Starts Eliminates Injector Problems](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MOZ-liECL.jpg) [**Archoil AR9100 Oil Additive (16oz) for All Vehicles - Powerstroke Cold Starts Eliminates Injector Problems**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005UO70ZO) Archoil$44.854.7★5,38227%▼falling 2 ![Archoil AR9100 Friction Modifier Value Pack - Two 16oz Bottles of AR9100 for Two Powerstroke Treatments](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418xz1SaxAL.jpg) [**Archoil AR9100 Friction Modifier Value Pack - Two 16oz Bottles of AR9100 for Two Powerstroke Treatments**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0ZMO2J) Archoil$79.474.7★5,38218%▲rising 3 ![Archoil Ultimate Diesel Kit - AR9100 Friction Modifier (16oz) + AR6500 Diesel Treatment (40oz) + AR6400-D Diesel Fuel System Cleaner (12oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Xz1cjNYyL.jpg) [**Archoil Ultimate Diesel Kit - AR9100 Friction Modifier (16oz) + AR6500 Diesel Treatment (40oz) + AR6400-D Diesel Fuel System Cleaner (12oz)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QNJ6GT9) Archoil$88.524.8★1,8528%▲rising 4 ![GlowShift Diesel Gauge Package Compatible with Ford Super Duty F-250 F-350 6.0L 7.3L Power Stroke 1999-2007 - Black 7 Color 60 PSI Boost 1500F EGT & Transmission Temp Gauges - Tan Triple Pillar Pod](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YJiXG6GbL.jpg) [**GlowShift Diesel Gauge Package Compatible with Ford Super Duty F-250 F-350 6.0L 7.3L Power Stroke 1999-2007 - Black 7 Color 60 PSI Boost 1500F EGT & Transmission Temp Gauges - Tan Triple Pillar Pod**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007UPSELA) GlowShift$305.134.5★1765%—flat 5 ![Precision Parts Edge Evo CTS3 Evolution 50 State Compatible with 1994.5-2020 F250/F250 Powerstroke Diesel 6.0 7.3 6.4 6.7 Super Duty](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IX9RWjCNL.jpg) [**Precision Parts Edge Evo CTS3 Evolution 50 State Compatible with 1994.5-2020 F250/F250 Powerstroke Diesel 6.0 7.3 6.4 6.7 Super Duty**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KDLPL6K) Precision Parts$747.364.1★505%▲rising 6 ![Oiled Cold Air Intake 7.3 Diesel Kit Air Intake Pipe With Oiled Filter Replacement For Ford F250 F350 F450 Super Duty 7.3L Power stroke Diesel 1999.5-2003 (1999.5-2003 F250 F350 F450 7.3L Diesel)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41STfILBWmL.jpg) [**Oiled Cold Air Intake 7.3 Diesel Kit Air Intake Pipe With Oiled Filter Replacement For Ford F250 F350 F450 Super Duty 7.3L Power stroke Diesel 1999.5-2003 (1999.5-2003 F250 F350 F450 7.3L Diesel)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XB2M5BN) LDMINDA$54.374.3★2904%▲rising 7 ![Wicked Turbo Billet Compressor Wheel Replacement for Ford 7.3L PowerStroke Diesel TP38 Tubo 1994-2003 WW38 GELUOXI](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31eVtQWVQZL.jpg) [**Wicked Turbo Billet Compressor Wheel Replacement for Ford 7.3L PowerStroke Diesel TP38 Tubo 1994-2003 WW38 GELUOXI**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097MHGL12) GELUOXI$44.254.7★504%—flat 8 ![Back Pressure Valve Terminator Fit for Ford 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel 1999-2003](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21Ao2iPxw1L.jpg) [**Back Pressure Valve Terminator Fit for Ford 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel 1999-2003**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX55CTM9) ZrAutomch$16.384.4★573%▼falling 9 ![For Ford 7.3L Powerstroke Fuel Filter Bowl Regulated Return Kit OBS Compatible with 1994-1997 Ford F250 F350 E350 Replace # 33405 3405](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FzFrVSwlL.jpg) [**For Ford 7.3L Powerstroke Fuel Filter Bowl Regulated Return Kit OBS Compatible with 1994-1997 Ford F250 F350 E350 Replace # 33405 3405**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNLBXB3H) Camoo$156.793.6★393%▼falling 10 ![Archoil AR9100 Oil Additive (1 Gallon) for All Engines - Power Stroke Stiction Treatment Friction Modifier Anti-Wear Protection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FmWJK8TwL.jpg) [**Archoil AR9100 Oil Additive (1 Gallon) for All Engines - Power Stroke Stiction Treatment Friction Modifier Anti-Wear Protection**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005UO9P9S) Archoil$228.644.8★1283%▲rising 11 ![Edge 84030 Insight - CS2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AY8ev5blL.jpg) [**Edge 84030 Insight - CS2**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZDNI8Y4) Edge Products$296.854.0★1183%▲rising 12 ![7.3L Powerstroke Diesel Crankcase CCV Breather O-Ring Vent Valve Seals](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41w+ZT1-XML.jpg) [**7.3L Powerstroke Diesel Crankcase CCV Breather O-Ring Vent Valve Seals**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C7BZL66) Camoo$11.254.8★793%▲rising 13 ![3mirrors High Pressure Oil Pump HPOP Hoses Lines & Crossover Replacement Kit Compatible with Ford Excursion F250 F350 F450 F550 Super Duty 1999-2003 7.3L Powerstroke Turbocharged Engine](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51I56RhSATL.jpg) [**3mirrors High Pressure Oil Pump HPOP Hoses Lines & Crossover Replacement Kit Compatible with Ford Excursion F250 F350 F450 F550 Super Duty 1999-2003 7.3L Powerstroke Turbocharged Engine**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08S31Z47S) 3mirrors$98.723.9★1203%▼falling 14 ![Ford Genuine Ford F4TZ-12K073-C Camshaft Position Sensor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nmpaDsVSL.jpg) [**Ford Genuine Ford F4TZ-12K073-C Camshaft Position Sensor**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001H1IRTM) Ford$37.104.6★1,6313%▲rising 15 ![SPELAB EBP Valve Upgrade Turbo Pedestal & Exhaust Housing Compatible with Ford 7.3L Powerstroke 1999.5-2003 Bolts & Exhaust Housing + Diesel Turbo Pedestal](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LJzRzJJFL.jpg) [**SPELAB EBP Valve Upgrade Turbo Pedestal & Exhaust Housing Compatible with Ford 7.3L Powerstroke 1999.5-2003 Bolts & Exhaust Housing + Diesel Turbo Pedestal**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089FJMDZV) SPELAB$97.084.1★1462%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 19 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 19 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Archoil AR9100 Oil Additive (16oz) for All Vehicles - Powerstroke Cold Starts Eliminates Injector Problems](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MOZ-liECL.jpg)**Archoil AR9100 Oil Additive (16oz) for All Vehicles - Powerstroke Cold Starts Eliminates Injector Problems** Archoil**$44.85**4.7★5,382 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005UO70ZO) [![Archoil AR9100 Friction Modifier Value Pack - Two 16oz Bottles of AR9100 for Two Powerstroke Treatments](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418xz1SaxAL.jpg)**Archoil AR9100 Friction Modifier Value Pack - Two 16oz Bottles of AR9100 for Two Powerstroke Treatments** Archoil**$79.47**4.7★5,382 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0ZMO2J) [![Archoil Ultimate Diesel Kit - AR9100 Friction Modifier (16oz) + AR6500 Diesel Treatment (40oz) + AR6400-D Diesel Fuel System Cleaner (12oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Xz1cjNYyL.jpg)**Archoil Ultimate Diesel Kit - AR9100 Friction Modifier (16oz) + AR6500 Diesel Treatment (40oz) + AR6400-D Diesel Fuel System Cleaner (12oz)** Archoil**$88.52**4.8★1,852 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QNJ6GT9) [![GlowShift Diesel Gauge Package Compatible with Ford Super Duty F-250 F-350 6.0L 7.3L Power Stroke 1999-2007 - Black 7 Color 60 PSI Boost 1500F EGT & Transmission Temp Gauges - Tan Triple Pillar Pod](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YJiXG6GbL.jpg)**GlowShift Diesel Gauge Package Compatible with Ford Super Duty F-250 F-350 6.0L 7.3L Power Stroke 1999-2007 - Black 7 Color 60 PSI Boost 1500F EGT & Transmission Temp Gauges - Tan Triple Pillar Pod** GlowShift**$305.13**4.5★176 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007UPSELA) [![Precision Parts Edge Evo CTS3 Evolution 50 State Compatible with 1994.5-2020 F250/F250 Powerstroke Diesel 6.0 7.3 6.4 6.7 Super Duty](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IX9RWjCNL.jpg)**Precision Parts Edge Evo CTS3 Evolution 50 State Compatible with 1994.5-2020 F250/F250 Powerstroke Diesel 6.0 7.3 6.4 6.7 Super Duty** Precision Parts**$747.36**4.1★50 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KDLPL6K) [![Oiled Cold Air Intake 7.3 Diesel Kit Air Intake Pipe With Oiled Filter Replacement For Ford F250 F350 F450 Super Duty 7.3L Power stroke Diesel 1999.5-2003 (1999.5-2003 F250 F350 F450 7.3L Diesel)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41STfILBWmL.jpg)**Oiled Cold Air Intake 7.3 Diesel Kit Air Intake Pipe With Oiled Filter Replacement For Ford F250 F350 F450 Super Duty 7.3L Power stroke Diesel 1999.5-2003 (1999.5-2003 F250 F350 F450 7.3L Diesel)** LDMINDA**$54.37**4.3★290 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XB2M5BN) [![Wicked Turbo Billet Compressor Wheel Replacement for Ford 7.3L PowerStroke Diesel TP38 Tubo 1994-2003 WW38 GELUOXI](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31eVtQWVQZL.jpg)**Wicked Turbo Billet Compressor Wheel Replacement for Ford 7.3L PowerStroke Diesel TP38 Tubo 1994-2003 WW38 GELUOXI** GELUOXI**$44.25**4.7★50 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097MHGL12) [![Back Pressure Valve Terminator Fit for Ford 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel 1999-2003](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21Ao2iPxw1L.jpg)**Back Pressure Valve Terminator Fit for Ford 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel 1999-2003** ZrAutomch**$16.38**4.4★57 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX55CTM9) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**18% *“Great quality and next day shipping was really nice”* **Size-Overall**15% *“Fit good”* **Value For Money**11% *“Great price”* **Efficiency**6% *“It works great”* **Lubrication**5% *“I believe it has helped free up the turbo vanes”* **Maintenance And Repair**5% *“very rewarding repair in the end for regular guy”* **Motor Power**4% *“great moto performance”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**4% *“Works as advertised”* **Assembly/Installation**3% *“Easy to install”* **Noise Level**3% *“Engine runs quieter”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Quality-Overall**15% *“Garbage”* **Leak-Proof**15% *“cause severe oil leaks”* **Durability**11% *“Hose broke insanely”* **Value For Money**6% *“I realize its not the cheapest thing out there especially when adding ontop of a 15qt oil change”* **Functionality-Overall**6% *“Does not keep check engine light off”* **Assembly/Installation**4% *“I didn't see this before installing”* **Motor Issues**3% *“3 mpg extra better throttle response will buy again”* **Amplification**3% *“Not sure seems to produce better low end boost”* **Adhesion/Stickiness**3% *“No injector sticktion”* **Compatibility-Overall**3% *“Do not buy does not fit 99 7.3 powerstroke”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall21% - Compatibility-Overall12% - Advertised Vs Actual Product11% - Defective Material/Parts9% - Leak-Proof6% - Functionality-Overall5% - Filtration5% - Sensor5% - Quality-Overall4% - Value For Money4%