Chas B. Wolfson, SASS #11104 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 (edited) Getting ready to do the spring oil changes on the vehicles. I am interested in getting feedback from anyone here that has tried or is using such a product. I currently use what is considered a high end synthetic oil and other products from Schaffers. The Corvette engines and the 8.1L in my Silverado get run pretty hard at times and was curious if there would be any added benefit or a negative to the use of a PTFE product. Currently looking at True Brand by Solid Start out of Florida. Do not mean to offend, but I am only interested in real life experience, not speculation or what ifs. Thank you for any replies. Regards, Chas B Edited January 27 by Chas B. Wolfson, SASS #11104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Don't try to fix what ain't broke! Look at the Zinc content of your oil. Look into high mileage versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeker, SASS #43022 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 I run Mobil 1 full synthetic in everything I own. We have some customers in our shop that request Royal Purple or Amsoil; (both very good oils as Schaffers is as well {overpriced imo - but very good}). Most every hi end synthetic oil company states NOT to do add in oil treatments. If you believe your vehicle is going to be pushed harder than a "normal" street vehicle; there are off road high sheer racing formulas available (from Mobil 1, Redline, Royal Purple, etc.) - which is a better choice than simply adding unknown percentages of matrial via additives. Go to a racing oil or decrease your change intervals - but generally theres no need for aftermarket consumer additives in a synthetic oil. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 I haven’t done my own oil change in years! I bring it to the dealer and they use full synthetic for the last 3 cars I’ve had. That’s what the manufacturer calls for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bob Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 9 hours ago, Creeker, SASS #43022 said: I run Mobil 1 full synthetic in everything I own. We have some customers in our shop that request Royal Purple or Amsoil; (both very good oils as Schaffers is as well {overpriced imo - but very good}). Most every hi end synthetic oil company states NOT to do add in oil treatments. If you believe your vehicle is going to be pushed harder than a "normal" street vehicle; there are off road high sheer racing formulas available (from Mobil 1, Redline, Royal Purple, etc.) - which is a better choice than simply adding unknown percentages of matrial via additives. Go to a racing oil or decrease your change intervals - but generally theres no need for aftermarket consumer additives in a synthetic oil. I’m a Royal purple guy. Can’t disagree with anything here. If you want to take a deep dive down the rabbit hole go to the website below. Main reason I like RP is because of allot of positive experiences with it at work . But that was years ago and things are constantly changing. I know people treat oil changes like reloading getting the cost right down to the penny but I always figured oil changes are cheaper than replacing a motor, transmission, differential, etc…… If you’re leasing a vehicle or get a new one often I understand following the manufacturer’s schedule and getting the cheapest oil change. But if you want to drive the wheels off of it changing fluids and filters on a regular basis can go a long way. https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bob Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 And if you want something else’s to worry about, this is some of the best filter testing I’ve seen on the YouTube 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bob Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 This guy also has some interesting testing and perspectives. His channel can be pretty interesting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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