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

 

[phunny]

I give up, these threads can be so painful

Just noticed you meant the site 102 you posted. Just read through it. Not sure what you want me to say about it, good information but even it has the infamous "almost" in it.

And if you read 23 and 27 whats your thoughts on that?

 

[red_devil]

Just noticed you meant the site 102 you posted. Just read through it. Not sure what you want me to say about it, good information but even it has the infamous "almost" in it.

And if you read 23 and 27 whats your thoughts on that?

I would be more worried if had flat tappet camshafts with low phosphorus levels. I personally use oils with higher zinc content because I don’t change the oil often and like the added protection. What I'm saying is recycled oil will pass the same requirements as other oils and will be just fine in most engines even turbocharged ones. Not everyone here and or every turbocharged car around are being pushed to its limits all the time. If it has a high flash point with the right VI to pass inspection then it will be just fine to use.

 

[phunny]

I would be more worried if had flat tappet camshafts with low phosphorus levels. I personally use oils with higher zinc content because I don’t change the oil often and like the added protection. What I'm saying is recycled oil will pass the same requirements as other oils and will be just fine in most engines even turbocharged ones. Not everyone here and or every turbocharged car around are being pushed to its limits all the time. If it has a high flash point with the right VI to pass inspection then it will be just fine to use.

That's exactly what I said. Any oil could be fine, but there is a hefty difference in the quality of oil. Yes, "new" or "reused" oil that is "energy efficient" is the same. And it is harsh on the valve train. It's why I really read my oil and know what's in it and I change it extremely regularly.

 

[bryTSi]

No Brad Penn, not for me!

 

[LandoAWD]

I've always run 10w30 dino-oil. I'd run this.

 

[90moneypit]

Turn the clock back 20 years and you'll see the same debate over conventional oils vs synthetic. Time will tell if the recycled product can match or even exceed virgin oils. Everything else is heated carbon dioxide pollution.

 

[my98gsx]

would I use it??? Not for that price of 3.99 a qt. How can they charge that much money for used oil????

 

[gprix1]

No I would not.
Now there would be one exception and that is if you kept pure synthetic seperate (which they don't), that is totally recyclable and every bit as good. Problem is, there is no segregation. They poor it all into a big drum so no, I would not use it on my turbo applications ever!

 

[LandoAWD]

would I use it??? Not for that price of 3.99 a qt. How can they charge that much money for used oil????

It's like selling those green credits, IMO.

Nobody asked if we'd pay that much for it. That's a different answer for me.