Lucas UCL as an MMO-style 'engine flush'...

[addyguy]

I've never seen this question asked, so I will go ahead and ask it, just for the sake of discussion.....

When people are looking for chemicals to use as 'gentle flush' cleaners, many products are suggested. The current favourite is MMO, which is very thin, and can also be burned in the gas.

In the recent past, you would have had recs. for LC-20 when it was more popular, or Neutra.

Lucas UCL is a thin, solvent-type oil that is run in the gas to clean and lubricate (like MMO) - has anyone ever suggested, or tried, using a pint or so of it in a crankcase as a flush?

Just wondering.

 

[mrfd222]

 

[addyguy]

Oh, I wasn't planning on doing this.....it's just a lot of folks like 'safer' engine flushes....like MMO, LC-20 (higher dose), Neutra, even ATF.....just wondered if, in small amounts, folks here though Lucas UCL could perform this function......

 

[c3po]

Originally Posted By: addguy
Lucas UCL is a thin, solvent-type oil that is run in the gas to clean and lubricate (like MMO) - has anyone ever suggested, or tried, using a pint or so of it in a crankcase as a flush?

Just wondering.


I am not going to be the 1st one to try it or recommend it, I have never seen anything on the Lucas UCL Bottle that says it is o.k. to use it in the motor oil.

 

[postjeeprcr]

That is an interesting question and I have never seen it asked here either.

 

[demarpaint]

Great question. IMO if it could have been used that way Lucas would have stated it. They are a company that is actually very good at marketing products, and they wouldn't have missed out on that opportunity.

 

[c3po]

Originally Posted By: demarpaint
They are a company that is actually very good at marketing products, and they wouldn't have missed out on that opportunity.


Good Point.

 

[willix]

I'm curious that a product made for UCL & fuel system cleaning that states on the bottle it can't be over used or over dosed may have some cleaning abilities in the crank case. Prehaps pre-change flush.

 

[Boss302fan]

I have used Lucas UCL and it does nothing for your car. It is a waste of money...

 

[willix]

Which is more of a waste of money;
Lucas
MMO
?

 

[Boss302fan]

Lucas. I have friends that love it in older classic cars but it never did anything for me in newer cars. MMO does do a nice job safely cleaning up the inside of older or new engines. I usually hate snake oils bit MMO does work if you apply it correctly.

 

[chevrofreak]

Originally Posted By: willix
Which is more of a waste of money;
Lucas
MMO
?


Both are equal complete and total wastes of money.

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted By: chevrofreak
Originally Posted By: willix
Which is more of a waste of money;
Lucas
MMO
?


Both are equal complete and total wastes of money.


+1 When used to try fix worn engines, defective, damaged, or worn out parts, all additives are a waste of money. For engine cleaning, or quieting down a noisy lifter, nothing beats MMO. JMO

 

[Cup of Joe]

Originally Posted By: addyguy

Lucas UCL is a thin, solvent-type oil that is run in the gas to clean and lubricate (like MMO) - has anyone ever suggested, or tried, using a pint or so of it in a crankcase as a flush?

Just wondering.


Lucas UCL is not a solvent and it is not thin. Its a 30wt between 11cst (MSDS) and 13cst (TDS), the flash point is 450F similar to some motor oils.

http://www.lucasoil.com/images/medialibrary/44D56CE8B244DE6C40C6C668131E1823.pdf

 

[severach]

At more than double the price I wouldn't expect much interest in testing Lucas UCL in oil.

 

[chevrofreak]

Originally Posted By: demarpaint
Originally Posted By: chevrofreak
Originally Posted By: willix
Which is more of a waste of money;
Lucas
MMO
?


Both are equal complete and total wastes of money.


+1 When used to try fix worn engines, defective, damaged, or worn out parts, all additives are a waste of money. For engine cleaning, or quieting down a noisy lifter, nothing beats MMO. JMO


I meant period, not just for this purpose

 

[Vikas]

And LubroMolly is NOT??

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted By: chevrofreak
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
Originally Posted By: chevrofreak
Originally Posted By: willix
Which is more of a waste of money;
Lucas
MMO
?


Both are equal complete and total wastes of money.


+1 When used to try fix worn engines, defective, damaged, or worn out parts, all additives are a waste of money. For engine cleaning, or quieting down a noisy lifter, nothing beats MMO. JMO


I meant period, not just for this purpose


We're all entitled to our opinions, I've found MMO to be the best additive I've ever tried for cleaning engines and freeing up lifters. Saved me dropping a fuel tank to replace a sticking float too. Like I said we're all entitled to our opinions, at least we agree on Lubro Moly!

 

[Boss302fan]

Until recently, I was totally against MMO. Now after trying it in a few older higher mileage cars, I am sold on it. Like I said prior, it depends on what you use it for. Cleaning up an engine and even in a few tanks of gas, it cleans up the engine and fuel system... These were older cars and I had nothing to lose, so I tried it. I am happy I did.

 

[demarpaint]

Glad to hear it! Seems most people who try it are pleased. There are certain situations where mechanical repair is the only solution. Those people are usually the people who are unhappy with the product. There are those who never tried it and are unhappy with it, because, well I'm not really sure. Maybe it is something they were told, or a rumor they heard. That’s a different story all together!!