I've seen some posts on G-Oil, but was hoping for some feedback on its use. Has anyone tried it?
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Originally Posted By: Rand
I've used it.. worked fine.
30qts so far.
What vehicle, engine, type of driving and OCI's did you use? Did you post any used oil analysis here?
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Whimsey
I've used it.. worked fine.
30qts so far.
What vehicle, engine, type of driving and OCI's did you use? Did you post any used oil analysis here?
Thanks,
Whimsey
Originally Posted By: Rand
I've used it.. worked fine.
30qts so far.
What's your vehicle, oil filter and driving conditions? What are your OCI's and did you do any used oil analysis and post them here? I bought some G-oil today and will try it in my Zetec 1996 Contour this spring for my trip to Key West.
Whimsey
I've used it.. worked fine.
30qts so far.
What's your vehicle, oil filter and driving conditions? What are your OCI's and did you do any used oil analysis and post them here? I bought some G-oil today and will try it in my Zetec 1996 Contour this spring for my trip to Key West.
Whimsey
Sorry, thought the first post was deleted
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Originally Posted By: Rand
I've used it.. worked fine.
30qts so far.
Thanks Rand. I'm considering changing my current brand to G-Oil, especially since it's the weight and type (synthetic)I normally use. I understand it cleans and lubricates really well.
I've used it.. worked fine.
30qts so far.
Thanks Rand. I'm considering changing my current brand to G-Oil, especially since it's the weight and type (synthetic)I normally use. I understand it cleans and lubricates really well.
I dont do used oil analysis cost too much and a used oil analysis of an oil used one time is just about useless.
If I was going to use the same oil in the same engine.. it might be worthwhile.
2005 ranger 4.0 xlt 4x4 --Father
2001 ford taurus 3.0 duratech --Friend
2010 hyundai accent. ----------GF
2006 chevy HHR GF's Brother(first OC in 9000miles)
2003 Ford taurus 3.0 vulcan Grandma
2009 Hyundai elantra touring.
also it was mostly used in friends and family cars.. I doubt they would fork over the cash for one.
If I was going to use the same oil in the same engine.. it might be worthwhile.
2005 ranger 4.0 xlt 4x4 --Father
2001 ford taurus 3.0 duratech --Friend
2010 hyundai accent. ----------GF
2006 chevy HHR GF's Brother(first OC in 9000miles)
2003 Ford taurus 3.0 vulcan Grandma
2009 Hyundai elantra touring.
also it was mostly used in friends and family cars.. I doubt they would fork over the cash for one.
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Originally Posted By: LTZ10
I've seen some posts on G-Oil, but was hoping for some feedback on its use. Has anyone tried it?
Thanks
Most oils don't make a motor run any differently under normal use. Driving it to the grocery store or across the country won't show one oil really behaving any differently.
It's suitable for almost any application requiring 5w30.
http://www.pqiamerica.com/Janaury 2012 test results/Jan2012b1.html
I've seen some posts on G-Oil, but was hoping for some feedback on its use. Has anyone tried it?
Thanks
Most oils don't make a motor run any differently under normal use. Driving it to the grocery store or across the country won't show one oil really behaving any differently.
It's suitable for almost any application requiring 5w30.
http://www.pqiamerica.com/Janaury 2012 test results/Jan2012b1.html
Expect one more UOA in about a month. My winter fill from sludge monster. It won't be 100% true since it had additives and some 5w-20 top off.
I've switched to G-oil 5w30 in my wife's '99 Subaru recently, because I like the idea of using a non-petroleum lubricant that is made from domestic products. It's got 166K on it; about 4000 on this oil. I've got nothing negative to say about it. I change oil every 7.5K miles or 6 months, whichever comes first.
One characteristic of the beef tallow derived 5w30 G-Oil is that it's very heavy, almost a 40wt as the following member found out when switching from Mobil 1 5w30:
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2341220#Post2341220
The 5w30 is probability ideally suited for applications that require a heavy 30wt oil with a HTHSV of 3.5cP.
For more typical 30wt applications I'd wait for G-Oil's 5W-20 version that's soon to be released.
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2341220#Post2341220
The 5w30 is probability ideally suited for applications that require a heavy 30wt oil with a HTHSV of 3.5cP.
For more typical 30wt applications I'd wait for G-Oil's 5W-20 version that's soon to be released.
Originally Posted By: LTZ10
I've seen some posts on G-Oil, but was hoping for some feedback on its use. Has anyone tried it?
Thanks
Not enough feedback in the previous posts?
I've seen some posts on G-Oil, but was hoping for some feedback on its use. Has anyone tried it?
Thanks
Not enough feedback in the previous posts?
My experience with 5w30 G-oil is different. It was entirely too thin for my van, which likes a heavy 30wt. During interstate driving in the summer, my oil pressure was way too low.
According to their MSDS, it is 9.84 Centistokes at 100° C.
According to their MSDS, it is 9.84 Centistokes at 100° C.
Originally Posted By: DaryleWB
My experience with 5w30 G-oil is different. It was entirely too thin for my van, which likes a heavy 30wt. During interstate driving in the summer, my oil pressure was way too low.
According to their MSDS, it is 9.84 Centistokes at 100° C.
Since oil pressure correlates with HTHSV and not the KV100 spec' what you claim doesn't make any sense. I'd look for another explanation.
My experience with 5w30 G-oil is different. It was entirely too thin for my van, which likes a heavy 30wt. During interstate driving in the summer, my oil pressure was way too low.
According to their MSDS, it is 9.84 Centistokes at 100° C.
Since oil pressure correlates with HTHSV and not the KV100 spec' what you claim doesn't make any sense. I'd look for another explanation.
Originally Posted By: CATERHAM
Originally Posted By: DaryleWB
My experience with 5w30 G-oil is different. It was entirely too thin for my van, which likes a heavy 30wt. During interstate driving in the summer, my oil pressure was way too low.
According to their MSDS, it is 9.84 Centistokes at 100° C.
Since oil pressure correlates with HTHSV and not the KV100 spec' what you claim doesn't make any sense. I'd look for another explanation.
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They also show that oil pressure under operation correlates with KV100.
http://205.243.146.146/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2233615
Originally Posted By: DaryleWB
My experience with 5w30 G-oil is different. It was entirely too thin for my van, which likes a heavy 30wt. During interstate driving in the summer, my oil pressure was way too low.
According to their MSDS, it is 9.84 Centistokes at 100° C.
Since oil pressure correlates with HTHSV and not the KV100 spec' what you claim doesn't make any sense. I'd look for another explanation.
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They also show that oil pressure under operation correlates with KV100.
http://205.243.146.146/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2233615
I'm not an oil professional, so have never put the effort into understanding the various relationships between the different properties of oil, but I do know my van. It doesn't like that oil. Oil pressure was low. Moving to a 15w40 had it back up where it ought to be, as does the 30wt in my crankcase now which is also G-oil.
That is not a test of different oil chemistries but mineral oils with varing VII levels.
G-Oil is a bio-ester based oil and ester based oils tend to have significantly higher viscosity-pressure coefficients than mineral oils which results in higher bearing viscosities as indicated by higher oil pressure readings than what would otherwise be expected based on their KV100 values.
G-Oil is a bio-ester based oil and ester based oils tend to have significantly higher viscosity-pressure coefficients than mineral oils which results in higher bearing viscosities as indicated by higher oil pressure readings than what would otherwise be expected based on their KV100 values.
My take is different test engines may have different oil pressure characteristics.
Originally Posted By: CATERHAM
That is not a test of different oil chemistries but mineral oils with varing VII levels.
G-Oil is a bio-ester based oil and ester based oils tend to have significantly higher viscosity-pressure coefficients than mineral oils which results in higher bearing viscosities as indicated by higher oil pressure readings than what would otherwise be expected based on their KV100 values.
is that a good thing? (as to oil pressures/coefficients. Im not clear on that in regards to this oil from what you posted.)
I too am intrigued by G-Oil. And as long as it does not give off a funny smell when in the engine.. maybe it would do well in a vehicle of mine.
Saying "its beef fat" is true but does not really mean anything.
That is not a test of different oil chemistries but mineral oils with varing VII levels.
G-Oil is a bio-ester based oil and ester based oils tend to have significantly higher viscosity-pressure coefficients than mineral oils which results in higher bearing viscosities as indicated by higher oil pressure readings than what would otherwise be expected based on their KV100 values.
is that a good thing? (as to oil pressures/coefficients. Im not clear on that in regards to this oil from what you posted.)
I too am intrigued by G-Oil. And as long as it does not give off a funny smell when in the engine.. maybe it would do well in a vehicle of mine.
Saying "its beef fat" is true but does not really mean anything.
It's too bad I don't have an oil pressure gauge in the Subaru. I haven't noticed a lessening of fuel economy changing from Royal Purple 5w30, for whatever that is worth.
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