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I do not agree with anyone. I agree with common sense and what I found through years of practical experience, not Googling.
Some here know me as TOTAL Seafoam fan.
I am, also, total Lucas fan. That product is like good old timer home brewed concoction - thick and working.
If you have beat up engine that is chugging oil - add Lucas oil additive.
If you have automatic transmission on its last lag - add Lucas. I had 91 Civic that was that way, and was pretty much driving on Lucas.
It quiets engines; makes trannies run smoother; reduces oil consumption. Good, solid shiat.
I have 3 I recommend: Seafoam, Lucas, and STP fuel additive.
My older diesal Chevy p/u did really well on that. It was a farm truck... Fairly well maintained when I got it and Lucas was added regularly prior to me getting it.
Hey folks, I heard someone talk about this stuff as an additive to the engine oil used in his car. Saw it at the store and wondered if it was worth the $12 they wanted for it. Anyone have any experience with it?
Here's the deal with Lucas Oil Stabilizer...
First, there is both dino and synthetic. Dino runs about $12 per quart, synthetic runs about $17 per quart. I actually like the dino a little better.
Second, Lucas Oil Stabilizer is NOT a Miracle In A Bottle. It will not overhaul your engine, or stop the leak caused by a stripped oil drain plug.
Third, it basically increases viscosity/thickens oil. It is also sticky, like chainsaw bar oil. If your engine has any wear at all, this is a good thing - provided you don't overdo it.
My personal experience is this: People who are using Lucas Oil Stabilizer correctly are probably taking good care of their vehicles. This might lead them to think that the Lucas stuff is doing more than it actually is. That said, it is a good product. For several years, my sons & I did a rather large commercial lawn-mowing business (They were young & willing to work, and I provided the money to start the business.) Prior to using Lucas Oil Stabilizer, we always lost at least one engine per summer - and commercial lawn care engines are danged expensive to replace. After we started using it, we never lost another engine. Purely anecdotal, but enough evidence for me to always run the stuff in all my small engines. I run it in some vehicles too.
Lucas makes some very good additives. We run their Break in oil suppliment in all the flat tappet motors we build, it ads zinc to keep the cams and lifters alive. I also had a slow oil drip out of the sender on my Cadillac and the dealer quoted $ 4000 to pull the motor to fix it, but he told me to put a can of Lucas stop leak in it. I did and no more leak for the several years since I did it.
I purchased a used f150 4.2L with 45'000 on it I've used the the Lucus oil additive with every oil change I now have 225'000 on this truck no smoke no leaks . Care less what people thank or say about this product my Ford truck loves it . I run a 5/30 conventional oil and a bottle of lucus change it about every 5'000 and will continue to do so.
First, there is both dino and synthetic. Dino runs about $12 per quart, synthetic runs about $17 per quart. I actually like the dino a little better.
Second, Lucas Oil Stabilizer is NOT a Miracle In A Bottle. It will not overhaul your engine, or stop the leak caused by a stripped oil drain plug.
Third, it basically increases viscosity/thickens oil. It is also sticky, like chainsaw bar oil. If your engine has any wear at all, this is a good thing - provided you don't overdo it.
My personal experience is this: People who are using Lucas Oil Stabilizer correctly are probably taking good care of their vehicles. This might lead them to think that the Lucas stuff is doing more than it actually is. That said, it is a good product. For several years, my sons & I did a rather large commercial lawn-mowing business (They were young & willing to work, and I provided the money to start the business.) Prior to using Lucas Oil Stabilizer, we always lost at least one engine per summer - and commercial lawn care engines are danged expensive to replace. After we started using it, we never lost another engine. Purely anecdotal, but enough evidence for me to always run the stuff in all my small engines. I run it in some vehicles too.
Completely agree with your statement above. Lucas works in a similar way as STP, with is another very sticky substance. It does a good job with engines that have noisy lifters and tappets (quiets them down).
[quote=TurcoLoco;31031213]I agree with Trapper, oil additives are pretty much a waste of money at best. Use quality synthetic oil that is recommended/suitable for your vehicle and leave oil additives out of it.
Certain gas additives like Sea Foam or Star Tron, especially for CA drivers (due to the additives they put in the fuel for lower emissions), could be helpful, if you use them periodically and at correct amounts.[/QUOTE
I use Mobil 1 synthetic in all my vehicles (4 of them) My older Toyota Rav4 has potential oil sludge problems and synthetic oil pretty much eliminates risk of that.
I am in the Midwest with cold winters and feel synthetic oil is wise to use. I do add techron to gas now and then.
Lucas oil additive really thickens up your engine oil which in return can do damage in cold climates during start ups.
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