I use the synthetic version on my Mini Cooper S, notorious for engine problems, now on 221 thousand miles, no problems with it, added bonus, stopped the oil burning they are notorious for, I'd recommend it
@lexiath Жыл бұрын
be careful with this thing it modifies the oil converting it form its original grade to a higher one if you put it to a 5w30 it converts it to a 10w50
@HAL-dm1eh5 ай бұрын
@@lexiath The synthetic version is much lower viscosity for that reason.
@shaneomac5074 Жыл бұрын
I recommend doing about half a can of seafoam in the crankcase about 100 miles before an oil change, and then adding the Lucas, it damn near works miracles
@tonypepe6 ай бұрын
Would this work in 2.4l 2015 gmc terrain
@B_HarTz5 ай бұрын
@@tonypepeyes
@aaronbensi97232 жыл бұрын
Used this for a noisy motor that was running rough.. actually fixed it.. I couldn’t believe it myself..
@philldownes8685 Жыл бұрын
no it didnt fix it at all. your just kidding yourself. the problem is still there and your engine is not running like it should, its worn out
@b-bitter916 ай бұрын
@@philldownes8685could have just been running rough cause dirty oil and stuck lifters and the Lucas could have fixed the problem.
@JohnSmith-uv4ox5 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info, I personally check my oil every day before cranking. Once a day. Military got me doing it and then trucking. Much appreciated video.
@josephfreeman1427 Жыл бұрын
I dump the whole bottle in. My motors are quiet as a mouse been using it for years. Make sure the oil goes to the high line on the dip stick all the time. Not in the middle
@BGObs2619 Жыл бұрын
Use 20w50 vavoline race oil, worked on my 1999 suburban with 165k miles. I also added 1 quart of lucas high milage oil stabilizer.
@kccarrtheoregonhillbillyhi480310 күн бұрын
Where did you get your C.L.S. CERTIFICATION.😂😂
@_JEBUS Жыл бұрын
I use the stuff on all my vehicles. I use the 5w20 it calls for but its very thin so after 100k miles or so some guys say go with a thicker oil but if you do 1 qt of lucas with the regular oil it will thicken the oil for the current interval.
@1958Duane2 жыл бұрын
I use in my older vehicles '82 VW Rabbit Diesel and '69 Mach 1. Works!
@B_HarTz5 ай бұрын
Rabbit diesel lol😂😂😂 That’s like saying “a power wheel … diesel” lol
@haroldreip85362 жыл бұрын
All ya have to do to make it flow better is put it in a pot with water and put it on the kitchen stove till the water boils. It pours as easily as regular oil.
@sumnertime3518 Жыл бұрын
Man I changed the oil pickup tube oring and the the pressure sensor on my 2005 chevy express didn't work oil pressure was dropping to 10 at idle and 20 while driving put this oil stabilizer in and it worked great 35 psi at idle up to 60 while driving WOW! My chevy express has 297,000 miles I tow a trailer all the tine still has lots of power! So far so good
@franksgarage13 Жыл бұрын
Wow that’s awesome!
@colecuffley5111 Жыл бұрын
Do you use the one in the video or the full synthetic
@reymarin38653 ай бұрын
How is the express doing now?
@riccross6078 Жыл бұрын
the problem with lifter ticks is its probably a partially clogged lifter port and thick additive may not be the right direction I've seen videos where they add a bottle of transmission fluid because its high detergent to clean ports. they leave it in til next oil change! .
@franksgarage13 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting, that’s something I’ll have to look up too! Thanks!
@michaelgibson8402 Жыл бұрын
Exactly. Add can seafoam in with oil then few hundred miles later change.
@shaneomac5074 Жыл бұрын
Seafoam also works well added in the crankcase
@CraneGuru3 ай бұрын
Agree with the others Add Seafoam for a few hundred miles It will break up any sludge in the tiny oil ports
@jimclarke11082 жыл бұрын
I mix Lucas with the oil IN the bottle, then pour it in the engine
@georgegravette1132 Жыл бұрын
Same here. I buy the oil in a 5 quart jug, pour out a quart, then add the Lucas to the jug. Then I tilt the jug back and forth for a minute or two to premix it.
@maelg7267 Жыл бұрын
So can I mix it with synthetic oil
@jimclarke1108 Жыл бұрын
@@maelg7267 any oil
@anthonypeterkin6916 Жыл бұрын
Sheet great advice I gotta stop smoking the zaza lol
@jimclarke1108 Жыл бұрын
@@anthonypeterkin6916 It's cool man😁
@vick07esco9 ай бұрын
My 2000f150 just started making a tick noise, mechanic suggested Lucas oil I’m going to give it a try see if I can get a little extra life out of my truck, otherwise I’ll have to sell a kidney to afford a new one 😂
@mrpeeps0032 жыл бұрын
02 5.3 vortec with 256K used to have 40psi oil now only 20. After I added 1qt of this stuff I’m sitting at 45psi and my motor seems to leak less and sound quieter.
@franksgarage132 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome. Hope it holds up!
@reymarin38653 ай бұрын
How is the 2002 silverado holding up?
@deanbuffoni51399 ай бұрын
I see that's a 4.0 litre engine so I'm guessing it's a Dodge Nitro your working on, I too have a 4.0 litre Nitro and I get a knocking sound too first thing in the morning..Lucas quiets the knock very quickly..love this stuff..have used it for years...no problems..
@franksgarage139 ай бұрын
That is correct. I was satisfied with the reduced noise
@RiverflowwcutzTV2 жыл бұрын
Good video 💯
@NicoleStewart0003 Жыл бұрын
Love this!
@atomicdmt87632 жыл бұрын
i use 2 qts - just fine.
@stevenmoser5113 ай бұрын
Adding a oil stabilizer reduces your additive package in your oil, the reason for the engine knock is because of a stablizer.
@gregwillams83242 ай бұрын
How long after you add oil stabilizers, do they last in terms of mileage. And thanks for the vid wasnt sure where to addi t
@lorenray947910 ай бұрын
Less is more in winter weather.0w20 to 5w30 quieted my young engine. My 280000 ford gets thicker oil, and a swig of lucas. Just enough to show on a cold dip stick. Winter cold . Not needed like 105°summer heavy hauling. Just saying.
@obeseopinions45075 күн бұрын
You’d recommend whole bottle in a 280k ford in Arizona heat?
@lorenray94795 күн бұрын
@@obeseopinions4507 I use slightly heavier oil for desert heat. 15w40 vs 10w30 in cool coastal weather. My truck has a micro head crack so I never use 5w30. If I warm it up before a trailer hawl with a few ounces of lucas oil cond or stop leak the seap leak is not noticeable.
@tanikaewell99867 ай бұрын
I judt did this how long does it take yo to work the knocking noise has stopoed but when i oress da gas its a rattling sound still
@franksgarage137 ай бұрын
The noise will probably never completely go away but this helps reduce the knock
@mtbjosh4583 Жыл бұрын
I’m at 80% oil life , can I just pour a bottle without having to drain a quart ?
@franksgarage13 Жыл бұрын
Check your oil level on the dipstick. Will need to drain a little if it’s still full.
@ledesma334 Жыл бұрын
What’s the easiest way to drain a quart of oil? Just as if I’m changing it, from the oil plug below the vehicle?
@franksgarage13 Жыл бұрын
Yes, quickly pull the plug for a few seconds and check the level and repeat until a quart low.
@Troy-h4z10 ай бұрын
I’ve used it on 170k motor it does help but doesn’t totally shut it up
@m7md4x4 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, may I ask the difference between this the the pure synthetic
@franksgarage13 Жыл бұрын
I would recommend reading the bottle labels to find out the difference
@BrianSinacoriАй бұрын
STILL HEAR THE KNOCK SOUNDS EXACTLY THE SAME. YOU SIR HAVE PLACEBO OF THE EAR DRUMS. 🙄
@franksgarage13Ай бұрын
Thank you
@CajunManNick1980 Жыл бұрын
What kind of vehicle is this? Just curious.
@franksgarage13 Жыл бұрын
2009 Dodge Nitro
@AKgarbagemonkey11 ай бұрын
But it sounds like you have his road knocked engine tick
@stevegchavez Жыл бұрын
2001 ford Explorer
@verinb99 ай бұрын
Update?
@franksgarage139 ай бұрын
It worked well. I sold the car last year for a newer vehicle
@musicfashionstyle4251 Жыл бұрын
I have a question. Use the whole bottle or just a half.
@franksgarage13 Жыл бұрын
Use the whole bottle
@Sedge19627 ай бұрын
Please ALWAYS mix LUCAS with the engine oil beforehand and only then fill it in! If done like in this video, engine damage could occur!
@tonybernheim83657 ай бұрын
My idea...No Lucas.. 150,000+ mi.....Valvoline Racing 50W....
@CraneGuru3 ай бұрын
Your hurting the engine at start up with that thick of oil the first number represents the thickness while cold running a 50W in the winter months is NOT a good idea The oil will not be able to make it's way through all the smaller oil ports in the engine as well
@gregwillams83242 ай бұрын
How long after adding oil stabilizers do they last on terms of mileage?
@MichaelKnight-s2yАй бұрын
Use BG M.O.A every oil change and you'll never need to put anything else
@clappedmets6964 Жыл бұрын
Can you use this with synthetic oil as well? 08 Toyota Tacoma v6
@franksgarage13 Жыл бұрын
Yes, make sure to check the label on the lucas for more recommendations
@HluphiLetsoalo8 ай бұрын
Can I use it on my Toyota venture
@franksgarage138 ай бұрын
Probably yes
@Ace-jm6nb Жыл бұрын
What if I did the oil change already but didn’t put the Lucas ? Can I still put Lucas ?
@franksgarage13 Жыл бұрын
Yes. Drain a quart of oil. Check the dipstick to make sure you are a quart low and then add Lucas. Or just wait until next oil change.
@Sedge19627 ай бұрын
As shown here it is completely wrong. You should never add LUCAS straight, but always mix it with the engine oil beforehand and only then fill it in! is also recommended by the LUCAS company!
@michaelrausa1909 Жыл бұрын
Link to the second video
@nunika19752 жыл бұрын
Might as well spend the extra money for better oil, instead of additive. You could have just used 5W40 with high zinc and moly.
@yourpurpose55482 жыл бұрын
I have a full oil tank, could I use this now or do I have to let it lower down on the oil.
@franksgarage13 Жыл бұрын
You need to drain one quart of oil. Never overfill the engine over its full capacity or you can damage the engine seals
@josephsmith661310 ай бұрын
Sounds like a rod knocking cuz. Good luck
@Ken-h9r3 ай бұрын
Got drive it 300 miles to get the results
@rtaggs81782 жыл бұрын
Very little to no anti wear ingredients in that stuff. Your depleting your oils additive wear package using that stuff.
@TonicofSonic Жыл бұрын
They make a high mileage version that has additives.
@flordemuerto6 ай бұрын
I hear the same
@philldownes8685 Жыл бұрын
save al ltha trubbish just use a much thicker oil.. its not going t ofix the motor just create a smaller gap between mechanical parts... revving the shit out of it on start up dont help.. no reason to do that at all.. just turn the key..
@jsmcanada6436 Жыл бұрын
Does it work for oil burn engine ?
@franksgarage13 Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure but it is worth trying
@shaneomac5074 Жыл бұрын
It definitely helps burn less oil, won’t be able to stop it completely but it’s better than nothing, it helps my f150 not leak oil as bad