Motor oil recommendations?

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scottyboy24

Discussion Starter · Aug 5, 2015

Has anyone other than me used the Lucas Sythetic Oil Stabilizer in their vehicles?
I used it in my 97 F-150 for 10 yrs., and sold it with 260k miles on it and never used a drop of oil, and never even had to go inside the inside to fix anything. so I know Lucas is good!
I am just curious if say a high grade Valvoline Syn-MAx oil w/ Lucas is just as good or better than the top of the line oils like Amsoil or Royal Purple?

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jimlloyd40

· #121 · May 2, 2016

-X- said:
Interesting info, thanks.

Can you post a picture of one of your factory '16 plugs clearly showing the NGK part number?

I don't have a picture but the stock plugs are NGK-SILZKR8E-8G

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jimlloyd40

· #122 · May 2, 2016

Velostaaman said:
So much conflicting information out there... I guess I'll have to see how my 1422's workout with my tune and cross that bridge if I come to it.

You should be fine with a 2015 model. It's just on the 2016 model that they switched to a 8 heat range plug. Mine is tuned also, stage 1 Tork. The 1422's are 8 heat range also so the difference is the resistance 5 ohm vs the 1422 10 ohm resistance. The reach on the stock plugs is 5 mm and the 1422 reach is 3.5 mm. The physical difference is that the stock plug electrode extends much further than the threads vs the 1422's. Why the 1422 fouled and set a CEL would be up to an expert to explain. Obviously it has to be due the resistance and reach. All I know is that if you have 2016 model you should just keep the stock plugs.

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Velostaaman

· #123 · May 2, 2016

jimlloyd40 said:
You should be fine with a 2015 model. It's just on the 2016 model that they switched to a 8 heat range plug. Mine is tuned also, stage 1 Tork. The 1422's are 8 heat range also so the difference is the resistance 5 ohm vs the 1422 10 ohm resistance. The reach on the stock plugs is 5 mm and the 1422 reach is 3.5 mm. The physical difference is that the stock plug electrode extends much further than the threads vs the 1422's. Why the 1422 fouled and set a CEL would be up to an expert to explain. Obviously it has to be due the resistance and reach. All I know is that if you have 2016 model you should just keep the stock plugs.

Very interesting, thanks for the clarification.

Insanity Crow

· #124 · May 3, 2016

vincejr said:
Comparison of catch can contents after 3500 miles...

Pennzoil bottle is much thicker and looks like "oil", with a viscosity somewhere between the original oil and water.

Is that Pennzoil Platinum or Ultra Platinum? I forget which of the two is the better one for us.

vincejr

· #125 · May 3, 2016 (Edited)

Insanity Crow said:
Is that Pennzoil Platinum or Ultra Platinum? I forget which of the two is the better one for us.

Pennzoil platinum is the one in the catch can waste bottle pics I posted

I actually have not tried Pennzoil ultra.

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vincejr

· #126 · May 3, 2016

-X- said:
False. Pennzoil Ultra Platinum is the better of the two, but is typically only found online. Pennzoil Platinum is the lesser version that can be found locally.

Oh no, I wasn't saying Pennzoil platinum was better..... I was just answering his question as to which one was in the catch can bottles in the pic I posted

rspec2014

· #127 · May 3, 2016

My local Pep Boys just started stocking the PUP...

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The Fuzz

· #128 · May 3, 2016

I just buy my PUP on Amazon and pick up the RL at a shop right by my work.

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Insanity Crow

· #129 · May 3, 2016

I'll be changing my Liquimolly either today or tomorrow sometime so I'll have the sample sent out to blackstone this week. I'm very curious to see how it does compared to other oils on here.

ronniedobbs

· #130 · May 3, 2016

I just got my comformation email saying my PUP is ready for pick up at the local Walmarts.

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ellwoodglen

· #131 · May 3, 2016

-X- said:
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum is the better of the two, but is typically only found online. Pennzoil Platinum is the lesser version that can be found locally.

Lucky for me a local ish PepBoys (15 min) stocks Pennzoil Ultra Platinum.

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rspec2014

· #132 · May 4, 2016

Mine is 5 min from me.... thanks to X purchased my tires from them too....

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Larry Reimer

· #133 · May 8, 2016 (Edited)

What always amazes me is that - if you Guys are so interested in Engine durability issues with the GDI/Turbo - as far as oil types, mods, tunings and the like - why are you so unconcerned about voiding the Factory 100,000 mile Drivetrain Warrantee?! You can say "well my Dealer said it was ok with it" - but - if you end up with a Drivetrain (engine) Issue do you really think that it's going to be your Dealer who has the last say about replacement/repair issues?

PumpkinKing

· #134 · May 8, 2016

So is there a specific oil I should use without getting too technical? I've been reading through the thread and honestly a lot of it is beyond my comprehension lol. I was leaning towards Amsoil until I read about the negatives it has.

Somerandom18

· #135 · May 8, 2016

Penzoil platinum or Penzoil ultra platinum are the best available in stores for our cars. Cerma/redline are the best best but only available online.

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The Fuzz

· #136 · May 8, 2016

Mix pennzoil ultra platinum (PUP) with Redline (RL).

turbofist

· #137 · May 8, 2016

Or mix amsoil, penzoil,cerma, and redline all together into a ampupcrmarl stew...thats what I do

vincejr

· #138 · May 8, 2016

turbofist said:
Or mix amsoil, penzoil,cerma, and redline all together into a ampupcrmarl stew...thats what I do

Don't forget the liquid moly too

Velostaaman

· #139 · May 9, 2016

turbofist said:
Or mix amsoil, penzoil,cerma, and redline all together into a ampupcrmarl stew...thats what I do

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Insanity Crow

· #140 · May 13, 2016

I have the results of the UOA. Holy calcium batman! Other than that what do you think of it? I'm glad to see my silicon levels are reasonable given I run the K&N drop in in place of the thicker stock filter.

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