I just bought a 03 s2000 last week and im going to be changing all the fluids soon just for the peace of mind. First I was wondering if lucas oil stabilizer was any good i know some people that swear on it but others say its not good for a high revving motor. Also i was wondering what type of fluids to use i was thinking amsoil. Ive heard that our cars dont like mobile 1 and thats what ive been using in previous cars.

 

It's absolute garbage. It's not good for any motor.

 

Second opinion:

I used it in my 90 Silverado (350 CI) after putting in Amsoil synthetic. After the oil change (without Lucas OS) the Oil pressure was at or below 0 at idle after a long drive. I then researched the forums and found that many have used the Lucas OS to stabilize the Oil pressure and it worked for me. Now, at idle, the Oil pressure stays above 15-20 psi and does not activate the gauge warning light.

 

Wow... I don't want to sound rough, but your post was difficult to read. There is either a problem with your engine (oil pump perhaps) or a problem with your oil pressure gauge if you're reading low oil pressure while running the proper oil viscosity at the proper level. Reading an oil pressure of zero is not a problem with the oil - it's a mechanical problem or a lack of oil quantity. An oil pressure of "below zero" is most certainly a problem with your pressure gauge/sending unit.

Lucas oil stabilizer is in essence no different than pouring a straight 60 weight oil into whatever oil you are using at the moment. This is never a good idea. The reason your oil pressure system is actually reading a positive pressure when you used the Lucas is your actual pressure is probably very high (try running a 60 weight oil in any car - the pressure will be insane). Running this type of 'snake oil' in a precision built Honda engine is even a worse idea than running it in a poorly assembled, stone-age designed Chevy pushrod engine.

Let me reiterate this clearly: LUCAS products are garbage. Their oil stabilizer is garbage.

 

Thanks for the input. I guess I wont being using Lucas products. Whats your opinion on using amsoil for the motor, trans, and diff

 

Lucas is a great product. Its been used in many applications with great results. The Lucas Synthetic Oil Stabilizer can be added to a brand new car and doesn't void its factory warranty. Use some, it smooths the motor. There is no negative to it, otherwise manufacturers wouldn't trust them with warranties.

 

Just use the properly spec'ed oil for the car. You don't need to add any additional additives or stabilizers.

 

Don't really feel I should Post to other driver's questions. I have read over several posts and have seen where (more research) would save a person several comments.

At or below zero: Let me explain. After a long drive, I would then idle the engine and the gauge would bury and the warning light would come on showing "Check Gauges". This indicated a breakdown on the Oil. On the Chevy Silverado (350) forum, many had posted the same problem with the low oil pressure' and all recommended the Lucas OS for the remedy.

As for the oil pump, Chevrolet has some problems (not made sturdy like the Japanese Oil pumps for Hondas).

 

Please see the countless prior threads on this topic.

 

This is truth.