Would you use recycled oil?

[rEclipserGST]

Valvoline going green. Anybody do research or give this oil a try yet? I dabbled a bit in google & it makes me

Every car does burn some oil. Makes sense it is mainly the additive percentage of oil. Is recycled oil better for our cars or worse? Enlighten me with thoughts/opinions & facts.

Here are a few links on top of what you already know:

Valvoline Nex Gen Recycled Oil - Bob Is The Oil Guy

Valvoline introduces NextGen recycled motor oil; now, who wants it? — Autoblog Green

Valvoline Launches 50% Recycled Motor Oil · Environmental Management & Energy News · Environmental Leader

Valvoline.com > FAQs > Motor Oil Car FAQs > General Motor Oil

Valvoline NextGen ? Is Recycled Oil Just as Good? - WOT on Motor Trend

 

[99gst_racer]

Defiant would be wrong. The oil is low in phosphorus which is horrible on our engines. Heck, it's not good in any engine but in high performance applications the problem is magnified.

It probably doesn't have much (if any) zinc in it either, which I personally like to have in my oil for my DSMs. But, that not to say it wouldn't be just fine to run in your mom's minivan, your neighbor's Honda, or your co-worker's SUV. Like I said, non-performance applications.

I'd really like to see how this stuff compares to the cheapest stuff on the shelf at Walmart or Meijer. I'd be willing to bet that it's not much different at all. Don't let the word "recycled" scare you guys.

Used turbo Yes, used condom maybe, used oil NEVER! at least not in my eclipse, would you feed used baby food to your child? maybe that next door neighbours kids which are little fckkers anyways, but never my own love child.. altho i dont have any kids

"Used" and "recycled" and not equivalent. It would be better compared to a rebuilt turbo - previously used, but restored to "new" condition.

We all buy NEW products made with recycled components on a daily basis, yet we don't consider them to be "used".

 

[phunny]

^^^Exactly. I guess my comments could be misunderstood. Recycled oil would be no different than non recycled oil, my problem is that it's going to be "energy efficient" which doesn't contain many properties that engines really need IMHO.

 

[DSMnoobsause]

Most house, parts store oil is recycled oil.

 

[TurBoneRed]

I would defenitly use recycled oil, I support anything that will help our enviorment.

 

[roberts99]

NO!!!! I would never use a recycled oil in my car beacuse you never know what it went through before it got to you. therefore its a big no. Maybe i would think about it if i was the one that recycled the oil and it was all fully synthetic but other than that NO!!!!!

 

[silicosys4]

I have a beater truck for that kind of corner cutting. If i can't afford to put decent oil in my tsi, I shouldn't own a tsi.

 

[Doubleot]

I almost bought some for my Integra DD but decided with Mobile Super. Seems like it's running just fine.
What I don't understand is they are selling it for the same price as normal oil. I'll stick with Valvoline Synth-blend in the Dsm.

 

[gorf]

Let me see...

$2500 in my tranny and another $3500 in my motor do I want to save $1.00 per quart of oil??

Gee hard choice.........

 

[phunny]

I would defenitly use recycled oil, I support anything that will help our enviorment.

??? WTF

So you consider destroying engines good on the environment.

 

[GsXdSmKingGsX]

??? WTF

So you consider destroying engines good on the environment.

You took the words out of my mouth. He just contridicted himself haha

 

[rEclipserGST]

I equally welcome FACTS as well as opinions. At least back the bashing up please.

 

[phunny]

I equally welcome FACTS as well as opinions. At least back the bashing up please.

Pick up a quart of any "energy conservation" oil and tell me the PPM of Phosphorus.

 

[rallyturbo]

the oil costs more than the non recycled oil so your not saving a dime haha

 

[talonryder]

the oil costs more than the non recycled oil so your not saving a dime haha

Hope thats not true. I would totally use it in my lawn mower and go karts tho if someone gave it to me or i had to test it.

NEVER in my talon, sorry.

 

[Grescht]

Al Gore.... thats all I can say. MBP IS COMING TO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!!!!!






... hey guys, lets make americans all have to purchase gas with 10% corn content, that burns less efficiently than regular gas, all so that my home state can sell more corn and I can make more money!!!!! Whoop-de-do!

 

[90gsxjuice]

A while back a buddy ran amsoil never change the oil just sent samples to them and they would send him addictive if it needed and only changed the oil filter

 

[OsirisFool]

def not

 

[rEclipserGST]

the oil costs more than the non recycled oil so your not saving a dime haha

That is strange. The point should be about the environment. Not savings. Seems like no one cares to even test it. I highly doubt it will "BLOW UP" our sweet motors on the first try. I thought 4g63's were that baller? 6-bolts grenade proof?

I saw way more kids throwing in e85 into their cars with little to no research. Yet Recycled oil is a big no no.

I'm at the point where I want to contribute. & this is possibly one of the many ways that I eventually will. Not only for the environment, but for the forums.

 

[red_devil]

I don't understand why it's such a big deal; everyone has no problem buying oil that comes from the sludge from under the ground. Used oil can be filtered and cleaned, additives are put in and then it can be bottled with the same protection as other standard shelf motor oils. Now the price being higher really doesn't make it worth while, but people will feel they are doing there part. As with a lot of "green" processes im sure there are a lot of other harmful effects of making it. I haven't looked into it much, but this could become a popular method that may take over in the choice for motor oils. As with synthetic, then it really won't matter if it's recycled, because a true synthetic will not loose its protection properties. So if they can recycle full synthetics for a little less money then I would buy it.

 

[phunny]

That is strange. The point should be about the environment. Not savings. Seems like no one cares to even test it. I highly doubt it will "BLOW UP" our sweet motors on the first try. I thought 4g63's were that baller? 6-bolts grenade proof?

I saw way more kids throwing in e85 into their cars with little to no research. Yet Recycled oil is a big no no.

I'm at the point where I want to contribute. & this is possibly one of the many ways that I eventually will. Not only for the environment, but for the forums.

I don’t understand why it’s such a big deal; everyone has no problem buying oil that comes from the sludge from under the ground. Used oil can be filtered and cleaned, additives are put in and then it can be bottled with the same protection as other standard shelf motor oils. Now the price being higher really doesn’t make it worth while, but people will feel they are doing there part. As with a lot of “green” processes im sure there are a lot of other harmful effects of making it. I haven’t looked into it much, but this could become a popular method that may take over in the choice for motor oils. As with synthetic, then it really won’t matter if it’s recycled, because a true synthetic will not loose its protection properties. So if they can recycle full synthetics for a little less money then I would buy it.

You guys really should do some research on oil before posting something like these comments. The are definitely not based on anything that even resembles a fact.

 

[red_devil]

Oh really? I worked around motor oils for many years, and was a member Automotive Oil Change Association.

"Synthetic oils are a whole different story. There is no VI improver added so there is nothing to wear out. The actual oil molecules never wear out. You could almost use the same oil forever. The problem is that there are other additives and they do get used up. I suppose if there was a good way to keep oil clean you could just add a can of additives every 6 months and just change the filter, never changing the oil"

Motor Oil 102

 

[phunny]

Oh really? I worked around motor oils for many years, and was a member Automotive Oil Change Association.

"Synthetic oils are a whole different story. There is no VI improver added so there is nothing to wear out. The actual oil molecules never wear out. You could almost use the same oil forever. The problem is that there are other additives and they do get used up. I suppose if there was a good way to keep oil clean you could just add a can of additives every 6 months and just change the filter, never changing the oil"

Motor Oil 102

wow. I can't hardy breathe I laughed so hard when I went and viewed the AOCA's website! Too bad oil DOES get dirty and can't be run forever. Also, EVERY oil breaks down, I don't care how "fully synthetic" it is. We also don't live in the land of "if's and "almosts." And read the whole thread before you try and argue with me, if you really do know anything about oil, I'm sure we agree on what I said.

 

[red_devil]

Did you even read the posted website?

Yes oil gets dirty it's meant to keep the engine clean not sludge it up

Oil does slightly brake down, but it's the contamination from dirt and chemicals that make it less protective. Recycled oil is cleaned has additives and some virgin oil mixed with it and is re sold.


How can you argue when you provide no information or proof on anything??WTF

 

[phunny]

Did you even read the posted website?

Yes oil gets dirty its meant to keep the engine clean not sludge it up

How can you argue when you provide no information or proof on anything??WTF

Yes I did... It looks like a bad joke IMHO, an oil changing club??? Really??? Does the fact that a person and install a turbo make them a turbo expert?

If you read posts 23 and 27 you'll have that "information" you want. I'm not trying to be a prick but after you read my other posts you'll agree with what I said. If not then I don't know.

 

[red_devil]

Yes I did... It looks like a bad joke IMHO, an oil changing club??? Really??? Does the fact that a person and install a turbo make them a turbo expert?

If you read posts 23 and 27 you'll have that "information" you want. I'm not trying to be a prick but after you read my other posts you'll agree with what I said. If not then I don't know.

I give up, these threads can be so painful