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EXACTLY!!! These engines are being put to GREAT use and he's not only helping everyone out by showing use the results, he's actually donating them when he's done with them so even more people can learn with them. This man is great and he deserves every good thing he has in his life, and he deserves the even better things bound to come his way down the line.

You know, now that I think about it this dude is saving the planet. By doing the tests he's making our engines last longer. So we don't have to hurt the planet more by producing more engine. He's Captain Planet.

You also have to think he's running these with zero oil in it. He's not saying to ever do that, there will always be wear on parts no matter the fluid. These tests however show a great "if worst comes to worst scenario". Still, it wont really matter what you use, if you choose to use an additive. These tests show the viewers more on what product you may want to stop wasting your money on.

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Crazy Funny Cats he's right next to Tom on the hitler Hank's scale for sure 👍

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Thank you for providing a non-biased, non-influenced place to show honest results. It’s very much appreciated!

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I agree! Destructive testing is a part of every industry. The fact that he doesn't work for any of these companies is a large plus. Keep up the destruction!

Project Farm hey bro thanks for the video im glad i recommend you to do a video on zmax oh boy am glad you did this i won't buy zmax maybe lucas syntetic oil in the future thanks and what a great video brother.

Just remember to not use the lucas as directed. Once you start using it full the strength, the engine becomes dependent on it. If you're engine is getting a little rougher and older, try just a few ounces. I really made a difference for me when I was in a dessert and I needed a little more viscosity protection. When I got out of the dessert, I didn't keep using it and the engine was okay with that. When my engine is more worn, I'll use a little all the time if it ever comes to that. This way, as the engine wear gets worse you can increase how much you use. If you go straight to 20% of the volume being Lucas long enough, you'll never be able to stop using it. @@joeg.1119 I've tested some Lucas products and more on my channel if you'd like to check it out.

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Couldn't not have put it any better. This channel is exploding because of this dedication

It would be really cool to see him get the recognition he deserves in the form of some sort of award for being such an outstanding example of what it takes, not just to be a great KZfaqr, but also just a great person.

This is simply an amazing channel with very scientific but yet real world research and situations. It is very clear that a lot of work goes into the making of these videos.

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That’s a very good point I hadn’t thought about.

They are both useless in a well-designed engine with no obstructions in the oil circulation system. They are only useful in badly-designed engines or badly-maintained engines. Lucas is oil premixed with a "climbing agent" that makes the oil stick to moving parts (gears, crankshaft counterweights, etc.) so it will get flung into neglected spots the oil doesn't normally reach. Lucas doesn't add any lubricity to normal engine oil, but because it's premixed with oil already, it's still a decent lubricant on its own. It's a BAD idea to run 100% Lucas though, because too much climbing agent will prevent the piston rings from scavenging oil properly and the engine will smoke like a chimney. As for the Z-Max, it's basically a "pour-point depressant" that reduces the viscosity of cold oil so it circulates better -- hopefully without reducing the hot-viscosity of the oil once it's heated up. That should be completely unnecessary in a modern car because the oil they use is so thin already. However, I'd be interested to see a repeat of the initial viscosity and lubricity tests with the oil+additive mixture cooled in the freezer overnight.

@@deusexaethera OMG this guy can read.......... Wtf....

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True but like you pretty much said. Its all for research unlike techrex which just brakes things for views

Not only is he doing a great service to us all, he's also helping the next generation of small engine mechanics. A win win, if ever I've seen one.

Note taken Kevin, but this is no different than auto manufacturers building their products to sellable specs to perform crash tests for safety purposes 🙂💪🏽

Being donated to a school afterwards is a great idea. The crankshaft may be too far gone to go back in for a rebuild. Probably not too expensive to replace it,along with the other parts. I'm a bit curious about the collective wear in some of the other areas of the machine. I wonder what the valve lash gap was like after running with basically no lubrication.

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The label at 10:23 says check the oil every 8-hours, it must have leaked out after the initial fill (LOL).. Horrible Freight guys said their air compressors were returned seized up and no oil in them, perhaps the reason oil-free pumps replaced their products.

I am a harbor freight guy. Most of our stuff is returned due to mistreatment.

@@codyaaron2129 Harbor Freight is alright. I go in on sidewalk sale days - $5 for this and $10 for that - ring it all up at the cash register and the total is $500.00, WTF!!! I saved so much I went broke, LMAO!!!

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BNA Since 1988. I remember those ads, I started using Zmax because I believed them . Fast forward a few years and I received a settlement from a lawsuit about Zmax making false claims lol.

I had a old piece of shit bronco II with noisy lifters... Like a sewing machine was getting fucked by a post driver. Added zmax and it quieted up. Even my dad was a skeptic, until I added the zmax.

Using a quart of ATF in place of a quart of oil will achieve the same result, plus the bonus of cleaning out sludge within the engine.

Duralube had an engine in a "block of ice for 24 hrs running with no oil or something rediculous. I see that stuff in walmart too

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I was at a gas station by the college in my town and a young man asked me to fill his tires for him while I was doing mine. His gf was in the car shaking her head from embarrassment. Taught him how to do it though. He was very grateful.

That's about all I know how to do 😢

@@thunderjeep08 yep glad I'm not from that Gen lol

only .5 percent purple dye, the other part is magic fairy dust derived from unicorn horns

It's actually a cheap parafin oil. The kind that's like $30 a barrel. Very cheap stuff. They got sued, I heard, sorry I didn't confirm, all the way up to the Supreme court for selling something so cheap that does so very little. When I have a customer insist on using Zmax, I tell them we can use just a little. Why? Because then it won't do any harm, lol. Don't get me wrong, I used it as described in 2000 on my 1994 Ford Escort. It made it fast and it also wore the engine out very quickly. I got 10-20% better gas mileage for months just to get a permanent 10-20% loss in gas mileage from engine damage until I got sick of it enough to get rid of it. Sure, they have an engine safety promise, but since it was only enough engine damage to lower gas mileage, I'm sure I couldn't have won the case. @Google User

DE Nichols 10-20% better mileage. That is quite an imagination you have there.

@@LTVoyager those were the varying real numbers. Gas mileage is a range. If someone is sure it's always the same, while possible, then the information may be suspect.

DE Nichols My point is that you can’t possibly get even 10% better mileage due to a change in the oil used. Frictional loss ranges from 3-9% in most IC engines based on percentage of load. The 9% value would be at idle under no load and 3% would be at maximum power output. So, if we say the average friction during normal driving is 5-6%, then even if you found a magic oil that completely eliminates friction, you would at most get 5-6% more fuel mileage. The reality is you might reduce friction 20-25% which corresponds to a 1-1.5% change in overall engine efficiency and thus fuel mileage. So, whenever I see a claim of more than 2% better fuel mileage due to changing to some magic elixir oil, I know the claims are bogus. x-engineer.org/automotive-engineering/internal-combustion-engines/performance/mechanical-efficiency-friction-mean-effective-pressure-fmep/

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Amsoil is difficult to test under these kinds of conditions to reveal its major shortcomings. The two largest drawbacks to that brand is its longevity: base number and thermal breakdown. The base number of an oil is its alkalinity, which enables the oil to neutralize acids produced during operation that would otherwise corrode components. Despite being advertised as a 15000-25000-mile oil, the base number has been demonstrated to drop to zero by only *8000* miles, and even sooner under severe conditions. Any miles driven with that oil beyond that, and the engine is eating itself. The other disadvantage is that as the oil breaks down, the viscosity actually increases, as much as 50% at operating temperature by 10000 miles, so a 5w30 Amsoil will be similar to a 20w50 after only half of its advertised endurance.

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Well, you were completely right. I wish I had the time and energy to make videos as well as him, but if people don't mind a lower production value, but great information, I do tests on some of these "snake oils" and I've found some things that have proven value as well.

Probably the best channel on KZfaq in this category.

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i am a diesel tech by trade and i have see countless people use lucas in there engines every oil changes and the damage it causes in the long run. i personally run 10w30 gtx in my engine. at 320k when the intake gasket started leaking coolant, i dissembled the top end and found no build up. goes to show its not just the oil but maintenance also. also another idea is 75w90 or rearend oil in general vs 10w30. see if the thicker oils causes more friction or if there is no change. its a idea

john hare I've heard some amazing stories about Amsoil being used in semi trucks. I think that would be an awesome comparison.

Jetmech0417 never heard of amsoil in a large diesel. I know of a guy that runs it in his 5.9 cummins and swears by it. But i agree that it would be a good comparison.

Project Farm See! (Nudge, nudge)

I second the enthusiasm and interest in motorkote. I was more impressed with Motorkotes protective abilities than with the STP vs. Lucas video that he did.... And another clip on the top of the line is the one comparing the different types of Pennzoil motor oils. And he stated from findings that the Pennzoil was second place to Amisol Which is a top of the line oil and is really expensive.. I wish he would do cream of the crop test with additives like Lucas, motorkote, along with synthetic and non synthetic oils like Pennzoil max, Castrol Titanium, Mobil 6000, Amisol along with a random oil like Valvoline 10w40 all with the additives... I personally am thinking of going with motorkote and Castrol Titanium (which claims 12k mile change intervals) Or Motorkote and Pennzoil max. Pennzoil max is a 3mo. Inervals. I don't know if you put the motorkote in with every change.. of if it's a one time thing like slick 50..

I used oil with graphite in the 80s in a new chevy impala. By 60,000 miles the valve lifters were clicking. Oil was changed regularly. I blamed it on the graphite. Still do.

Matthew add zerk fitting run 2 minutes then top off again

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Put in Greece as it is running and see if you can put in enough to stall it or at least reduce engine speed you should also try what they call Corn head Grease and get it from your local John Deere dealer it's basically a real thin grease or a real heavy oil

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You'd need a third engine with just straight oil. You'd be amazed at how long a small engine will go without oil.

DeadKoby he put an additive against normal oil without additives in two of his tests, this one kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jN2Vg8mlmJeZdKc.html and this one kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o56KfrB0y6fZlWg.html

I already watched those.

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This is an excellent point. Thanks for commenting.

Lucas synthetic does say on the bottle to change the mixture in such instances as a motorcycle with a wet clutch. So it does show that you can use it in such situations without damage.

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Yep....Zmax is pure shit...no need to mince words!

I thought Zmaz was a one time metal treatment and not a lubricant! Apples to Oranges for intended product purpose!

I understand the sentiment, but he should be polite. The test results are a rude enough slap in the face.

Milton Moore He soaked a bearing in Zmax for 24 hrs and heat cycled it 10 times to test your proposal and it made no difference. The wear was the same. Zmax is useless, apples to apples.

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Marvel Mystery oil isn't meant to add lubricity or make your oil better. It is a cleaner that helps to prevent carbon buildup inside your engine.

marvel mystery oil is an excellent CLEANER much like seafoam. will not improve oil performance

Project Farm have you done anything with Marvel Mystery Oil yet? If you have I have missed it LOL

Serveck agreed it's a very good cleaner but doesn't really add any performance to the oil other than bringing the detergent package up a little bit you know?

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mute8s Prolong makes a superior product. I buy my directly from the Prolong website. Because it's cheaper then Amazon plus they have FREE SHIPPING!

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Jason B I had an engine that I had prolong in that should have seized multiple times but kept going strong so I would love to believe that it was because I put prolong in it. When he does the Prolong test depending on the results will have found my answer. Plus I've always hated recommending products to friends without seeing independent testing done like this.

mute8s Well use it in a 2010 Mack truck with Mack/Volvo 6 cyl. The in dash computer allows me to monitor dozens of operations of the vehicle. Like when a low friction additive is added to the oil. I can see the engine load go from 12% to 8% at low idle (650) or 4% at high idle (1000). I can watch the turbo pressure go up and down and etc. It's a fun way to test these products.

Project Farm Prolong vs Duralube! 😈 Wait how long do you want your video to last? 😕

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I've tested a lot of Lucas products if you'd like to take a look. :)

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I like this idea. Theoretically, assuming they meet standards, both oils should perform comparably.

Yes good one. Always wondered about those dollar store engine oils

Project Farm If you do this PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, make Amsoil one of the contenders!

This is one that NEEDS to be done!

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No shit- my son the other day tried to fix his car tire by applying duct tape to the outside. I just about cried

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Exactly what I was thinking.

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Ben usein Lucas cents the late 90s in my chevrolet caprice

As a Chemical Engineer for Valvoline, I can tell you that there are better products across the board than any Lucas product. I'm not here to "plug" Valvoline so I'll leave it at that. C@@TheRealZJE313

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as i rememeber it, its just a thin oil , not a multigrade, should run well enough but probably not bad enough to ruin an engine in a short time frame

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