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DISCLAIMER : This post is in no way intended to solicit "Vendor Bashing". It is not intended to focus on a specific manufacturer but rather a product that a specific manufacturer produces.

I'll use "Brand X" in my description although everyone that has seen the product advertised by now and will know who they are.

Brand X is now promoting a motor oil that is produced using 50% recycled motor oil. Brand X claims engine protection meets/exceeds most other oils "new" standards.

Even though "Brand X" is reputable manufacturer I'll never use any oil that uses recycled oil as part of its' formulation. What do the rest of you think???? I'd like to see some engaging discussion on this topic.

David F.

I would use it, mostly just to thumb my nose at the arabs.

Oil doesn't go bad, ever. the additives wear out, and it collects "dirt" but with adequate cleaning and fresh additives, I see no reason not to use it.

X2,
There is nothing at all wrong with recycled oil if it is done correctly, not much different than all the crap they have to do when it comes out of the ground
Read these
http://www.scientificamerican.com/artic ... e-recycled

http://www.recycleoil.org/

OK which one of you two didn't vote?
I just bought some brand X oil for the wifes car. I'll echo what those two said the oil doesn't go bad the additive package does.

That woud be me,,

Jim, I always assumed it was the base oil that degraded over time....guess I was mistaken !!!!



Mike, Thanks for posting those links!!!!. The first one was the most informative and has changed my prospective in regards to recycled oils. If there is a high mileage formula available I would consider using it @ my next service interval.


Was it the recycled formulation that is currently available ???
David F.

I did not read the articles but am guessing there is not enough zinc for flat tappet cams in these recycled oils however as indicated the should be good for today's modern engines with a roller cam setup. I know there are companies that do the same for industrial hydraulic oils......filter and add new additive packages......so why not motor oil.

Not sure what else is out there... I bought Brand "V" really.... Max Life Next gen 50% recycled High Mileage 5W30 in a green bottle. It was the same price as the regular one so I thought "why not?".

I wouldn't use it in the Camaro, but if it wasn't so expensive I would use it for the daily drivers. Up here it was almost twice as much a few weeks back when I first saw it on the shelf.