Can you "feel" a difference after a regular oil change?
 

Is it possible to feel a difference (smoothness, better acceleration,
etc.) after a normal-interlude oil change? Someone is claiming this and
I think it's just their imagination, but I was wondering if there'd be
any technical reason. I can't think of one, unless the oil was quarts
low or something drastic, which it wasn't.

Thanks--
Al

Re: Can you "feel" a difference after a regular oil change?
 

"Big Al" <big@big.com> wrote in message
news:big-820E48.07530926042009@freenews.netfront.net...
> Is it possible to feel a difference (smoothness, better acceleration,
> etc.) after a normal-interlude oil change? Someone is claiming this and
> I think it's just their imagination, but I was wondering if there'd be
> any technical reason. I can't think of one, unless the oil was quarts
> low or something drastic, which it wasn't.
>
> Thanks--
> Al

Strictly imagination. Of course, perhaps that would be the case if you
never performed the required maintenance on time.

Re: Can you "feel" a difference after a regular oil change?
 

Big Al wrote:
> Is it possible to feel a difference (smoothness, better acceleration,
> etc.) after a normal-interlude oil change? Someone is claiming this and
> I think it's just their imagination, but I was wondering if there'd be
> any technical reason. I can't think of one, unless the oil was quarts
> low or something drastic, which it wasn't.
>
> Thanks--
> Al
Not unless someone noticed a loose plug wire and stuck it back on or
something like that .....

Re: Can you "feel" a difference after a regular oil change?
 

Big Al wrote:
> Is it possible to feel a difference (smoothness, better acceleration,
> etc.) after a normal-interlude oil change? Someone is claiming this and
> I think it's just their imagination, but I was wondering if there'd be
> any technical reason. I can't think of one, unless the oil was quarts
> low or something drastic, which it wasn't.
>
> Thanks--
> Al

of course you could, although it really depends on the state of the old
oil.

usually, oil goes up in viscosity as particle load increases with age,
so the engine will be having to work very slightly harder against that.
you'd not expect a big difference on changing to fresh, but it can be
there. i doubt that recreational oil changers that compulsively do it
every 2k miles will notice anything.

Re: Can you "feel" a difference after a regular oil change?
 

Big Al <big@big.com> wrote in news:big-820E48.07530926042009
@freenews.netfront.net:

> Is it possible to feel a difference (smoothness, better acceleration,
> etc.) after a normal-interlude oil change? Someone is claiming this and
> I think it's just their imagination, but I was wondering if there'd be
> any technical reason. I can't think of one, unless the oil was quarts
> low or something drastic, which it wasn't.
>



No alterations will be felt simply by the fact of the oil change.

Psychologically though, some may feel as though the car is running better
because they've done something "good" for the car.


--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: Can you "feel" a difference after a regular oil change?
 

On 2009-04-26 04:53:09 -0700, Big Al <big@big.com> said:

> Is it possible to feel a difference (smoothness, better acceleration,
> etc.) after a normal-interlude oil change? Someone is claiming this and
> I think it's just their imagination, but I was wondering if there'd be
> any technical reason. I can't think of one, unless the oil was quarts
> low or something drastic, which it wasn't.
>
> Thanks--
> Al

Of course you can! Just like after a nice wash and wax. Everything is
smooth and powerful. At least, that's the way it is with me.
jor

Re: Can you "feel" a difference after a regular oil change?
 

Big Al wrote:
> Is it possible to feel a difference (smoothness, better acceleration,
> etc.) after a normal-interlude oil change? Someone is claiming this and
> I think it's just their imagination, but I was wondering if there'd be
> any technical reason. I can't think of one, unless the oil was quarts
> low or something drastic, which it wasn't.
>
> Thanks--
> Al
Hi,
Yes for sure.

Re: Can you "feel" a difference after a regular oil change?
 

On Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:54:26 -0700, Tony Hwang wrote:

> Big Al wrote:
>> Is it possible to feel a difference (smoothness, better acceleration,
>> etc.) after a normal-interlude oil change? Someone is claiming this and
>> I think it's just their imagination, but I was wondering if there'd be
>> any technical reason. I can't think of one, unless the oil was quarts
>> low or something drastic, which it wasn't.
>>
>> Thanks--
>> Al
> Hi,
> Yes for sure.

I notice the engine runs a little smoother with fresh oil.

Re: Can you "feel" a difference after a regular oil change?
 

jim beam wrote:
> Big Al wrote:
>> Is it possible to feel a difference (smoothness, better acceleration,
>> etc.) after a normal-interlude oil change? Someone is claiming this
>> and I think it's just their imagination, but I was wondering if
>> there'd be any technical reason. I can't think of one, unless the oil
>> was quarts low or something drastic, which it wasn't.
>>
>> Thanks--
>> Al
>
> of course you could, although it really depends on the state of the old
> oil.
>
> usually, oil goes up in viscosity as particle load increases with age,
> so the engine will be having to work very slightly harder against that.
> you'd not expect a big difference on changing to fresh, but it can be
> there. i doubt that recreational oil changers that compulsively do it
> every 2k miles will notice anything.

http://www.bishopsperformance.com/dynoinfo.htm

this is not a great link, but it's quick.

"Another little known fact is that the type and weight of oil can affect
the power as well. Pure synthetic oil can easily show a 1% - 3% or
greater increase in horsepower compared to conventional petroleum based
oil."

the same applies for older more viscous oil.

Re: Can you "feel" a difference after a regular oil change?
 

Hachiroku ãƒ�ãƒ�ãƒã‚¯ wrote:
> On Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:54:26 -0700, Tony Hwang wrote:
>
>> Big Al wrote:
>>> Is it possible to feel a difference (smoothness, better acceleration,
>>> etc.) after a normal-interlude oil change? Someone is claiming this and
>>> I think it's just their imagination, but I was wondering if there'd be
>>> any technical reason. I can't think of one, unless the oil was quarts
>>> low or something drastic, which it wasn't.
>>>
>>> Thanks--
>>> Al
>> Hi,
>> Yes for sure.
>
> I notice the engine runs a little smoother with fresh oil.
>
Main thing I notice is the used oil kills the weeds along the fence.
Here's some reading for ya,
$10 Million, Just for Motor Oil
The most advanced piece of technology in a Nascar vehicle these days
isn't its engine, its suspension or anything made of carbon fiber. It's
the motor oil.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123932274269507173.html

Re: Can you "feel" a difference after a regular oil change?
 

On Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:11:13 -0500, Fat Moe wrote:

>>>> Thanks--
>>>> Al
>>> Hi,
>>> Yes for sure.
>>
>> I notice the engine runs a little smoother with fresh oil.
>>
> Main thing I notice is the used oil kills the weeds along the fence.

I notice if you lived where I live, you'd have to pay a hefty fine and
clean it up at enormous expense...

Re: Can you "feel" a difference after a regular oil change?
 

Hachiroku ãƒ�ãƒ�ãƒã‚¯ wrote:
> On Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:11:13 -0500, Fat Moe wrote:
>
>>>>> Thanks--
>>>>> Al
>>>> Hi,
>>>> Yes for sure.
>>> I notice the engine runs a little smoother with fresh oil.
>>>
>> Main thing I notice is the used oil kills the weeds along the fence.
>
> I notice if you lived where I live, you'd have to pay a hefty fine and
> clean it up at enormous expense...
>
>
>
It's OK here, and it works great as termite preventer. I
"scientifically" applied a few gallons to a section of fence with a
Wagner spray gun and no termites on that section after 15 years, they
went through the rest like a buzz saw. Neighbor thought I was running a
tattoo gun and came over to see what kind of rig I was running.

Re: Can you "feel" a difference after a regular oil change?
 

When I was a kid and we had to put in new fence posts, we routinely soaked
the bottom foot or so in old drain oil. Did that now I'd be in jail. And
no, I've never noticed anything after an oil change as far as performance.
But I seldom go as far as 4000 miles as I prepayed for 3000/3month "free"
lifetime oil/filter changes.

Ron in Idaho

Re: Can you "feel" a difference after a regular oil change?
 

Hachiroku ãƒ�ãƒ�ãƒã‚¯ wrote:
> On Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:54:26 -0700, Tony Hwang wrote:
>
>> Big Al wrote:
>>> Is it possible to feel a difference (smoothness, better acceleration,
>>> etc.) after a normal-interlude oil change? Someone is claiming this and
>>> I think it's just their imagination, but I was wondering if there'd be
>>> any technical reason. I can't think of one, unless the oil was quarts
>>> low or something drastic, which it wasn't.
>>>
>>> Thanks--
>>> Al
>> Hi,
>> Yes for sure.
>
> I notice the engine runs a little smoother with fresh oil.
>



I notice my wallet is lighter.

Re: Can you "feel" a difference after a regular oil change?
 

Big Al wrote:
> Is it possible to feel a difference (smoothness, better acceleration,
> etc.) after a normal-interlude oil change?

No.

> Someone is claiming this and
> I think it's just their imagination, but I was wondering if there'd be
> any technical reason. I can't think of one, unless the oil was quarts
> low or something drastic, which it wasn't.

People claim a lot of things. I.e. they claim they can feel the
difference between synthetic base stock oil and petroleum base stock
oil, but of course they can't.