Dudewright0715

First off .. I searched on here and on the web and really couldn't find that much about it..

So here's the deal..what are you guys opinions on using oil treatment .. Such as STP or Lucus..ext. Is it bad for the engine? Is it good? Need opinions..

Thanks

everett

Lucas bubbles up in the oil which is very bad...go to the site bob is the oil guy..... Any questions will be answered there in short order....

PurpleIcedGT

Best place to find this answer on this forum would be in the Oil & Related Section......right above the racing/bench racing section IIRC.

Dudewright0715

Thanks man I'll check that out

Dudewright0715

thanks man .. I'm lookin now

Do you use any oil treatment?

lizzyfan

I do
This: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RED-81403/

Dudewright0715

nice man. I've always used stp in mine forever and just recently some guy told me never to use oil treatment cause it builds up sludge?

What do you think about that?

DreamerGT

All that stp stuff does is thicken your oil. Im not sure if it will cause sludge, but you dont need it.

everett

I seafoam the crankcase every 3rd oil change so sludge is a non issue for me...other than that nothing but amsoil

Unleashedbeast

My motto is...

If you have to add any additive to your engine oil, you chose the wrong lubricant in the first place. Why not choose a lubricant that is already loaded with the additives required to do the job right?

Lizzyfan is adding greater amounts of ZDDP to his MotorCraft 5W-xx synblend API SM using Red Line product. It's the only additive I do approve of, and if he wasn't changing his oil every 3,000 miles....I would recommend something else for his application. It probably lasts him 3 oil changes if he is mixing it 1 ounce per 1 quart ratio. This is a cheap way to get more protection, unless you want to change your oil beyond 3-5,000 miles.

Do not add STP or Lucas to your oil. STP will add some ZDDP and increase your viscosity, Lucas will only increase the viscosity. Why choose any additive that will increase your viscosity, when you could have selected a more viscous formulation from the start?