Engine oil additive, is it effective?

**hagiber** · February 12th, 2006 09:54 AM

What kind of engine do you have ba? Personally, I'd stay away from those oil additives...

**espeago** · February 12th, 2006 10:37 AM

According to what I read before. We should not put anything in our oil. Oil is a delicate balance of about 30 percent to 35 percent additives blended under controlled conditions and proprietary processes with selected base stocks of mineral or synthetic oil. Having too much of any particular additive could reduce the benefits of other additives, and if an aftermarket additive is not compatible with a component or refiner’s oil, the additive could damage the engine.

**4JGtootsie** · February 12th, 2006 04:43 PM

Just stick to the premium oil your using. If you want to make your car happy change your oil earlier by 1000kilometer. Change oil filter every other change oil.

**Isuzoom** · February 12th, 2006 04:56 PM

I think Oil additives is only good for old engines, change oil na lang..

**richmnd** · February 13th, 2006 08:06 PM

thanks for the advice.
i have hi-ace grandia 3.0
5 year na ang car.

mahal yun, change oil every 1000km? hehe. parang change oil every month ah.

**XTO** · February 14th, 2006 12:11 PM

change oil 500 to 1000 kms earlier for me using mineral based for a smooth diesel engine. no to oil additives.

**richmnd** · February 14th, 2006 07:59 PM

i use quality qynthetic oil na Houston brand.
im not sure where my dad bought it. pero ok naman siya.
we normally change oil before mag 10,000km
kasi pag tinignan mo at 5000 km, ndi pa gaanu madumi eh.

eto added info,
nakasulat sa Outdrive Engine Additive na it reduces changing oil frequently.
if dati 3 to 5 times a year, now mga 2 times a year nalang after using it.

honestly, the statement will attract users, pero the question is that is it proven na nga ba?

well, like you guys said that change oil more frequently, is still the best advice i will apply.

**paj4x4** · February 14th, 2006 10:34 PM

I agree with what most of the guys have said - don't use it. Just ensure you change your oil regularly and use oil with the correct (required/specified) API rating.