Are Motor Oil Additives Good for my Vehicle?

Are Motor Oil Additives Good for my Vehicle?

Engine maintenance is vital to keep your vehicle running at peak performance.  The oil that flows through the veins of your car is one of your vehicle’s most important fluids. Keeping it clean is important for your vehicle’s longevity. it’s important to get your vehicle’s engine oil changed at the intervals recommended in your vehicle’s owner’s manual to safeguard against costly repairs down the line.

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You may wonder if you should be using a motor oil additive in your vehicle as a part of regular maintenance.  There are many of them on the market, and some can be quite pricey. Here’s some info to help you decide for yourself.. 

What Do Motor Oil Additives Do?

Motor oil additives promote they can prolong the life of your vehicle, help in avoiding engine repair and assist in stretching oil further. The truth is that ensuring there’s fresh, quality motor oil in your car at all times is the most effective way to protect your vehicle’s best performance and to avoid needing engine repair prematurely. 

Call AAMCO at Overland Park today if you have questions like how often you should change your oil or what type of oil is recommended for your vehicle. We can also help if your vehicle’s Check Engine Light came on...but first you should check the oil level before driving your vehicle again. If you see that your oil levels are low, you should add some oil before driving. Be proactive to avoid causing any additional damage to your vehicle’s engine by going to a reliable auto repair center for a correct diagnosis of the problem you are having. 

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Most automobile makers do not actually recommend motor or fuel oil additives. It’s likely that you don’t need to use a motor oil additive at all, especially if you have a late model vehicle that you keep up-to-date with regular maintenance services.

 To avoid engine problems in the future, note that there are a few exceptions to the rules regarding Motor Oil Additives:

• Older vehicles might require additives to prevent additional wear on valve lifters & the camshaft.
• Racing engines or hot rods that require ZDDP additives for top performance.
• Used car engines with unknown oil change histories or engines that have not had maintenance performed at regular intervals.

Ensuring your vehicle’s oil levels are well maintained will help you to avoid costly issues, like an extensive overhaul or engine repair later on.

AAMCO Overland park has engine experts that will help you determine if you need engine repair or Motor Oil Additives for your vehicle. Stop in or call us today and with any questions that you may have.

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Before using an engine oil additive, take a look at this video first (it has interesting comments about how the additives can affect your oil's additives):

View: https://youtu.be/CAGT5inQScE

In short, he is not a fan and he explains why, based on science not speculation (to quote the Geek himself). Last edited: May 28,

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In short no. No speculation and proven by oil sample reports I have seen through work. Oil additives a relic of the long past. Modern high quality oils are well formulated and designed for current emission systems and engine designs. Extra additives and certain chemical additives in oil can cause failures of DPFs. Engine oil flush can be risky too. If an engine is well serviced there should be no need to flush the lubrication system. Engines that are poorly serviced or not serviced to operating conditions may survive a bit longer but the damage is done. Most engine manufacturers do not recommend engine flushing. Shorter oil change intervals are a better option for keeping an engine clean. The few places that oil additive do work are in hydraulic systems, diffs and manufactures are strict in recommending particular types of application specific additives.

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He does not recommend oil flushes in another video, not because they do not work, but because they can clog the oil filter, etc That is they work too fast and can have unforeseen consequences.

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A dishwasher tablet in your bathwater will clean your skin, but would you risk it?
I think over the past 20-30 years we have learned using appropriate modern oils, a Goldilocks oil change approach ( not too often or too late) and replacing the filter is the correct and "clinically proven" method of ensuring engine longevity.

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Dishwasher detergent is the best

A dishwasher tablet in your bathwater will clean your skin, but would you risk it?
I think over the past 20-30 years we have learned using appropriate modern oils, a Goldilocks oil change approach ( not too often or too late) and replacing the filter is the correct and "clinically proven" method of ensuring engine longevity.

Dishwasher detergents and tablet are very good at cleaning contaminated cooling systems as they don't foam. Gentle on seals and not as aggressive as radiator flush particularly on older engines. Last edited: May 28,

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INEOS got a mention in the video, apparently they make base oils used to make synthetic automotive oils.

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Dishwasher detergent is the best
Dishwasher detergents and tablet are very good at cleaning contaminated cooling systems as they don't foam. Gentle on seals and not as aggressive as radiator flush particularly on older engines.

Perfect for diesels then!

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Synthetic oils these days - no problems on their own.

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You can add a additive to help flush the engine and run it for a half hour or so then drain it. I have cleaned out some serious sludge in the past. Outside of that = BAD Last edited: May 28,

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Never used the oil additives. But was a long time user of diesel additive. Mainly to keep injectors clean and moss growth out of the tank. I never had any problems... Whether that was due to it working I can't be certain.

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Never used the oil additives. But was a long time user of diesel additive. Mainly to keep injectors clean and moss growth out of the tank. I never had any problems... Whether that was due to it working I can't be certain.

With you on this one buddy. I think diesel additives are a positive when used correctly.

I am a big believer in Wynns Gold diesel treatment for a good clean out, or if things are getting a little Smokey. I wouldn’t use this one on a regular basis though.

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I do not think that additives are useful in such elaborated motors. Look at the specifications the oil has to meet and you see that it is not the cheap stuff you can get in every diy market.
the oil recommended by Ineos will contain enough additives to serve the engine the best way.

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Never used the oil additives. But was a long time user of diesel additive. Mainly to keep injectors clean and moss growth out of the tank. I never had any problems... Whether that was due to it working I can't be certain.

I have used diesel additives and biocides over the years. That is one terrible job trying to clean out black death algae from a fuel system.

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I’ve seen that video too—it’s well presented, but real-world results matter too. I used Tribotex in my high-mileage Accord just as a hail mary, and it genuinely made a difference. Quieter idle, smoother revs, and better oil pressure. I get the chemistry concerns, but in practice, it worked for me. Maybe it’s not for every engine, but I’m keeping it in my toolbox for older rides.