Are automotive oil additives a savior for your engine or just a waste of money? Hi, I’m Lake, the motor oil geek, and I’m here to uncover the truth behind these mysterious concoctions. As a Certified Lubrication Specialist, I’m diving deep into the world of additives to separate fact from fiction.
You walk into an auto parts store and are bombarded by shelves filled with promises of improved performance and longevity. But do these additives truly deliver, or are they merely modern-day snake oil? Here on this channel, we’re all about science over speculation.
Join me as we embark on a journey to test nine different motor oil additives. But first, let’s understand the science behind them. Unlike motor oil, which must meet specific API or OEM specifications, additives have no such requirements. This means that just because it’s on the shelf doesn’t guarantee effectiveness.
After carefully reading the instructions, we’ve determined the proper treatment rate for each additive, averaging around 1.5 ounces per quart of oil. We’ll blend these additives into a base oil and subject them to rigorous laboratory testing and real-world oil analysis.