BangShift.com WALMART Oil Showdown: Myth-busting Results! Walmart Oil vs. Name Brand Oil Comparison Using Science and Engine Dyno

When I was a kid, we always used Quaker State oil because my dad had a contract with them on part-finance. And it was good oil because we never had a single engine failure related to bearings or lubrication. But when I started buying my own oil for everyday cars and stuff, I was just stuck with what was fancy and cheap. Turns out that wasn’t smart. Probably really not smart. But these days you can buy oil from a zillion brands with the same certifications and specs and whatever. So how do you know if the oil you’re buying is good? And does it matter how good it is if I change it on time every 3,000 miles? What if I only change it every 7,500 or 10,000 miles? Hmmmmm.

In this new video from our friend Lake Speed ​​Jr. and his YouTube channel The Motor Oil Geek, we learn a bit about Walmart oil. Are you ready? Have you bought it? Do you think it’s good? Or do you think it’s crap? Lake is about to debunk some myths, so check it out and let us know what you think.

Video description:

Which engine oil is better in extreme conditions? Discover the results of our comparison test between WALMART synthetic engine oil and a conventional engine oil from a reputable brand that debunks all the myths!

But to make things even more interesting, we tested both oils in a 450-horsepower flat-tappet engine. Using a dyno at Shaver Specialty Racing Engines, we precisely measured wear thanks to a new piston ring coating. Experience a clear winner, dispel some myths, and dive into detailed data. Get ready to dive deep!

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Who is @themotoroilgeek? I am a Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers certified Lubricant Specialist and Oil Monitoring Analyst (both of which I have held for over a decade). I also worked for Joe Gibbs Racing for 12 years as a Lubricant Specialist. During that time we tested and developed filters for our race engines with Wix Filters (one of our sponsors). We also tested and developed oils for our race cars with Lubrizol and Chevron-Phillips Chemical. After that I was Director of R&D at Driven Racing Oil. During that time I developed and tested over 50 products. We also worked with Cummins, Comp Cams, Oak Ridge National Labs, and General Motors on various R&D products. These efforts are documented in peer-reviewed white papers published in SAE International and ACS Sustainable Chemistry journals. I also own and operate SPEEDiagnostix, a company that provides used oil analysis.