| Author | Message | ||
     RAYMOND SANTOS (Mokie) Member Username: Mokie Post Number: 42 Registered: 09-2003 |
I topped off with a bottle of Lucas Oil Stabilizer after a recent oil change. I noticed that the engine gives out a louder sound. Is this normal? I checked my oil fluid level periodically, and there are times that the dipstick shows that the oil is low when engine is cold or just right when the engine is hot. Is this normal? | ||
| Randy Maynard (Rans) Senior Member Username: Rans Post Number: 720 Registered: 08-2002 |
It's on sale at Advance Auto right now for $1.05 off. | ||
| thom mathie (Muskyman) Senior Member Username: Muskyman Post Number: 518 Registered: 11-2002 |
ray, i have used the lucas for ages and never had any of the conditions you have seen. I also cant see where the additive could cause what you are describing MM | ||
| Sergei Rodionov (Uzbad) Member Username: Uzbad Post Number: 249 Registered: 08-2003 |
What Thom said. It shouldnt get any louder, thats for sure. Raymond - are you sure that oil was properly changed , i.e no air pockets and stuff? What kind/weight of oil you used? | ||
| RAYMOND SANTOS (Mokie) Member Username: Mokie Post Number: 44 Registered: 09-2003 |
That's weird. It was when I add Lucas oil that the engine sound became louder especially when the engine is cold. Nevertheless, the truck runs good. It's just when I first start the engine after a long rest, that's when you can really hear the engine growl, not purr. | ||
| thom mathie (Muskyman) Senior Member Username: Muskyman Post Number: 519 Registered: 11-2002 |
you are hearing the fan...very common...takes about a block to quiet down I bet. MM | ||
| Brian Dickens (Bri) Senior Member Username: Bri Post Number: 903 Registered: 08-2002 |
Anyone use the Lucas transmission fix? http://www.lucasoil.com/Product_Details.cfm?Product_ID=12 comments on it? | ||
| Sergei Rodionov (Uzbad) Member Username: Uzbad Post Number: 250 Registered: 08-2003 |
Brian - i do. Shifts smoother and less loud from what i can tell, but then before i put it in - truck was from used lot, thus - in pretty shitty condition. | ||
| RAYMOND SANTOS (Mokie) Member Username: Mokie Post Number: 45 Registered: 09-2003 |
sergei, 20/50 castrol, with wix oil filter. any other possible reason why the engine sounds loud? | ||
| thom mathie (Muskyman) Senior Member Username: Muskyman Post Number: 521 Registered: 11-2002 |
lol sergei, comming from a used lot it may have had it in allready....used car lots use it like crazy to help older auto-trannies make it past the 30 day warranty.  Thom | ||
| Brian Dickens (Bri) Senior Member Username: Bri Post Number: 906 Registered: 08-2002 |
But can it do harm? | ||
| Sergei Rodionov (Uzbad) Senior Member Username: Uzbad Post Number: 251 Registered: 08-2003 |
Thom - you dont want to know what was in the all oil lines (tansmission, transfer and engine) when i poured it out.. I dont think lucas touched any part of that vehicle before And it did shift seriously bad... Then again it could be just me Raymond - 20/50 is a bit off, imho.. 5/30 or 10/30 is more like it.. As of loud sound - dunno.. can be lots of things. Including air pockets... Also try to check out breather on crankcase - it could be dirty enough to force engine to suffocate and work harder.. But then i am not an expert, thats for sure. Just talking from my personal experience - mine quited down after replacing oil with synth Royal Purple 5w30 + lucas stabilizer + K&N oil filter, after reoiling bits, cleaning filters and after swapping engine belt to quiter one Oh right.. and pour some of Lucas stuff directly into crankcase, if you will get it open. |
