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I’d use it in a heartbeat if it was a good price. If it has a certification- we’re all good.
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It’s surprising they pay for the Dexos licensing, something amsoil hasn’t been willing to do.
I can see nothing wrong with Lucas products, they just are not available near me and seem a bit pricy, unless on sale, have noted they have the necessary specs ,licenses etc. looks like they are a good oil,grease etc. though there are other brands that I would rather use.
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4WD
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This seems like a good product from them - AC Delco used to oxidize in my GMC years ago - theirs stayed clear.
Red-N-Tacky is good boat trailer lube …
Zero interest in motor oils …
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I refuse to support Lucas for reasons discussed here often. Don’t like some of their snake oil ingredients, or should I say lack of ingredients.
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wemay
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Their motor oil is API rated but overpriced.
But their reputation is in the toilet because of other, shaddy products like their "oil stabilizer ".
But their reputation is in the toilet because of other, shaddy products like their "oil stabilizer ".
So the reason is because Amsoil "isn't willing" to pay for a dexos license?
Who told you that?
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I’ve used Lucas oil for years, it’s good stuff especially the oil treatment,I put it in everything
That's the stuff that's junk
A positive for Amsoil not a negative.
When you look at what it is, it's not just junk, it's junky junk.
Carlostrece
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Couldn't the same be said about STP?
STP started out making an oil additive that I've never heard anything good about. I've heard several mechanics warn against using it.
But now STP makes motor oil that many people like. How's that any different than Lucas?
4WD
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The last STP Dexos that I bought was made by Amalie …
wemay
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Amalie makes STP motor oil.
OVERKILL
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OK, let's say it about STP too then
The decision by Lucas to deceive people and make obscene profit from "mouse milk" derived from the cheapest crap they could possibly procure does not preclude us from taking the same view of STP or another company for doing the same. There's plenty of criticism to go around, Lucas doesn't exist in a vacuum.
Carlostrece
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I don't doubt that STP motor oil is good, but STP oil conditioner/thickener product is crap just like with Lucas oil conditioner/thickener product. Hating Lucas (and STP) oil conditioner/thickener product is legit.
Hate the specific products you don't like, not the entire company and their other products, some of which are good. You do that with STP. So why not Lucas too?
Yes. That ^ was my point. Thank you!OK, let's say it about STP too then
The decision by Lucas to deceive people and make obscene profit from "mouse milk" derived from the cheapest crap they could possibly procure does not preclude us from taking the same view of STP or another company for doing the same. There's plenty of criticism to go around, Lucas doesn't exist in a vacuum.
Nasty oil thickener additives aside... Lucas Power steering fluid has been working well for me for 8+ years.
According to tech support at Power Steering Components (PSC) Motorsports (the goto place for power steering upgrade parts for SUVs & 4x4s) they say Swepco makes the best PS fluid, Lucas the 2nd best. I went with Lucas because it was locally available.
So I know Lucas PS fluid is good. I know lots of locals who prefer Lucas red grease over all others. So there's 2 Lucas products I know are excellent.
I have not used Lucas or STP motor oil or diff oil, but I keep an open mind about them because some BITOGers use them and like them.
The only fuel additives I'd (occasionally) use are Chevron, Shell, or Mobil fuel system cleaners. Lucas and/or STP fuel additives may (or may not) be fine. I don't know.
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Yes, for stuff that’s not certified, I wouldn’t trust Lucas, stp, or any other manufacturer unless they have evidence of what exactly is in the product I’m looking for (PEA in fuel system cleaners, for example).
But for oil, that has certifications or an API seal, we’re all gravy.
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No doubt that Lucas offers a slew of perfectly serviceable products like power steering fluid, grease, etc. But I'll echo what others have said, that I avoid their brand entirely due to their core products that are deceptive and low quality.
Why give them my grease purchases when other companies that offer nothing but sound products are also selling the type of grease that I need at the same price point?
Why give them my grease purchases when other companies that offer nothing but sound products are also selling the type of grease that I need at the same price point?
You're working hard on this, I'll give you that.
Same here. If some entity is disingenuous enough to market anything of such poor quality then that reflects on their overall integrity. I couldn't care less what else they might sell.
I don't buy Lucas nor STP products, but in reality the STP Oil Treatment is a better product than the Lucas one. At least it contains some ZDDP.
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