I am having a discussion with some folks about oil quality. I was hoping to search the forum for answers but couldn't find a search field. I may be missing it but... Here is my question:
I know some oil companies use different "friction tests" to demonstrate the effectiveness of the lubricating abilities of their brand or products. Where can I find a video of an independent friction test between common off-the-shelf engine oils (small gas engines). I have a guy that insists it doesn't matter what brand you use as long as it's 10w30 (a common viscosity for small air-cooled gasoline engines). Having seen the oil break down of Pennzoil and other bottom of the barrel brands and the clean insides of engines with quality oils, I understand the necessity to use quality life blood (engine oil) but I was trying to find a way to demonstrate the friction reduction qualities of quality vs cheap oils.
If this has been answered before, please help me find the thread or video. If it's in the wrong place, feel free to move it.
Thanks in advance!
I know some oil companies use different "friction tests" to demonstrate the effectiveness of the lubricating abilities of their brand or products. Where can I find a video of an independent friction test between common off-the-shelf engine oils (small gas engines). I have a guy that insists it doesn't matter what brand you use as long as it's 10w30 (a common viscosity for small air-cooled gasoline engines). Having seen the oil break down of Pennzoil and other bottom of the barrel brands and the clean insides of engines with quality oils, I understand the necessity to use quality life blood (engine oil) but I was trying to find a way to demonstrate the friction reduction qualities of quality vs cheap oils.
If this has been answered before, please help me find the thread or video. If it's in the wrong place, feel free to move it.
Thanks in advance!