Which engine self-destructs first? Zmax or Lucas Synthetic?

[@ExperimentalFun]

You broke 2 engines but you might have extended the life of many engines by showing the world these tests, Thanks for the info :)

[@ProjectFarm]

Excellent point! Thanks for commenting on this.

[@StaticImage]

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.

[@reiannaidoo]

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.

[@Vortechtral]

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.

[@jlreese94]

Amazing thought process

[@CrazyFunnyCats]

The most likeable human on the net Thanks bud 👍

[@unfortunately_fortunate2000]

Crazy Funny Cats Nawh that’s AvE

[@exchangeXpert]

Absolutely

[@jiwbink]

ALEX, KEEP UR "STICK ON THE ICE"!

[@Anthony-vm1jc]

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

[@johnbennett2748]

Likeable AND educational!? PF for president 2024! Mike Rowe can be VP! 😁👍

[@bj.bruner]

I love the no-nonsense nature of this channel. There isn't any sponsorship, any gags, or any show, just straight up testing and comparing. And I love it

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@CamaroSS-sy2ei]

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

[@PLMassTahh]

seriously I watch your channel like a TV show - most of those products are not even in Europe but your testing methodology is on the point and you do not make it boring to watch! Keep up!

[@07zx14White]

It's always a bit of a cringe to watch brand new products being damaged but this is no way a waste at all. It is a case study to help prevent waste on a much larger scale. You're doing big favors for people and in my opinion helping create less waste in the long run. Thank you again for another informative video and thank you for devoting your time for all of these.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much for the positive comment!

[@nos1000100]

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

[@squat224]

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.

[@willg.5168]

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

[@paulbillings1791]

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.

[@MrSzero13]

You my good friend are way to good for KZbin... your a special kind of guy that we need more of lol, the compassion for your viewers is OFF THE CHAIN haha, and you show it every video , you have great content and your out to not cheat the consumer by doing your testing

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much for the positive comment!

[@b18citr]

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

[@StaticImage]

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 KZbinr, but also just a great person.

[@stevenvanheel3932]

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.

[@skylerbrodsky421]

GonZo c

[@LtJackboot]

15:20 Destructive testing is absolutely necessary to define the durability of the product- there is no question about it.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much for the positive comment!

[@gunsgt]

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!

[@joeg.1119]

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.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

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.

[@2tirefire79]

This ending was as honest as could be. Always appreciated.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@TimothyMichaels]

Best experimental channel out there in my opinion, thanks for all you do.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much for the positive comment!

[@squirrelkilla7371]

Yes it is indeed.

[@stevelawrence1565]

As a control sample, I would like to see an additional motor without any additives. This would tell us if the additives do any good at all.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@ar90242]

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

[@deusexaethera]

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.

[@themanthemyththelegend1392]

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

[@deusexaethera]

@@themanthemyththelegend1392: ...huh?

[@bna1988]

Z-Maxx sucks lol. I remember seeing their ads on TV years ago. Never thought is was good though because it looks like water offering no protection. I would like a comparative with Dura-Lube additive oil against a competitor such as Lucas. Dura-lube was also seen on TV comercials in the 90's, and made then astronomical promises. Thanks for the great work, and your time. Very well explained!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the positive comment and thanks for this recommendation!

[@pizzaholic]

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.

[@joerobertson7047]

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.

[@silicon212]

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.

[@203joeroganMCL]

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

[@1nv1c7u5m4n30]

This was great. Thank you. You do the REAL testing that everyone else is too damn afraid to take on. Carry on, Sir!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for watching.

[@drwhat4395]

Without these test people will still be buying crap products.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@josephbarrerareyes]

@@ProjectFarm not. thank you for your hard work and dedication.

[@sonnyrgarcia]

Hello I would like to return these engines they don’t seem to be working properly Harbor freight employees: we watched your video Fair enough

[@ProjectFarm]

lol

[@codyaaron2129]

Yeah, no questions asked.

[@heavymechanic2]

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.

[@codyaaron2129]

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

[@JR-gi2wd]

@@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!!!

[@runninggames771]

I hate seeing the engines destroyed but I think you should keep doing them. You have the best videos in this class. I'd love to have a beer with you haha

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@kender1412]

That was actually pretty impressive for the Lucas. I'd like to see regular oil for a comparison, as well.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@luciantaylor9161]

I don’t know about you guys, but I fucking love this guy. Mechanic work is a lost art. So many guys my age don’t even know how to put air in their tires.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much for the positive comment!

[@thunderjeep08]

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.

[@idmt93]

That's about all I know how to do 😢

[@midsouth2strokes185]

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

[@claykemple3227]

This is pure science. Anyone that says this is useless information is wrong. Keep it up Project Farm! I love your videos!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much for the positive comment.

[@Taydrum]

Zmax uses ZDDF additive, which is zinc based, and not as effective as modern day nanolubricants, such as borate. With that said, I'm not surprised Lucas lasted longer seeing how the oil additive is way thicker than Zmax, and when drained leaves behind more oil residue for lubrication, than the thinner Zmax+oil. Great video and keep up the awesome work! I can't wait for the Archoil (potassium borate) based oil additive test. Finally don't worry about the haters, nothing is learned in science without destruction!

[@ProjectFarm]

Great point and thanks for commenting.

[@nollidredins6257]

I went to york county school of technology for small engines and it was always awesome when someone donated engines or small equipment. Those students (and us viewers) thank you.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@barnornbk]

Keep up the great vids. Don't be so polite, ZMax just had their ass handed to them. Keep going.

[@zingobangee]

Hahaha…..

[@alphafort]

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

[@johnmoore9137]

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

[@alansheedy3956]

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

[@davehoward2791]

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.

[@thehappytexan]

Your tests are dispelling some really old myths. Good stuff! You should do an amsoil vs royal purple shootout! I know there are tons of guys that would love to see that one!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for this recommendation.

[@delcox8165]

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.

[@202vaughn]

Vegetable oil vs. bacon grease. The smell coming from your shop would be awesome!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for this recommendation.

[@glennl9630]

😂😂

[@ernestbeckley]

Destructive testing is ultimately the only way to know where the limits are. Well done!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@jirikopejtko85]

I've recently watched nearly all of your videos and I have to say that your channel is VERY underrated and I'm confident you will soon get many new subscribers and gain popularity rapidly. Keep up the great work, greetings from Prague!

[@ProjectFarm]

Greetings! Thank you very much for the positive comment!

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

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.

[@willnotcomply1328]

Probably the best channel on KZbin in this category.

[@ourlifeinwashington4114]

You are the working man's keeper my friend. Thank you for helping us save on what we can and helping us avoid getting taken advantage off by these jerk companies.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@angrytwizzlers4039]

The best engineering teams also do destructive testing. There is only one way to find somethings extreme.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great point!

[@phillipjohnson4156]

Sir, what you do for the KZbin community is amazing! You are the gold standard of testing products many of us use or want to use and I always check your channel before buying something just in case you covered it. I have made several purchases based off your findings and from the bottom of my heart: Thank You so much for taking the time and money to provide all of us professionally made comparison videos, for free none the less! Your one of the best KZbin creators on here and I have shown coworkers and friends your channel so they to can learn from your videos. I hope you never stop making them, have a wonderful day man!

[@basketballfreak1000]

More content from you a day early! Detonating these engines for the sake of understanding what works and doesn't work is not a waste at all! I love the fact you're donating these engines after the fact. Keep up the great work on these videos!! I can't give you enough compliments on the quality of your work and everyone you are educating!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much for the positive comment!

[@richardsharma283]

And you strike again, such a kind soul. God bless you project farm, keep the good content coming!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!!

[@mute8s]

Still waiting on the prolong test! :) And these are not a waste. The amount of money end users save by not buying a product that is junk adds up to make these projects worthwhile and worth every dime you spend. Keep up the good work and keep the awesome content coming!

[@BeingMe23]

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!

[@ProjectFarm]

I've got some Prolong and I plan to test it soon. Thank you very much for the positive comment!

[@mute8s]

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.

[@BeingMe23]

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.

[@BeingMe23]

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

[@klifestyle4466]

Easily the most upfront likable person here on KZbin I remeber when u were a small channel now I come back to millions. It’s awesome I love your content!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@RobZtaco]

This is one of my favorite channels on KZbin! Great work as always!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@Dsdcain]

I like the tests you're doing. I enjoy watching them thanks for making them.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@niceguy2171]

Best testing on youtube as you go out of your way to be fair, and have no stake in the outcome. Must admit do cringe watching a fine new engine destroyed but it does prove the point, and I just hope the schools can get some connecting rods and other needed parts to get those destroyed engines back to usable ones, perhaps Predator would work out a advertising deal w/them? 'Look what was done to the engine, and with just a few provided parts these students were able to get them running again" etc..

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much for the positive comment.

[@damienmorgan9874]

This guy responds better to criticism better than anyone on the internet. Keep it up sir, you're the best. We all thank you!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@terryhicks694]

This is why I choose you to direct my Patreon to. We can actually see where it goes and benefit from it.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much! It helps a lot. I have some pretty costly/expensive videos on the way soon.

[@codymartin9060]

So I guess all Z-Max is 99% mineral oil and 1% purple dye.

[@apebull123]

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

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

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

[@LTVoyager]

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

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

@@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.

[@LTVoyager]

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/

[@trappy77]

No problems destroying a new engine. It seriously hurts my feelings to see rare or antique engines destroyed for the sake of destruction. Even if its for knowledge. You do lots of things that educate. And i learn a lot from your tests. I respect the fact that you do your best to maintain the scientific method throughout every video you do. Respect 100 percent.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@gmcinnis6304]

destroyed all the time by ppl that cannot CHECK THE OIL BEFORE EACH RUN OF THE DAY!!!! and change the oil every 25 hours, more often under dusty conditions. i get mower engines to refurbish... first thing... check the oil... low or no oil in them??? WOW. FIRST THING... CHECK THE OIL!!!!! have oil on hand, stock up on qts when at wm, oil is oil, some is better than none. dont need MOBIL 1 synthetic for mower but if it is $3/qt sure why not. at $6/qt???? at $10/qt NO WAY. since oil will be replaced in 25 hours on small engine anyway. 15-40 diesel oil is good as any.

[@JimmieJohn]

Why you blowing this guy?

[@lesleyghostdragon3149]

Dearest Farm Boy: You handle constructive criticism with admirable grace and humility! I'm so impressed with how you listen to - and actually implement - viewer suggestions. Your openness to new ideas (plus your innate creativity, charm, and work ethic) has resulted in videos that keep improving in a quality arc over the years. They're an addictive joy to watch. As for my two cents...keep the charts coming and don't be stingy with the awesome drone footage, The Farmabago, and your Manne-cousins : ) Wishing you all the best for years to come xoxo

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@edmarkham2632]

I really love your show. You give out great info and your tests are accurate. Keep it up.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

You did a great job. No changes necessary.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the positive comment.

[@juovgasa]

Have you done a video of Regular Lucas Vs Synthetic? I know you have new ways to test them. I would like to see the difference. Thank you sir!

[@michealadams1206]

Thank you very much for another unbiased testing of 2 oil additive products! I do appreciate how you went about the tests particularly how you independently tested the engines & the additives & seen how long it took until they failed. This is real life reality of what the truth is about these additives! And I was VERY surprised about the poor protection of ZMax! Their advertisements & claims are not genuine as far as I'm concerned! Thank you Sir. P.S. What you do on your channel is a wonderful source of education & learning for the general public, especially young teenagers who are in their critical learning years!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@michaelalberson126]

Exactly right and if you can get the young person to listen! - - - L 🤪 L - - - - 💥💨

[@sn00ch]

New sub here and I gotta say that I’m really impressed with the time you take to thoroughly test these products! Great job and I’m here to stay!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@alexgreen287]

Lucus is the best oil additive! It shows in your dry engine tests! I use both!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

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

[@jefferysmith1982]

I'm glad I used Lucas oil in my old car an seeing theses test of new engines being put to death first hand has show me that Lucas is the better protection after all, GO LUCAS OILS... an thanks for the neat video as well too...

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@TheRealZJE313]

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

[@LR-my2di]

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

[@hayzeproductions7093]

I think Project Farm deserves billions of views for this episode and his hard work on making it possible to show us the real comparison between the 2. Thank you Project Farm for showing me something new to learn today!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@wallyhare8616]

I would like to see royal purple vs amsoil preformed in the same manner as this video. My guess it going to be royal purple, in fact i would go as far as to say royal purple will polish the bearings vs do any damage. Both are good oils and both will protect the engines in extreme conditions.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for this recommendation.

[@wallyhare8616]

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

[@Jetmech1781]

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

[@wallyhare8616]

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.

[@Stacy_Smith]

Project Farm See! (Nudge, nudge)

[@devinfinnerty430]

I'm so glad I found this channel, I love it! Been watching your videos all day.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@kennethsavage2812]

Todd- Keep up the good work my friend. You don't need to explain to people what you do. I feel you are doing the world a service with all the testing. I've learnt so much from your channel, and looking forward to what you come up with next.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@skywind007]

Thanks for everything. As far as people complaining about you "destroying" these engines, don't listen to them. These are just generators, not fire trucks or ambulances. The people that criticize you would suffer to watch how the NHTSA crash tests vehicles for safety rating. You testing these generators means I don't have to test anything on my car. In any case, thanks.

[@MrCJSherrill]

I said it once and I’ll say it again! Put those engines on a counter weighted rotating mechanism so you don’t have to pick them up and tip them over while supporting all their weight laterally You can secure the engines to a platform that tilts along the front to back of the engine where the oil drain is, so you can tilt the engines and pour out the oil with one hand!

[@ProjectFarm]

Yes, I need to do this, but haven't made the time. This is an excellent suggestion. Thanks again.

[@nightmareinaction629]

You do have to keep in mind some cars or motorcycle say not to use any adetives because the clutch is wet by the motor oil that would cause slippage or wear of the clutch

[@ProjectFarm]

This is an excellent point. Thanks for commenting.

[@BackHorse-qn7if]

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.

[@nl1cat]

jaso ma

[@opichocal]

Man you put a lot of thought and work into these videos. Much appreciated!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much for the positive comment.

[@pseudopetrus]

I think it is important that people like Mr. Project Farm do these types of test. So many manufacturers make inflated claims about their products. Project Farm tries as best is possible, to make fair comparisons, in real life demonstrations, of the abilities of these comparable products without bias, and I feel it is helpful in choosing which brand or type of product I would choose to help me with my related situation. I would think it is better to destroy a lawn mower, than for me to destroy a working vehicle. Certainly there is a lot more waste if I damage my truck engine than to destroy a lawn mower in testing! So I believe there is a net benefit for the environment if through these tests I can keep my truck out of the scrap yard! Thank you Project Farm!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@BoomeritoBremsen]

Loved these videos! It would be nice to see some royal purple, i heard some good stories and some horror stories. Back a few years ago in college, we managed to get a Briggs intek for some experiments on how to increase rpm stock. First it revved to about 5-5500rpms, then we removed the spark arrestor on the exhaust, then air box, filters, slowly getting it higher and higher, the breaking point was when I think we used some bigger valve springs, I swear to god the tachometer showed 8200rpms just by removing all restrictions. The connecting rod let go and later found that it had failed due to lack of lubrication, not of stress. I'm surprise the flywheel didn't go! I'll find the video some day. Greetings from Canada.

[@ProjectFarm]

Greetings and thank you for this recommendation.

[@tac0ninja76]

Awesome engine stands! I find these videos very interesting. Long time watcher first time commenter.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much for the positive comments and thanks for continuing to stay with the channel!

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

I wonder- which product would perform better, IN PLACE OF oil (100% strength) running, then dry. You remember when Slick-50 first came out? The guy had an old inline 6, valve cover off, no oil, and with a water hose- would douse the engine, even the distributor? No trickery there, huh? It's all so much snake oil. Imagine- cold winter morning- crankcase full of Lucas? Bye bye, engine! Another awesome video, thank you so much.

[@ProjectFarm]

This is a great point regarding 100% strength and I'm really curious of this too. I might test this if there is enough interest. Thanks for the positive comment.

[@YoDoneSa]

I admire your work, because your work saves us time and money from purchasing products that claims to do a lot but in reality it's quite the opposite. Keep on doing what u do. Thanks amigo

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you, will do.

[@CharlietoKind]

your tests are so consistent and so controlled i love them.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@JimFixIt74]

Great video. Thanks for doing these it really helps the rest of us make informed decisions. Also donating the engines to schools is a great idea and contributes to the future generations of mechanics. 👍

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you

[@darenlindley]

Bro., You are doing science! That's how we learn! Thank you!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@nathanbottjer6141]

Once again you have proven how I feel about Lucas I am a huge Lucas fan. I use it in my cars and old garden tractors i fix-up. Great stuff!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing!

[@nathanbottjer6141]

​@@ProjectFarm Thank you for the video! If you get a chance come check out my channel! kzbin.info/door/RboR0C2UE6bqALxax3_h8Avideos

[@KenKroslowitz]

Kudos on the tests. Love the soundtrack choices, very appropriate.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@Grandpasrcbarn]

I like the education I get from watching and listening to you

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@ils360]

I would love to see Marvel Mystery Oil in one of these tests

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for this recommendation!

[@KurNorock]

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.

[@Serveck]

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

[@ils360]

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

[@ils360]

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?

[@williamjenkins5562]

Hey man! Keep doing what your doing. You do great tests. I always learn from your tests. Thanks!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do!

[@bcgrittner]

When Carroll Shelby did the TV ads " endorsing " ZMax it really turned me off. Ol' Shel sank to an all-time low when he did that. Mineral oil as an engine lube supplement? NO THANKS! Thanks for another objective test.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@matt2118]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@thessence00]

Love your channel. Would really like to see a video on the differences between the 3 Lucas oil stabilizers (regular, synthetic, and high mileage). Keep up the great work!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you, will do! Thanks for the video idea.

[@jasonpatterson8091]

Battle of the labels - most expensive name brand non-synthetic oil vs cheapest generic white bottle with the word OIL on the side in black letters.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for this recommendation.

[@Jetmech1781]

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

[@mrsemifixit]

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

[@Stacy_Smith]

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

[@LukesJukes]

This is one that NEEDS to be done!

[@agalgonzalez]

Those students who will get their hands on those engines will learn a great deal! That is a great idea for recycling and educating our youth in practical matters! Well done again, sir!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@robertward5119]

Love these tests, I've used zmax and Lucas in the past. I will never get zmax again and as much as I like Lucas, I watched the test you did with motorkote, I will be going with that for a while. Also watched the one with the graphite and I gotta say I'm kind of intrigued by the increase in compression.

[@robertbuck7186]

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..

[@gplarry]

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.

[@joshuamitch22]

You should try and run an engine on just transmission fluid. People say it is a good engine flush but some say it hurts the engine. I think it would be a good braking in engine oil.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for this recommendation.

[@whistledawg7206]

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

[@NoobCannon1234]

Congrats on another fantastic video. And great idea to donate the engines to be rebuilt I used to run my old diesel on recycled vegetable oil, 100% during the summer and 50/50 during the colder months (uk) Interested to see if one of those engines would run on it

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for this recommendation and thanks for the positive comment.

[@glasshalfempty1984]

I really love how you clearly don't like wasting good stuff, even in the name of science, but do it anyway knowing that the results will provide very valuable information to many many people. In a sense, they are being used and destroyed for a good reason so they really aren't being wasted, but you still just don't like destroying them. I feel the same way. I hate waste and something like that would be hard for me to do also but you've no doubt helped so many people with this video....1:26 absolutely amazing. Not only are they providing valuable information but they're further being put to good use to teach students!!!! :D

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@whitetrashbandit2704]

Destruction is results...keep it up man!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@evanrewitzer1581]

Another great video. The zmax was the worst you’ve tried yet. Maybe next time try vegetable oil compared to regular 10w30? With no stabilizers in either.

[@ProjectFarm]

It showed the most damage on the lubricity tester. Thanks for commenting.

[@4BillC]

Damn! I knew Lucas was pretty good stuff but I definitely didn't expect this! Lucas it is... Thanks!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you. I like the Lucas Synthetic. The high viscosity of the other Lucas product (Lucas HD oil stabilizer) is a problem is cold weather.

[@toddjacobs5660]

Bill Carini Try Motorkote, do some research...

[@alexgreen287]

Your not kidding! Lucus is the best out there!

[@MaxiiBoii23]

@@toddjacobs5660 motorkote is ok, lucas' new low viscosity is coming out soon

[@WarrenGarabrandt]

@@ProjectFarm I have been using Lucas for more than a decade in all my engines. They run quieter, and the oil looks like it is in better condition when I change the oil. I have no idea if the fuel economy is improved in any way. Differences in driving habits likely make way more difference as far as fuel economy goes.

[@mikemakuch2824]

I'm sure many of us enjoy your videos. These videos are great, they don't promote one product over another, which is greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@Matthew-xl5os]

Fill a crankcase with grease and see if and how long it will run.

[@gregsullivan8956]

Matthew add zerk fitting run 2 minutes then top off again

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for this recommendation.

[@Drew-in-NoDak]

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

[@percyhill7315]

A good idea here, I was wondering if you could try different engine assembly lubes specifically Lucas assembly oil and white lithium grease. No oil, which engine self destructs first. I do a lot of engine rebuilds and this would help me a lot. You have some of the most unbiased opinions and test strategies on KZbin keep up the good work!

[@goosenotmaverick1156]

I love this idea. I just bought some of the lucas product because it was the only thing I could procure locally in time. Not what I normally use but would love to see some comparisons done as well. Always the most thorough testing I see of any product.

[@jparsons9931]

I’m with the 98%👍🏼

[@daibhidepaor]

another fantastic video. ur a legend!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much for the positive comment!

[@justoalma9585]

Don’t listen to the hater’s. I thought this was very useful to me. Since a can’t afford a new car, I want to protect my used one the best and cheapest way possible. This really provide a good amount of protect.

[@packdipspitbraaap6388]

You Should Fill The Crank And Run An Engine With WD-40 And Chain Lube And See Witch One Lasts Longer

[@BeingMe23]

Anything Moto Don't forget about Marvel Mystery Oil too!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for this recommendation.

[@cliffalbert3962]

which

[@Yhrim70]

It would be interesting to see WD-40 run instead of oil.... or WD-40 used as an oil additive

[@sbsasser]

Man! Pour in one of those gallons of wd-40 haha I bet that stuff smokes up a storm at a high temp!?? At least it will smell good in there! I know they're not engine additives but A fun one would be WD-40 (The legend)vs Boeshield T-9(developed by Boeing)

[@uglyhandgarage2927]

Marvel mystery oil vs Motorkote...you rock man .!!!..keep up the awesome videos...!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for this recommendation and thanks for the positive comment.

[@nephi30]

Motorkote VS Prolong

[@TheRichardF10]

Marvel has a fairly low flash point at around 250-270 degrees fahrenheit if I remember off the top of my head.

[@uglyhandgarage2927]

I know marvel is legendary stuff and I faithfully use it but it is so hard to find actual date or proof of the claims..!!!

[@chadramsay7884]

Love the content of your videos. I have a suggestion. It is a costly one but I was left wondering about what type of protection was really added. Maybe next time you could provide a control sample. An engine which was just run on oil to determine what if any protection was added. Again I love the videos. Keep them coming.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great suggestion! Thank you.

[@Flapswgm]

We tested the Rotax 2 stroke engine (6400 rpm cruise) in an ultralight and normally we pull the engine down at 300 hours for a top end overhaul, but when we pulled the engine down with Lucas Full Synthetic Racing 2 stroke oil, we found NO wear. So we put it back together and ran it until it would fail. We ended up running it for another 1000 hours and it never failed. We pulled it down and found very little wear and only changed the plugs 3 times. Lucas is REALLY GOOD STUFF.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@therealfranklin]

What I've wondered for quite a few years is how well good ol' vaseline would work as an "oil stabilizer" at about 10% concentration.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for this recommendation.

[@Jetmech1781]

Renewable Oilcan Rim I doubt it would do much. Petrolatum, which is basically petroleum jelly, is used in the aerospace industry to lubricate o-rings when installing parts to prevent cutting them. It's not usually used in the oil system, but there are times when it's better than straight oil. The oil and fuel just break it down and it cycles through the system as normal. Granted, it's a fraction of a percent of the total, but it's still there.

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

jimboyokel I used Vaseline for rotaries too but also tried straight STP. I found that the oil control seals had a much harder time seating with STP

[@brando3164]

jimboyokel I use Vaseline for assembly lube in rebuilding transmissions

[@glennczarnecki834]

Renewable Oilcan Rim .

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Great Job by Project Farm engine oil research institute! PFEORI (HONDA KAWASAKI YAMAHA SUZUKI APRILIA KTM HARLEY CHEVROLET NISSAN MERCEDES BMW are you cats watching this??)

[@ProjectFarm]

LOL! Thanks for the positive comment.

[@TheRealZJE313]

Yeah die hart chevrolet man watching

[@natedawg9806]

Thank you for being so thorough in the testing also I would like to see you test valvoline vs. halvoline. Both full synthetic versions

[@Billfish57]

If ever someone had a youtube channel that could ask for money, this is it. Fantastic work being done here, thank you.

[@ProjectFarm]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@nastynotch8314]

They aren’t meant to run alone, they are stabilizers. Meant to carry the oil across the entire engine evenly. Prevents scavenging. Also I don’t know about the new formula, I always ran the old stuff.

[@williamstevenson9211]

Testing to destruction is both necessary and valuable....keep up the great vid's.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much for the positive comment.

[@FattyDoveRacing]

Yay a new video!!!!!👍🏻👍🏻

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@user-zr5by9gk8e]

I like seeing your improvement over time

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@MarshallSambell]

my friend said driving around with engine flush in his engine oil would not be bad for the car, I told him it would be bad as it makes the oil lose it's lubricity and burn up. Maybe you can put some engine flush in a lawn mower engine and run it and see what it does to the oil!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for this video project recommendation.

[@jusb1066]

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

[@crispyspa]

You know, you now have to gather all the videos you did on oil additives and pit the best oil additives from each video to each other. Kind of like a bracket used in professional sports. Chisel it down to the ultimate winner of oil additives.

[@ProjectFarm]

This is an excellent recommendation. Thank you!

[@carfun1882]

These two products are designed to do really different things. ZMax is designed to remove build up over time, decrease carbon deposits, etc. It is proven to increase gas mileage, extend engine life, reduce heat, etc... Lucas claims to reduce friction, eliminate dry starts, etc... so Lucas is supposed to coat the internal parts and reduce friction like bacon grease in a drain, Zmax would be more like Draino, it gets into the tiny cracks and reduces the carbon build up or prevents it in the first place so everything flows better. So you got exactly the results you should have on this test. Try testing older engines with similar build up and see which one runs better or has less build up after treatment would be a better way to see how ZMax works.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you

[@logankincade661]

Douchebag......

[@_Common_Logic_]

@@logankincade661 How's that Tourette's coming along logan? Any better these days?

[@logankincade661]

Fu** if I know..... Hahahahaha

[@_Common_Logic_]

@@logankincade661 - Alright... You get points for that one. ;-)

[@user-zr5by9gk8e]

I always had a feeling Lucas oil was good quality product and I'm glad this confirms that in a non biased test

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!