Engine Oil Myths Every Car Guy Needs to Know!

It's all about "T H I C C N E S S"

some owners manuals don't have the recommended oil in it or on the oil filler cap. mine doesn't and it's a 2012 ford focus. but mechanics and records at the auto parts stores do say 5w 30 synthetic oil

Im happy my father has oil wells and mineral rights it will be passed down to me and siblings to stay in the family. :-)

FAILED THE “OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT” REC, LIKE SAY WHAT? LIKE THE LARRY GUY THOUGH.

Wait so older cars need a higher amount of zinc in the oil right ?

Man... All I have ever driven since 1974 is a 1st Generation Monte Carlo. These 350 engines are some of the most credible ones built, and I just use 10W-30W with Bestline Oil Treatment and drive the car easy all the time. While others speed past me because they're going to get another car in 2 or 3 years anyway. However, all the time, people ask to buy the car I drive, or give me looks as I drive by. While others tell me, I drive a "Real Car"....

Ravenol RUP 5w40 is the best oil i ever use...and usually 5w40 is the best oil you can buy , is good also if you have a sporty drive and also on winter ...this oil is in the middle and you can use it any time...just try that Ravenol and see, i use on my petrol car Audi S5 470 HP soft upgrade and air intake eventuri.and change oil every 10.000 km ..like this your engine will run forever and if you have a old wngine that consume oil you can use 10w60..this is for engines over 400.000 km that was not maintained properly

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Bs change it earlier than they say. If its getting dark its done . Unless its a diesel.

Opposite 5 summer winter 50

So if I live in a hotter climate, and my owner's manual says to use 5w20 oil, will I be hurting my engine if I switch to a 10w30?

But know one ever talks about an engine build? And what weight and oil you should use such as a conventional oil? Or full synthetic? I have a 2013 ZL1 with a stage 3 cam and full bolt ons. The builder recommended Rotella 15w/40 in my engine! What are the benefits in this vs manufactures recommendations?

I didn't learn anything from this video. I thought, based on the title to your video, that you had something new to add.

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It's all foreign. I'll keep my American cars and use American oil. Thanks.

Haha, "as good as your manufacturer intended it to be".

http://dle.com.tw/index.php DLE 5W-60 24H Nurburgring Racing Formula GT3

Truth of the matter is any group 4 oil will be excellent for most high-performance applications.

I work at autozone, and literally 60% of people don't have their owners manuel cuz it was pre-owned. So what then? Lol

Modern cars are more disposable in this days, so dont set your mind in keep your car is a family heirloom because dont going to happen, is not rocket science modern oils from top manufactures like Pennzoil, Mobile 1, Castrol, etc going to serve your engine very well the longer you change your oil and filter in time (or early change). Personally I dont want to change the oil @25k miles like Amsoil advertise and pay a way over priced oil, dont be lazy buy a decent oil and change it every 5k miles, you engine going to be tankful serving you for very long time.

the engine oil yes but why do people forget the main component the oil filter???

The guy in the lab sounds like Mandark from Dexter's Lab

If a drop of synthetic in conventional makes it a semi blend than putting just the tip in my girlfriend makes her semi virgen right?

What is the best oil for my 996 1999 .can you please tell me..

My 1969 VW aircooled had 3 quarts and no filter.

What is important is the API spec. (SN or SL, etc) and viscosity (10W-30, etc.)not the brand. Of course, 100% synthetic will protect an engine MUCH better because it has a higher shear strength and won't break down with higher temperature and over time.

I LOVE OIL - it helps me travel down an already paved road that my grandfathers built and paid for at 80 miles per hours. Without oil we'd all be walking. The oil industry need to re brand oil to call it lubricant. That's all it is, does anyone HATE on Vaseline, no because its a lubricant for your azzz... If you think oil is evil - then ask the earth why it produces it.

If your in a warm climate you should use a higher viscosity oil...?.?.? Get out of here. No matter how hot the climate is, it is always hotter inside the engine at operating temperature. (Sounds like malarkey.)

Air cooling is the main cooling method they use oil to help Oil cooled engines are different all together they are more similar to liquid cooled just using oil not antifreeze

Just use Castrol

2:30 …. my oh my does the guy on the right look dumbfounded.

Not true not every manufacturer recommends in the owners the best oil you could be using in the engine.ford recommended syn blend for a turbo gdi motor that's nuts full synthetic only in a engine like that.

Why has it got two six lead dizzy's when its a 6 cylinder or are there twin spark ?

In the section about additives (approx 13:50), was the interviewer asking if 3rd party additives can be used along with the vehicle's engine oil? (For example, Slick 50). The laboratory technician's answer seemed to imply "Yes, additives are used in the making of engine oil." Did anyone else get that explanation? I'm under the impression that adding anything extra to oil was a waste since laboratories already incorporate additives to their engine oil recipe. Replies appreciated. Thanks!

so what if u drive from a cold climate to a warm climate? do u need to change the oil half way? :)

Great episode thanks

you should have ask him what the difference is between Full Synthetic and 100% Synthetic

Conclussion!!! follow the oners manual spcification!

Let me add my 2 cents from actual experience with Supertech. I had a 2004 Chevy 3500 Duramax that I hauled campers with. I drove in every type of environment from high heat in desert to blizzards in Wyoming, drove in mountains to flats, straight roads to curvy roads. So to save money I decided to use Supertech oil. I didn't think much of it but I noticed my truck using oil and thought it was normal considering how much towing I was doing. Some guys I work with were talking one day about motor oils and how pretty much every single one of them used Rotella. So I decided the next time I got my oil change I would give it a try. To my surprise my truck not only stopped using oil, but my fuel mileage went up also and all I did was switch from Supertech to Rotella. So yes I would have to say there is a difference between quality oil and Supertech.

Time wasted, fucking commercial video