Far too many people a) don't know what they're talking about and b) just repeat things they've read and accept it as fact.
Correct me if I'm wrong - if it meets the GL-5 spec (in this case), it's 100% suitable for applications that call for GL-5.
What is wrong with Lucas gear oil?
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Correct me if I'm wrong - if it meets the GL-5 spec (in this case), it's 100% suitable for applications that call for GL-5.
I’ve seen 5.9s go nearly 60k hours on basic Rimula. This is not an endorsement of Lucas goop.
That seems tautologically true, akin to asking if a blue sky is blue.
Sounds like a job for R&P
OK, I’m the guy with the old Lucas gear oil that may be going in my 4Runner. There was a time that I thought Lucas products were superior. That time is long past, but I think some of their products are fine (such as motor oils), just over-hyped and overpriced. I haven’t bought a Lucas product in a long time.
I have some 10w30 Lucas in a predator engine go kart. It has a few hours of full throttle and hasnt exploded yet.
I agree with everyone's general assessment though on the quality, I didnt seek it out, I bought it on clearance at AAP for pennies.
I agree with everyone's general assessment though on the quality, I didnt seek it out, I bought it on clearance at AAP for pennies.
Lucas made the usual profit when they sold it to Walmart. It's Walmart that "lost" (some) money.
With the way the stabilizer is marketed, I don't like the company. I won't let anything lucas in my vehicles, or cabinet.
I have not seen that in my area
The British Lucas of electrical systems is known in quality circles as "The Prince of Darkness."
While comical, I do believe that title rightfully belongs to Ozzy F'ing Osbourne!
Their gear oil and grease are fine.
The issue is the company makes so many products that are either overpriced, have misleading marketing, are completely useless, and in some cases, maybe even detrimental, that it’s a tough choice to support them by making a purchase of their other good products.
To each their own, and I’m sure other companies that make gear oil and grease have their own issues, but there are so many great options out there, why support Lucas?
That’s just my two cents - I don’t care either way. Just my personal reason why I would shop for something else. Of course, if they made the best product for a specific task, it was the best price, or the only thing available, then it is what it is and I’d use it.
The issue is the company makes so many products that are either overpriced, have misleading marketing, are completely useless, and in some cases, maybe even detrimental, that it’s a tough choice to support them by making a purchase of their other good products.
To each their own, and I’m sure other companies that make gear oil and grease have their own issues, but there are so many great options out there, why support Lucas?
That’s just my two cents - I don’t care either way. Just my personal reason why I would shop for something else. Of course, if they made the best product for a specific task, it was the best price, or the only thing available, then it is what it is and I’d use it.
Ya they showed it in stock last weekend but they only had 5w20
It sells fast around here too. Sometimes it’s easier to just order it online or for pickup.
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I replaced wheel bearings on my boat trailer and they came packed with Red N Tacky. Used it for years. Other than dye and marketing - it’s already a good grease for that application …
On that note an old saying from Harley owners was “Lucas invented darkness”.
The phone’s ringing. It’s Project Farm.
Still the OTHER Lucas!
