Extra virgin olive oil, where are the bargains

[xxaarraa]

You forgot belt-driven cams versus gear-driven cams.

Funny story, I'm building a 383cid small-block Chevy and I called up my cam manufacturer. I asked them what oil to use as I need a high ZDDP content at break-in. I mentioned Rotella T, and the guy paused and said "Are you building a tractor? No? Then don't use that crap."

Just run what the manufacturer says spend the rest of the money on hookers.

Driven DT-40. Very high zinc. The flat-6's like it. Guys who race $150k 911 cup cars like it. Guys who build $150k 911 cup cars like it. NESR will tell you it is unnecessary because it costs more than $20 a gallon.

Look, there's probably plenty of guys on NESR who know what they are talking about, and have a wide ranging experience. But most of the guys on here think their experience with 2 or 3 SV650s, Hawks, an odd GSX-R or two, and maybe a couple of two stroke dirt bikes gives them all the knowledge they need to know. It's them that make for entertaining viewing.

[ZX-12R]

This one time I used Mobil 1intended for diesel engines and everything worked fine.

[Ductard]

I get my olive oil straight from Sorrento. Anything else will make your bread fall apart prematurely. And you gotta buy it from a dealer. Did I tell you I'm a dealer? I'm a dealer. You can be a dealer too if you pay me to be a dealer under me.

Extra virgin olive oil is unnecessary and expensive. I use Crisco for everything. No one in my family has died from a heart attack before age 30.


Edit: Donno why this thing is auto-quoting Bergs whenever I quote someone else. Maybe it's skynet trying to tell me he's wiser than we give him credit for....

[carsick]

Clearly, NESR knows.

Yes, we know that a stock-ish motorcycle that is properly maintained and fed Rotella T6 "synthetic" will last longer than you care to ride it. Use it for Superbike builds? No. Handbuilt Euro race cars? No. Street riding, track days, and club racing? Hell yes.
I'll use my savings on track time and tires.


*shear. The word is shear, as in to cut.

[RandyO]

Olive Oil Scam REVEALED (And How To Spot The Real Stuff) | Mama Natural

In the UC Davis study, these brands failed to meet extra-virgin olive oil standards:

Bertolli
Carapelli
Colavita
Filippo Berio
Mazzola
Mezzetta
Newman’s Own
Pompeian
Rachel Ray
Safeway
Star
Whole Foods


In the same study, these olive oils met the extra-virgin standards:

Corto Olive
California Olive Ranch
Kirkland Organic
Lucero (Ascolano)
McEvoy Ranch Organic

[xxaarraa]

Yes, we know that a stock-ish motorcycle that is properly maintained and fed Rotella T6 "synthetic" will last longer than you care to ride it. Use it for Superbike builds? No. Handbuilt Euro race cars? No. Street riding, track days, and club racing? Hell yes.
I'll use my savings on track time and tires.


*shear. The word is shear, as in to cut.

Good catch, keen eye.

Thanks for making my point. "The answer always comes down to the specific motor." -- that's what I said. And I said that in response to a generalized "synthetic is a waste" comment. Then came all the "I use T6 in all my vehicles" guys.

[Rambunctous]

"I use T6 in all my vehicles" guys.

Tell me a cheaper substitute I can use in all my engines that comes in a gallon jug then I am game. I don't have brand loyalty.

[RandyO]

Tell me a cheaper substitute I can use in all my engines that comes in a gallon jug then I am game. I don't have brand loyalty.

CITGO Motor Oil,Full Synthetic,5W-40,55 gal. - Engine and Motor Oils - 33ME32'|'622675001001 - Grainger Industrial Supply

[breakdirt916]

yamalube!!!

you can even buy the shelf on craigslist for $100 to store lawn chairs!



YAMALUBE STORAGE SHELF

[SteveM]

Olive Oil Scam REVEALED (And How To Spot The Real Stuff) | Mama Natural

The only EVOO I use is Genco

[TheIglu]

Here they all come. the NESR rotella marketing department. It feels like the scene from the latest game of thrones episode where the dead white Walker folks just jump off the ledge one after the other and throw themselves at John snow and company.

NESR rotella marketing department = satire of actual marketing for a product by unpaid consumers with nothing to gain by promotion

Amsoil marketing department = Did I tell you I'm a dealer? Amsoil is great. I'm a dealer, buy from me. Want to buy it online? No no no, you need to buy it through the pyramid. It's the best oil out there. Standards? No, they don't use industry standards and certifications. It's too good for that. Did I mention I'm a dealer? You can be a dealer too. Then if you sign all your friends up as dealers, we all win!



BTW, Rotella is on sale at Tractor Supply right now. 5 gallon bucket, $60.

[butcher bergs]

"Extra" virgin olive oil? Having extra virgins is a waste.

[butcher bergs]

BTW, Rotella is on sale at Tractor Supply right now. 5 gallon bucket, $60.

That Traveller oil is what I have been using in all things 4-stroke. Consider saving an additional $10 for that same bucket but with a different label.

[e30addict]

Amsoil marketing department = Did I tell you I'm a dealer? Amsoil is great. I'm a dealer, buy from me. Want to Buy it online? No no no, you need to buy it through the pyramid. It's the best oil out there. Standards? No, they don't use industry standards and certifications. It's too good for that. Did I mention I'm a dealer? You can be a dealer too. Then if you sign all your friends up as dealers, we all win!

BS. I've been on here for years and most people STILL have no idea I'm a dealer. I've also never noticed anyone else on this site posting about it all the time either.

And for fwiw, when i was tracking my cars they got Redline since the more ester based oils hold up to higher heat applications better.

The marketing of Amsoil sucks, but that doesn't mean it's a bad oil by any stretch.

[xxaarraa]

"Extra" virgin olive oil? Having extra virgins is a waste.

Funniest thing said in this thread.

[PhilB]

Synthetic oil is much more consistent in molecular weight and breaks down less than the non-synthetic. I don't worry much about brand of oil, but I do always use a good quality synthetic for all my vehicles (that is formulated for motorcycles if the vehicle is a motorcycle), and I do believe that contributes to the longevity of my machinery. Oil is the lifeblood of a machine; going cheap on that is what is known as "penny wise and pound foolish".

PhilB

[Rambunctous]

BS. I've been on here for years and most people STILL have no idea I'm a dealer. I've also never noticed anyone else on this site posting about it all the time either.



The marketing of Amsoil sucks

These things are great for trail riding and refueling at distant gas stations. Easy to carry.

[xxaarraa]

Synthetic oil is much more consistent in molecular weight and breaks down less than the non-synthetic. I don't worry much about brand of oil, but I do always use a good quality synthetic for all my vehicles (that is formulated for motorcycles if the vehicle is a motorcycle), and I do believe that contributes to the longevity of my machinery. Oil is the lifeblood of a machine; going cheap on that is what is known as "penny wise and pound foolish".

PhilB

Coming from a guy who has 200k miles on his motorcycle, I buy this.

[Jason P.]

damn. i came in here expecting suggesting for real evoo. fool me once.

[TheIglu]

damn. i came in here expecting suggesting for real evoo. fool me once.

California Olive Ranch is pretty solid stuff. Not as peppery as I'd like, but decent for the money.

[Kurlon]

What you really want is a good coconut oil for your popcorn, amazing what a difference in flavor you get over boring canola.

For the record, I run Castrol GTX in the Fizzer, changing it after 3 race rounds it's still clean, clingy and viscous but I'll continue to change after two rounds 'cause it's cheap. Also, it doesn't look like antifreeze and freak me out like another brand...

[MattR302]

I also use Rotella T6 in my bikes.
Never thought about using it in my car - I usually just use whatever name-brand synthetic is cheapest for the 5-quart jug at Walmart.

[Rambunctous]

Warming lubricant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[OreoGaborio]

You hooked one so I'll give you a 3/10 on that effort.

Marc R hooked a lot more than one.

9/10.

[Jason P.]

California Olive Ranch is pretty solid stuff. Not as peppery as I'd like, but decent for the money.

Ill give that a go next time I'm at the supermarket - used Bertolli and the flavor is well blanddd.