Some Good Oil Additive Infomation

Sprucegagt · 12-14-2007, 12:50 AM

It's long but worth the read. I'm just not sure how long it will stay up after Dec.

http://www.blackstone-labs.com/newsletter.html

Mike Jung · 02-09-2009, 11:33 PM

http://blackstone-labs.com/dec_07_eng.html

GAGT_99 · 07-12-2009, 01:25 AM

Seafoam, find it and use it. Works great for every kind of engine or fuel system.

jurgs2007 · 12-31-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GAGT_99

Seafoam, find it and use it. Works great for every kind of engine or fuel system.

that was random..

. and seafoam isnt something you should be using on a regular basis. it can actually wreck an engine if it is over used. it dries up your gaskets and seals, and causes more friction in the block after too many uses in a short period of time. its alcohol based. try sticking alcohol on your finger and see what happens, then imagine that happening to your engine.. your skin will have just about the same reaction as many of the seals in your engine.

Panacea · 12-31-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jurgs2007

that was random..

. and seafoam isnt something you should be using on a regular basis. it can actually wreck an engine if it is over used. it dries up your gaskets and seals, and causes more friction in the block after too many uses in a short period of time. its alcohol based. try sticking alcohol on your finger and see what happens, then imagine that happening to your engine.. your skin will have just about the same reaction as many of the seals in your engine.

Got any proof to back that up? What do you think ethanol blended gasoline is? E10, or 10% ethanol is really 10% alcohol.

drakesrevenge · 04-22-2011, 03:34 PM

i've heard the same thing, and it makes sense. i guess since the government regulates and contracted that corn ALCOHOL be put into gasoline, it's okay for our cars right? since all fuel lines are metal, E10 shouldn't hurt them, only any rubber seals that it comes into contact with---it WILL dry them out and crack them over time. you should only use seafoam about once a year.

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Originally Posted by Panacea

Got any proof to back that up? What do you think ethanol blended gasoline is? E10, or 10% ethanol is really 10% alcohol.

SevereDevil · 09-01-2011, 05:43 PM

so who really thinks they dont have to change their oil every 3k-4k miles? i do it every 3k because **** its 20bucks and if theres a chance at making it last longer **** why not? at 20bucks every 2months or so im not gonna go broke, but if i blow a piston ring or racing bearing guess what i got 2days of work and about 300bucks down. thats 2 days i could be making 300 bucks + what i paid for in parts. im down 600 bucks. make sense?

MAC the KNIFE · 09-01-2011, 06:21 PM

it makes sense, but if it only costs you 20$, then you should buy a better filter and oil...
i get advance auto parts coupons for a k/n oil filter and 5 quarts of castrol edge for 25$. i know it will last longer than 3k miles.

but it's your money/car

lastyear4gt · 09-01-2011, 08:10 PM

Or you could run a full synthetic and forget all the ****ty additives

cutlsp · 09-04-2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lastyear4gt

Or you could run a full synthetic and forget all the ****ty additives

I only run Mobil 1 in my car and its had that run in it since the first engine break in oil change. I will never run anything different in that car.

[ChaosweaveR] · 09-04-2011, 10:15 PM

@ Mobil 1

It's not even a full synthetic.

Amsoil, Castrol Edge and Penzoil Platinum > everything else

cutlsp · 09-04-2011, 10:24 PM

If my car has no problems from running the same oil since new why would I change that? My car runs fine I'm not going to change to another oil that claims to be full synthetic. I trust Mobil 1 and I am NOT going to change from that brand of oil.

[ChaosweaveR] · 09-04-2011, 10:37 PM

You're paying +$7 for a quart of oil that ISN'T synthetic.

Amsoil is the best oil money can buy.

MAC the KNIFE · 09-05-2011, 08:15 AM

agree with amsoil's the best. i've heard amazing stories. but you pay $$$$ for what you get

about mobil 1, the LS engines, and other manufacturers too, say "use nothing but mobil 1 in this engine"
the oil fill cap actually says mobil 1 on it. WHY ???

[ChaosweaveR] · 09-05-2011, 08:40 AM

Money talks, bullsh!t walks.

08-04-2012, 07:23 PM

Have always been told none of the additives really work but have used Seafoam once in a while with no issues

08-09-2012, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sprucegagt

It's long but worth the read. I'm just not sure how long it will stay up after Dec.

http://www.blackstone-labs.com/newsletter.html

twas helpful... thanks for sharing

greddy2race · 08-15-2012, 07:52 PM

Odd question but why does my 3400 say 5w20 on the cap instead of 5w30 like every other 3400 I've seen? BTW I work for Valvoline so I see a lot of cars.

TDavis · 08-15-2012, 08:04 PM

This is interesting that this comes up

. I just put some Lucas Oil Oil stabilizer in after I changed my oil today.

Mine says SAE 5w30, Your cap must have been replaced or something..

msmith1956 · 08-15-2012, 09:10 PM

Mine says 5W30 as well.

12-14-2007, 12:50 AM	#1
Sprucegagt Schwartz Power! AKA: Andy Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ranson, WV Age: 48 Posts: 2,027 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT	Some Good Oil Additive Infomation It's long but worth the read. I'm just not sure how long it will stay up after Dec. http://www.blackstone-labs.com/newsletter.html __________________ 2000 Grand Am GT (some day it will be SC/T) Mods: alot

07-12-2009, 01:25 AM	#3
GAGT_99 GAGT - Newbie AKA: Don Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 22 Vehicle: 1999 GAGT Coupe	Seafoam, find it and use it. Works great for every kind of engine or fuel system. Last edited by GAGT_99; 10-23-2009 at 01:18 AM.

09-01-2011, 05:43 PM	#7
SevereDevil GAGT - Member AKA: Dennis Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Clarence NY Posts: 48 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Coupe	so who really thinks they dont have to change their oil every 3k-4k miles? i do it every 3k because ** its 20bucks and if theres a chance at making it last longer ** why not? at 20bucks every 2months or so im not gonna go broke, but if i blow a piston ring or racing bearing guess what i got 2days of work and about 300bucks down. thats 2 days i could be making 300 bucks + what i paid for in parts. im down 600 bucks. make sense? __________________ Red 99 GAGT 192k Miles CarbonFiber Blinker Mirrors & Spoiler Halo Headlights 9500HIDs, Euro Taillights Weapon R CAI w/ Ram Attachment 18" Proline Black machines Rims 225/40/18 GTA Sport Tires Drilled & Slotted Rotors w/ Ceramic Pads 2 12" JL Audio Subs w/ 1200Watt Amp New Custom Painted Hood(did it mah self) Wanted List (Coming Soon) - 65mm TB 3500 Ported Manifold Tuned PCM COD Player - SevereDevil91 360-Gamertag add meh

09-01-2011, 06:21 PM	#8
MAC the KNIFE always cuttin' up AKA: MAC Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: TAMPA Age: 39 Posts: 1,165 Vehicle: Red 99 GT coupe	it makes sense, but if it only costs you 20$, then you should buy a better filter and oil... i get advance auto parts coupons for a k/n oil filter and 5 quarts of castrol edge for 25$. i know it will last longer than 3k miles. but it's your money/car __________________ 2009 G8 gt no more Big Gears, buh-bye coilovers... illusions of making this a racecar have passed. 12.78 @112.. not a bad grocery getter -still LOUD AS FCK though 2006 GTO completely stock. rip at 39k. 99 GAGT 108k miles, Borla cat-back, CAI, 65mm TB, EGR delete, WOT-tech intakes, F-Body Brakes w/ Hawk HPS pads. Suede headliner, heated seats, jvc HU, infinity speakers+amp+subs, LEDs -probably less than 1000 miles on it in the last 3 years...

09-01-2011, 08:10 PM	#9
lastyear4gt GAGT - Member AKA: Kevin Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Whitby, Ontario Age: 42 Posts: 966 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Am GT	Or you could run a full synthetic and forget all the ****ty additives __________________ "Bottles are for babies, real men get blown!" 1/4 Mile 14.48 @ 95.33 MPH SC/T concept replica under construction! Canada's only TRUE SC/T! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2316217/1

02-09-2009, 11:33 PM	#2
Mike Jung 400 hp & 410 lb-ft AKA: Mike Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,671 Vehicle: '14 Camaro SS RS coupe	http://blackstone-labs.com/dec_07_eng.html

09-04-2011, 10:15 PM	#11
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Medford, NY Age: 37 Posts: 6,783 Vehicle: ‘15 Honda Accord Sport	@ Mobil 1 It's not even a full synthetic. Amsoil, Castrol Edge and Penzoil Platinum > everything else __________________ 2015 Honda Accord Sport Sedan: K24W 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64

09-04-2011, 10:24 PM	#12
cutlsp GAGT - Member AKA: James Join Date: May 2008 Location: dallas texas Posts: 289 Vehicle: 2004 grand am se2	If my car has no problems from running the same oil since new why would I change that? My car runs fine I'm not going to change to another oil that claims to be full synthetic. I trust Mobil 1 and I am NOT going to change from that brand of oil.

09-04-2011, 10:37 PM	#13
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Medford, NY Age: 37 Posts: 6,783 Vehicle: ‘15 Honda Accord Sport	You're paying +$7 for a quart of oil that ISN'T synthetic. Amsoil is the best oil money can buy. __________________ 2015 Honda Accord Sport Sedan: K24W 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64

09-05-2011, 08:15 AM	#14
MAC the KNIFE always cuttin' up AKA: MAC Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: TAMPA Age: 39 Posts: 1,165 Vehicle: Red 99 GT coupe	agree with amsoil's the best. i've heard amazing stories. but you pay $$$$ for what you get about mobil 1, the LS engines, and other manufacturers too, say "use nothing but mobil 1 in this engine" the oil fill cap actually says mobil 1 on it. WHY ??? __________________ 2009 G8 gt no more Big Gears, buh-bye coilovers... illusions of making this a racecar have passed. 12.78 @112.. not a bad grocery getter -still LOUD AS FCK though 2006 GTO completely stock. rip at 39k. 99 GAGT 108k miles, Borla cat-back, CAI, 65mm TB, EGR delete, WOT-tech intakes, F-Body Brakes w/ Hawk HPS pads. Suede headliner, heated seats, jvc HU, infinity speakers+amp+subs, LEDs -probably less than 1000 miles on it in the last 3 years...

09-05-2011, 08:40 AM	#15
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Medford, NY Age: 37 Posts: 6,783 Vehicle: ‘15 Honda Accord Sport	Money talks, bullsh!t walks. __________________ 2015 Honda Accord Sport Sedan: K24W 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64

08-04-2012, 07:23 PM	#16
ponson00 Guest Posts: n/a	Have always been told none of the additives really work but have used Seafoam once in a while with no issues

08-15-2012, 07:52 PM	#18
greddy2race Work in Progress AKA: Jonathan Join Date: May 2012 Location: Middletown, OH Posts: 218 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT 3500	Odd question but why does my 3400 say 5w20 on the cap instead of 5w30 like every other 3400 I've seen? BTW I work for Valvoline so I see a lot of cars.

08-15-2012, 08:04 PM	#19
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 31 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	This is interesting that this comes up . I just put some Lucas Oil Oil stabilizer in after I changed my oil today. Mine says SAE 5w30, Your cap must have been replaced or something.. __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

08-15-2012, 09:10 PM	#20
msmith1956 GAGT - Member AKA: Mark Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bremen, GA Age: 66 Posts: 149 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Am SE	Mine says 5W30 as well.

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