Viscosity Breakdown: The Silent Engine Killer Revealed!

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11 күн бұрын

Just like the old Castrol GTX ads, you want to avoid viscosity breakdown because when your viscosity breakdown, your engine can breakdown.
Viscosity is the most important characteristic of a lubricant, and there is a direct correlation between viscosity and wear - when viscosity breaks down, wear increases. We've demonstrated that in our past two videos:
20W-50 vs 5W-20: Which Oil Protects Better?
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What Adding BOOST Did Do To Our Motor Oil (NA vs BOOST Test)
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We also see that in the thousands of used oil samples we've analyzed. But here's the thing, not all oils shear and breakdown the same. Some oils breakdown quickly and significantly, but other oils barely breakdown. In this video, we will demonstrate viscosity breakdown in the lab, and show you the results.
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Who is the ‪@themotoroilgeek‬ ? I'm a Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Certified Lubrication Specialist and Oil Monitoring Analyst (I've maintained both of those for over a decade). I also worked for Joe Gibbs Racing for 12 years as their lubricant specialist. During that time, we worked with Wix Filters (one of our sponsors) to test and develop filters for our race engines. We also worked with Lubrizol and Chevron-Phillips Chemical to test and develop oils for our race cars. Following that, I was the head of R&D for Driven Racing Oil. During that time, I formulated and tested over 50 products. We also worked with Cummins, Comp Cams, Oak Ridge National Labs and General Motors on various R&D products. Those efforts are recorded in peer reviewed white papers published by SAE International and ACS Sustainable Chemistry journals. I also own and operate SPEEDiagnostix, which provides used oil analysis.
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@yeahitskimmel 9 күн бұрын

Whoever came up with that test is a genius. Almost perfectly simulate real world shear in 15 min with only 20mls

@cluelessbeekeeping1322 8 күн бұрын

*20ml

@6point5by55 7 күн бұрын

@@cluelessbeekeeping1322 *20mL ...for the S.I. enthusiasts

@harrywalker968 6 күн бұрын

real world is driving & how many miles before you change your oil.. not lab rat tests.. i owned a ford bronco, weighs 3t. just sold after 21 yrs. it has 12.1 compression, runs on lpg only, work vehicle, 4x4 driven, thrashed, never a problem, std oil 20/50, changed every 3 months ish. regardless of usage.. only prob i had was 2 ignition coils, $54. each.. moral to this story. CHANGE YOUR FKN OIL, BEFORE TIME..& filter, same time. do it yourself, dont trust mech,s..

@duroxkilo 5 күн бұрын

@@harrywalker968 two similar engines operated in different conditions will experience different levels of wear. ime, 2006 4.8L GMC engine, extended oci based on oil analysis. proper compression at ~300k, mostly city miles stop and go... modern oils (and tires) have improved substantially, there is no need to change the oil based on 'old schedules'.

@bgj2940 9 күн бұрын

It would be awesome if you did an off the shelf oil championship (project farm style) with true lab equipment. You know with brands like Pennzoil, Motul, Mobile 1 etc...

@chuntzinger677 9 күн бұрын

LOL - Todd from PF would love to have access to lab equipment that Lake has ... Todd has a freezer, laser and bearing tester....

@raspucin70 9 күн бұрын

@@chuntzinger677 He does have a pretty good results with "home-grown" testing rigs that he is using

@franklinvanproosdij 9 күн бұрын

Dont forget the coffeepots on hotplates! I love todd

@chuntzinger677 9 күн бұрын

@@franklinvanproosdij ah, yes, I forgot those ....

@Corbots80 9 күн бұрын

That is what we want

@billylong4245 9 күн бұрын

I remember when I bought my Supra and asked the dealer about break-in procedures. The guys said people usually just get on these immediately so I don’t know. Then he told me about 10k recommended change intervals. I promptly took over service responsibility from then on 😂

@jeffrey1312 8 күн бұрын

I have a 2006 Honda Accord with 433,000 miles on it. I change the oil every 10k miles. It uses about a quart of oil every 7k miles. At about 250,000 miles I switched from 5w-20 to 20w-30.

@jeffrey1312 8 күн бұрын

Sorry I meant 10w-30 not 20w-30.

@jason200912 8 күн бұрын

10k is fine only if you have top tier oil. 10k is bad if you use crappy junk oil.

@jeffrey1312 8 күн бұрын

@@jason200912 I buy standard Pennzoil, not synthetic. Lots of fleet services have tried synthetic oil and it's never been shown to cause better outcomes. That's the real issue. Can synthetic oil, or short oil change intervals, be shown to cause better outcomes in service. I have not seen evidence to say that it does except for engines with oil cooled turbo chargers.

@Boobtube. 8 күн бұрын

@@jeffrey1312 why not switch to 5w 30? Why did you switch to a thicker oil when it is cold out? I can understand going to a 30 weight from a 20 for when it is warm. But by going from a 5w to a 10w, you now have thicker oil on cold starts, which can't be good.

@georgeaswipe5031 9 күн бұрын

I love the analysis, but you really need to do a summary at the end that includes the results and guidance. not necessarily recommendations, but overall guidance in selecting, or deciding between motor oils.

@bigdaddymak1439 9 күн бұрын

Watch his seminar with Porsche club of America and he says pick your oil that meets manufacturer spec

@natehess7663 9 күн бұрын

Love your Channel Lake! This Topic Had me THINKING "WHAT HAPPENS 2 VISCOSITY when an ENGINE gets Fuel into the OIL?" MY girl has a Japanese small suv that is 1.5 liter Direct injected Turbo and it has FUEL in OIL ISSUE. I CAN SMELL IT ON DIPSTICK! So I'm thinking how often like sooner do I need to b changing going oil? Or does it evaporate out? But then y can I smell it? (The gas smell in oil).😊😮😮 Thnx 4 all the good SCIENCE!

@markwarnberg9504 9 күн бұрын

@@bigdaddymak1439 The manufactuers are recommending very low grade oil now days like 20 - 16 - 8 weight oils. These are like Winter Grade Oils for cold starting purposes. If the oil shears down a grade then the 8 weight oil will be a 4 weight. We come to a point where how thin can one go before the engin seizes up?

@maine-lygamingtips2039 9 күн бұрын

@@markwarnberg9504 Engine manufacturers have to provide warranty support for their product. I will trust in what they say to use before trusting random info on the internet, because at the end of the day the internet will never replace my engine, but the manufacturer will if something goes wrong.

@TassieLorenzo 9 күн бұрын

@@natehess7663 Fuel makes the viscosity go down. It's not good!

@todddavis3416 9 күн бұрын

So bottom line keep your oil changed, and don't go 10,000 miles between changes

@jarradschiff4202 9 күн бұрын

I go 60,000, but it isn't my engine. I'd probably go fifteen or twenty thousand if it was.

@bobbylongtoes 9 күн бұрын

@@jarradschiff4202 what engine is in your semi?

@tundy4959 9 күн бұрын

@@bobbylongtoes Probably a Tesla😊

@jarradschiff4202 9 күн бұрын

It's a Paccar MX-13. Holds 10½ gallons of oil, so there's quite a bit of oil for heat and contaminants to disperse into.

@davidpowell3347 9 күн бұрын

@@jarradschiff4202 🐻 I guess it has an oil cooler also?

@ronniegibson8577 4 күн бұрын

I am glad that you are demonstrating tests like this to the public. There are too many people that thinks that a bearing running through a small amount of oil on youtube channels know what they are talking about. You truly know what you are talking about. I appreciate the knowledge.

@ronmorrell9809 8 күн бұрын

Newer gasoline engines (such as Lake's daughter's Corolla) are using lower viscosity oil. A video on 0W-20 or 5W-20 stability or the new 0W-8 would be very helpful.

@xynostasos9022 2 күн бұрын

And the exact same Toyota engines in Asia/Oceania use 5w30 and even 5w40. Because in USA they have to adhere to stupid CAFE standards.

@nicholasruss8789 2 сағат бұрын

Explain. I don’t think any of us mine going with what works.

@bobbygetsbanned6049 9 күн бұрын

We all love learning about shear strength. I'm sure everyone would love to see a test of a bunch of off the shelf oils go through the test to see which ones are most shear stable, especially people who run their engines hard.

@karstgeo7290 9 күн бұрын

Yes - please make a video discussing the M1 0W40 formula change as you mention.

@TexasRiverRat31254 9 күн бұрын

Include a 5w/40 if they make one.

@patodonnell2109 8 күн бұрын

Ditto!!!

@JonathanGS 8 күн бұрын

Yes very interested in European specific oils for my Mercedes and the API SP

@karstgeo7290 8 күн бұрын

@@TexasRiverRat31254 they do...will basically perform like the Castrol 5W40 in the video.

@davidcaprio8919 8 күн бұрын

M1 European is available in both 0w40 and 5w40@@TexasRiverRat31254

@forester057 9 күн бұрын

David Stobber always looks like he’s been called out for an answer in school by the professor. He always comes through but the stress is visible. Good job David!

@RICKGRIMM-de9gv 9 күн бұрын

I agree. Reminds me of me. Good job David.😊

@TrevorReaStewartnexus 8 күн бұрын

Pobably doesn't help that the host seems like he's on some sort of amphetamine. Love the info from motor oil geek, but the delivery can be a little intense. Somehow I feel like it's the 80's again.

@RICKGRIMM-de9gv 8 күн бұрын

dexatrim buzz😅

@timmcm9538 8 күн бұрын

@@RICKGRIMM-de9gv Motor Oil Geek needs to lay off the full strength coffee. A little decaf might do his blood pressure some good and help his sleep. His intro and exit music needs more classical 😎 and less heavy metal . 😈

@RCH45ACP 8 күн бұрын

David is stressed because Lake is hyper, and when he asks David a question he won't shut up long enough for David to give an answer. I would probably have to walk away from Lake in that situation, it would just be too annoying, so I give David a lot of credit for standing there and waiting for Lake to take a breath, so David can try to jump in with the answer.

@jamest5149 8 күн бұрын

Of course we are curious to see ‘what changed’ in the Mobil One oil…. We are here because we are very curious on this subject 👍

@notsponsored103 9 күн бұрын

It amazes me how many people wanna stretch out their Oil Service interval. A tank of Fuel costs more than a bottle of oil! What are you doing? Hell, most of us could afford to change oil and filter monthly if we didn't buy Barista Coffee!

@shalemloritsch9382 7 күн бұрын

Some of us already change our oil and filter monthly--WITH the extended 10k mile schedule. On the conventional schedule, this would become a weekly chore costing almost two extra tanks' of gas worth in money.

@TheSummer750 5 күн бұрын

You sound young. But sure, whatever makes you feel better about yourself.

@HiTechOilCo 5 күн бұрын

@notsonsered103- The video isn't really covering drain intervals. If an oil is formulated for safe extended drain intervals, then there's no benefit in changing it, other than donating your money to a mega-rich oil company. -- 31 year independent AMSOIL synthetic lubricants Dealer.

@PhaseSkater 4 күн бұрын

No it doesn’t. What type of mega truck are you using? My Hyundai Ioniq costs 25 dollars to fill up the whole tank and gets about 900 miles on that full tank

@danguelph2676 4 сағат бұрын

It amazes me how stupid people get thinking about oil changes, when in reality average Joe in USA will sell the car long before any issues will arise. All tis oil talk is worth nothing in USA. Now if it was India or some other shithole country where people shit on streets in broad daylight and drive 35 year old cars - then i would say oil change is important topic for them But even then it's as simple as to change oil once a year and call it a day.

@JeffXram 9 күн бұрын

Yes, please make a video about what changed in the formula for Mobile 1

@riceburner4747 9 күн бұрын

Yes, Please DO! I can hardly wait! 👍

@joshuarobinson7522 9 күн бұрын

Yes Agreed and i wonder what happened with the SP rating, another vid on this would be great.

@iFanchi 9 күн бұрын

It would be better if he makes a video about AMSOIL.

@riceburner4747 8 күн бұрын

@@iFanchi AMEN! Snake oil? 🤔🤥

@stephenpage-murray7226 8 күн бұрын

@@riceburner4747 Hardly. Excellent basestock and additive package

@albertcklau 9 күн бұрын

Yes, I would like to see what's changed in the Mobil 1 0W40 API-SP.

@CubanRider 9 күн бұрын

Concur.

@sc3ku 9 күн бұрын

3rd this

@jesustovar7931 9 күн бұрын

Mi Si!!!

@Malossianoplus 9 күн бұрын

Less calcium, more magnesium to prevent the pre ignition on moder direct injection engines.

@jonathanhutson8974 9 күн бұрын

Yes

@iamgumbydammit2217 9 күн бұрын

Good information for the unknowing. Wide range oils with heavy modifiers do shear. But most people don't know what an HT/HS spec is and don't look for it. Some manufacturers are now omitting it (hiding it?) from the PDS and stating "we met the xxx.xx spec", which tells us little of where they were in that spec's range. They cleared a bar - that's all we know. What would be _very_ useful is these same shear tests run on a dozen popular oils in each of the 0W-40, 5W-30, and 5W-40 stated ranges. Perhaps with their HT/HS specs to provide some correlation. That would get us around the information shortcomings from the manufacturers.

@TonicofSonic 9 күн бұрын

If he did that, his career would be pretty much over.

@iamgumbydammit2217 8 күн бұрын

@@TonicofSonic :-)

@wally6193 9 күн бұрын

So Lake, I guess the real question is what brands are using "what" in their different oils. Are you going to tell us that part? Thanks again for a very interesting/thought provoking video.

@joemikey278 6 күн бұрын

Wally, that’s like the KFC secret recipe, we ain’t gonna get it

@kleetus92 6 күн бұрын

@@joemikey278 So we're still basically just as much in the dark now as we were before the video. Neat info, but not exactly useful in anyway other than the production of annoyance and anxiety.

@duroxkilo 6 күн бұрын

@@kleetus92 correct :) i watch this type of content as a passing time activity... it's super educational that they encourage ppl to test their oils so they know how it behaves in the given driving conditions but splitting hairs like this video does has zero real life applications. firstly engineers know all these behaviors of oils when they call for a certain type and secondly as proof, engines really last a long time these days. i don't know any racers but none of my friends got to experience an engine failure be it cars or bikes. ps: a few decades ago working in my uncle's auto-mechanic shop, replacing piston rings, bearings and all that was way more common than these days... now they're basically doing maintenance outside the engines 90% of times. the other 10% they're dealing w/ freak accidents like cooling system failure, broken belts, etc, that cause engine damage... as i understand it, engine wear is way down the list w/ modern engines and oils.

@kleetus92 5 күн бұрын

@@duroxkilo I would tend to agree with that except for chain tensioners chewing through, cam phasors doing stupid shit on a regular basis, and in the case of mobil 1 engines drink it like it's tasty beverage.... which was the main reason I switched away from M1 and went to Castrol and LiquiMoly... they don't need topped off once or twice before an oil change.

@duroxkilo 5 күн бұрын

@@kleetus92 i/m not sure i understand how an engine consumes a certain brand of oil but not another... all oils evaporate when heated up but the difference between brands is rather insignificant. some engines do consume oil from factory, i don't know what exactly happens when an oil brand apparently 'fixes' that... to 'shred' oil substantial pressure is required. i don't think chains and tensioners present that sort of stress, that's not where the torque/pressure is applied. (as it was shown in the video, the testing device applies about half a tone of pressure in order to shred the polymers) if that were the case, the transmission of a motorcycle (most imports use the same oil for the gearbox and clutch) would 'destroy' oils. but that's not really the case according to oil analysis. even older generation oils (most bike oils are API SM) maintain viscosity to satisfactory levels. my v-twins measure basically factory compression and mpg after a few trips around the globe worth of miles. the oci were extended based on the analysis of used oil. so that extra heat and lots of 'shredding gears' are still not able to degrade oils that aren't used in cars for more than a decade now... the engine wear is minimal to non-existent. anyways i responded because you mentioned anxiety and my point is ppl tend to stress about oils for no reason. test the oil, test the engine compression, watch the mpg (signs of engine wear) and it's fairly easy to realize stressing over oils is mostly unwarranted. racers have a different approach because those engines operate at their limits and sometimes beyond on a regular basis. for those applications engine components are consumables w/ a rather short lifespan. a daily driver engine has a very cozy life hence their longevity these days...

@LubricationExplained 9 күн бұрын

Great explanation Lake! That Castrol ad was a real throwback.

@Mountain-Man-3000 9 күн бұрын

Hey! It's the upsidedown oil guy!

@forester057 9 күн бұрын

That was like last year wasn’t it? 😂👴

@randywl8925 9 күн бұрын

Yeah, time flies doesn't it? 😁. You must be about 66 years old? 🫣 @@forester057

@masterq2.033 9 күн бұрын

Slipped my mind.

@cliffords.8341 9 күн бұрын

@@forester057 Time sure does fly by! 🤔😁🧓

@cafeandfighters 9 күн бұрын

Yes, I want to know what changed. I've used M1 0w-40 in my BMW for 24 years. Going strong.

@markcarter5491 9 күн бұрын

Love this channel. So much stuff on KZfaq is crap but this show is worth every minute. Thanks Lake

@fidelcatsro6948 6 күн бұрын

My cat loves project farm too

@buggyduggy2431 9 күн бұрын

You really need to show the charts more, a lot more. Quit worrying about having your face on and give us the charts with your mouse pointer so it will be easier to understand all the material.

@themotoroilgeek 9 күн бұрын

Noted

@geoffstrickler 6 күн бұрын

@@themotoroilgeekIf you’re open to to constructive criticism, as you appear to be, I would add…talk a little less and/or slower, let your guests talk more. JMHO, and I’m not a KZfaqr, much less one with 100k subscribers, so I don’t have any claim to any expertise in this. That aside, very informative, glad I clicked and watched this.

@themotoroilgeek 6 күн бұрын

@@geoffstrickler Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate you watching.

@2pist 6 күн бұрын

The pause button lets you look at the charts in detail.

@seethesky28 5 күн бұрын

@2pist that's besides the point he's trying to make. The point is that not all of us know whats on the chart means. You can hit pause all day long but it doesn't mean anything if you don't know what you're looking at.

@josephtalbot125 9 күн бұрын

Im an MLT1 technician by day, and a car enthusiast by night. Im so glad I just stumbled on this channel.

@Dusty_Bottoms_ 9 күн бұрын

Nerd Alert! Lol, I love it. Can you do a video to explain API SP versus Dexos certification? Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@Everything_uncensored 8 күн бұрын

Love the data. Glad you are doing this. Still not convinced to switch from Amsoil. Used Amsoil for 230k miles on my 2007 Volvo LPT S60 and no leaks, no burning of oil, no oil loss, period.

@fidelcatsro6948 6 күн бұрын

What grade is it?

@Everything_uncensored 6 күн бұрын

@@fidelcatsro6948 signature series 0W 20

@randysleek3680 6 күн бұрын

Do not switch from Amsoil to Mobil 1....Amsoil will run circles around M1 !!!!! I've got oil analysis to prove it...

@terrywaters6186 9 күн бұрын

In the words of Michael Scott, explain it to me like I'm a six year old. I love your videos but this one left me with my eyes glazed over.

@themotoroilgeek 9 күн бұрын

Sorry about that.

@timryan8174 9 күн бұрын

@@themotoroilgeekI 2nd that one. 😂

@DavidSmith-fs4nt 9 күн бұрын

I agree with you. I have an Audi A4 turbo and an F150 with the 3.5 Ecoboost twin turbo. I've read multiple recommendations for each vehicle and know both engines are prone to engine wear and seizure if they don't have proper lubrication.

@4BillC 9 күн бұрын

@@DavidSmith-fs4ntI have 3 Audi's, 2 have the 1.8T the other is a 2.0T, I've used T6 diesel oil, Liqui-moly and Castrol Edge all 5w40. Never had any issues with any of those oils and while I'm not very proud of it, I've went about 12K mile on my 1.8T. I drive it upward of 200 miles a day so if I'm not paying attention it happens. I pulled the engine at 230k miles from a bad head gasket, and put a built engine in.

@FlossinBobRoss 9 күн бұрын

⁠@@themotoroilgeek I say, don’t dumb it down. Your knowledge wasn’t acquired easily. It also forces us to learn something, rather than have everything presented to us on a silver platter. If we want to be educated consumers, learning is necessary.

@bcbloc02 9 күн бұрын

The more you know the more questions you have. 😀

@kb9gkc 9 күн бұрын

That's when you know you have achieved Wisdom

@fidelcatsro6948 6 күн бұрын

My cat says change any oil every 3000miles

@st4xor 9 күн бұрын

This was an awesome megageek overload 🤓. So who has the secret decoder ring to tell us which major brands likely use which VI additives?

@darrylsjodin7184 8 күн бұрын

You can trust Amsoil to use ONLY the best ingredients in their top oils

@MrEurypterid 6 күн бұрын

The enthusiasm and knowledge of both gents was a pleasure to watch. Also, as a scientist, the test laboratory was a joy to behold. So tidy and well equipped. Marvellous.

@themotoroilgeek 6 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@ShellbackUSN 9 күн бұрын

I’ve always loved maintaining my vehicles but you’ve made me a motor oil geek.

@bobbyz1964 9 күн бұрын

Great video as usual ! Waiting for the Valvoline Restore and Protect update.

@datsuntoyy 6 күн бұрын

I've always used Redline if I need deep cleaning. Probably one of the best cleaning oils on the market.

@Watchdog123go 6 күн бұрын

I only needed to watch 34 seconds to know I was going to watch the rest. Thank you for sharing with the rest of us!

@AwestrikeFearofGods 7 күн бұрын

I realize it's probably unintentional, but for the love of GOD, please pay a bit more attention to your guests while interviewing them. It's rude to ignore them this much, and it's awkward because they have nothing to do but twiddle their thumbs while you're focusing your attention on us. P.S.You're in good company. Plenty of KZfaqrs have the same habit of trying to overengage the audience. You're the man. Keep up the good work!

@tomahawkjo8574 4 күн бұрын

Its like answering questions at a jury trial. You dont answer questions looking at the judge or attorney. You answer questions looking at the jury. He is just looking at the camera because that is his audience.

@AwestrikeFearofGods 4 күн бұрын

@@tomahawkjo8574 Really? What if Col. Jack Nicholson takes the stand?

@deanmoberg445 9 күн бұрын

Yeah, most of this goes right over my head! "Hello Mc Fly" anyone home? I'm trying to understand. Guess i just have a 'low dome'. Interesting none the less.

@paulbruno8327 9 күн бұрын

Excellent video indeed! I hope in the future you do some testing for the classic car community. Conventional oil like Shell Rotella T-4 15W-40 with its high zinc rating is popular and there are similar oils. Would like to see how they compare.

@btw985 9 күн бұрын

I’ll watch any video you make but definitely want to see how the SP M1 0W40 compares to the old formula

@themotoroilgeek 9 күн бұрын

Gotcha!

@patrickwelch620 9 күн бұрын

@@themotoroilgeek yes please

@Quakeboy02 8 күн бұрын

And once you see that, will it make you an oil engineer? Probably not.

@timgould5104 9 күн бұрын

So glad to see HTHS being properly discussed. I cannot disclose my exact field due to work rules but it is the property that we consider most when selecting oil to validate the automotive part we manufacture.

@dogewisdom9921 9 күн бұрын

And I had lunch with Ronald Reagan on the moon….

@bubbleman2002 9 күн бұрын

"I'm under NDA but I can disclose I'm under NDA!" I'll take things that didn't happen for 500, Alex.

@sasquatchcrew 9 күн бұрын

BRO This is also how I select my motor oil so I think they are onto something!

@The1Brewmaster 9 күн бұрын

HTHS is the most common (nontraditional) spec I see for European motor oil wear protection for those vehicles. OP’s company likely makes an oil lubricated part for one of the major OEMS who have specific HTHS requirements. Doesn’t sound off at all

@TheSprinterVan 9 күн бұрын

Of course! Absolutely! We need a video about that change

@amazoidal 8 күн бұрын

Your BMW would like a real synthetic - Group 4/5.

@JulietHotelFoxtrot 9 күн бұрын

Timely video. I was just looking at the HPL oils with VII and was puzzled at why you would want an oil without them. Makes sense now.

@stansbruv3169 8 күн бұрын

Incredible education! Thank you. What a time to be alive!

@rmduda1 9 күн бұрын

I have learned so much from your channel, I never really thought much about the properties of oil. Based on your testing and the way it works in my Ram, I'm a Pennzoil Ultra Platinum user. I wish the stores stocked or could get it, for the mean time I get it shipped from Amazon.

@Lilspenny 9 күн бұрын

I bought some Ultra Platinum at Advance Auto 2 weeks ago.

@hotrodray6802 9 күн бұрын

Outrageous price here. Only one store carries it.

@user-zh9qx3zs1u 7 күн бұрын

My Mazda 2.5 gas mileage increased by 2 miles/gal. after switched from Castrol Edge to Ultra Platinum. That oil is something special in my opinion. I never exceed 4,000 between oil changes. Yes, Amazon is also my source.

@HiTechOilCo 5 күн бұрын

@@user-zh9qx3zs1u - What is significant about 4,000 miles? Changing oil excessively can cause engine wear. The only benefit to changing an oil often is to the bank accounts of the mega-rich big oil companies. -- 31 year independen4t AMSOIL synthetic lubricants Dealer.

@HiTechOilCo 5 күн бұрын

rmduda1 - How much experience does Pennzoil has in formulating synthetic motor oils? -- 31 year independent AMSOIL synthetic lubricants Dealer.

@CubanRider 9 күн бұрын

I'm definitely interested on the updated M1 0W-40 video. I started using it on BMW's B58 engine after it re-gained the BMW Longlife 01 certification which calls for 0W-20; I figured the 0W-40 would offer better protection even after shearing down to a 30 level.

@aaronfrench8322 9 күн бұрын

I would recommend any other brand of oil than M1 for a B58. Penzoil Ultra Platinum, Motul, Liquid-Moly for some examples.

@knurlgnar24 9 күн бұрын

M1 is fine. I don't own any BMW's but I use 0W-30 in most everything. Take a look at the cP ranges for each grade over temperature and consider how it can be used in all different climates with similar reliability. Not that I have a problem with 0W-40 either, but I'd prefer more viscosity predictability/certainty. If you don't live somewhere that gets below -20c very often then I'd be using 5W-30. It's God's motor oil grade, because it usually takes very little VI's to make.

@CubanRider 9 күн бұрын

Thanks both, good recommendations. M1 is fairly cheap and easy to find at the local Walmart, so I limit my OCIs to 5k miles to keep things protected

@hauseofraf 9 күн бұрын

@@knurlgnar24beautifully put. Exactly the grade I use.

@jameschristian8161 9 күн бұрын

Loving the channel Lake. Awesome information. Keep up the great work.

@Conservator. 6 күн бұрын

Video’s like these can never be too nerdy for me. 🤓❤

@Birdmacher 6 күн бұрын

It would be awesome to have a database of VOA results for all the oils discussed on the channel with a link in the description. That way, there's an updated reference we can always go back to when trying to understand or compare some of the differences in the products discussed.

@Tacosauce22 9 күн бұрын

I have a 22 Tacoma with the 2GR-FKS V6 I bought it new with 8 miles on it at 1000 miles. I did an oil change and saw metal flakes in the engine filter have not seen any after that I’m a Valvoline guy I do my oil changes at 5000 religiously currently at 30,000 miles and I have recently switched to the Valvoline restor and protect 0W 20 since watching your video about it. Would love to see more updates about Valvoline‘s new product. Love the channel and thanks to what you do.

@TheGuruStud 8 күн бұрын

Yeah....that's b/c it's recalled. Send it back.

@timware3333 8 күн бұрын

As already stated by the reply before mine, you should contact your dealer, Toyota has acknowledged some machining debris was left in the engine for some motors. There are a few new (two weeks or so) YT videos showing where the debris will clog the oil passages.

@Tacosauce22 8 күн бұрын

@@timware3333 I thought about contacting the dealer when that happened it’s been almost 2 years now since I’ve owned the truck and it runs solid. I have not experienced that issue since that one time my truck still has a full warranty plus extended warranty so that’s why I just left the issue alone since I didn’t see, any metal in my oil filter after that one time I’m thinking if I did contact the dealer now after all this time, I would probably get the runaround unless the engine experience catastrophic failure

@MegaBob12311 7 күн бұрын

@@TheGuruStudThat only applies to the new 3.4L twin turbo v6 engine in new models. The 3.5L v6 in 3rd gen Tacomas has been around in different Toyota models for well over a decade now.

@patrickluisi1600 9 күн бұрын

As always, another very interesting and informative video! This was not my field of expertise by any means but I certainly find it very interesting and understanding the oil codes and nomenclature is still a bit of a mystery but you certainly work to make it less so. Thank you for taking the time and all the effort!

@aoeuidhtnsnthdiueoa 6 күн бұрын

This was ridiculously cool, thank you and the guys at HPL for this video!

@eppyz 9 күн бұрын

As interesting as this information is, it does not really apply to new modern gas, gas hybrid oils. Most if not all new cars run anything from a 0w8 to a 0w20 very few new cars these days even run a 5w30. So bringing up oils that are 5w40 or 5w50, 10w60 are basically race oils used by what less than 5% of oil users? It would be nice to see a test like this one provided but with the lighter viscosity oils and to see how they are able to withstand extremes of start/stop systems, hybrid start/stop and how these oils are made to keep your engine alive. I do see a shift in what manufactures are using in their base oils, going from a PAO, POE base to a Group 3 or Group 3+ base and relying more heavily on additive packs and polymers to make these newer oils. Would love to see a video on how these light viscosity oils can keep modern turbo charged, high output engines alive for tens of thousands of miles. Very interesting content, must admit much of it went over my head and is above my paygrade, but interesting non the less. Keep up the good work!!

@Tonyx.yt. 8 күн бұрын

agree, testing anything thicker than 5w30 is totaly useless for modern vehicles because 0w20 and 0w30 are the most commonly used engine oils nowadays

@darrylsjodin7184 8 күн бұрын

@@Tonyx.yt.Lots of European cars use thicker oils

@V8Lenny 7 күн бұрын

@@darrylsjodin7184do they ? Any examples ?

@darrylsjodin7184 7 күн бұрын

@@V8Lenny Cars that use 10W-60 oil, BMW M Series/Alpina, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Audi R8 V10. Others use 0W-40 or 5W-40, like my son’s Audi Q7.

@darrylsjodin7184 7 күн бұрын

@@V8LennyAlso, the C8 Z06 takes 5W-50.

@gregorymalchuk272 9 күн бұрын

Thankfully, sludging and sooting will combat viscosity breakdown from shear damage to the polymethacrylate VI improvers. The sooting+shear damage=longer viscosity maintenance was actually cited as a reason in at least one paper for extending oil drain intervals on diesels.

@gregorymalchuk272 9 күн бұрын

Also, you should make a video on the different families of VI improver polymers.

@natez0690 9 күн бұрын

Excellent video! I learn so much every time I watch your videos!

@BenKlassen1 5 күн бұрын

This is the content we subscribed for! Thank you!

@Yooper45 9 күн бұрын

Getting close to 100K, 👍. Love your channel

@themotoroilgeek 9 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@elcuervo8030 9 күн бұрын

Watching all these type of videos of oil, now l'm even more confused

@tooththrhr 9 күн бұрын

I run an orange fram filter and Walmart 10w-30 since new. My civic has 500 thousand miles.

@Resistculturaldecline 9 күн бұрын

Use a decent, off the shelf synthetic in a viscosity grade that the manufacturer recommends IN A NON C.A.F. E. country. For example, new Mazdas (who also makes some toyota engines) recommend two full grades higher viscosity if you're not in USA or Canada 😉.

@stevetaylor9265 9 күн бұрын

If you are not pushing your engine to its limits just change it often and use the weight recommended. This is a interesting thought experiment but just keep it clean and cool.

@thevauxhallman7157 9 күн бұрын

0:02 I agree with the first statement. This video just leaves me totally confused. I'm sure the geek doesn't intend to confuse as he's a bright guy but for us lesser mortals he needs to spell it out more for us to understand. For example what is the main difference between a group 3 and a PAO? Some modern oil companies like Mannol are selling HC Synthese which is an 'Ester'. How does this compare to group 3 and PAOs?

@BloodAlwaysFindsItsLevel 9 күн бұрын

Change early. I don't even go 1000 miles usually.

@wjaquith 9 күн бұрын

I am always impressed with your analysis and content...my only issue is waiting for another video....I consider it an opportunity to learn something no one else is teaching! Thanks Lake

@TimGray 2 күн бұрын

you validated what a lot of us shade tree engineers figured out why the early N20 BMW engines were having problems with failures. BMW dealers were reccomending stupid 15,000 mile oil changes to avoid giving free oil changes during the first 3 years. 100% if you like your car you send samples to blackstone labs and find out what your vehiclewants for oil changes. Changing a good synthetic at 7500 or less miles stopped a lot of people in the N20 engines from having problems. Moral of the story, The manufacturer and dealer dont know crap about servicing your car, get actual lab results to tell you what you need to do for oil change intervals.

@denniss1211 6 күн бұрын

Like MOST people .. I have no idea what most of these oils are ... never heard of them ... what WE really want to test is Amsoil !

@randysleek3680 6 күн бұрын

I think the situation is Mobil1 is paying a LOT of money for this advertising....Amsoil is way better...I have Oil Analysis to prove it !!!!

@HalesYeahWorks 9 күн бұрын

Here is the way I look at the entire topic of engine oil and maintenance intervals. Most vehicles these days represent a significant percentage of the average persons annual expense vs income. This would be second only to their home. If my house needs a new roof, I'm not just going to put the cheapest material I can find on it, installed by someone that doesn't have a reputation or body of work that expresses quality. Same thing when we choose an oil for our vehicle, do your research and buy a trusted brand (or just have the dealer do it if you cannot be bothered.) Then do your maintenance often to protect your investment (AKA, don't always just do what the MFG recommends at a minimum.) Your investing in reliability and long term protection at a relatively small expense over time on both fronts. I love content like this that helps me make smart decisions on the maintenance of my vehicle! Thanks for the great video, Lake!

@randy74989 8 күн бұрын

Yep, I shall be having my fourth oil & filter change since April 2023 in my 2023 ES300h next week at around 15,000 miles on the clock. I am switching to Idemitsu motor oil (Idemitsu IFG5 0W-16) made specifically for Japanese vehicles with a Highflow Performance Brand Oil filter (2023 Lexus ES300h Oil Filter PG4476EX).

@lezivanerrol3697 7 күн бұрын

I have a Euro Turbo diesel. Manufacturer recommends 15,000 mile oil changes. Service manager recommends 5000 miles. I do the 5000 mile changes between dealership services. Sticker on Transmission says - sealed for life. Service manager says - change every 50,000 miles or 40,000. I do the change myself. Who can believe manufacturer recommendations these days. Are they written by the marketing office or the engineering departments?

@Norm100ful 7 күн бұрын

@@lezivanerrol3697Turbos destroy oil. This is known for over 50 years. People don’t realize it because they think that the car maker wouldn’t steer them wrong. They don’t realize the loss of performance over mileage, and start-stop intervals, is from turbo wear. Maybe they get a hint when the turbo goes out between 50k to 100k miles. Do lab tests at oil changes to measure the effect. It appears most modern cars have small engines with one or two turbos. This is a money maker for shops.

@davidbrayshaw3529 6 күн бұрын

@@lezivanerrol3697 Auto engineers always specify short oil change intervals. Auto marketing teams always cross out the engineer's figures and multiply them by 3.

@HiTechOilCo 5 күн бұрын

@HalesYeahWorks - You are absolutely correct. It's penny wise and pound foolish to use cheap oils in an engine worth thousands and thousands of dollars. -- 31 year independent AMSOIL synthetic lubricants Dealer.

@BradleyKerr-dd2vf 4 күн бұрын

I spent a lot of time researching oil spec sheets, so happy to have The Motor Oil Geek to put some perspective from the real world onto these documents.

@Mountain-Man-3000 9 күн бұрын

Definitely would love to see what changed on that Mobil to go from SN to SP!

@notsureyou 5 күн бұрын

From memory, off the top of my head, It might be a reduction in the amount of Calcium additive in the oil. This helps reduce LSPI (again from memory)

@thangknowa3288 8 күн бұрын

Love my Mobil 1. All I use in my vehicles, mowers, trimmers, in different viscosities, they never fail. API SP rated is a must in GDI engines, helps remove fine traces of soot, and makes an excellent gun cleaning oil in a needle oiler, too! I also save some of the used Mobil 1 for the bar on my hedge trimmers, works great.

@fidelcatsro6948 6 күн бұрын

What grade?

@thangknowa3288 6 күн бұрын

@@fidelcatsro6948 0w20 (GM Truck, Gun Cleaning with needle oiler), 5w30 (GMC SUV), 15w40 (Mowers), and 20w50 (Harley Davidson). For Hedge Trimmer Bar, I use old 5W30.

@ashchaya7676 6 күн бұрын

Thanks, I'll keep on using Mobil 1 5W-30 despite everyone I know telling me I don't need to use anything that good.

@chulyn790 9 күн бұрын

Good stuff Lake. Running high volume oil pumps when the clearances and the pump choice do not dictate an HV pump means that the oil is being by-passed and going to the pump gear set again to chop or shear the polymers.

@larslarsman 6 күн бұрын

Viscosity, but I will say the Extreme Pressure lubricants carry wear protection to a new level. I've been using Bel Ray 6 in 1 (extreme pressure lubricant) lubricating fluid on my motorcycle chains for 30 years. 20,000 miles on my chain and the sprockets look like new. Misshapen sprocket teeth = proof of chain wear.

@AutodromoF1 9 күн бұрын

I would love a comparison of regular Mobil 1 5w30, Mobil 5w30 FS, and 0w40 FS. I believe the 5w30 FS is still SL rated. I’ve only been able to find the 5w30 FS on advanced auto shelves.

@themotoroilgeek 9 күн бұрын

Noted

@MrSmac9242 7 күн бұрын

I second this. I'd like to see that testing expanded to know if outside of it being required to maintain a new car's warranty, is using FS oil in a European car's engine really necessary? The results of the tests in this video do show there is less degradation of viscosity in the Mobil 1 FS over the regular Mobil 1 but I know that is just one measurement says this lay person.

@craigmiller332 6 күн бұрын

@@themotoroilgeekA 5W-30 comparison including the Mobil1 EP / Extended Performance would be great. There are a lot of (3.5l) Ecoboost owners who are trying to do their best for their engines. I've been using the M1 EP 5w-30 on 3-4k mile oil change intervals, and would love to know how it's holding up. Weather from ~5°F to ~95°F and lots of hills in a 4WD F150, which I'd guess is working that little V-6 pretty hard. I don't beat on the truck since I'm trying to make it last as long as possible. Oil changes and a light foot are really the only things I can easily control. Thanks again for the videos. 👍

@verynormalman 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for all your work. I think I have learnt alot!

@marlboro-manmat295 8 күн бұрын

Hi Lake, this video really spoke to me, as I've been interested in shear performance of oils since I read about about how it affects engine performance and reliability in an issue of Cycle magazine way back in around 1990. Your video really gave me a better conceptual understanding of how the tests work. Thanks for all the knowledge you share!

@ONLYUSEmeAZN 9 күн бұрын

Excited for the UOA on 5W30 in the Boxster!

@ckkrons2338 9 күн бұрын

Shearing below grade is super important on motorcycles with a shared sump…where it is engine oil and gear oil.

@TassieLorenzo 9 күн бұрын

Can shearing be avoided by using a PAO-based "shear free" oil *without* any viscosity index improver? (These will tend to be, for example, 10W-40 and not 5W-40 or 0W-40 as the latter two can't be made without VII.)

@GaryH-pw9cm 9 күн бұрын

What I get out of this is chains in an engine can break down oils faster than engines without chains or less chains. There may be a reason for belt driven camshafts instead of chains.

@MrTheHillfolk 9 күн бұрын

@@GaryH-pw9cm I've seen some belts go 35-40yrs ,plus they are good at dampening, I have no problem with belts. Either side is a good argument though.

@ckkrons2338 9 күн бұрын

@@TassieLorenzo it can be avoided by changing oil more often. 🙂

@TassieLorenzo 9 күн бұрын

@@ckkrons2338 I guess. You can do both though. I use the Penrite Racing oils that don't have any viscosity index improver (therefore they are 5W30 and 10W40, 0W30 or 0W40 isn't possible without VII). The 5W30 is friction modified, but the 10W40 is non friction modified and has the JASO MA rating for wet-clutch motorcycles.

@tjm3900 9 күн бұрын

Love to see some results from some vintage oils.😊

@Nick-gi6ym 9 күн бұрын

I use amsoil 5W30 in a f350 and change my oil twice a year low mileage. And also use amsoil filter. Great video thank you

@LTVoyager 9 күн бұрын

Given that most of us likely have no idea how the quantity of wear materials in an oil analysis correlates to engine life, a video on that would be very useful. For example, if iron is 50 ppm at every 5,000 mile oil change vs. 10 ppm, what difference does that really make? Personally, I suspect that even if every oil sample had 50 ppm of iron, the engine would still last 200,000 miles and with 10 ppm it might last a million miles. Given that few cars ever see 200,000 miles, are we talking about differences that don’t make a difference? Inquiring minds want to know.

@ALMX5DP 9 күн бұрын

Yeah I'm interested as well, though we have to keep in mind that engines can fail in a variety of different ways and some fail over many thousands of miles while others can fail more suddenly. For engines which last on the lower end of the spectrum, irreversible symptoms may develop well before that and influence decision making on keeping the vehicle overall. I'd still like to know what differences in OA values truly mean but will always try to be the most considerate I can be to ensure my engine is at least above average in terms of potential lifespan.

@LTVoyager 9 күн бұрын

@@ALMX5DP My point is simply that many things we do are in the “lipstick on a pig” category. I live in northern PA where we use copious amounts of road salt in the winter and rarely will a 15 year old car pass inspection due to unibody rust. Even body on frame vehicles like pickups seldom make it to 20 years. Given the 12,000 mile per year driving average, this yields 180,000 miles tops for a car and maybe 240,000 for a pickup. My last pickup was 20 years old when I had to get rid of it and it had only 160,000 miles. If 10,000 mile oil changes will get an engine to 200,000 miles reliably, then if you live in PA or NY or several other states, spending more money to change oil every 3,000 or 5,000 miles is a fools errand. It just means you junk your rusty old car with an engine slightly less worn than otherwise. Economically, it is insanity.

@ALMX5DP 9 күн бұрын

@@LTVoyager ah gotcha, yeah that’s quite a bit different to other parts of the country, especially like the west and southwest where rust isn’t a huge issue at all.

@chuckschillingvideos 9 күн бұрын

You'll never see anything like that on this channel. ANY difference is amplified/exaggerated to appeal to the fanboys that, apparently, enjoy the oil paranoia and uncritically accept anything Lake tells them.

@kaptain1477 9 күн бұрын

I got a 2003 Ford ranger with 278k miles I change the oil every 3000 for conventional and 5000 with synthetic.

@peskypeet 9 күн бұрын

Hey Lake, judging by the responces there seems to be a lot of interest in the Euro 0w40 & 5w40 formulations. Perhaps you could do a comparison of those from Mobile 1, Castrol, Pennzoil, Valvoline. Then discuss the 30w alternates.

@themotoroilgeek 9 күн бұрын

Great suggestion!

@darkzeronemesis497 7 күн бұрын

@@themotoroilgeek i would also like to see Penrite and toyota brand oil, i find that Penrite could be lying about there viscosity

@HiTechOilCo 5 күн бұрын

@peskypeet- *Mobil 1.

@ernestgalvan9037 4 күн бұрын

@@HiTechOilCo…if it’s in a vehicle engine, then it IS *Mobile 😎

@jimn.9990 4 күн бұрын

I would recommend Amsoil 0W-40 or 5W-40 100% Synthetic European oil (PAO, Ester with top-shelf Lubrizol additive package).

@seethingsclearlyawaken3424 9 күн бұрын

Mr. Geek, thank you so much for explaining all of this to us. I appreciate you!

@blof7486 8 күн бұрын

Great information! Keep it coming

@jeffwooton7138 8 күн бұрын

In my best sarcastic voice...Thanks, now I gotta watch this about 10 more times! Because, like you, I don't like to trust, I like to test. You have the knowledge that will help me understand this better. Thank you Lake, job well done❤

@briannelson2818 9 күн бұрын

I would like to know what changed in the Mobil1.

@themotoroilgeek 9 күн бұрын

Noted

@dukebeach1 9 күн бұрын

Yes, please do a video on the Mobile 1 change. I use 0W-40 in my MB CLS550 and I’d like to know why they made that change and if it’s still in spec for the MB 278 engine.

@jesseb3758 9 күн бұрын

Keep em coming buddy

@user-sf7kl9uh7k 8 күн бұрын

Lake's literally busting with excitement here, it doesn't get better than this.

@themotoroilgeek 8 күн бұрын

LOL

@aldelvechio2002 9 күн бұрын

Yes Please.......more videos..........0W40 Mobil 1 is what my wife uses in her car......VERY interested 🤔

@hotrodray6802 9 күн бұрын

I'm thinking that if it isn't a race car, it's probably ok.

@jozsefizsak 9 күн бұрын

Very informative. I'd certainly like to know what Mobile has changed in the newer formulation.

@richard8181 Күн бұрын

Very interesting and informative, thanks 🫡

@benjamintresham9649 7 күн бұрын

As usual Lake well done on a bloody good video with heaps of great content and you explained it well enough for me to follow 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇦🇺

@themotoroilgeek 6 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

@ncsteeltoe 9 күн бұрын

I'd like to see a comparison of car oils vs motorcycle oils (Not harley oil, sportbikes with shared transmission sump.) The shared sump means the oil is subject to the transmission gears as well as the wet clutch in an engine that spins 16,000 rpm. That's some shear forces!

@Tonyx.yt. 8 күн бұрын

the most important difference, since motorcycles had clutch plates soaked in engine oil, motorcycle engine oil didnt use anti frictions additives because would pair well with the purpose of clutch aka friction... that's also the reason why honda use different engine oil for motorcycle and scooters, both same oil grade 10w30 but different formulation because scooters like cars didnt had wet clutch

@deanos1993 9 күн бұрын

Getting picky, but would've been interesting to see if Mobil 1 0w40 SN performed better :P

@reednash5412 6 күн бұрын

I think your content is awesome. Your knowledge is very helpful

@kendavis1198 9 күн бұрын

I SORTA get it. Man O Man, That's a Lot of technical Jargon that I can hardly follow. The specific "OIL'S" that are better than others, and my Oil Sample's are what I Like to see the Fact's on. But this is at a whole nuther level. Thanks LAKE.... Love this stuff..

@TCS_Izzy 8 күн бұрын

18:53 what you said is here is exactly what I’ve been telling my customers for years. Being in the Subaru world for awhile…I’ve seen a lot of break down with Mobil 1 or Subaru’s Idemitsu over the years and prefer to stay far away!

@thiswillprobhrt 9 күн бұрын

Interesting to learn about how timing chain can accelerate shearing of the oil. I’m guessing it’s more so a factor in OHC engines with multiple chains and sprockets vs a small chain in a pushrod engine.

@D2O2 9 күн бұрын

The oil between the chains and guides is experiencing almost nothing but shear.

@fidelcatsro6948 6 күн бұрын

My cat says valve lifter rubbing against the camshaft lobes is another grinder in the engine..ducati did the eight thing with desmodronic valves cos it removes this heavy stress

@vijayam1 6 күн бұрын

Brilliant! You've simply earned a sub.

@Mus.Anonymouse 8 күн бұрын

I love these technical oil breakdowns. I’m a geek 😜

@themotoroilgeek 8 күн бұрын

Right on

@drumermp 9 күн бұрын

Definitely curious about SP rating. Thanks

@zoeydee7168 9 күн бұрын

Please do a video which shows what the SP factor does when changed with motor oil.

@themotoroilgeek 9 күн бұрын

Noted

@taylorsutherland6973 9 күн бұрын

Today we learned LSjr has many favorite things, and some "favorite favorite" oil test!

@snapon1974 8 күн бұрын

best oil tech on the internet, thanks Lake!

@Bud_51 9 күн бұрын

Recommendations would have been nice...

@afellowinnewengland6142 9 күн бұрын

For what? There are hundreds of oils for dozens of different applications. What would he have recommended?

@Bud_51 9 күн бұрын

@@afellowinnewengland6142 Hey Einstein! I will give you three guesses and the first two don't count.

@afellowinnewengland6142 9 күн бұрын

@@Bud_51 What I'm saying is that this video was intended to help people understand viscosity improvers and shearing-not to recommend a specific oil. This isn't Project Farm- he's an expert trying to educate people one video at a time.

@davidwebb9401 9 күн бұрын

You should wrap the bridge of your glasses with some white tape.

@fidelcatsro6948 6 күн бұрын

My cat recommends 5w30 mobil 1

@Hunterbooert 9 күн бұрын

I’m curious as to what changed in the Mobile one euro 0w-40. I’m guessing the calcium detergent has been lowered for one thing. Thank you.

@alexanderspenser4960 Күн бұрын

Never really cared about viscosity until we bought a GM 3.6 and the cam sensor played havoc on our check engine light. Started using Royal Purple, saw no change. Moved to Amsoil. No improvement. Only driven 3500 miles p/y. I change the oil every 9 months, screening the used oil for particles. Only when I began to drive for 300 miles or more would the check engine light go out. The engine runs strong. So I'm back to using what's on sale. Going to learn those additives to make better selection. Video is great, because it makes old brain have to work.

@craignehring 8 күн бұрын

Great information

@cpr1200r 6 күн бұрын

"Hydrodynamic Wedge" love it! advertising rules.

@garyganser2451 9 күн бұрын

I used Mobil1 0W40 for 20 years with 10,000 mile oil changes. My 2009 X3 and 2005 Pilot went over 200k before I sold them with no issues. I did know it sheared down, but that was fine for my street usage. From watching videos like yours I have now changed to Ultra Platinum and 5000 mile oil changes by being persuaded we live in a new world (I have a direct injection Telluride). Would I be better off continually running Restore and Protect?