xdudebrahx Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Anyone running a decent oil additive in their old trucks? Mine smokes quite a bit of blue on start up and has a lot of blow by. Looking for a product that will help the rings out a little bit and reduce the smoke. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37817-oil-additive/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Lucas 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37817-oil-additive/#findComment-267644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Like Mike said, LUCAS oil stabilizer.. I run it in everything including the lawn mower. 2 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37817-oil-additive/#findComment-267646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I've ran Lucas in all my stuff for years. I swear by it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37817-oil-additive/#findComment-267647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I run Lucas in every vehicle I own. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37817-oil-additive/#findComment-267668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 What they said!!!Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37817-oil-additive/#findComment-267670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdudebrahx Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 Lucas oil stabilizer is that honey stuff, right? I used it on my offroading truck. I'll pick up a bottle for the mack too. Thanks! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37817-oil-additive/#findComment-267671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I ran bardhall(?sp) no smoke in my jeeps.....helped with smoke and lowish oil pressure.....no so good in the winter @ -20*c tho lol Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37817-oil-additive/#findComment-267674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Lucas and similar oil additives typically increase the viscosity (make the oil thicker). Be careful with cold starts and cold operation. 1 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37817-oil-additive/#findComment-267739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 But I had forgot how nasty lucas is when you tear a engine down.You just cant get if off your hands with out washing them.I pulled my engine apart a few months ago and had forgot about it.I run 1/2 gal to 7 gal of oil and it makes jakes work some better.But it ant going to do a overhaul if that is what your trying to dodge. 1 Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37817-oil-additive/#findComment-267742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY-B61 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Lucas. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37817-oil-additive/#findComment-267796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdudebrahx Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 But I had forgot how nasty lucas is when you tear a engine down.You just cant get if off your hands with out washing them.I pulled my engine apart a few months ago and had forgot about it.I run 1/2 gal to 7 gal of oil and it makes jakes work some better.But it ant going to do a overhaul if that is what your trying to dodge.Not trying to dodge an overhaul, just looking to clear up some blue smoke in the morning and cut some of the blow-by. It's a boom truck and I don't like getting the fumes while I'm running the boom.How about cold starts? Truck never gets plugged in but I haven't had any trouble so far. Don't wanna damage anything. We run 15w40 year round. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37817-oil-additive/#findComment-267933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 How about cold starts? Truck never gets plugged in but I haven't had any trouble so far. Don't wanna damage anything. We run 15w40 year round.Because of the thicker oil when using an additive, the engine will crank slower and take longer to build oil pressure. So make sure you have good batteries and let it idle until the engine is warm. Don't rev the engine while it is cold.Blue smoke can be the result of sticking rings, broken rings, scored cylinder walls, and/or worn valve guides. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37817-oil-additive/#findComment-267935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Run the exhaust down and out instead of a stack.That's how mine is set up Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37817-oil-additive/#findComment-267944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseldriver65 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Problem with Lucas is the tackiness.It tends to form air pockets and foam up. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37817-oil-additive/#findComment-267949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Marvel Mystery additive is good stuff. mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37817-oil-additive/#findComment-267951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdudebrahx Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Run the exhaust down and out instead of a stack.That's how mine is set upIt is, but you still get a whiff of it every now and again. There's more smoke from the blow-by hose than there is the muffler lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37817-oil-additive/#findComment-267967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 It is, but you still get a whiff of it every now and again. There's more smoke from the blow-by hose than there is the muffler lolThat much blow by, all the additives in the world won't help. They may actually add to your problems. 2 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37817-oil-additive/#findComment-268005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Paul,I was thinking the same thing. If blowby is that bad, time for an overhaul. 1 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37817-oil-additive/#findComment-268037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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