What have you experienced using Lucas?

@madwestboy

3 жыл бұрын

i use it for my 2007 yukon denali and it has 300k miles on it. also my 2006 impala ss burns oil faster than it should and it has a small tapping when the oil is low. adding lucas makes the oil last long and there it no more tapping in my engine

@XxViciousxX

3 жыл бұрын

Honetly it has always done great things for my high milage cars. Like getting rid of ticks and oil consumption.

@johnwilliamson2393

3 жыл бұрын

I used it for 3 oil changes in my 2001 nissan frontier. 20 years later, truck still runs fine. It did make a noticeable reduction in vibration, but that is all. It probably makes you get less fuel mileage due to it being so thick, also.

@andreroy8141

3 жыл бұрын

I started using Lucas on my 2002 Envoy at 170k miles. I didn't like how synthetic oils was making my oil pressure low on idle. So I started back with conventional oil and Lucas Motor Oil as an additional additive. My oil pressure corrected, horsepower increased a little. Gas mileage increased slightly. All enough to notice at the time. Now my Envoy has 330k miles. I use it in everything I own.

@dillonrumley5582

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 1985 isuzu pup g200 engine with 180,000 miles i have used it for 4 years and flawless performance. This person put just 1 quart of lucas with no motor oil from the sound and looks of it

Have used Lucas for over 20 years and never had issues...stand by it

@crazyal5523

3 жыл бұрын

V6 engines cannot run lucas due to its viscosity v8 and up can run it

@Flatlandproductionz

3 жыл бұрын

I've been running Lucas for years on a healthy engine. Never had this problem.

@franklyspeaking4480

3 жыл бұрын

@@crazyal5523 Really ? My 4.3 Vortec loved it. My wifes Accord 2.0 VTEC loved it. I just put 4.3 qts in my sons 2013 Escape with a 1.6L. Please, if you do not know what you are talking about, do not talk.

@franklyspeaking4480

3 жыл бұрын

@@crazyal5523 Not to mention my sons Rav4, his GMC Sonoma, my wifes 05 Murano, go karts engines, compressor engines, generators, outboard motors. 😂

@Dantastic123

3 жыл бұрын

Would you run this on a good engine? Seems unnecessary. If you’ve been running it for 20 years, I assume either you put it in new cars, or you keep buying cars with dying engines.

I’m a big Lucas fan. Been using this in place of one quart of oil for probably over ten years now. Had a 2004 grand Cherokee go 294k miles before I sold it. My last Silverado Z71 went 340k miles I bought it with 230k miles. I think the Lucas oil stabilizer is a great product and works as it says it does

@mystuff1405

Жыл бұрын

This needs to be documented. Those cars getting that mileage is a true Miracle.

@miguelquazar883

Жыл бұрын

@@mystuff1405 Absolutely. But i'd like to see the history of money spent on maintenance on the way.

@mattmgarza

Жыл бұрын

thanks for the info---I just added a quart of it today (took out a quart of oil)

@DuelistMandroid

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a fact based review and response. It is appreciated among all the opinions.

@100pyatt

Жыл бұрын

You gotta try Militec-1 .. you'll never use Lucas again

I've been working on cars for 20 years now. There are good situations to use that I'd recommend and not to. Here are some, and this is short version. I do build LSX engines. I use this stuff to coat engine parts and the decks of engines so they do not get surface rust on them by the time I make it to that motor to assemble. Now, newer motors I would not use something thicker as an additive, but on higher mileage engines with 150k or 200k miles, yes. Modern engines have way more durable bearings thanks to Teflon and other chemical coatings. I don't need to get into details with you guys, can research your own engine specs yourselves as all are different. But with modern engines and oils out there, almost every car manufacturer recommends synthetic blend oil or better. So as long as you keep proper maintenance, 300k miles should be achieved out of any modern engine, unless you have a ford 5.4 triton 3v or ford in general 😆. Kidding! I love fords. Their owners always pay their bills! Honestly, if you have a low mileage engine, I wouldn't use any additives. Only when you start burning oil, or leaking oil. Now, Blue devil rear main seal stop leak works great! My 04 Tahoe has 303k miles on the clock and about 50k ago would leak 1/8th of a qt of oil overnight from the rear main. Used the BD rear main stop for 2 oil changes in a row( aka 'LOF' ), then to every 3rd LOF, and barely see a drip if anything at all. Has worked on everyone's car and truck that I've used it on. Lucas coats well, but so does full synthetic motor oils. For an engine that is not making noise and you want to use something, try something thin like Liquid Moly to your oil. It is thinner than Lucas and does not add thickness to your oil viscosity. Thicker just makes it harder for your engine to push the oil thru your engine. Especially in late model Asian cars that used 5w20 all the way down to 0w16 oil!! That's incredibly thin. It has to be to get thru all the small oil passages and solenoids that especially control your vvt camshaft components. You do not want to add something thick in that matter to your oil if no noises or issues are happening. Sometimes trying to do preventative maintenance is a bad idea. Some cars use 5w20 or 0w20. Consult your dealership or service station. After 100k in hotter regions you might want to consider going to the thicker 5w20. Or maybe stay with 0w20 and use just .5 QTs of Lucas or Marvel Mystery oil. Marvel is a great additive and is thin. It definitely has atf in it. You can smell and feel it in your fingers. Atf is old school trick for breaking loose stuck lifters and softening seals and gaskets. Or even soak a motor that has been sitting for a long time and its hard to spin it over by hand with a ratchet wrench or breaker bar. Atf is old trick for a noisy power steering pump or leaking pump at the seal. It softens up the dried and worn out seal to help stretch fixing it to next pay day or such. Some hondas actual call for atf for p/s fluid. I could go on and on, but these are some ideads and hopefully it helps a few people out. Good luck everyone!

@charlesjackson1700

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you made note of the Marvel Mystery oil. I always add /substitute about 4 oz of that to all my oil changes. It really keeps the top head and cylinders clean and running smooth.. My new Toyota Camry XLE calls for 0 -16 weight motor oil and I still use it, in it is well.. It seems even smoother and quieter. I remember my grandfather even used it.

@junkemails5050

2 жыл бұрын

Ok so what would be your advice for failblazers? And do they last till 200k? Mine is already 180k

@royaltrunks8003

2 жыл бұрын

👍🏽

@charliecadaver666

2 жыл бұрын

@@charlesjackson1700 i love marvel oil. Essentially it is definitely made with ATF. So sometimes I just throw a little bit ATF in with the oil blend to clean up some of the internal gunk that is possibly clogging up the screen of a high mileage motor's oil pickup tube. Also a nice little mixture of 80s and brake fluid not only helps cleaning the inside up but can reduce rear main seal and other engine gasket leaks. And I'm talking about maybe 2 oz of brake fluid and 4 oz of ATF. But ATF or just marvel Mystery Oil has definitely helped stuck collapsed lifters of an engine that sat for awhile

@charlesjackson1700

2 жыл бұрын

@@charliecadaver666 I agree with everything you say as well. I think Marvel Mystery oil even helps keeping the seals in an engine pliable. It also would not hurt if someone bought a used car that they were not sure if the oil was changed timely to run a bottle of it in an oil change and change it early I'm sure that would help clean the Rings and lifters as well. It really has a lot of uses. I would give it a five Star Plus.👍

I've used Lucas products for years! I have never ever had an issue with it. I even used it in my big rigs. And I use it in my diesel pickup to this day

@robertokandal

Жыл бұрын

what a bull crap

Years ago at a truck shop I worked at out in Vegas, an honery OTR trucker had us put in Lucas at every oil change, 10 gallon oil capacity in a Cat 3406E & he would bring 2 gallons of Lucas with him. He ran 25-30K OCIs & when you'd run an overhead on that motor, the insides looked like they were fresh off the showroom floor. 1.4 million miles on it last time I saw it & still ran like a new one, just a lovely sound that I still remember to this day. It had never been in-framed or anything else much. Granted he did stay on top of servicing it but I think that's something to consider. I ran synthetic in a 2006 6.0 I used to have along with an FS2500 bypass system. I always dumped a quart of syn-Lucas in & I was running 50K OCIs, all highway miles on my truck & oil also lab tested. I never had any injector stiction issues in the 400K that I owned it. I had to move up to a dually for capacity, otherwise only left me stranded 1 time for the FICM. Ran perfect when I sold it. YMMV for Lucas, I think it's pretty good stuff

first time I used Lucas in the engine, I started it up and the engine was so quiet and smooth, I wasn't sure it was running.... it was!! :)

I've used it for years. 20% of capacity and I mix it with the oil first. It's great stuff. Keeps the top end slick which is great for overhead cam's.

@iuyozx

2 жыл бұрын

It also alters the viscosity and makes it flow to the top of the engine more slowly.

@tomorrowcomestoday1621

2 жыл бұрын

@@iuyozx one engineer told me that having an engine with almost honey would sound smooth and quiet but having 3 times or more wear than leaving the viscosity the manufacturer suggested. In worn engines might help of course but I am not sure if it is a good idea to add an additional honey like additive to a very carefully balanced oil or synthetic oil formula

@iuyozx

2 жыл бұрын

@@tomorrowcomestoday1621 exactly. FLOW is very important, especially on a cold soaked engine. This Lucas garbage makes oil flow SLOWER. This product just keeps beaters out of the junkyard a little longer.

@SickMy_Duck

2 жыл бұрын

@@tomorrowcomestoday1621 for high mileage engine, I simply pick oil with same number but with ‘high mileage’ on the package. I don’t want to add any other thing to the oil.

@oscarfunez3806

Жыл бұрын

@@SickMy_Duck Adding too much HM wil affect your vehicle on the long run. It's OK for a few times but non-stop will begin to cause issues (especially with modern cars having VVT. And all that electronic jazz)

The Lucas Transmission Stop Slip is amazing too! It made my wife's Transmission in her focus last another year after the first hard slip!

1st off- Lucas has made me & saved me thousands of dollars!! Once had a Camry with a locked up steering wheel/pump? I put in the Lucas trans additive[same as steering additive] within 10 minutes of working her back & forth. She came back around & worked flawlessly!! U would have never known about her previous steering situation.. I love/stand by LUCAS 100% & will use it for life!!! I have for 20yrs now literally preached/push LUCAS to everyone & anyone, lol....Especially all my yrs as a parts counterman!! I do believe LUCAS owes me a LUCAS beer cooler or a flashy jacket or something!?! Lol...

The stuff is really good for your engine. My brother has an old F150. It's a good truck but has valve noise and smokes. Both my dad and brother say that stuff is a gimmick and does nothing. I put a quart in his truck without telling him. In the first day, the valve noise was 90% gone and it stopped smoking. They still think it's a gimmick 🤣🤣🤣

@nickmalone3143

2 жыл бұрын

It swells the seals .. its a temp fix as your cams will wear out faster from startups

@tx4runner459

2 жыл бұрын

Try using BG RF-7 which actually works.

@jonathonsmith7694

2 жыл бұрын

Gear oil does the same thing, the viscosity is 110w on oil stabilizer

@skip70

2 жыл бұрын

great for OLD engines

@kevinanderson686

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickmalone3143 it don't wear nothing out quicker it helps stop the wear

Used Lucas in my race cars 20yrs ago. You could loss all your oil on the track and still finish the race. Still use it today. Also, Lucas Oil Speeday in Missouri is a nice dirt track.

@bgood213

7 ай бұрын

Cool story please give more details. Hood king street did it last??

RIP Maxima, hopefully someone will love you more in the next life .

im been using about 3/4 of a quart of lucas every oil change with my 2000 dodge dakota 3.9 v6, since i bought it almost 4 years ago with 182k miles for $500. its got 227k on it now, and has never skipped a beat, runs better now than 40k miles ago

@wildestcowboy2668

2 жыл бұрын

How cum u don't put the whole quart in it

@CinHalCedHerChance

2 жыл бұрын

IMO, slight overkill, every oil change?

@BraeLynnh

Жыл бұрын

@@CinHalCedHerChance never overkill when trying to keep nice things nice

Lucas auto trans fluid additive saved me from a rebuild 2 years ago. My 4wd Dodge with 240,000miles wasn't shifting out of 1st gear. One year later its still shifting fine after the treatment!

@darknature79

2 жыл бұрын

I used seafoam in mine and it helped the same way,mine wasn't fired it would just long shift at times and seafoam fixed it.

@motov8-garage832

2 жыл бұрын

@@darknature79 Seafoam in your transmission?..

@darknature79

2 жыл бұрын

@@motov8-garage832 they make one for transmissions.

@motov8-garage832

2 жыл бұрын

@@darknature79 O I see. Sorry just thru me off. I was like SEAFOAM😮!. Ok Cool, learned somthing new today👍. I dont stay up to date on all the new additives.

@darknature79

2 жыл бұрын

@@motov8-garage832 the tranny would long shift on 1st gear or not shift fast enough when I'd hammer down the gas and it completely fixed it. Only about a 1/3rd of the bottle too. I'm guessing the filter was clogged and that seafoam thinned it a little to be able to pass through the filter. But who knows that's just my guess.

1996-1999 Nissan Maxima motor one of the best motors ever produced, even to this day. Aluminum block engine, dual overhead cams, 24 valves, 6 cylinders. This car uses a true steel timing chain as well. Not a vinyl serpentine belt.

@josequilez5449

2 жыл бұрын

95 Saturn sc2 aluminum block 16v overhead cam 4 cylinder. Personally one of the funnest builders I've commuted with. Makes all the power from 3 to 6k

@DieselFuelOnly

2 жыл бұрын

i have a 1999 Maxima that's my back and fourth to work car and will drive that thing until it literally won't move another foot. Been such a great car. Only thing I've done is valve cover gasket, CV joints and a radiator on top of regular maintenance. Awesome cars.

@davesonowski4057

2 жыл бұрын

I believe the 2000 Nissan Maxima has the same engine

@bifscotsman2573

2 жыл бұрын

@@davesonowski4057 You are correct, and with 30 more HP. But, these models are heavier , and include variable valve timing, so the benefits are a trade-off.

@davesonowski4057

2 жыл бұрын

@@bifscotsman2573 thanks for the input

I just added 32 ounces to the fuel tank of my V10 F250. I thought you were supposed to add one ounce per gallon, but it turns out that's way too much. I ran through the entire 30-gallon tank and had to refill. I guess it is true what Lucas says about using too much will not harm the engine. The interesting thing i that I now get a bit better mileage and the truck definitely has more power. It is now easy to chirp the tires from a stop with just a little bit too much throttle. Next time I will stick with the recommended dose though.

@bajadan2769

Жыл бұрын

😂 I didnt add that much but my v10 also idles much better and runs smoother after sitting for a year .

I put 5 qts every oil change for a couple yrs in a 97 Chevy 5.7 and surprisingly it stopped the lifter noise. That was in 2005. Its still on the road today with regular oil changes with normal oil and no noise.

I've been wrenching for 27 years now. Been using Lucas for 15 years now. I do recommend it. I use it on my personal vehicles and customers friends and family. I have never had any problems.

I’ve used Lucas all my life never had an issue with it And I’m using pure Lucas on my 1995 chevy S10 cause of a oil pressure issue and I’ve been driving it for years and no problems,

I have used several different oil additives to quiet a tapping noise in a Buick 3800V6 engine. None worked as described. Two different repair shops recommended oil additives rather than taking an interest in fixing the problem. I found a repair shop that seemed to know how to do engine work. I would not put a lot of faith in these additives, and I would never put anything this thick in my oil again. If you are having a tapping noise, or ticking noise something needs to be repaired and no magic solution is going to work for you.

Yes Nathan, but while any additive can help minimally there is no additive that can make mechanical repairs.. cheers

@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO

3 жыл бұрын

I agree they can help but it doesn't fix a mechanical problem. But in some cases it may be the only option economically.

@manuelstarr3602

3 жыл бұрын

@@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO False economy

@Skoda130

3 жыл бұрын

@@manuelstarr3602 nope. Not when driving a beater car.

@michaelatkins9780

3 жыл бұрын

Stabilizer not repairer.

@RobertNES816

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelatkins9780 doesn't stabilize oil when it's already been stabilized with additives and testing from actual engineers lol. Lucas is a trash product and has been for years. It takes money from desperate people and from fools who think it actually does something.

I had a 90s Isuzu Rodeo with the V6 engine that developed a "tick", like they all did. Using 1 quart of Lucas with the engine oil meant that the tick went away within a minute of startup and let me drive the vehicle until rust sent it to the scrapyard.

I have a pick up truck that’s almost 20 years old and have been using Lucas oil and gas treatment ever since I bought it and still runs like the first time When I bought it.👍👍

I have Lucas in my Air compressor, Lawn mower, Motorcycle,4 wheeler, Boat and all my cars. I use the synthetic in all but the mower it gets conventional. Air compressor is 15 years old works good as new. It's used everyday in my shop to run impact guns, die grinder, ect. Mower is about 8 years old, runs perfect. Motor will outlast the mower i'm sure. The cars are a 07 Trailblazer with 4.2L vortec inline 6, 88 s15 4x4 with crate 4.3 HO V6, and 17 Buick Encore. Boat has 5.7L Chevy/Mercruiser V8 also use in the outdrive. Using Lucas syn. in the Trailblazer and the Buick with the 5/30 and 5/20 really quiets these engines at op. temps and 10 LBS better oil pressure in the trailblazer. 40 LBS just oil and 50 LBS with one quart of synthetic Lucas replacing one quart of the oil. Fan and fuel injectors is all you can hear with the hood up and running. Like a sewing machine.

I’ve used both the Stabilizer and Stop Leak with great results and have also used Lucas on a noisy power steering pump which quieted it right down!!

@goldeneagle99

4 ай бұрын

Did u flush or leave it in?

Been using it for well over 12 years not a problem in sight. All my engines ran good and long without any internal issues. On normal not broken engines like the one you have. Lucas only is post to do a few things and thats all. Recondition the seals be better lube for moving parts by reduce heating of internal parts.

When your gas engine sounds like a diesel....you might have a bigger problem...more than a few oz in a modern engine is a no no.

@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah when its this worn out there isn't much hope. But I don't use much of the Lucas oil stabilizer in my newer vehicle especially in winter. Just a few ounces.

@larrymixer144

2 жыл бұрын

I have been using Lucas Oil products in my personal vehicles and my farm, lawn and garden equipment. I have put over 200,000+ miles on my vehicles and have long hours on our other equipment. The problems that I usually have with my vehicles are usually from non-mechanical problems like sensors, computers, etc, and normal wear parts.

many people believe lucas oil stabilizer is just a oil thickener. what it actually is is a multi-temp viscosity improver. "metal cling" improver , shear load improver, acidification improver, thermal breakdown improver, and stuff to clean and help suspend sludge. basically it's giant bottle of all the good oil additives that exist. also anything less then a 30 weight oil you must use the synthetic version their not very clear about that on the instructions... i used it on a lawn mower engine (push mower) that had some rod knock and was burning a little oil. 200 plus hours of run time later a it's still running but with fuel and exhaust getting in the oil and it burning a lot of oil . had to get a new mower because the deck rusted through and the handles (like the whole thing) snapped off. the axial support was completely worn though.... kept the engine though! might use it for something hehe

Lucas is the reason my 02 f150 has 380,900 miles on it

I've used lucas for about 10 years now. I'm an ASE certified Master Technician. I definitely recommend lucas.

@charliecadaver666

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on situation. I definitely would not stick this in a newer Toyota calling for 0w16 motor oil.

@kingc3521

2 жыл бұрын

@@charliecadaver666 / synthetic lucas. Will not damage engine.

@kingc3521

2 жыл бұрын

@@charliecadaver666 / the lucas will coat the engine, especially on a application such as 0w16.

I've owned a couple of those engines and as I watched I didn't think the motor was burning up. Good residual lube and you kept the coolant flowing right? Also it sounded like timing chain rattle and with an oil pressure regulated timing chain tensioner not having any oil pressure it would definitely be making chain noise. And last it makes me happy seeing you still use it. I've owned 4 Maxima's and cared for them like a kid or gf and have almost nothing bad to say about em. I'd like to think I memorized stuff technical in nature of them but even if I did 😴 wow 181 horsepower isn't that awesome to talk about but fun to drive! Nice video!

Yes it is good stuff I wouldn't use it unless I had a older engine because of the sludge buildup inside the engine

I use the fuel additive in my 05 ram Cummins. I never fill up with out it. I’m certain that it has mitigated injector wear, injector pump issues and lubes the top end. It works!

@nativeoutdoors1780

2 жыл бұрын

Same thing with my 6.4 powerstroke, definitely helps improve across the board everything

Been using the synthetic version in Minis for years, they are known for engine problems, especially the N14 , bought and sold 100s, raced them, add a tin to every oil change, never had one blow yet, added bonus, reduced the oil consumption, on which on these is notorious, to practically zero between changes, based on my experience this is an excellent product

15yrs using Lucas never let my customers down

Lucas stopped my lifter tick instantly in my Nissan V8. I also put some Lucas in a knocking Briggs and Stratton 160cc push mower engine that I mowed 25 lawns a week with and it kept trucking for two whole seasons with that knock before it finally died. You could still hear it but it somehow kept it running for quite awhile.

Lucas has climbing agents in it and helps maintain a lube film for cold starts, as well as helping for bearings with excessive clearance. I've used is since it came out back when I was racing. It works great in clutchless differentials and gearboxs, as well as a break in lube for flat tappet cams (used with MolyDislufide paste on the cam). Remember the Lucas plastic hand cranked gear train display on the speed shop/parts counters? (and the PC-7 coke bottle with the drain stopper etc all stuck to it - unrelated, but the Lucas demonstrator made me think of it). I'm a long term Lucas user, but I also can tell you NOTHING can fix worn out parts but replacement/repair. Sometimes we're happy just to stretch the life of a worn out motor or gearbox, and Lucas shines there. It's also worth adding as an additive in recommended quantities, as a previously mentioned dry start aid. Thanks for the good video. Hope your Twin cam Nissan is rebuilt and running strong, or at least is in progress.

Been using Lucas for years. Yesterday I did an oil change on my sons 2013 Escape. 4.3 qts of Lucas Synthetic. I run Lucas in engines with 140 hp up to 900 hp. Never had one fail.

@senorpepper3405

Жыл бұрын

I thought it was supposed to be 80/20 mix

My Civic loves it with a nice valve adjustment man

Personal experience: if you make short trips the Lucas with congeal into a sludge under the valve covers, then the valve stem guides will wear out, and you get smoke everywhere!!!

In the old days we used STP oil treatment then Barr's motor honey in the 90's it was hi-tach then came Lucas oil stabilizer. My 1980 Olds Rocket 350 still runs like new after 400 K plus miles !

@davesonowski4057

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I remember the Bardol motor honey I used that stuff in a 75 Chevy Vega and we all know why

@lilibethdoherty295

2 жыл бұрын

@@davesonowski4057 If only GM had used steel cylinder liners in the Aluminum block of the vega it would have had a completely different reputation and so would GM.

@davesonowski4057

2 жыл бұрын

@@lilibethdoherty295 yep that was GMs big mistake and why the car was a dud in the 70s along with the Pinto loved the Vega though it was the first car I drove and was sentimental to me

@lilibethdoherty295

2 жыл бұрын

@@davesonowski4057 The Vega lived on as the Monza then the Chevette followed by the Cavalier became the Cobalt followed by the cruze, Ford was way ahead in 1960 with the Falcon then the Maverick and then the Granada replaced by the Taurus !

I have a 2010 BMW 5 series. I bought it at 64k miles. it know has 221k miles I used Lucas with every oil change and the engine is still strong

@DFWAuto_Hack

3 ай бұрын

How about your transmission? What did you do to keep it running till over 200k miles? Curious. I have an E60 im getting back in shape

@thall100k

3 ай бұрын

@@DFWAuto_Hack I never did anything with the transmission until recently, and I'm talking about with in the last 2 months the car has 240k miles on it now, and the transmission pan got a crack and started to leak. I was afraid that once I fix the pan and change the fluid it would start slipping. So I saved as much of the old fluid as I could to put back in once I fixed the pan. So far so good no issues yet with the transmission. But I will say this I have a 528I with no x drive. So no turbo and no all wheel drive system.

@DFWAuto_Hack

3 ай бұрын

@@thall100k ive heard the 528I is reliable compared to others. The one i have is a 528I as well but i think the previous owner abused it. I did the valve cover gasket but it has a limp mode on 3rd gear so i parked it. It has been 2 years now & im ready to attempt to fix it. I got ZF oil, oil pan with integrated filter, all the solenoids & the 5 mechatronic sleeves. If that does not fix it, ill quit lol. I did the valve cover gaskets & oil change with 5w40 liquimolly

@thall100k

3 ай бұрын

​@@DFWAuto_Hack I had to replace my valve cover gasket and the valve cover itself they are plastic and mine cracked and was leaking oil really bad. Before you do all that to the transmission try looking into the crank position sensor, mine went bad once and the car was throwing transmission errors and I thought I needed a new transmission. Turned out I replaced that sensor for less than 200 bucks and had no problems anymore. Transmission ran fine!

@DFWAuto_Hack

3 ай бұрын

@@thall100k wow what a valuable info you give me there? But did you have a crank sensor code on top of the transmission code? Or just the t rans code?

I’ve been using Lucas for the past 20 years on my semi trucks in the engines rear ends in transmissions two of my trucks have over 2,000,000 miles on them I swear by Lucas that stuff is truly a miracle

I’ve used Lucas oil stabilizer in my cars I’ve never had an issue with it. I stand by it.

I put some in my rear diff, ford rgr, its worn & howling, it seems to have eased the howl but it didn't fix worn parts . Water & silt got in there, I drove w it contaminated & bad grey mucky stuff came out , it's now 85w/140 gear oil & maybe 1/3 of what's in there is stabilizer

Used it a couple of times. Instantly made oil consumption worse. I did put their tranny stabilizer stop leak in a car. It would leak enough fluid out front seal over night you'd have to ad to even go anywhere. It stopped it pretty much insanity. I never drove that car it just sat around mostly but never had to ad fluid again, . The 2 trucks I put the trans stuff in though never wanted to shift right below 45 degrees out. So I won't use any of the stuff again

After your oil change, fill you motor one quart shy of capacity. Start motor and let reach normal operating temperature. As soon as your engine warms add your Lucas and let idle a few minutes. Your done, it's pretty easy to use but I'd never recommend adding it first to a cold motor. Love the stuff, used it for years with zero internal mechanical failures.

Do you have the same test using other products before this video. I’m interested to see the comparison.

I'm a lifelong mechanic and trust Lucas. The only fixes in a can I've found are Chevron Techron n Seafoam.

@robfalkner4303

3 жыл бұрын

What are your opinions on Marvels mystery oil !?

@thebrain9384

3 жыл бұрын

@@robfalkner4303 Some people would say it's just a variation on transmission fluid. I have used it for fuel system health, I've never put it into an engine or transmission. I've also used it as a lubricant for hinges and key locks. Now I mainly use silicone spray for those purposes. I haven't seen any evidence as to its longevity or usefulness but I can't say anything bad about it either except that it stinks.

@1mikewalsh

3 жыл бұрын

I'm calling you a Lucas rep or troll!!! Any self-respecting mechanic would not ever recommend an oil additive instead of a mechanic. Jeezus maybe.

@thebrain9384

3 жыл бұрын

@@1mikewalsh YOU don't know what you're talking about.

@Chimera6297

2 жыл бұрын

@@robfalkner4303 man, it depends on the problem. hydraulic lifter tick? Marvel Mystery Oil getting fuel in your oil? Lucas Oil Stabilizer wanna clean out your engine? Marvel Mystery Oil rod knock? you're fucked

I have been putting the Lucas oil additive in all my vehicles around the 20% recommended level for years now. Both my dailys have 305k and 375k miles respectively (second is an old diesel) on them and they both run excellent with high compression and virtually no oil burning (nether have ever been rebuilt either) ... this stuff just works...

😎✊🏾⭐️ I’ve been using that for over 25 years all my cars and motorcycle anything with a motor

I use Lucas in my 99 dodge 2500 cummins every oil change, the truck has 270k on it and the inside of the engine still looks like it did when it was new, Lucas when used correctly is outstanding product

This is by definition a scientific experiment.. 👍

I've been using it in my yukon for years and it loves it💓

@20tea

3 жыл бұрын

Using Lucas synthetic stabilizer in my 07 Yukon 6.2. Couldn't agree more! Good stuff.

@mujjuman

2 жыл бұрын

@@20tea how much do you use and what problem did it solve? i have the same 6.2

@20tea

2 жыл бұрын

@@mujjuman I had a little lifter knock and slightly lower oil compression. After using it, the knock went away and the engine ran better at idle. Been about a year ago and still running well. Changed about 3 times since and add about half a bottle of Lucas synthetic at every change. I'm at about 185k miles now.

@mujjuman

2 жыл бұрын

@@20tea I have same issues. I will try this too. Glad it worked out for you. Thank you for sharing your experience.

@20tea

2 жыл бұрын

@@mujjuman No problem. If you're oil pressure is 15psi or below, you should replace the oil pickup tube o ring. If that doesn't do it, then you may want to install a new high volume melling oil pump too. Will take the pressure back up to 25psi at idle after hwy use. 5w-40 oil too for to make up for lower tolerance in the engine.

Its like your engine asked Lucas for help.

Thats a vq30 engine for you! Best engine nissan ever produced.

@babyTOY-YODA777

3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Yea anything after the RB or SR is a trash can disguised as an engine.

@jjohnson9707

3 жыл бұрын

You mean vg30

@XenomorphLV426

3 жыл бұрын

It's up there but I'd say the hand built R35 TT V6 is the best.

@acebrockton1828

3 жыл бұрын

Nissan made several great engines.

@daltonhanleyjr4142

3 жыл бұрын

@@jjohnson9707 No he is correct. That engine is a VQ30. The VG30 is a SOHC engine.

With 212,000 miles on my 2001 Ford Explorer, I never once put an oil additive into the oil. I simply changed oil an average of every 5,000 miles. It uses 1/8 quart of oil between oil changes of 5W30. Also changed the ATF, transfer case, power steering, brake fluid, and differential oil every 50,000 to 60,000 miles. Did have to replace the differential limited slip clutch packs recently. Replaced the water pump and radiator at about 180,000 miles, and the alternator at about 195,000 miles No problems since then. It is a trouble free vehicle. No additives in anything except the differential clutch pack required additive.

@davesstillhere

2 жыл бұрын

It's hard to figure how engines wear. A buddy has a Ford 4.9 F150 that he bought at 250k miles with no issues, and it now blows oil out the top end like crazy. Reason being, the previous owner drove it super easy, my friend likes burnouts. My dad, who never changes oil, has a truck with 420k hard miles on it. But it's a 7.3, and those don't die easy.

@johneckert1365

10 ай бұрын

The timing chains on those SOHC 4.0 V6 are usually troublesome, and it's a bitch to change the rear chain. Glad you haven't had any issues 🤟

@mikekemper9566

7 ай бұрын

2003 xplorer 271k...

I have a 2013 suburban that has a 5.3 V8 and I’ve added that stuff from day one. I hope I get more then the normal 200,000 miles out of it.

@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO

3 жыл бұрын

Follow manufacturer's recommendations and im sure you will.

@jameswag8473

3 жыл бұрын

@@Beardman56 what year is yours? From what I understand the 5.3 in the 2013 is only based on the LS and has the displacement on demand system. I have the D.O.D disabled. I constantly look for a way to care for it to last as long as possible.

@jameswag8473

3 жыл бұрын

@@Beardman56 the 5.3 before 07 was built very well.

@jameswag8473

3 жыл бұрын

@@Beardman56 they don’t make them like they used to

@claywright7854

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 1999 with the 5.3 and 174k on odometer but probably really around 228k (not sure, instrument cluster wasn't working when I got it) but it runs like a champ,but burns about a quart of oil in between oil changes. I towed my wife's car on a trailer from Chicago to Jackson Ms and it ran like a champ. Now 10 months & 7,000 miles later I've only had to replace, spark plugs, the alternator, a few fuses, thermostat, coolant tank ( old one was Nasty), blend door actuator, rear brakes, a rotor, and a brake fluid line. Thank God no serious engine problems.

Used this on my car that has 200k miles engine runs super smooth

I have used LUCAS OIL STABILIZER in several vehicles, a 72 vega with a 383 small block, a 69 chevelle with a 396 with a blower, a 72 chevelle with a bone stock 350, a 72 NOVA with 383 that was dynoed at 775 hp at the wheels, & I never had any problems. I know the new owners of each vehicle & they are still running ! Anyone who knows anything about engines knows you can't put additives in a rice burner engine !

@reeseb7522

Жыл бұрын

-Hi,. So your saying Never put the Lucas Oil stabilizer in a 2.2 liter, 2000 Lexus ES with 50k miles on it... ? -Please Do Tell (ThanX)

Looks to be the same as STP oil treatment. The viscosity is too thick to allow it to flow into the smallest holes, so the parts will still make noise.

I use it every oil change. Synthetic version.

Hi Nate you did help me decide to continue using Lucas products . I used a whole container of the that thick stabilizer every oil change cause I get excess fuel in crankcase from my pedal commander and not reaching optimum operating temperature before parking back in garage each day

@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO

3 жыл бұрын

Follow manufacturer's recommendations. If you have a new car the synthetic lucas oil stabilizer is best for one especially winter or low mileage. But a few ounces of the original Lucas like 4 ounces in my new car with no issues at all times. But I also use a little Lucas upper cylinder Lubricant every other fill up with gas but I use a little under the recommendations for Lucas upper cylinder lubricant.

@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO

3 жыл бұрын

But don't forget about the low viscosity stabilizer also.

@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO

3 жыл бұрын

If a engine is on its last leg still dont go over manufacturers recommendations. Im just trying to help. I haven't ever had a problem.

@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO

3 жыл бұрын

Stp makes some good products. I don't sell anything but try to be fair and honest also marvel mystery oil depending on the situation.

@arniceousmaximus2183

3 жыл бұрын

@@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO in response I don't chose a brand I tuned with diablo sport 93 octane excess fuels seeps down into crank case over time thins viscosity issue lucas heaviest weight I use mobile high milage 10w40 CHF s11 Power steering , Mopar Red coolant for aluminium engine dot 5 synthetic brake fluid don't effect ABS on my 2012 Jeep grand Cherokee no fiat here thankfully . Cheers :)

Thanks Nate !

@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you I greatly appreciate your time.

I use a quart I’m all 4 of my vehicles every 3000 mile oil change with royal purple. 91 3000gt 3.0 250k original engine. 02 suburban 2500 8.1 210k. 14 challenger rt and 13 Durango rt. No issues I get 6+ oil psi with Lucas verses with out

@iuyozx

2 жыл бұрын

Those Mopars likely have variable displacement oil pumps. You’re working against the engineering when you add thickeners.

No "miracle in a bottle" will fix a rod knock on an engine as well built as a Nissan VQ30DE. The knocking was the death throws.

@Watchout1010

3 жыл бұрын

Tardigus repairs with super thick oil.

@ayebee1207

3 жыл бұрын

When it quits, you got a tow bill to pay. I have seen a few idiots drive it till it locks up. Abandoned vehicle owner gets to pay removal fee.

@82_KID

2 жыл бұрын

Isn't that a VG30DE? I have the same one

@MouthfulOfZach

2 жыл бұрын

Why not replace the knocking bearing?

@Draxindustries1

2 жыл бұрын

Agree , replace the bearing rather than trying to mask the problem.

If you have a weak oil pump, Lucas can and will trash the oil pump. It’s very thick.

My families race shop has been using pure synthetic for decades in our race engines and own engines .the main reason we use it is at the highest point of wear startup if you touched the oil it's thick and kind of tacky that tackyness is what helps engines on startup most oil after a few hours after shutoff drains back to the pan .the Lucas leaves a film on engine parts thus protecting those parts during the crucial few seconds the engine builds pressure .

I've only ever used Lucas oil stabiliser in in-line 4's. In all of their variants, from 2 valves per pot to 4 valves per pot plus vvt and even french 1.6 meganes, I can honestly say i have NEVER had a problem.

@kinghados

Жыл бұрын

why inline 4 only that makes no sense

@TheMerlin672

Жыл бұрын

@@kinghados Hello, it's nothing more than personal experience. Inline 4's just happen to be the vast majority of engines we see here.

I use it in both of my Subaru vehicles. Boxer engine's usually use oil because of the design. Lucas has just about eliminated the oil usage completely.

@carvedfromlife8949

2 жыл бұрын

Same here, I would use it in my prelude at the time which burned oil. Of course it didn't stop it but it slowed it down alot, good product overall

@steventobias7655

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2019 Wrx with a small oil leak, I just got a oil change done about 10 days ago can I just add the Lucas ?

@carvedfromlife8949

2 жыл бұрын

@@steventobias7655 do ur regular oil change but maybe put like a half qaurt less then normal, and either put in the Lucas oil first or last whatever u wanna do. Just leave a little room for the bottle ur about to add.

@carvedfromlife8949

2 жыл бұрын

@@steventobias7655 but to be honest idk, I feel like the oil is still gonna leak the same. At least in my head Lucas is better for oil burn off, like at the time I needed to replace the piston rings. Either way it's a good additive and doesn't hurt to try it.

@kevinanderson686

2 жыл бұрын

@@steventobias7655 just add a little bit at a time to it

I use it almost every day. And i usually use it as an assembly lube whenever i rebuild an engine

I have a 94 f150 302 engine. Truck use to sit 2 t0 3 weeks at a time. Started it up one morning during winter months. Engine had a tap noise. Was explained to me that the oil had drained down off engine parts. Was told to add lucas to prevent this from happening. This was 13 yrs ago. Haven't had a tap since. 225,000 miles. Engine nor transmission have never been out of truck. I also use lucas transmission treatmet.

It’s always great to try everything before tearing an engine apart or taking it out. In my experience this stabilizer is way too thick for an engine that has variable valve or variable timing , it only makes the car run really bad because those valve are not designed for heavy oil. 5 30 is already thick enough for those engines

@wildestcowboy2668

Жыл бұрын

That's a lie pal

@rustypotatos

Жыл бұрын

@@wildestcowboy2668 ok buddy?

@republica843

Жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer advises against thick Lucas additive if car has hydraulic lifters.

@Godofhel1

Жыл бұрын

@@rustypotatos thicker oil never harmed anyone except for fuel consumption

@rustypotatos

Жыл бұрын

@@Godofhel1 have you seen what it does to vvti solenoids

Bro your engine was already on its way out. 😆 I have been using this product for over a decade and never blown an engine.

It’s so slick it helped my constipation issue!

Anyone who can tear up that engine doesn't need a car.

I use lucas high mileage oil stabil every single oil change. Replace a quart of my regular oil. 246k miles original engine 99 ford expi

I've never used it in my personal vehicles but I've used it in the shop plenty of times😏it works to an extent but it's not a mechanical fix😎

I have a 2014 Subaru Forester, you know the kind that burns a quart of oil between every oil change. I add the synthetic Lucas with it now, no more oil loss, also alot less lifter noise. I believe completely in the products. I also have a 5.4 3 valve F150, I put it in there too in hopes I can get the original engine to 200K.

I used two gallons of Lucas per oil change in a 2004 Detroit Diesel. I sold the truck with 972,000 miles on it and it used no oil between changes. Lucas is good stuff.

Useful on older worn engines. Most lubricants have additives that bond to the metal, so most oils will do the same thing when drained.

@SyntheticStuntMan

Жыл бұрын

not for long they wont.

Wouldn't the STP oil additive ( thickening agent) work the same?

Lucas makes good products. Been using their Hotrod and break in oil for years. Never had a problem.

I just used some lucus power steering fix and it was an amazing night and day difference. My power steering feels like it's all new.

Change your oil and filter every 3,000 miles and this won't happen.

@MyrtleBeachbigwheel

3 ай бұрын

Yes you’re right

@raysason4838

Ай бұрын

Facts I gotta og 2013ford Taurus375,000 got it two years ago 140,000.

It's a Nissan it came from the factory that way......But it burns oil.....No problem did this on day one.

Yes had a front seal leak it held the car together from throwing rod loud but not broke up

My favorite thing to do while waiting in line at auto parts store is to turn the gears in that clear box on counter and watch how it does on the gears.....MEMORIZING:)

@captainamericaamerica8090

5 ай бұрын

Any heavy oils' will do the same. Wake up.😂😂

So you created a video to show off a product that supposedly saves engines yet you're engine was already screwed and Lucas did absolutely nothing?

@lurochannel

2 жыл бұрын

Look like you didn't understand the concept here, Lucas didn't fix the knock, but when you run a engine without oil it will seize in an average of 5-10 minute some even less. In this case Lucas did really well and the engine never seize. I use Lucas for many years, my dad did before i was even born and the stuff work. It give all your internal part extra and steady lubrication.

I put some in my 2001 ford focus zetec. It runs smoother. I also used seafoam to clean it out for about a week. It went from dark brown to almost black so fast it cleaned alot of deposits I would recommend both of them when changing oil.

@ayebee1207

3 жыл бұрын

Oil filters only hold an ounce of trash. You just defeated the filter entirely. Bypass valve in filter opened up and your engine is regurgitating all of the trapped particulates. Nice job

@SyntheticStuntMan

Жыл бұрын

@@ayebee1207 yea I suppose what you said is why the engine is running smoother now? quit falling for the idea that you dont need additives in an engine. a lot of them work great.

Lucas is designed to bond to oil. It isn't designed to be used this way, so it doesn't protect well. It can be a great additive for a worn engine (not one on its last legs) but only if used correctly. I have not needed it yet. I have a 2001 Ranger with almost 352,000 miles on the notorious 4.0 SOHC. Cam chain tensioners are making noise again, but the engine is a beast for its age. Ford changes my oil, rotates my tires, etc and it is fed just the correct Motorcraft oil. Once the tensioners are done I see no issue in reaching 500,000 miles with the truck. No additives in it anywhere. Now, should the cam-chains fail and the engine grenades, I'll drop a 2.0L EcoBoost into it and add 50% more HP and way more fuel economy!

Lucas products are good for sure, this product is pretty thick for today's tight tolerance engines especially winter temps

If your vehile has Variable Valve Timing (VVT), the oil is also used to advance or retard the timing of the valves. Many new cars for quite a while has this. Oil additive could possibly affect VVT. If a valve VVT passage is clogged, you now have another engine problem. If your engine is running fine and you want to add this as a “preventative” measure, it may be best nit to add this. If your engine is fine with no problems, just change the oil regularly and use the viscosity recommended by the owners manual. Note that some driving conditions or habits may require more frequent oil changes than normally recommened for the adverage driver.

@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO

3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree, Lucas has a modern formula. However I personally use a small amount 3-4 ounces for my new vehicle. But i don't do the 7500 mile oil change as the manufacturer says but much sooner. However thats me and im performing a long term test to see just how many miles I can get out of the vehicle.

@cpotts672

3 жыл бұрын

Also removing the exhaust vvt solenoid and cleaning the screens is a good idea.

@andreroy8141

3 жыл бұрын

@@NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO Lucas has a product for newer engines that use 0-20w synthetic oils. I just used in a 2016 Maxima with 64k miles.

@tarquineous

10 ай бұрын

In that case (some VVT set ups) just add less of the Lucas oil stabilizer. Always a good idea to keep the engine clean inside. Use a mild flush like MMO, or Lucas engine treatment before each oil change.

I have used 1qt for my 5at grand marquis for 30k miles. Runs like new with 130k on'er.

excellent video, thank you sir

I know someone that ran a semi. He was pouring this in it by the gallon until he could stop to get it fixed. It never broke down.

Used properly in a higher mileage engine lucas oil additive is very good stuff.

@marceloevera2009

3 жыл бұрын

Snake oil

@honorablewiz7447

3 жыл бұрын

it causes gunk

@The1GIZZIE

3 жыл бұрын

@@honorablewiz7447 nope it doesn’t, not changing your oil properly does that.

@The1GIZZIE

3 жыл бұрын

@@marceloevera2009 nope

@marceloevera2009

3 жыл бұрын

@@The1GIZZIE 100%

Oh my question is, how did you F up such a good engine in the first place? I had a 95 Maxima SE 5 speed. I Wish I had never sold it.

@markm0000

2 жыл бұрын

When a boy gets his first car for highschool… He doesn’t necessarily understand the mechanical limits of an engine.

@thall100k

2 жыл бұрын

I had the same care, and I feel the same way.

@motov8-garage832

2 жыл бұрын

My second car inlife at 18 was a 5 speed 99 nissan sentra SE edition. The oem engine was a 2.0 same as the maxima. Best smoothest running engine I've ever had. Great on gas. Had it from around 135,000 until about 190,000 miles and still ran fantastic. Never had to do ANY engine work or even an alternator...That dang transmission was another story.. I've always been meticulous about doing my own oil changes every 3,000 with Castrol gtx btw. I guess kids like me back then(and now even more so) are a rariety. I took a car automotive class prerec for college when I turned 18. Been learning and doing my own maintenance and the majority of my own auto and motorcycle repairs ever since.

@Tr0llinyou

2 жыл бұрын

@@motov8-garage832 I just got a 2001 sentra se 2.0 and it's the best car I've ever had, I don't think I'll ever sell it

@tomorrowcomestoday1621

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tr0llinyou what do you like about it Antonio? I might buy one for my 17 year old son

Lucas does help worn out engines. Only use it if your engine is really tired, has valvetrain noise, is burning too much oil etc... Dont just dump it into a brand new engine for fun.