The same can be achieved with a higher weight properly formulated oil. The reason Lucas can slow consumption is if you are getting oil past the rings or seals and being such a heavy weight it resists flowing past. Unfortunately air bubbles don’t lubricate. And yes anytime you add a heavier weight oil into a mix it will raise the viscosity. This means it dilutes the addivtive package of your oil that serve functions like anti wear and anti foam. It’s a heavy weight oil with no additives. Use to do this demonstration all the time at the shop to show people why not to use Lucas. Posted 05:58 (#6590813 - in reply to #6589493) Subject: RE: Does Lucas oil additive change the viscosity of oil? I have had tremendous luck with the stop leak product. I don't know about the engine oil but the "stop leak" Lucas product does raise it a bit. Posted 21:15 (#6590434 - in reply to #6589493) Subject: RE: Does Lucas oil additive change the viscosity of oil? I'd be more worried running lighter oil than heavy. Posted 20:43 (#6590318 - in reply to #6589493) Subject: RE: Does Lucas oil additive change the viscosity of oil? It helped to thicken the oil, and help with oil consumptionĪs far as Lucas, much of those products are just snake oil. Posted 19:26 (#6590067 - in reply to #6590052) Subject: RE: Does Lucas oil additive change the viscosity of oil?ĭo you remember STP oil additive from the 60"s? The second number in the viscosity rating-the "40" in 10W-40, for example-tells you that the oil will stay thicker at high temperatures than one with a lower second number-the "30" in 10W-30, for example.Jan 18, 2018" Once the engine is running, the oil heats up. "A 5W oil is typically what's recommended for winter use. So I think your Ford engines would do just fine if you used 15-40 or 10-30 oil in then. I could be wrong, but I have heard more than once that the reason vehicle makers specify low viscosity oil in new rigs is an attempt to improve the fuel mileage. Posted 19:19 (#6590052 - in reply to #6589493) Subject: RE: Does Lucas oil additive change the viscosity of oil? If you put something heavier then 5/20 it stops it but seems like that would be detrimental to the motor over time. I've got two low mileage ford v10's that don't smoke or leak any oil but have a lot higher oil consumption then I like. Seems like the Lucas would raise viscosity quite a bit and be really hard on the motor. Just curious about using Lucas oil treatment in these engines with tight clearances calling for 5/20 oil. Posted 14:57 (#6589493) Subject: Does Lucas oil additive change the viscosity of oil? ( logon | register )ĭoes Lucas oil additive change the viscosity of oil? Jump to page : 1 Now viewing page 1
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