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Thoughts on Lucas Low Viscosity oil stabilizer?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Capespencer68, Oct 6, 2020.

  1. Oct 6, 2020 at 1:02 PM
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    Capespencer68

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    New Low Viscosity or traditional Heavy Duty oil stabilizer for the 4.0?
     
  2. Oct 6, 2020 at 1:16 PM
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    fourfourone

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    not really needed when these engines are known to go 250k plus.
     
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  3. Oct 6, 2020 at 1:21 PM
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    Are you having issues? Follow the maintenance manual. Modern lubricants are very good.
     
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  4. Oct 6, 2020 at 1:30 PM
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    Don't.

    Miracle in a bottle aka Snake Oil.

    Just do your oil changes on the scheduled interval using the correct viscosity. Its not complex and doesn't need to be.
     
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  5. Oct 6, 2020 at 2:02 PM
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    Just a slight knock when warming up when cold, but goes away after warm up. Definitely lower engine not upper valve noise.
     
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    Modern automotive oil needs no additional additives. Adding anything too them will not improve them and will accomplish nothing. As someone else said such additives are snake oil. If you have a knock deal with the problem, the oil is not the problem.
     
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  7. Oct 6, 2020 at 2:37 PM
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    coopcooper

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    We used to up sell people the bg moa additive shit at Chrysler, i doubt it really did anything.

    But if it makes you feel better... all the power to ya
     
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  8. Oct 6, 2020 at 2:43 PM
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    wrightme43

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    Lucas causes roping effect which whips air into your oil. Sorta like making a froth. You don't want air mixed into your oil. Lucas is not good for your engine. As a matter of fact, that they continue to run shows how well designed they are.

    TLDR. Dont use Lucas.
     
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