The Lube Page Podcast

QUESTIONS:

• 2002 Dodge Diesel Pickup, API CK or CI-4 motor oil? 
• Can Amsoil be used in a 1969 Chevy Chevelle? 
• Predator generator using 10w30 automotive oil  
• Using a synthetic blend or full synthetic? 
• Using bulk oil at quick lubes 
• Dual 4-stroke outboard marine engine oil

TOPICS:

• Top automotive innovations in the last 100 years 

QUESTIONS:

• Can a petroleum oil meet the API spec and have longer drain intervals? 
• Using a 0w-20 oil in the summer heat 
• 2-cycle mixing ratios 
• Is Amsoil the best motorcycle oil for hot weather? 
• 0w-16 oil in new Hondas

TOPICS:

• Motor oil filtration, flow, micron ratings 
• Filter efficiency ratings, cellulose vs paper mediums 
• 5.2L GT 350 Voodoo engine 

QUESTIONS:

• What gasoline octane rating means, running premium fuel 
• Does Harley require 20w-50 motorcycle specific oil? 
• Using ATF or gear lube or synchromesh oil in a manual transmission? 
• Which oil rating for a 2018 Powerstroke Ford Diesel? 

QUESTIONS:

• Best synthetic motor oil for a Corvette 
• Best oil for jet skis? 
• Best 2-cycle oil for chainsaws? 
• Is synthetic oil made from natural gas? 
• Can 2-cycle oils be mixed? 
• 2016 Honda Accord in hot climate, run 20w-50?

TOPICS:

• What is considered a real synthetic oil? 
• Combatting Ultra-Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD)  
• Cetane vs Octane 

QUESTIONS:

• Are high mileage oils worth the extra money? 
• Price vs cost? 
• 2014 Chevy Duramax Diesel should fuel additive be used to lubricate injectors?

Dan interviews Bob


QUESTIONS:

• Is synthetic oil worth the price? 
• What is the best oil for dirt bike engines? 
• Using a full or semi-synthetic in a 2012 Ford Focus? 
• Are oil additives worth the money? 
• How often should rear end oil be changed?

TOPICS:

• Petroleum oil disguised as synthetic oil 
• Hydrocracking vs hydrotreating
• Diesel regeneration 

QUESTIONS:

• How to clean the direct injectors  
• Can 2-stroke model aircraft use synthetic lubricants? 
• 0w-16 in brand new Honda 
• 2014 Chevy pickup rear end chatter after fluid change 
• Using SN rated oil in classic and muscle cars 

Dan interviews Bob


QUESTIONS:

• Can diesel oil be run in a gas pickup truck? 
• 150 Evinrude outboard motor using petroleum or synthetic? 
• Chevy 454 big block with carburetor in a swamp buggy, which oil is best? 
• Are synthetic oils more environmentally friendly? 
• How to clean direct injected gasoline engine? 

TOPICS:

• Substandard synthetic lubricants 
• Group III and IV oil base stocks, hydrocracking, PAO, esters

QUESTIONS:

• Cleaning direct injection valves 
• Do synthetic oils require a different type of oil filters? 
• Difference in oil filters? 
• What are the advantages of synthetic motor oil? 
• Using GL-4 or GL-5 gear lube in a manual transmission?

TOPICS:

• The Amsoil independent business opportunity 

QUESTIONS:

• Why are 2 cycle mixing ratios so different for each application? 
• How are oil change intervals guaranteed by oil companies? 
• Additives for motor oil 
• 2005 car with 145k miles, safe to use synthetic oil? 
• Why do European cars use different oils than American cars?

QUESTIONS:

• 2002 Dodge Diesel truck using CK-4 or CI-4 oil rating? 
• Using synthetic motor oil in a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle 
• Generator calls for 10w30 oil should it change with age? 
• 2012 Ford Focus calls for blend or can a full synthetic be used? 
• How do quick lubes dispense oil? 
• Dual 4-stroke outboard engine oil?

TOPICS:

• Synthetic oil as a marketing phrase

QUESTIONS:

• How often should differential or rear end oil be changed? 
• Measuring oil change intervals in hours instead of miles 
• What is the best lubrication for snowmobiles and power control valves? 
• Why do newer cars calling for 20 weight oil? Can 30 weight be used instead? 
• Where is Amsoil made?

TOPICS:

• How to buy Amsoil at wholesale  

QUESTIONS:

• Why cant highly refined petroleum oil be extended as long as synthetic oil? 
• Are oil additives worth the money? 
• Do European cars use different motor oil than American cars? 
• Using automotive oil in a ski boat  
• Why do newer cars calling for 20 weight oil? Can 30 weight be used instead?

TOPICS:

• High RPM and shear protection oil formulation 
• European motor oil specifications (ACEA) 
• Synthetic ATF, manual fluid, gear lube, and synchromesh fluid

QUESTIONS:

• Best oil for inboard/outboard cabin cruiser boat with Chevy 350? 
• Oil for an Audi A8 Quattro and Volkswagen Phaeton

TOPICS:

• Turbo diesel regeneration DPF
• Diesel urera tanks and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
• Diesel soot and keeping the injectors clean

QUESTIONS:

• 75w-90 differential oil with friction modifiers and positraction
• Toyota 10,000 mile oil drain interval and synthetic oil and warranties
• Constant Velocity Transmission (CVT) and ATF fluid

TOPICS:

• How are gas prices determined?

QUESTIONS:

• What is LSPI, Low Speed Pre-Igition, and how to prevent it?
• How to identify junk oil
• What is diesel regeneration and diesel particulate filters? (DPF)
• Can I use 5w-30 when 5w-20 is required?

QUESTIONS:

• Why are they making direct injected gasoline engines?
• How to know if you're getting real synthetic oil?
• Can high quality petroleum oil have extended drain intervals?
• How can synthetic oil justify the cost?
• Best oil for an older Mustang?