Oil additives

[Alexxn 00 Si]

Anyone use any oil additives and is it really necessary ?

I've read alot of good things about Lucas (they make a Synthetic Oil Stabilizer additive) and I use their fuel treatment often. As far as my 2000 Blazer with 74K goes, I have been using Mobil 1 synthetic for the last 15K or so with no problems.....just was wondering if it would be beneficial to run the additive also.....

[s10blazerman4x4]

i use the lucas in my 91 makes it run real quiet and smooth and i also used engine restore it makes your gas mileage go up 5 miles and run quiet

[BlazinUP]

my 2 cents...take it or leave it.
you dont need any adds to full synth.
(as long as you have no mechanical probs..rings/lifters etc.)
many adds break down the adds allready in good oil.
this has been proven in many tests allover the net.
i saw a video demo on a few sites that show lucas changes oil viscocity ratings and causes the oil to foam....which is really bad.
a friend who owns a repair shop says they only add lucas to engines as a last resort..to quiet...bad lifters,engine bearings etc.
agian my few cents.......
i just use good oil...no need for me to buy some miracle product...cause some nascar racer says so.
rember hes gettin $$$ to say use it....bet you he dont

[wolfox]

Have to agree here and add my two cents...

Oil additives should only be used prior to a change. Like, seafoam in the oil after draining out your filter into a collection pan and adding a half pint back in to top off. Idle it for half an hour. Yes, IDLE it. Do not drive it.

Immediately drain and replace with a quality synthetic. I did this before swapping to synthetic to clean the goop out of the engine. Alot of dirt and crap just came out of the drain plug. Since the day I put full Synth in (Mobil 1 5w-30) it shows no signs of leaks, consuption, and it is still ultra-clean after 3500 miles on a new AC-Delco filter.

No other additive would ever touch my oil if the truck is running good. If I hear lifter/valve noise - the trick above for 20 minutes to half an hour of idle at operating temps usually clears everything up. Refill/changing with synthetic keeps it clean and running right, never need to add anything to the oil EVER.

[lou S.]

My 2 cents. Engine oils in the market place (API-SL) contain a very precise balance of additives and any aftermarket additive may compromise those additives and lead to a non desirable condition in the oil and one may not realize it until it is too late. If you do add any I would not recommend leaving the oil in the vehicle very long. Some of the aftermarket additives contain NON desirable components that would be very detrimental to an engine.