Gear lube study (1 Viewer)

[Hayes]

This is an interesting read:

http://www.goodsenseoil.com/G2457-GearOilWhitePaper.pdf

 

[Mike6158]

I run Amsoil Severe Gear in my LC. I'll be changing it soon and I'll send oil samples to Blackstone when I do. I'll be interested to see the results.

 

[uHu]

Yes, a good read. If we could have the same test from all manufacturers, it would be good.
Isn't there something like this from an independent test facility? Although such a thing doesn't exist, I presume.

 

[CurbsEnthusiasm]

It's crazy brands like RP failed so miserably at some tests. Marketing dept has more money then R&D.

 

[aging fleet]

I use Severe Gear in my LC too, but am always a bit suspicious of their tests. I'm confident they make a quality product, just not sure how it actually compares to other oils.

This white paper is also ~8 years old so YMMV.

 

[Mike6158]

I use Severe Gear in my LC too, but am always a bit suspicious of their tests. I'm confident they make a quality product, just not sure how it actually compares to other oils.

This white paper is also ~8 years old so YMMV.

I'm always skeptical of tests. There rarely seems to be a lack of agenda or bias in those things. The best test I know of is the one I'll do when I send my samples off for my LC.

 

[ntsqd]

If you really want to dive deep: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php
I'm not responsible for the time lost in clicking the above link.

 

[uHu]

It's crazy brands like RP failed so miserably at some tests. Marketing dept has more money then R&D.

Or the amsoil test is paid by their marketing dept, most likely.
Not doubting that amsoil has good products tho', generally.

 

[jemsec]

My choice now and in the future is Amsoil and Mobile 1 as a substitute on occasion. There other good choices but these two have proved to work for me.