oil treatments?

[BlueCollarTahoe]

anyone use this stuff? pros, cons?

 

[iamdub]

I don't see how that can be better than just using good (quality brand/synthetic) engine oil. It says it "helps protect against engine wear by providing a thicker cushion between moving engine parts". Sounds like it's intended more for high-mileage engines that have looser bearing clearances. If you have such an engine, just run a heavier weight oil.

 

[sumo]

I use a quart of Lucas synthetic oil stabilizer.

 

[Danny3737]

I run Mobil 1 in my Denali and Sienna and use Castrol in my others. If you use a quality oil and change it when you're supposed to, you should never have an oil related issue.

 

[sumo]

Speaking of which, did you guys hear about the new mobile 1 annual oil? Supposedly one oil change for he entire year.

 

[Danny3737]

I saw the commercial, but mileage from car to car can vary greatly. I'd rather go by mileage

 

[iamdub]

Never heard of it (I don't watch TV) but it makes sense. I'm sure they could easily make a synthetic oil to last a year. What they can't control are all of the other factors that contaminate the oil- dirt that passes the air filter, contaminants in the fuel, moisture content that varies by environment and engine use, etc. Even if I had oil that could last that long, it would still have to be changed to get all that other crap out.

 

[sumo]

Yea not to mention what about vehicles such as ours trucks, which are known to comsume oil. Working in a shop, I've seen when people neglect their cars. Sludge, burnt valves, streched chains....

 

[BlueCollarTahoe]

figured as much, just like to take care of my ride lol

 

[rockola1971]

Give her a drain and fill with conventional oil 1qt shy of full and add 1 qt tranny fluid. Run for 500 miles and drain and put in synthetic and she will be good to go.