Just get supertech oil and filter for around $15 new in store. That way you know you have a good product that is not contaminated.
Asking for a friend, thinking to use "lightly used oil"
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Where in Africa is this?
Zee09
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Crazy just crazy.... especially the UOA...........
I'm sure somebody from this forum that lives in that area would donate a few quarts.
I would today. Used oil filters? Seriously- the dude needs to walk.
You made my day- I was disgusted with life until I read this.... lol
Oh well whatever floats his boat
I'm sure somebody from this forum that lives in that area would donate a few quarts.
I would today. Used oil filters? Seriously- the dude needs to walk.
You made my day- I was disgusted with life until I read this.... lol
Oh well whatever floats his boat
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But that would make sense.. We can't have that here........
Yeah any UOA would negate the savings from buying a 5 quart jug of used oil for $1.50.
Enjoy these threads though.
The Mercedes forums have crazy stuff for sale too, people selling used Oxygen sensors, brake pads, rotors etc. I just shake my head and don't even comment.
Enjoy these threads though.
The Mercedes forums have crazy stuff for sale too, people selling used Oxygen sensors, brake pads, rotors etc. I just shake my head and don't even comment.
This reminds me of Southeast Asia and the repacking that goes on there of many items. A lot of stuff is in a cellophane bag with the contents written with a felt marker. Salt, sugar, oil, flour, you name it.
Go to a gas station and ask for a liter of oil to top off with and the attendant comes out with a liter Coke bottle filled with oil. Yes sir, this is genuine Mobil 1 oil.
Go to a gas station and ask for a liter of oil to top off with and the attendant comes out with a liter Coke bottle filled with oil. Yes sir, this is genuine Mobil 1 oil.
Tell him to get used Quantum Blue with the engine restoration ad pack. All his problems will go away.
There are two discussions going on in my head.
1.He has a "decent" runner. If he buys the oil and uses it, and a problem with the engine arises, the oil may or may not be the cause, but it will get the blame.
2.What's the motivation of the seller? A buck fifty is hardly worth trying to sell it, unless the oil cost the seller zero. The problem isn't how used the oil is as much as what's in that jug? Bacon fat, leftover hazardous fluids that you pay to dispose, benzene, I don't know. Not knowing what's in there is the problem. Was it previously stored in a container that had brake fluid in it that wasn't properly cleaned out? Etc.
1.He has a "decent" runner. If he buys the oil and uses it, and a problem with the engine arises, the oil may or may not be the cause, but it will get the blame.
2.What's the motivation of the seller? A buck fifty is hardly worth trying to sell it, unless the oil cost the seller zero. The problem isn't how used the oil is as much as what's in that jug? Bacon fat, leftover hazardous fluids that you pay to dispose, benzene, I don't know. Not knowing what's in there is the problem. Was it previously stored in a container that had brake fluid in it that wasn't properly cleaned out? Etc.
I would use used oil only if 1) it is free, and 2) I or someone I know what they are doing is pulling it out of a car. So no, I won't buy used oil from the yard sale. It could be contaminated with coolant, it could be full of fuel dilution, the additive pack could be all used up in that 1000 miles due to engine problem.
You can always just put in cheap oil with API certification on it, preferably major brand. Used unknown source M1 is no good.
If you are broke sending someone else used oil for analysis vs just buying the cheapest rated oil, is going to make your cash situation worse.
If I knew the the history of the old oil, and I was a flat broke kid with a gross eater/ leaker (like I was) I might....
This kid doenst seem to know the source so thats an automatic no.
Ive been broke - it sucks at 17 I had a rig that leaked a quart every 500 miles and I put 500 a week on. buying that quart actually hurt - but I was stuck, I couldn't fix it and that was the only vehicle I had.
I bought used tires and once flushed oil that was still gold as a broke indiana farm kid driving a rig looking like I was out of the grapes of Wrath.
You learn to recognize the difference between used - and used up.
Haha. I would never use anyone's old oil unless they are a good friend and I know exactly what I'm getting. And I would certainly never pay for anyone's used oil.
Used oil LOL well I'll put that in the category of used underwear I'm not going there. Just in case your "Friend" askes about underwear.
I never thought anyone would buy lightly used oil. Many years ago I gave my 3K used oil away. It came out of my new van I gave it to a neighbor who owned a Chevy van that would go through about a quart of oil every 200 miles, give or take. I supplied him with "free" lightly used oil for a few years until he junked his pile of garbage.
Supertech 15w40 gallons, $10 a gallon. Or NAPA All Fleet if it's on sale, also $10 a gallon.
Being heavier may cut the consumption and give a tiny bit more compression on it.
Being heavier may cut the consumption and give a tiny bit more compression on it.
ST is so cheap.....what is the point.
You have no idea what you are getting from this guy.
I don't think I'd want to run a 15w-40 in a Ford modular. Maybe a 10w-30 diesel.
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