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I’m Calling Out Some Manufacturers!

Do Oil Additives Improve Horsepower and Fuel Economy?

Introduction to Testing Oil Additives

  • The video begins with an overview of the popularity of oil additives, highlighting thousands of requests for testing their effectiveness.
  • The presenter outlines the goals: to test if these additives improve horsepower, fuel economy, and engine safety.

First Additive: Liqui Moly MoS2 Anti-Friction Engine Treatment

  • Liqui Moly claims to protect against engine wear and provide immediate friction reduction without needing extensive mileage.
  • A quart of motor oil is mixed with 80 ml of Liqui Moly for testing; Pennzoil's Ultra Platinum 5W-30 is used as a base oil.

Flow Rate Testing at Ambient Temperature

  • Initial flow tests show how each additive affects motor oil viscosity; BestLine flows fastest while Lucas is slowest.
  • Results indicate that some additives thin out the oil while others increase viscosity, which can impact performance.

Cold Temperature Performance Test

  • The first vehicle tested is a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban with over 320,000 miles; cranking amps are measured to assess starting ease.
  • Regular motor oil requires more energy (1,516 watts) compared to when Liqui Moly is added (1,392 watts), suggesting easier starts.

Highway Performance Tests

  • Various data points are collected during highway driving at a constant speed; initial results show high RPM and fuel flow rates.
  • Fuel economy calculations reveal slight variations in efficiency between regular motor oil and those blended with Liqui Moly.

Second Additive: Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer

  • Lucas claims its product eliminates dry starts and seals worn cylinders; it costs $12 and has high customer ratings.

Third Additive: Best Line Engine Treatment

  • Priced at $25, Best Line uses nano diamond technology for lubrication but has a strong odor noted by the presenter.

Fourth Additive: Pro Lube

  • Pro Lube costs around $39 and claims significant benefits like reduced friction and extended engine life.

Fifth Additive: Archoil AR9100 Nano Lubrication Technology

  • At approximately $40, Archoil aims to reduce wear through solid boundary lubrication but shows mixed results in tests.

Heat Resistance Testing

  • High-temperature tests measure evaporation tendencies of different oils; Liquid Moly performs well under heat conditions compared to others.

Final Analysis & Conclusions

  • An aggregated analysis compares wear metals across all products tested against pure Pennzoil Ultra Platinum.

Should You Use Oil Additives in Your Vehicle?

Impact of Pro Lube on Pennzoil TBN

  • Pro Lube contains an acid that significantly lowers the Total Base Number (TBN) of Pennzoil to 5.8, indicating a reduction in its reserve alkalinity to neutralize incoming acids.
  • Despite this, all oil and additive combinations tested maintain a safe TBN when new, raising the question of whether oil additives are necessary for vehicle maintenance.

Customer Reviews and Performance Rankings

  • Many customers report positive experiences with oil additives, making them appealing options for consumers.
  • A ranking based on testing data shows that five out of six products provided satisfactory results regarding new oil flow; however, faster flow is not necessarily better.

Testing Results: Heat Exposure and Flow Performance

  • The oil mixed with Lucas did not perform well in terms of flow compared to other brands. Four out of six brands performed equally well under heat exposure tests.
  • Pro Lube suffered damage from heat exposure, resulting in a last-place finish among tested products; only Liqui Moly matched the performance of standard motor oil.

Recommendations on Using Oil Additives

  • The speaker suggests using additives as temporary solutions ("band-aids") for specific engine problems rather than as regular maintenance for healthy engines.
  • High-quality motor oils should be used instead, with recommended changes every 5,000 miles or less to maintain engine health—illustrated by the speaker's experience with a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban still in excellent condition after following this practice.

Viewer Engagement and Feedback Request

  • The speaker expresses interest in viewer feedback regarding their use of motor oil additives and encourages comments for future video ideas, emphasizing community involvement in content creation.
  • A closing note thanks viewers for watching and invites them to look forward to upcoming content while encouraging care for their vehicles.
Video description

All of the motor oil additives compared for resistance to evaporation, wear resistance, and cold oil flow. Most additives compared for fuel efficiency improvement and horsepower/torque gains during 0-60 MPH testing. Products: ProLube, Archoil 9100, Lucas HD Oil Stabilizer, Liqui Moly MOS2, and Bestline. I purchased all of the motor oil additives and supplies used to test them. No sponsors, ever! So, thank you for supporting the channel! ➡ Project Farm Extra: https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectFarmExtra ➡ Thank you very much for supporting the channel through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/projectfarm ➡ Thank you for supporting the channel through memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2rzsm1Qi6N1X-wuOg_p0Ng/join ➡ Facebook Project Farm: https://www.facebook.com/people/Project-Farm/100084004365959/ ➡ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realprojectfarm?_t=8oA53IvDBz5&_r=1 ➡ Merch: project-farm.com ➡ Click here if you'd like to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2rzsm1Qi6N1X-wuOg_p0Ng?sub_confirmation=1 ➡ As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ➡ Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order): Pennzoil Ultra 5W-30: https://amzn.to/4eTxKM1 Prolube: https://amzn.to/4acsHDS Lucas: https://amzn.to/4uQdZdf Bestline: https://amzn.to/4vyPm5K Liqui Moly: https://amzn.to/4xHin0M Archoil: https://amzn.to/4w0jhDM Videography Equipment: Canon EOS R6 Mark II: https://amzn.to/4aErF18 Canon 70D Camera: https://amzn.to/31b5Gy0 Azden Microphone: https://amzn.to/34d3DLE Go Pro Bundle: https://amzn.to/3JJkqNO This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results.