I decided to use Lucas for the first time today when I did my oil change. It was right around freezing (30*F) and the Lucas had sat outside for a few hours. When I poured in the Lucas, I was shocked how at how thick it was. It had the consistency of honey when you take it out of the fridge. I hope this is normal, and I didn't just get a bad batch? After the I test drove the my TL and rechecked the oil level, I looked as though the Lucas has mixed in well with the oil. I'm kinda worried now that my oil might get too thick when temps drop to -10*F this winter?

Thanks
Itch

 

Yes lucas is like 90w oil
Lucas is good for snowmobiles and leaves a protective film on the cylinders overnight.

Usually not a good idea to add anything to a TL oil system as oil pressure runs the VTEC and the engines have small oil passageways

Just change it to synthetic 0-20 for next time and be ready for winter

 

The owners manual says not to add any "additives" to the oil. Lucas is a band-aid for cars with problems. If your car is running fine it won't need anything. A good quality 5w20 or -w20 as stated above is all you need with a good change interval.

 

I wouldnt put any additives in the TL (other than cleaning)

 

Are you talking about regular lucas 5w30 oil. OR the additive?

 

I'm pretty sure he is talking about the additive. He said it poured out very slow and thick. Thats def the oil treatment.

 

the additive is like sludge on a warm day- I dont know how OP got it in in freezing temps!

 

Also, I hope you added it while the engine was warm and running? That stuff is way too think for the oil pickup.

 

engine was warm...not running though, and yes was the oil stabilizer

 

Did you read the bottle before opening?

With it getting cold fast you may consider changing the oil again and go with slippery easy morning flowing synthetic. Mobil1 is popular choice, redline, penzoil platinum are too

 

With temps dropping, you need to get that sh--t out asap, before you do some REAL damage!

 

Are you friggen serious? Bottle says absolutely nothing regarding how to use it, just the % to put in....anywhere from 20 - 60%. I had a liter in there last winter, when my mechanic suggested it, and the car ran well. Why the fu-- would they even sell that sh-t here in the winter? No disclaimer on bottle either....now im pissed, out $$ and time.

 

What i want to know is why run it in the first place??? If there is nothing wrong with the motor why add a additive? A full synthetic will give you better protection than a additive.

 

Yeah the only reason I see to run that stuff is if you have a real piece of crap car that is smoking and you need to pass smog in a bind. But maybe not even then.

 

Thanks fast...now I know. I read some positive reviews "reduces engine wear etc..." and my mechanic actually had suggested it so I gave it a shot...obviously not the smart thing to do. Would you drain it?

 

depends on how much time left on the oil change i had. If it wasnt much time left then yea i would If you just did it i would wait a few k.

 

Lucas is great for older cars that smoke, burn oil, knock and so on. Like I said earlier it's a band-aid for a hurt car that you are trying to get some more mileage out of. For that it's great, but for a car that is in good shape, and well maintained there is no need for it.

That stuff is very thick and our engines have very tight, precise oil passageways. It makes the oil pump work harder than it has to and I feel it does more harm than good. Especially with it being cold out you want oil to flow as fast as possible to get everything lubricated.

I don't thik this is going to destroy your engine, but ovbiously you have some concearns about it, and from the majority here we suggest you drain it out (Make sure the car is nice and warm) and fill up with a quality synthetic either 5W20 or 0w20.

 

the only additive I'd considering putting in my crankcase is BG MOA, which I tried once. I didn't notice anythign as expected and didn't do an oil analysis, but I'm sure it helps prolong the life of the oil.

Do another oil change, Amsoil makes the best synthetic I'd go with that and run a bottle of Amsoil engine flush beforehand.

 

will change next weekend - thanks everyone

Itch

 

Lucas is what holds my 80 chevy 350 together, its awesome for that and many other uses all year round, just not for use in the TL
and I too tried it in the TL- once,
then I joined azine and my whole outlook on things specific to this car was broadened

 

Itch : you should drain and refill with synt.Mobil 1 ..the best oil for our TL . And they are on
special at Canadian Tires right now ....