#Lucas low viscosity oil stabilizer install

The main benefit of the Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer is that it reduces the oil consumption rate. It will prolong the lifespan of your existing oil, so you won’t need to get oil changes as frequently. I don't like running a thicker oil than necessary. The Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer is an oil additive that will last you for at least 2 years. If it still appears to be low, go with 20w-50 on the next oil change.

Check your oil pressure, and observe the trend. Is there a time/price estimate for a job like this? I can then save the one quart of 10w-40 and keep it in the trunk for emergencies, fill ups, etc.Īlso, as you can tell I'm quite new to working on cars, so if I get the bearings replaced, I would most likely have the mechanic do it for me. Does it matter whether the 20w-50 is conventional or synthetic? I didn't have much selection at my auto parts store so I don't know what they'd have. Since some are saying to up it to even 20w-50, could I put in the 5 qt jug of 10w-40 and one quart of a 20w-50? It probably won't even make a difference but whatever. I already purchased valvoline 10w-40 synthetic blend, a 5 qt jug and a 1 qt bottle. If anyone has any experience with these oil pumps, that advice would be greatly appreciated too. Basically my back is to the wall right now- I can't even sit at a red light for 3 seconds without having to rev the engine to 1000 rpm's or so, and it only gets worse with the upcoming summer heat (I'll be in Montgomery this summer)).

#Lucas low viscosity oil stabilizer install

If the lucas doesn't work, I plan on installing a Melling High Volume oil pump, which I'm told worked wonders in similar situations (yes, i know volume does not equal pressure, and it may lead to other problems down the road, but 90% of the people who install them say they solve the oil pressure problem. I already changed the oil pressure sending unit, I have seafoam in the crankcase to help get sludge out of the oil pump, and the mechanical pressure test confirmed the gauge is reading correctly. I asked a mechanic if I should up from 10w-30 to 10w-40, and he said 10w-30 with a quart of lucas would be a better option. Past owner blew the head gasket and coolant leaked into the oil, wearing away some of the bearings. I purchased a 2000 Jeep Cherokee with the 4.0L in December.

If I add lucas once, do I need to keep adding it every oil change? Is it something like when you start using it, you can never go back? If I have low oil pressure at idle (low as in 'check gauges' light comes on) but get about 35-40 psi at around 2000 rpm, would adding a quart of lucas to my next oil change help increase oil pressure at idle?Ģ.