I could use your help in the future. If you'd like to help me decide on which products to test, please consider subscribing to the channel. I occasionally ask viewers to vote on which products to test and KZread only informs those subscribed to the channel that there's an opportunity to vote. kzread.info/dron/2rzsm1Qi6N1X-wuOg_p0Ng.html You'll also need to select the "bell" to get the notification. Thank you very much and look forward to many more product test reviews. Todd

@opghg893

3 жыл бұрын

You are amazing, time to up the ante and do some real science. How about motor oil with graphene instead of graphite?

@VashishtaSamaroo

3 жыл бұрын

have you tried testing different hand washes, or, how about degreasers....

@jenniferwhitewolf3784

3 жыл бұрын

Been signed up for a LONG time👍👍👍👍.

@jenniferwhitewolf3784

3 жыл бұрын

Op Ghg Graphene test is a good idea. The 'flakes' are atomic crystal thin.

@Brandon_Makes_Stuff

3 жыл бұрын

I use the bejesus out of Lucas Oil heavy duty Stabilizer, I'd really like to see it tested. I mix the conventional version with synthetic 0w-20 and so far it works great in my built engines.

This man is the epitome of the saying “some people can’t be bought” absolutely phenomenal reviews. No biases at all.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@dogedog8686

3 жыл бұрын

No Project Farm, Thank you for creating

@deshaun5419

3 жыл бұрын

I wish he would get paid from company's but his tests must be independent.

@floorpizza8074

3 жыл бұрын

@@dogedog8686 "No Project Farm, Thank you for creating." I was going to post a comment saying this, when I saw that you'd already done so for me. So I'm just gonna quote your comment, and say "what he said."

@UNLOCKCONNECTIONS

3 жыл бұрын

Facts

This guy is my quarantine life saver for boredom

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@wtfiswiththosehandles

4 жыл бұрын

Hang in there!

@markhull1366

4 жыл бұрын

I second that!

@padraicmcguire108

4 жыл бұрын

Yep! Farm guy and KZread'rs EricO at South Main Auto & This Old Tony do it for me!

@bonk1049

4 жыл бұрын

@@padraicmcguire108 this old tony gang

I ran Arco Graphite in my 1975 Vega for a couple of years. It worked fine. I did annual oil changes with it, about 10k miles each. I remember reading about Arco Graphite in Popular Science when it was introduced. One point that stuck in my mind was that the Graphite particles had to be sub-micron sized so they would not get caught in the oil filter. People that want to experiment with adding solid lubricant to their oil should keep that in mind.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Great feedback. Thank you

@Paramount531

Жыл бұрын

I used Arco Graphite in my 1976 Buick Regal with a 350. I sold the car at about 80K, the engine consumed no oil and other than the graphite mess, was very clean. I can't believe I was willing to get that messy stuff all over myself when I changed the oil, but I did.

@ventusvero4484

Жыл бұрын

Holy, a Vega. My grandparents had a Vega and the Vega Station wagon. Forgot about those cars until seeing this comment

@grantdubridge7995

11 ай бұрын

@@ventusvero4484 My brother had a Vega when I was 11 years old. It had an 8 track player that I listened to Supertramp-Breakfast in America.

@gregorymalchuk272

19 күн бұрын

I wonder if the graphite prevented the cylinder scuffing that the Vega engine was notorious for.

I used the ARCO Graphite oil for years on vehicles and equipment I owned. When it became scarce I bought up what I could find and began using it as an additive to oil when I would do an oil change. And yes the great part about the product is the graphite would get into the pores of the metal and make parts last by reducing friction. The only complaint I remember about the oil was that is was black so people could not tell by the color how old it was - if the oil needed to be changed. Now my wife had a 1972 Toyota Corona back in the day and when I changed the oil to ARCO graphite the RPMs went up several hundred on the engine and I had to idle down the engine- slow it down with idle screw. Showed me that the oil was reducing friction immediately on that engine. Now the problem with cars today would be the catalytic system most likely the graphite could be a problem. However back in the day the ARCO graphite oil was my go to oil. In fact I have a lawn mower and air compressor that still has some ARCO oil running in them- these are 30 to 40 years old and still running fine. The one thing I thought back in the day as to why ARCO Graphic was taken off the market was the possibility that it could cause equipment to last too long. Some stuff might never wear out.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Great information. Thank you

@d-con6825

2 жыл бұрын

This comment needs to be pinned.

@michaelalbert8474

2 жыл бұрын

I can’t help but wonder how much actual graphite makes it through the oil filter.

@BlueEightySixx

2 жыл бұрын

LiquiMoly has an additive called Ceratec that has similar effects. There is no comparison between the before and after, it smooths out rough idles, improves economy, and if I did a UA, I wouldn't doubt they'd find fewer elements indicating wear. Can't recommend it highly enough. Only have to use it every 25k mi IIRC, I use LiquiMoly MOSQ2 every oil change that I'm not using Ceratec on both my BRZ and family car (2017 Honda pilot). Been using it for years now. Just noticed project farm did a review, gonna check it out

@mds6387

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelalbert8474 That's a good question. Even the finest graphite is around 5 micron. I'm not sure what he typical oil filter gets down to. I'm guessing oil filters are not very fine as to maintain flow and not reach excessive pressures.

My wife: what are you watching Me: watching a guy race oil

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

lol Thanks for watching!

@meticulouselectronics

4 жыл бұрын

This is why women hate us haha

@whataguy7032

4 жыл бұрын

@@meticulouselectronics They see what we're watching, shake their heads and walk away.............Can't really blame them, though!

@fm00078

4 жыл бұрын

@@meticulouselectronics WHY? We don't mention about their sewing. "Got that darn sock darned yet?" NOPE, never hear that from me.

@meticulouselectronics

4 жыл бұрын

@@whataguy7032 men are much better at wasting time than women are.

Interesting... thank you. I’d love to see a similar test with molybdenum disulfide powder added to motor oil.

@jtsholtod.79

4 жыл бұрын

Whoa. My subscription worlds have collided. Much respect to you both for what you do.

@AquaTech225

4 жыл бұрын

Was just coming to comment about wanting to see it done with moly also

@tomasnokechtesledger1786

4 жыл бұрын

@@jtsholtod.79 Yep I learnt to open one when I loose my keys. With 2 open ended at 90 degrees of each other 🤠

@onewordhereonewordthere6975

4 жыл бұрын

Wow impossible to understand no one's going to believe me oh well

@oscarjonesxxx2893

4 жыл бұрын

Have you tested Marvel Mystery Oil added to the crankcase oil?

A friend of mine once bought a Volkswagen that the gentleman, the seller, had posted about the fact that he had run Arco graphite since new. When my friend took the oil pan off to replace the gasket, he discovered that there was about an inch thick of layers of graphite from when the oil had heated up and cooled heated up and cooled and it took a hammer and it chisel to break it out.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@Magnulus76

Жыл бұрын

If it's a vintage volkswagen Beetle, it's air cooled and always cooks oil.

@ahmadalbab5448

Жыл бұрын

Arco not good?

@roots4x

4 ай бұрын

@@Magnulus76 Cooking oil is not necessarily the issue if it's a known variable. It's adding another layer of issue (the baked on graphite layers) that will cause unknown/unexpected issues. That's why you have to take what you hear from other owners or on forums with a grain of salt. No matter how common they are. Manufacturers run much more vigorous tests, but will usually not test them on old cars. Time is the ultimate beta tester, though, and there certainly are plenty of user tested additives or tricks that are very effective that manufacturers could never hope to have tested due to technology or duration.

@janlaan7236

5 күн бұрын

@@Magnulus76 Those have no oil pan.

In addition to my earlier comment, I now recal that I used the Mobil w/graphite. To those who mentioned they couldn't tell if the oil was dirty, yes, it was black. However, there is a huge difference between black oil and an engine that has been neglected, and has caked oil and residue on all parts of the engine. I have taken engines apart that had to have the sludge literally scraped off. If you keep a record of when an oil change is done, you know that it should be changed every 3,000 to 7,000 miles. The oil, no matter if synthetic, regular or graphite, should not be dirty. I had one mechanic tell me, after I had told him that I used graphite, "well, look at your valve springs and rocker arms - they are covered in that stuff!! (the engine was cold, and with the oil filler cap off, those parts were visible).Which proved it kept it lubricated during cold starts. Regarding filters clogging, I never had a problem, and I went as much as 25,000 miles between one oil change, and normally changed it every 5 to 7 thousand miles. When the second owner sold it, after it had racked up more than 340,000 miles, it was still running fine, it only burned a quart every 1500 miles, and the only engine repairs done were 3 or 4 water pumps, valve cover gaskets replaced twice, but no major repairs. The engine had never been removed from the car. The biggest complaint I ever heard was one mechanic who complained he couldn't wash the stuff off his hands. Which was pretty much the selling point of the product. It stuck to the metallic parts and provided lubrication, even after draining down after sitting overnight. Mobil had done a lot of research to keep the graphite suspended, so it wouldn't settle out after extended periods of disusae. It worked!!

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

“None of the oils seem to be aware the race has started” I love your humor

@MrV1NC3N7V3G4

4 жыл бұрын

I honestly thought he had the video paused!

@gregoryturner2468

4 жыл бұрын

That really cracked me up.

@bertgrau9246

4 жыл бұрын

@@gregoryturner2468 Same here that was funny

@greatdaneacdc

4 жыл бұрын

Start of a turtle race!

@uss_04

4 жыл бұрын

Had it on 2x speed. Better that way

Would like to see a filter tear-down after running on graphite.

@RyanVasquez6089

4 жыл бұрын

yikes

@sprinkletits01

4 жыл бұрын

That would be super interesting, I'd imagine it'd be really sludgy

@thereissomecoolstuff

4 жыл бұрын

I used this stuff on a new Chevy luv truck. Did ok but couldn't afford to keep buying it for oil changes. When you got it on your hands or clothes it was there for a long time.

@gg-gn3re

4 жыл бұрын

I think we've seen both oils are pretty terrible. I don't know if youtube would allow the horror movie you want to see

@garbleduser

4 жыл бұрын

@thereissomecoolstuff Deoxit gets it out.

Fabulous video. It takes me back to my early days in engineering. ARCO tried to expand the technology into the fuels market for power plants. The fuel was called COM for coal oil mixture. Coal would be ground super fine (like graphite) to remove some of the sulfur and ash and then be blended with oil and a small amount of water. Surfactants were used to keep the coal suspended and to emulsify the water in oil. The basic technology was based on ARCO experience with their graphite motor oil. We built a pilot plant and the first batch had the coal drop out of suspension. I hear it took months to get all of the sludge out of the cargo hold. As far as I know, that ended ARCO's involvement with the COM product.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

@ralphwood8818

Жыл бұрын

All of the bypass filters I use will remove Graphite.

@samheasmanwhite

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow, that is nasty. Interesting concept though, I'm guessing they were using a particular coal that was basically very low quality graphite? Most coal does not have a high graphite content.

@mikeshawn5298

Жыл бұрын

@@samheasmanwhite The COM project was separate from the motor oil product. We were just using the tech. The oil product used graphite. We were using coal, trying to reduce ash content, and blending with oil and water to make a Bunker fuel replacement for use at power plants.

@samheasmanwhite

Жыл бұрын

@@mikeshawn5298 Ohh, missed that it was supposed to be a fuel. By power plants do you mean the power plant of a ship or was it intended to be shipped to electrical power plants in a suspended state? Seems like something that should be mixed as it is used.

Thank you for taking the time ro run tests like this. The results were very interesting. I've always wondered about different additives, but this is the first time I've seen a test done like this. Very good job!

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

"No oils seem to be aware that the race has started"

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

lol Thanks for watching.

@Bandicoot803

4 жыл бұрын

@Tadgh Collins: Correct me if I'm wrong, but Drag Race Cars or Funnycars are using graphite oil in their diffs. I dunno why, but I've seen a video on YT where it's stated.

@MA-nx5vt

4 жыл бұрын

@@Bandicoot803 Arco won on the wear test, so graphite would probably work great in a diff. They have no pump/filter, or babbitt material to worry about.

@teebosaurusyou

4 жыл бұрын

@@MA-nx5vt The wear reduction is probably from the phosphorous and zinc concentration.

@lucasbotelho316

4 жыл бұрын

@@Bandicoot803 graphite powder is actualy considered an dry lubricant

Sports may be cancelled but the cold oil race makes up for it

@mikeflippin5568

4 жыл бұрын

Best. Comment.

@stopglobalswarming

4 жыл бұрын

#gooutside

@manjsher3094

4 жыл бұрын

Better than F1 anytime.

This is weird and I love it. This is one of the best channels on KZread. I'm assuming your an engineer or some sort and you really lay it out for everyone with great tests. Never a boring video so thanks! Hope this channel is making you great money and happiness!

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I love how you put the different variables in there. Great job.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Neighbours "Every weekend, he is in there. It sounds like he is running a Lawn mower indoors? Sometimes I've heard him talking loudly to himself. He unloads oil from his vehicle every friday night into the garage...should we be concerned?"

@o.o1858

4 жыл бұрын

mwnciboo Also heard that he has a huge built in freezer in his room.

@raymondlent3517

4 жыл бұрын

What about when he’s flying around the farm in the farmabego?

@badideaworkbench5155

4 жыл бұрын

other neighbors "To be fair, he does keep a well mowed lawn."

@dougjb7848

4 жыл бұрын

@mwnciboo “Once, last year, we smelled cooking bacon for days.” (Well, that might only be-) “And cooked bananas. I’m positive it was bananas.” (Yeah, we’ll send somebody over there.)

@souldoctor10

4 жыл бұрын

He runs those mowers outside in his driveway for hours. SO ANNOYING. We need to call the HOA. What, there isn't one? Crap! ;)

Your dedication to be accurate an unbiased is incredible!! Don't take that lightly

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@rajgill7576

3 жыл бұрын

@enginemaxcarb. his approach to these tests is to measure efficiency or durability. I don't think his interest is in checking power, although he has tested stuff on his RV before and speed tested it I believe

@user-fy7gt6ev5u

2 жыл бұрын

Back in the 70s with the Arco graphite oil people had a problem with it clinging to the engine walls and they kept adding oil.. overtime it would just keep building up in the engine

@mikesingleton122

2 жыл бұрын

The power of the scientific method

By far the most consistent and informative no BS channel on KZread thank you for all the great content

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

the wear reduction on that lubricity test was very interesting. perhaps there's a great use case for this outside of being used as an engine oil?

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Great point

@ralphm4132

2 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm the extra phosphorus and zinc really confounds the question of whether the graphite is doing any magic at all. It would be interesting to take some Quaker oil, add similar proportions of zinc and phosphorus but not the graphite, and repeat the lubricity test to tease out what the graphite was doing, if anything.

@AlienLivesMatter

Жыл бұрын

I'd say the exact opposite ​@@ralphm4132 Removing phosphorus and potassium from oil makes humidity ingress much less of a detrimental issue.

The thoroughness of your testing methodology never ceases to amaze me. Before/afters, thermal camera readings, purges, warm-ups, the list goes on... wow. My #1 favorite channel.

@FrankGutowski-ls8jt

4 жыл бұрын

He’s Mr. Wizard of the modern age. Shows how it’s possible to do science with off the shelf gear.

@jamesatkinson7517

4 жыл бұрын

An under load test would have added important info to this test

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ahmadalyassin7405

11 ай бұрын

thats why i subscribed.. This video alone made me subscribe.. now i want to watch other videos..

Man this channel deserves alot more love, the amount of effort he puts into the videos is kinda amazing

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@-danR

4 жыл бұрын

And his voice should be a national monument.

@gettintheresafelywithpatf2869

4 жыл бұрын

Only if more products were tested as openly as what he buys!

@Barbosa.augusto

4 жыл бұрын

That's what I think every single time! Even though most videos are purely for fun purposes, you can just see how much effort is putten into making them.. I mean, the guy did a full review on "banana w40" 😂

@gettintheresafelywithpatf2869

4 жыл бұрын

If it wasn’t for some of the claims that marketing companies place on products, he wouldn’t have much to test against! Does anyone remember something about ethics in marketing and “false claims” it seems that as long as there is some vagueness almost anything goes now! And it is up to the consumer to discern the truth, and if litigation comes about, it comes down to who can afford the better attorney! What has common sense come to, now we have to question everything, and everyone, before we come to a solid conclusion of products... a “UL” label doesn’t mean as much as it did 20 years ago, all it means is a sampling has been tested, and that sample might have been 1 piece, 40 years ago!

Top notch testing and data analysis. Impressive. Subscribed. Keep it up.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

Once again…you may have one of, if not THE best channel on KZread. Love it.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I worked at an ARCO Station and remember when that was ARCO's response to Mobile 1 which had come out recently. It failed largely because owners didn't like that black oil.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Great point regarding the appearance of the oil. Amazing film strength!

@billiondollardan

4 жыл бұрын

That's really interesting. I think it makes sense since that's the first thing you look at when determining whether or not your oil is worn out

@jessev2197

4 жыл бұрын

It failed because seals weren't designed to retain it. Graphite oil seeps from everywhere. There were liability claims.

@grassroot011

4 жыл бұрын

They needed to come up with white graphite, then it would have been a hit. Haa

@walttrotter535

4 жыл бұрын

@@jessev2197 I hadn't heard that. I've heard of the graphite sludge building up in engines and the predominately used cork gaskets also leaked and it looked bad.

I wonder what effect the graphite would have on a filter..?

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Great point!

@Novous

4 жыл бұрын

I would think it would depend on the granular size of the graphite.

@nunya___

4 жыл бұрын

@@Novous Right and remember that there's a bypass in the filter.

@PaulKeppler

4 жыл бұрын

Plug it up in about 30 seconds is my guess

@johnturner4400

4 жыл бұрын

No filter required!

I used Arco Graphite in the 70's in a custom dodge 360 engine powered Power Wagon.. The Arco graphite oil caused the ends of all of the lifter rods and tappet adjusters to grind off completely in a very short period of use. Arco denied that it could have caused the damage but the product was removed from the market no long after.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@Foowowee

2 жыл бұрын

Similar thing happened to me with a 1980 Jeep CJ. Fortunately, I had traded it on a new car. The dealer called me about It, but it was too late for them to do anything about it. I didn’t know anything about it u til then.

@t20594

2 жыл бұрын

Flat tappets, need zinc.

@MrHihi12

2 жыл бұрын

Valve train problems is just a Mopar thing if we want more power it come with more rebuilds

@davidpowell3347

2 жыл бұрын

Could there have been a bad batch of graphite that was contaminated with silica?

Excellent. I really appreciate your use of objective, not subjective, evaluations and conclusions. Keep up the good work.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

I just remember my father using the graphite motor oil back in the 70’s. Any drips on the concrete were permanent. And what car in the 70’s didn’t drip...

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@93sundance

4 жыл бұрын

Sweating from all that horsepower!

@Francois_Dupont

4 жыл бұрын

i know many brand new Harley Davidson rider who have bike that piss oil. i keep laughing... until the valve cover gasket on my Honda starting leaking unto my exhaust pipe.

@Andy47357

4 жыл бұрын

they didn’t leak, thats called rust protection

@dylanzrim1011

4 жыл бұрын

That’s all oil tho. Even modern oil cleaners for concrete still struggle

'Hi, this is Project Farm, I'd like to buy a head gasket please', 'sure, how many would you like?', 'let's start with a few hundred and see how we go'

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

lol. Nice! I just bought a bunch more last week.

@Blogengezer

4 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm -What about the latest... 'knock'?

@johnhays1939

4 жыл бұрын

everyone else is buying Toilet Paper, Project Farm is buying Head Gaskets LOL

@rarbiart

4 жыл бұрын

waiting for the day when we will see the first quick release cylinder head on youtube, right here on this channel.

@carnagegarage6592

4 жыл бұрын

rarbi.art here or in the Honda or Chevy ls communities

Love how thorough you are, thank you!

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

Your videos never cease to amaze me! Thank you for taking the time :)

@gyrogearloose1345

2 жыл бұрын

Fair enough. Also bear in mind, with 2,480,354 views and 2.32M subscribers (March 9 2022) Project Farm is pulling in a few bucks thanks to you - and me!

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

How about taking a modern oil, and then mix additives like a lot of calcium, iron, boron and zinc and make the ultimate DIY oil! Will it be better than itself?

@fredstocking3812

4 жыл бұрын

Arco graphite leaked through almost every gasket on my 1974 Chevy, and it was new. Meant 1984.

@Eduardo_Espinoza

4 жыл бұрын

I think the problem is it will clog an oil filter, like instantly.

@blackfrost273industries4

4 жыл бұрын

@@Eduardo_Espinoza eh. The oil filter is just a suggestion anyway. LOL I'm kidding, seriously this is a joke. Nobody ever try that.

@Eduardo_Espinoza

4 жыл бұрын

@@blackfrost273industries4 some old timers seem to have in the comments, yet I am more interested to see this happen 👀

@Malossianoplus

4 жыл бұрын

High level of zinc will destroy your catalytic converter and will be ruined in no time. This is why modern engine oil have low level of this.

You already know that he has the cleanest cylinder heads in the entire country

@Amy_A.

4 жыл бұрын

Well that depends on when you're checking. Just before a test, for sure. After? Results may vary ;)

@nunya___

4 жыл бұрын

....and the most worn head bolts ever.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

lol. Nice!

@theghost7277

4 жыл бұрын

@@Amy_A. ur new here huh

@chelarestelar

4 жыл бұрын

And when he goes on a road trip, you'll definitely know

That was an awesome oil race & announcing narration.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I'll be first to admit. U have alot of interesting videos that I always watch so ima sub. Thank u

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

I used to work for ARCO when this product was introduiced. One thing you are missing is that the graphite builds up on the motor parts over time, and does not drain off after the engine is shut down. When you do a cold start, the graphite is on the cylinder walls already. That offsets the low flow rate.. I ran a 74 olds 350 on the oil and had 185000 trouble free miles. That was followed by an 82 Old Cierra with the infamous Buick 3.0. The camshafts were notoriously soft in this engine. I sold mine with 175,000 miles, an unlike others never had any engine issues. Another issue is the breakdown of the viscosity improver over 30 plus years. As someone else said, it failed because it is black, and everyone wanted to see amber oils.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@Niterider73

2 жыл бұрын

IDK if this would be a great or a bad thing if the graphite builds up on the internal components. It's a great thing because on initial startup and warm up. With regular conventional motor oil you're waiting for oil to be supplied to those critical components thus resulting in extra wear and tear during that time but at the same time I wonder if the graphite would build up in oil passages and over time start choking off oil passages similar to plaque building up in arteries. Definitely was a revolutionary idea for its time that's for sure.

@davewilson4744

2 жыл бұрын

It was good stuff.

@palledrengens

2 жыл бұрын

@@Niterider73 it builds up where parts are touching hence the reason why wear is lowered, but use it on old iron engines....

@Davido50

2 жыл бұрын

Good pt except those GM Oldsmobile & Buick vehicles were always insanely reliable ..an hence why I'm GM loyal to this day. I do prefer Ford trucks tho I must say!

Please do a second test with an engine that has an oil filter and then cut apart the filter..

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video idea.

@OldCrowsClassicCars

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. I'd love to see what the rod bearings look like too...

@keeganharrisom1389

4 жыл бұрын

Would like to see a lot of these tests with small engines with oil filters since they are going to be a bit different I think

@dbarr8261

4 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm please do a video on clean boost emt.

@tylerh629

4 жыл бұрын

Thats a great idea, I wonder if the 99.9 percent filters would clog up on the graphite

Good job on the video and the testing as always

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You test everything the best, man. I've utilized at least a hundred of your films, all of which have shown to be helpful. You did an excellent job. AC

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

The powdered variety was very useful in gearboxes and differentials to eliminate the whine caused by worn gears. Also was used in wheel bearings to make then last longer. The powder in the engine turned out disastrous because it blocked the oil filter and oil passages and needed a full dismantle. This was more than 40 years ago

@dudearon8130

2 жыл бұрын

That makes more sense than running it through an engine

@drewberrynews3875

2 жыл бұрын

how about applying modernizing the approach and use graphene nanoparticles?

@davelowets

2 жыл бұрын

@@drewberrynews3875 This is being tested all over already as a possible additive for engine oils. I haven't kept up with any of the studies, so I can offer no opinions on the subject.

@shadmansudipto7287

2 жыл бұрын

@@drewberrynews3875 still it might be worse on direct injection engines nowdays.

@richtomlinson7090

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I heard, and I remember that brand. I think my father tried it once.

> none of the oils seem to be aware that the race has started :D

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Good observation! lol Thanks for watching.

@esatd34

4 жыл бұрын

legend says It was 2019 when the race had started.

@thomasshumate9561

4 жыл бұрын

@@esatd34 Legend has it that the race continues to this day.

@KTHKUHNKK

4 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm Keith Kuhn here again. I'm just catching up on your to latest videos. Nikola Tesla still wants to talk with you. And so it does Elon Musk. But seriously I'm glad to see you're still at it. Keith Kuhn

@gorak9000

4 жыл бұрын

This sounded like a tribute to "Jelle's marble runs"

Fantastic,as always !!! Keep the great content coming !!!!

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

I used ARCO Graphite oil in my cars in the '70s before synthetic oil became commonplace. I was happy with it and "felt" like I was using the best, perhaps due to an article in Popular Mechanics/Science. Back then we had full service gas stations and I remember a gas jockey bringing me the dipstick and saying "Have you considered changing your oil?"

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

I always finished my homework faster using a pencil vs a pen. Conclusion: Must have been the graphite.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

lol Thanks for sharing.

@ironbomb6753

4 жыл бұрын

That's great funny! 🤣🤣👍♥️

@richards9407

4 жыл бұрын

But did the pencil run cooler than the pen?

Happy to see this Arco oil comparison! I always used it in the '70's until it wasn't sold east of the Mississippi any more. My car was a 1970 Buick Electra 225 with 111K miles. Very reliable car. Somehow I lost all oil and didn't know it. Maybe a shop didn't tighten the drain plug, I don't know but weeks later when the idiot light finally came on I was driving home from work at 50 mph. I looked at the dipstick and it was DRY, literally! It didn't even have the film of oil that remains when it's freshly wiped off, there was no drop on the tip, this looked like it hadn't been in any oil at all for a long time. I have no idea how long I drove with no oil. It was so long since it 'supposedly' was changed that I couldn't remember. I know it's hard to believe but it had to be the graphite oil I always used. I'd like to see you try to approximate that kind of test. Run an older engine long enough to cover everything and every gap with graphite then let it run out and see if the engine seizes up like it would with regular oil. There was a lot of talk back then about people being afraid the graphite would plug the filter but I never had any kind of oil related problems with a filter or that engine and never saw graphite settled out in the can. Back in the 70's I wasn't looking at viscosity and lubricity too much. I knew synthetics were better so I switched in the 80's. If they still sold Arco I'd have used it longer. In today's engines with tighter tolerances and thinner oil using that old 10W-40 graphite would be taking a chance. But it was great while I had it. I was Not surprised at all by the small wear mark from your lubricity test! That big difference alone is yelling out to take a closer look at this. My car didn't leak or burn oil either. I think the graphite may have helped seal those gaps. After that, I heard about oil with Molybdenum Disulfide in it. The molecular structure is the same as graphite, that's why it's also a lubricant. However, I never used it because if the graphite should burn it would make CO2 but if MoS2 burns in the cylinder, it forms Molybdenum dioxide, MoO2, which is a solid like silicon dioxide - sand, and I didn't want that in my oil. (Not to mention the sulfur poisoning the catalytic converters.) I've been wanting to relate this story for a long time. I think some comparison tests using the graphite coating in the engine might give some interesting results. I will add that the car was old when I got it, about 70K miles so maybe the worn surfaces were less liable to seize. It may have had a thick coating of graphite, I have no idea. Nowadays I'm happy with synthetics. My last car, 1989 Trans Am, had the original engine and trans with 149K miles when I sold it. My daily driver for 30.5 years. P.S. You commented on the high calcium level in the oil analysis and that calcium is used in the detergents. It could be high as a means of helping keep the graphite in suspension. I hope to see more graphite comparisons. I enjoy your tests. You do a good job.

@bradybarrowman8281

4 жыл бұрын

TJ T that’s one hell of a comment 😂

@birdolla4441

Жыл бұрын

I second the run it dry comparison test, though I think you would need to run with the graphite oil for some time (weeks?) to properly coat everthing

I do love the old oil spout and "paper" can. Grew up messing with cars in the 60s and 70s and 80s so I remember them well for my engine oil, ATF etc

I love your channel & your scientific approach to practical applications

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

When that came out everyone changed the their oil to that. After some time new cars were being brought into dealerships on the back on tow trucks. Mechanics would just drain the oil out and replace the sparkplugs. The graphite seeps past the rings and fouls out the plugs. That is why you don't see it on the shelf anymore, not due to the base oil.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@PaulA-pn5qn

4 жыл бұрын

Makes absolute sense but what will it do to diesel engines🤔

@PhotonCast

4 жыл бұрын

I tried it myself and didn't like how it foamed.

@NateB

4 жыл бұрын

I'm grateful to you for adding some of the history of this clever but brief engineering trend.

@gutfinski

4 жыл бұрын

IlikeWillypete Willy I broke in my new 1979 Kubota L245DT diesel tractor with Arco Graphite and ran it for about 2 years using nothing but that product. Fast forward to 2020 and my tractor has never had an engine problem and burns no excess crankcase oil.

I liked before even watching. Because I already know I’m gonna like it.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@codybattles1693

4 жыл бұрын

@TravisT TURBO GTO

@codybattles1693

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@MrPoppyDuck

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

I liked Slick 50 when I could get it. As soon as I started the engine after putting it in there was a noticeable difference in engine smoothness.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@lifequest7453

Ай бұрын

I used Slick50 also. The first thing we noticed was the engine temperature dropping. The engine ran smooth and seemed to start easier. I was asked about it by someone who was a big time RVer. He dicided to try it so before his trip he put the SLICK 50 in and took off. All he could talk about was watching the temperature guage go down as he drove. I know two others that had put in the SLICK50 and then ones wife and another ran the cars out of oil. They drove them miles that way with the oil light on to get home. Both expected the engines to be toast but they put oil back in them and they started right up. I was a loyal user of SLICK 50 untill they were sold out to a big time company who changed the recepe. In the original mix, you could add SLICK 50 to an oil change and it would be good for 50,000 miles. The new owners wanted to make money so they weakened the mix so you needed to add it every oil change.

Any time I'm trying to decide what brand to buy, this channel is my first stop. Thank you so much for all the work you do!

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

You're extremely thorough with all your tests. I can tell you put in a lot of thought and planning into your videos. Great job! I always learn something.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Project farm coming through for us during quarantine!

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Great work. Very interesting. Keep up the good work!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Always enjoyable and informative.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

New plugs and gaskets every test, I hope the guys down at the auto part shop give you a stamp card or something

I had a friend that lost engines in two different cars that he owned when he used the Arco graphite motor oil. This was in the 1980's.

@Reziac

4 жыл бұрын

I'm thinkin' once any buildup starts, it'll make big deposits in a hurry and clog things up, not to mention what it does to the filter. Don't like the idea of putting anything you can filter out in my oil!

@TheGuruStud

4 жыл бұрын

Let me guess....domestic pile of shit? Lol. That's normal.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Great feedback on Arco

@Piznick64

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheGuruStud in the 80s domestic was better

@MegaGeorge1948

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheGuruStud He had a Dodge Dart with the 225 slant six, usually a bullet proof engine, in one car. I forget what the other car had.

These oil races crack me up. Haha. It's really cool to see /hear you having a great time making these videos

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I will bet that most of those graphite particles will just get stuck in a good filter on the first pass. It works great in locks though.

@johnhoag2690

2 жыл бұрын

It built up and plunged up the oil journals and the engine seized of started knocking. It was like filling the engine with sand.

@AmericanThunder

2 жыл бұрын

It's also not good for any roller bearings, such as in camshaft roller lifters and roller tip rocker arms.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Great point

@charlesangell_bulmtl

2 жыл бұрын

Dry, it will wear out your pot-metal locks...

Back in the 70s, my dad insisted in using Arco in the vehicles. We had a '78 Toyota short bed that had a leaky pan gasket, which allowed the arco to coat the undercarriage of the truck quite well.

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@aaronsmith5433

2 жыл бұрын

". That's that automatic undercoating, they put that in at the factory, but I'll talk to the manager". Jerry Lunderguard Fargo

We had nicer weather here in Michigan over the weekend and I wanted to wax my car after the long winter. I was staring at all the different products available in the store and I thought "Boy, it would be nice if project farm would do a comparison"..... I vote for a car wax / sealer comparison Love your videos!

@codylehr9848

4 жыл бұрын

Yes to this please! Which wax performs the best

@flymaster99xxl

4 жыл бұрын

Check out Pan The Organizer

@Reics68

4 жыл бұрын

Wax and nano ceramics

@keremardcl6759

4 жыл бұрын

Fusso coat for the wax. MrFix9H for cheap nano as a wax substitute. If you want expensive one, you can try Autoglym HD wax.

@iPanda310

4 жыл бұрын

Plenty of detail chanels do it, not as in depth as project farm but still. Pan the Organizer just off the top of my head does a great job explaining and comparing

The moment by moment narration for the oil race was underrated and arguably the best part of the video thank you.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

you running all these tests im able to incease the life and probablity of my eninge running longer, thank you so much for your R&D, just know all everything you say is being put in to pratice by others !

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Glad to hear!

" none of the oils seem to be aware that the race has started"... GREATNESS!!!

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@phantomwalker8251

2 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm yes,it does,i can attest to 36 skate boarders with hospital bills, from crashing.

@phantomwalker8251

2 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm jesus mate,your missus gona hate you for the smell of burning oil in your kitchen for the next 6 months....

@phantomwalker8251

2 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm do a test with pro ma. oils,grease,ect..contains copper,lead..

@alecnolastname4362

2 жыл бұрын

reminds me of monty pythons twit of the year

9:10 can we have a petition to have an international oil race and make this guy the announcer?

@JonatasAdoM

4 жыл бұрын

I kid you not, I came down the comments section for your comment.

@raybin6873

4 жыл бұрын

William Tell Overture background music should be played ha ha ha!

@ibraheem3abassi579

4 жыл бұрын

That's a comment I was about to comment lol

I have added graphite powder (lock lubricant) to power steering units that were just starting to make noise. They quieted down and I had no more power steering trouble in the several more years I had the cars. This approach may be especially useful to folks now, when supply chain disruptions have simple parts on backorder for several months. I would like to see a lifetime test done on cars where graphite was added to the power steering fluid when the cars were new, and compare that to the service records of cars using plain fluid.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@allenrussell6135

7 ай бұрын

Great idea, I'll try it on my winter beater. A classic 99 regal with 70k miles. A true grandma owned car. The racks starting to have issues and I'm not changing it. Thanks for the Idea.

Excellent report

Thinking mans porn. This guy has surpassed the next evolutionary level above human. Good stuff, love his enthusiasm for what he's doing.

@realkingsport3052

4 жыл бұрын

He is wasting his brain on lawn mowers when he could instead be promoting something useful like firearms. Everybody needs to go out and get as many weapons as they can especially right now with all these librels trying to take our rights away then they turn around and let blacks and brown people run all over us.

@SupremeShuckle

4 жыл бұрын

realKingsport you misspelled liberal. also whyd you say blacks and brown people instead of blacks and browns. you’re a shit troll

@johnanders8861

4 жыл бұрын

Jacob C WHAT???

@SupremeShuckle

4 жыл бұрын

John Anders i’m asking him to clarify why he referred to one race as “blacks” but another as “brown people”. like if you’re gonna be a racist fuckwit, you might as well be consistent.

@djstatyk1540

4 жыл бұрын

@@SupremeShuckle he was doing so good too... Then his i.q. left the chat. Fuck racism. Shit is hard enough as it is.

I appreciate the time and effort you put into your product testing. And -Not Sponsored-, Awesome!

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@pamelaparker4143

3 жыл бұрын

You guys have saved people thousands dollars

@pamelaparker4143

3 жыл бұрын

God bless you for all you do

Love ur videos.. Very informative & much appreciated..

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

Very good test. It was well thought out.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome!

Can you do chainsaw bar oil tests with sthil vs the “cheaper” alternatives such as FVP and Cam1 and such?

@DracoOmnia

4 жыл бұрын

Particularly I'm interested in the new eco bar oil stihl makes and how it stacks up

@Micro-Fiber

4 жыл бұрын

And the Walmart brand bar and chain oil!!!

@Cj-mj4xg

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah. The last bar oil I got seemed to go quick and burned my chain. I tried the cheap stuff from lowes. PRO SELECT and it was so bad

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

I'll do it if there's enough interest. I'll check back later to look for brand suggestions and level of interest. Thanks again!

@redmarkonthewall

4 жыл бұрын

I like this suggestion too

Todd, since you've sent out so much oil for testing and know the secret ingredients, here's an idea. Take on of the good lower cost oils, and add some of those wear and lubricity additives and so what happens if you triple up on them like the Arco oil? Might be interesting to see a long-term test.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Great video idea! Thank you

@crazygeorgelincoln

4 жыл бұрын

I like this idea

@johnsumner2987

4 жыл бұрын

This is a good idea.

@heartland96a

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it would be educational to see what profile of a perfect oil you would create or if there was an oil on the market that closely matched your numbers .

@pnz4aufsh

4 жыл бұрын

Yes very good idea and question I've had forever

Thanks for all the effort. Great array of tests. I still use Graphite for door locks.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

I love your vids always good info👍🏽

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Parts shop: How come you need 10 mower head gaskets? PF: It's a long story...

@ProjectFarm

3 жыл бұрын

lol Thanks for watching.

@husqv5147

3 жыл бұрын

He makes his own mower head gaskets, stamps them out of a stack of paper plates,100 at a time.

@Yora21

3 жыл бұрын

I also need another box of spark plugs.

@datadavis

3 жыл бұрын

All brands please

@wormer66

3 жыл бұрын

@@datadavis lmao this comment wins....

I love this guy. We all take a shot whenever he says "actually". He's great.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@RedHaloManiac95

4 жыл бұрын

Blacked out by the end of the intro

Years ago,I owned and drove daily a 1964 Corvette fuel injected coupe.(1979) It had Castrol 20w50 in it when I bought it,it smoked a little on hard acceleration.I decided to try ARCO Graphite on my first oil change. I was amazed...Oil consumption dropped and no more smoke! This was in a 16 year old car that had been driven very hard all it's life(first owner auto crossed and drag raced) The motor needed rebuild I was able to put it off a couple years. ARCO oil was like a miracle.It did have one drawback...Engine disassembly was VERY messy... That stuff was like black ink...I went back to CASTROL 20w50 after rebuild because of higher viscosity.That car got better mileage with worn out motor(20mpg@60mph).I haven't seen ARCO graphite in many years.Is it still sold?

No suggestions, but really enjoy your thorough testing of products!

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I tested all varities of motor oils for GM when I was with Chevrolet Motor Division, The timing of this coincided with the Arco Graphite oil coming onto the scene. Being a member of the SAE I contacted the API and asked a few questions. As they could not comment on a particular brand ther scientist I spoke with gave me some pretty good info. First of all, graphite can't just be added to engine oil, it does not go into solution, but can be forced into suspension by companies such as North American Colloidal. So there is that. And graphite can centrifuge out of suspension in high speed situations, especially where there is a reduction on the diameter of the carrier, where the expansion of the carrier can cause the graphite to precipitate out. Kind of why a certain synthetic engine oil had to remove it's product from piston aviation engines which used leaded fuel. The spaces between the molecules of the oil molecules was too small to scavenge the lead that made its way into the crankcase, which could then centrifuge out and block crankshaft oiling holes and prop governors. And there is more, but what's the point? All of this stuff was know to the industry 40 years ago. I may be new to your followers, and to you, but the testing for all of this was done in actual laboratory conditions by scientists.

@kellyvcraig

2 жыл бұрын

Problems are: finding that kind of info; then understanding information, after it's found. We could add to that the fact reading a white paper versus watching a video are very different learning experiences. Many would not understand terms used in woodworking, copper plating and so on. This is short, sweet and simple to follow for a general idea of the merit of adding graphite to engine oil.

@sirfartsalot1328

2 жыл бұрын

What other cool shit can you share with us? I found that extremely interesting.

@azza-in_this_day_and_age

2 жыл бұрын

@@kellyvcraig not to mention the modern engine is a different animal, however, the differences seem to be against graphites favor xD

@robertoteixeirapanda8677

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I call an explanation.

@inthefade

2 жыл бұрын

Link us to papers, if they are available.

Here's a video idea: Try testing all different brands and types of dish soap. (I.E Dawn Ultra, Gain, Ajax, Dawn Platinum, Palmolive, Dr. Bronners, etc)

@kris856

4 жыл бұрын

for example by long term washing armpits of a young (dirty) lady Sorry - I know it's really stupid just couldn't resist :)

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea!

@trentgay3437

4 жыл бұрын

Super interesting

@digitalventuremovement7680

4 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm i would really love to see this one!!

@ouchymytoe

4 жыл бұрын

...AS ENGINE LUBRICANTS! ;)

Thank you for providing these tests. Let's go brandon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Man, I love this man's thoroughness! ..

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

That Arco looks like it would work great in a gearbox.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Great point!

@duramax78

4 жыл бұрын

That’s a good ider or rear end.

@richardarrington7856

3 жыл бұрын

I had a customer buy a quart and put it in his lawnmower and after he ran it for a while he drained the oil and mowed without any oil in it. After he finished his yard he put the oil back in it and brought his cars and had the oil changed in them to Arco Graphite. When Arco was pulled out of the southeast I bought several cases of the oil and my only regret is that I didn't buy more.

@logik316

3 жыл бұрын

Richard Arrington lawnmower engines are durable enough to run without oil for quite a while. Graphite will clog up spark plugs, oil filters, and eventually your catalytic converter.

@logik316

3 жыл бұрын

Ranjit too thin for a differential.

Be interesting to see what happens when this oil goes through a filter...specially a centrifugal filter

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video idea.

@scottneal2738

4 жыл бұрын

I'm interested in seeing that. Possible filter out the iron in it but leave the rest. Some positive thoughts on the oil test but didn't do better than the current oil. If the graphite oil was revamped for modern technology then it might do a lot better and a stumble to better things. Big problem I could see is if left more as original state then it would hold more of oil product vs nowadays oil product that the actual oil is probably less than half of the makeup in each bottle.

@nilloc93

4 жыл бұрын

@@scottneal2738Graphite The issue with graphite isn't something you can modernize, its a great lube but it also sticks to EVERYTHING in an engine, and takes a detergent to clean away. So unless you want to buy some STP dying engine goop every oil change it'll just make your life hell. Someone explained the chemistry behind it to me once, but I don't remember exactly how it works but graphite and engine oil don't play nice with engines when they're mixed.

@ryano8613

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing good lol

@Eduardo_Espinoza

4 жыл бұрын

@@nilloc93 I feel like they he should do a beer & graphite mix for that or 0W-0 oil, WD-40 etc

I absolutely appreciate your videos and the techniques you use for testing is pretty much what oil goes through in the real world of engines. I use Amsoil signature series in all my engines. And as you already know it’s the best overall lubricant there is out there.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I watch the full ads for your channel. Thanks for all your work,

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! You are welcome!

I have witnessed in one of my professions, that with long term usage, it will cake up in the piston ring grooves ceasing them and same thing can happen too hydraulic lifters. Your mower test showed the affect when you pulled the spark plug out. The accumulation of graphite particles can cake on high quality oil filters causing oil pressure issues. The only place this is suited for are gear boxes. Peace and be well.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Great point!

@smelyspartan

4 жыл бұрын

how much do you think alternating between graphite and non-graphite oils for oil changes would reduce that problem? The graphite oil seems to leave a lot of residue that would be hard to get out and would have a higher concentration of graphite due to evaporation, so it might lead to an overall increase of graphite concentration over time and increase the likelihood of those problems. I would be inclined to think alternating types of oils would dilute the graphite every other oil change and help prevent build up, though there are a lot of factors that would make it hard to be sure of without testing.

@OldCrowsClassicCars

4 жыл бұрын

I don't see how graphite in between the rings 'ceases' them. As long as the graphite is in between surfaces, it will reduce friction.

@nmarbletoe8210

4 жыл бұрын

@@OldCrowsClassicCars Et tu, Caesar? Good question... maybe graphite can get sticky when mixed with oil at high heat and rubbed... one thing is for sure, this video didn't look at long time spans. I guess I'd ask around before putting any in my tractor, if I had a tractor, and friends to ask.

@harrier331

4 жыл бұрын

@@OldCrowsClassicCars The graphite in suspension will create friction loss, even in powder form. However graphite can compact, in a location such as piston rings where the full force of combustion gasses are placed small amounts of the graphite in suspension can be compacted, over time this can lead to the creation of what is effectively a block of graphite behind and around the rings causing them to stick in place.

I'd like to see what adding tungsten disulfide would do, it's a better dry lubricant than graphite!

@DracoOmnia

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think any dry additive is going to be that helpful, other than possibly the wear test it'll detract from other tests such as viscosity.

@benwilson7948

4 жыл бұрын

@@DracoOmnia perhaps add it to a lighter weight oil? I think it would be an interesting test

@jamisonw.327

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was wondering the same with molybdenum disulfide but tungsten is even better. More so because it's already part of a good oil, would adding more detract from other performances or is there only such a low amount because of costs?

@MichaelMantion

4 жыл бұрын

TY I honestly never heard of Tungsten disulfide. I know of a lot of sulfides that are used as a lubricant but not tungsten. I agree I would love to see more testing on additives.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Great video idea! Thank you

this might be one of the coolest videos to date! I have never heard of graphite additives before and did not expect the results at all...

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@XCI5ION

2 жыл бұрын

@@ProjectFarm Hey so I have an idea for you to test in a video that you haven't done. It took me some time because you honestly covered a lot of stuff that I was curious about (E3 spark plugs, HHO). My friend who does his own mods to improve fuel economy made me a grooved throttle body spacer. It's called the gadgetman-groove and involved making a 1-inch metal spacer that connects to the throttle body and the throttle body has a 180 degree groove one on each side of the throttle plate opposite of other. Can you test to see if these improves MPG on a vehicle?

Keep it Up Sir, You are a Gem of a Human. Keep experimenting.

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

This is the male equivalent to KZread makeup tutorials.

@kroan49

4 жыл бұрын

Except, actually useful in the real world

@greatdaneacdc

4 жыл бұрын

This way better !!.... I don’t get scratched from the cat putting makeup on her

@Sheehy223

4 жыл бұрын

I have never been more offended by something that I 100% agree with

@wendyseggie1424

4 жыл бұрын

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@michaelj4009

4 жыл бұрын

@@kroan49 I regrettably, have been hoodwinked by well applied makeup. No, I ain't sharing the story. Lol

Will always be one of my favorite channels. Don't ever stop being awsome

I’m so old I didn’t even notice the Arco faucet until you mentioned it. Here’s a kicker: I remember when dad would buy quart jars of recycled motor oil. Kept our ‘39 Hudson straight eight running. Loved that old two door car with jump seats in the back for my sister and I. I miss the old days; life was calmer and people were friendly (for the most part). Nuff said.

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

This man his job very helpful and amazing

@ProjectFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I used Arco graphite all the time at the recommendation of my roommate's father, who helped develop and test the stuff - and it worked great... the particulate size and suspension methodology meant there was absolutely no buildup in the oil filter - the problem was the mess it made during oil changes - you couldn't get the black stains out of concrete, clothes, or off you hands.

@SethLikesToEat

4 жыл бұрын

Just helped show you weren't afraid to get dirty and do your own work!

@lolbuster01

4 жыл бұрын

Do you happen to know if the oil has issues with the graphite causing blockages?

@htomerif

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know that its going to make it through a modern oil filter. I think older oil filters had to contend with a lot more particulate additives and were intentionally more porous. One thing about the Arco graphite is that the particles were small enough not to come out of solution. I don't know if you could say the same thing about graphite intended for dry lubrication.

@dannoyes4493

4 жыл бұрын

@@lolbuster01 absolutely no blockages - it was really great stuff... you got really, really dirty changing the oil - If i could get the stuff today, I'd definitely use it on my older cars and, since I'm old now as well, just let my mechanic get dirty instead of me. you saw in the video the wear resistance - that's what it did for flat tappets

@cjbrown9867

4 жыл бұрын

@@lolbuster01 I used the arco stuff back in the early 80's on my relatively rare 429 CJ motor. Worked great for a while. Then after a couple years the oil was no longer available. I switched back to regular oil did a serious engine flush. Within a month after that oil light came on and engine siezed up within a few seconds. I sold the car and don't know what the diagnosis was but the guy that bought it got it running again. I do blame the oil...

Back in late 70"s starting out as a tech. Did oil changes for a fleet that tried Arco Graphite in their Oldsmobile diesel cars. Snapped 3 crankshafts (one in owners car). Found out after 3rd one graphite was clogging oil passage to mains starving them of oil. Did a whole bunch of oil changes that week. Back to conventional oil and no more problems. Still knew when one that had that graphite oil came in oil still came oit black as tar. 10"s of thousands miles later.

@ProjectFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@americanjoe5486

4 жыл бұрын

how about MarvelMajickMystery oil ive used it as an oil add,in gas,and in power steering all ways makes a difference. Another best tip is Shell hi octane/no Alcahol fuel,,i get it a High V

It's nice to see someone youtube who understands science and how to test in a practical way

@ProjectFarm

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!