What would you consider the best oil in the world if you had to choose just one.

[HardCharger]

Price is not a consideration. So don't throw the T&SUV in there as the best for $4.99 or whatever. And all the euro haters, don't not pick a euro oil just because it isn't american. Viscosity is secondary so you could just be talking about a series of oils. The viscosity next would be an important one. 5w30 seems to be the most widely used and accedptable weight but you could say 5W-40 for a little more protection as the two weights are most times interchangeable.My vote would be the Motul 300V series. It may be a little much for the Camry going to the softball game, but in general it is the most bullet-proof w/ an extra robust additive/detergent package. It is probably the most high tech oil in the world right now. It is where oils will probably be in 10-20 years. It is also 100% bio-degradeable both new and used. Pretty impressive that such a tough oil could be poured down the drain (not that I ever would). Amazing that things derived from fruits and such can lube a Lemans engine.

[ July 06, 2005, 12:06 AM: Message edited by: HardCharger ]

 

[GROUCHO MARX]

Price is not a consideration? Then it hasn't been made.

 

[medic]

I don't think there is one "perfect oil" or "best oil". Oils that perform great in one application can do very poor in another. German Castrol (the green version) seemed to perform pretty good in many different applications, but I still wouldn't go so far as to call it "the best"

 

[HardCharger]

What I mean by this is basically the one oil that you can think of that is the most state of the art and does what a motor oil is intended to do the best and has all the characteristics that would make it seem the best (at least on paper)

 

[HardCharger]

quote:

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Originally posted by GROUCHO MARX:
Price is not a consideration? Then it hasn't been made.

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Sure it has. Just imagine you were being totally objective and were only considering the qualities of the oil and the oil itself w/ no prior knowledge of price or politics or whatever. Just "oil x is this and that w/ this and that specs and this and that base, etc. ".

 

[pajim17057]

I would have to say redline. Followed by Amsoil.

 

[TallPaul]

Of the oils I am familiar with, Redline.

 

[Uneasy Rider]

I would choose Redline also.

 

[Islandvic]

Olive Oil

 

[Bagger_Matt]

I'm new to using Amsoil, but so far I like it the best.

 

[Mamala Bay]

I feel safe with Amsoil. I can sleep at nite!

 

[HardCharger]

quote:

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Originally posted by Islandvic:
Olive Oil

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I like olive oil, too. Lots of mono-unsaturated fats that are good for your arteries and taste good w/ crusty garlic bread. But I'm afraid I'm talking MOTOR-OIL, silly.

 

[pitzel]

Esso XD-3 0W30 full synth.

Like GC, but its a real HDEO and extended drain oil, unlike GC.

 

[Steve S]

oils with high additive packages . Gp II + or higher base oil.

 

[DD]

I'm sure the olive oil lobbyists will flame me for this, but I have to say that truffle oil just absolutely waxes the floor with olive oil.

Just do a UBA (used bread analysis) on both and you'll see what I mean...

DD

 

[boxcartommie22]

redline folllowed by synergyn,also schaeffers

 

[MN Driver]

...With the car being mechanically sound with bypass filtration I would basically be looking for extended drains with a nice UOA.

I would say Amsoil, many great UOA's, it doesn't get modified often like other oils do(like green/gold and other changing oils).

My reasoning is this: It has many great UOA's, I like the fact that it doesn't get modified like other oils do(stable oil from a stable ethical company), it seems to be better according to the comments of others in terms of engine noise compared to some other oils. It seems to perform well with nice extended UOA's even without bypass filters where I'd want one. If it goes out of grade it goes up one, which I have no problem with.

However if the green GC was not modified and the company seemed less shady, or it wasn't a factor that I might not be able to find it in the future if I were to get some now, it would be the perfect oil. It really depends on how you interpret the question.


Hypothetical situation time
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I'll call the perfect oil P-Oil: To me I would need it to circulate well in the cold. Protect well in extreme heat, which makes a Group 4 and beyond oil a P-Oil.
The next step is that it needs to perform well on an extended drain with better wear than other oils, hence Perfect oil.
It needs to leave nothing behind and it needs to be able to suspend enough to clean a decent amount of what was left behind from other changes.
It should have some form of cleaning and antioxidation additives, something that works like LC that is already inside the oil, I think it's a great idea, no?
P-Oil would need to be found in more stores than some of these localized oils, such as GC in Autozone.


When I get to thinking what is the best oil I always think of UOA's, extended drains, and a clean engine, and I expect a PAO oil or better.

 

[DaveJ]

Well Truffle oil and olive oil brought to about 50 C both have a good pour point. If brought to 100 C both will smoke equaly bad. Both mix with vinegar IF shaken well. I like to improve with my own additive package of a shot of pepper and potassum cloride. Oh, for engine oils I like a Delvac or Delo in a 2004 or 2005 vintage year for my old loose MOPAR iron. DaveJ

 

[Big O Dave]

quote:

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Originally posted by Islandvic:
Olive Oil

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That's Olive Oyl

As far as motor oil goes, I have no experience with Motul or Redline (nor have I read a lot about them), but of the ones I have personal experience with, it is Chevron Delo 400 Synthetic 0W-30.

 

[fastbear]

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