Maxima oil

Everett Vassar · 03-27-2018, 04:51 PM

Currently running Lucas full synthetic racing oil 10-30 in our LT1 stocker. Thinking about trying Maxima I've heard good things about it ,but they have a lot of different oil products. Looking to keep my protection level up..but maybe pick up a little HP? Anybody use it?

FED 387 · 03-27-2018, 05:14 PM

How much HP do you think you will achieve by changing brands of oil? If what you are currently using is doing its job why switch. I wot contact Maxima for a list of current drag racers using their oil contact them ask what their results have been. Then make an informed decision. I think that unless you are looking for a few hundredths in ET you are wasting not only your time but money too. My .02 cents

Everett Vassar · 03-27-2018, 06:24 PM

That's exactly what I'm doing here.....reaching out to other racers for their results, opinions. .anyway they recommend their RS line. So maybe I'll give it a try.... $14.97 a quart ouch!

Whalen3186 · 03-27-2018, 06:43 PM

I've had really good luck with Lucas Oil. Jeff Warren also says that the engines look good when he freshens them. If you're looking to pick up a couple numbers by changing oil, I would suggest looking at lighter weight Lucas products. I know the 0-10 is a good choice.

Everett Vassar · 03-27-2018, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Whalen3186

I've had really good luck with Lucas Oil. Jeff Warren also says that the engines look good when he freshens them. If you're looking to pick up a couple numbers by changing oil, I would suggest looking at lighter weight Lucas products. I know the 0-10 is a good choice.

Thats a really good point. I know we had a slight performance improved with the 305 going from Amalie to Lucas

Bob Gullett · 03-27-2018, 07:19 PM

I run the Maxima oil with no issues. I buy mine thru PMR Race cars with contact info to Tony Mandella. He will treat you right. And Maxima does pay contingency as long as you have the decal. Its just not posted.

Randall Klein · 03-27-2018, 09:23 PM

Any experience with Archoil additive and or Boron
Video presentation on Leno s garage awhile back

TommyPettigrew3076 · 03-27-2018, 09:31 PM

You might want to check out JR 1 oil contact Mike Roth at MR2 race cars765.483.9371 and Tell him I recommended it . It won't break the bank and is a great oil that has proven to pick up a few over other brands

Shadylane · 03-27-2018, 09:57 PM

I've used Maxima 'Break In' oil with the extra Zinc in my engine, accidentally overheated it a couple of times and the oil pressure never wavered. Even though my engine is past it's break in period, my engine builder recommended I keep using it because of the chemical protection. I have a flat tappet cam.

Also have used the RS full synthetic with good results, it has high zinc/phosphorus too.

Not sure if there is any performance gain compared to other brands. I just like the oil.

nhramnl · 03-28-2018, 07:29 AM

From what I've observed over the years, racing oil is kinda like beer; everybody has their own brand and swears it's better than all the others. The fact that there are many different brands used by many different fast guys (and engine builders) suggests that they're all good.

03-27-2018, 04:51 PM	#1
Everett Vassar Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kennedale,Tx Posts: 227 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Maxima oil Currently running Lucas full synthetic racing oil 10-30 in our LT1 stocker. Thinking about trying Maxima I've heard good things about it ,but they have a lot of different oil products. Looking to keep my protection level up..but maybe pick up a little HP? Anybody use it?

03-27-2018, 05:14 PM	#2
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,358 Likes: 359 Liked 282 Times in 152 Posts	Re: Maxima oil How much HP do you think you will achieve by changing brands of oil? If what you are currently using is doing its job why switch. I wot contact Maxima for a list of current drag racers using their oil contact them ask what their results have been. Then make an informed decision. I think that unless you are looking for a few hundredths in ET you are wasting not only your time but money too. My .02 cents

03-27-2018, 06:24 PM	#3
Everett Vassar Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kennedale,Tx Posts: 227 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Maxima oil That's exactly what I'm doing here.....reaching out to other racers for their results, opinions. .anyway they recommend their RS line. So maybe I'll give it a try.... $14.97 a quart ouch! Last edited by Everett Vassar; 03-27-2018 at 06:56 PM.

03-27-2018, 06:43 PM	#4
Whalen3186 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 239 Likes: 19 Liked 108 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Maxima oil I've had really good luck with Lucas Oil. Jeff Warren also says that the engines look good when he freshens them. If you're looking to pick up a couple numbers by changing oil, I would suggest looking at lighter weight Lucas products. I know the 0-10 is a good choice.

03-27-2018, 07:19 PM	#6
Bob Gullett VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,069 Likes: 42 Liked 414 Times in 92 Posts	Re: Maxima oil I run the Maxima oil with no issues. I buy mine thru PMR Race cars with contact info to Tony Mandella. He will treat you right. And Maxima does pay contingency as long as you have the decal. Its just not posted. __________________ 68 Chevy11 327 F/S

03-27-2018, 09:23 PM	#7
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 784 Likes: 45 Liked 317 Times in 66 Posts	Re: Maxima oil Any experience with Archoil additive and or Boron Video presentation on Leno s garage awhile back

03-27-2018, 09:31 PM	#8
TommyPettigrew3076 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fishers Indiana Posts: 56 Likes: 8 Liked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Maxima oil You might want to check out JR 1 oil contact Mike Roth at MR2 race cars765.483.9371 and Tell him I recommended it . It won't break the bank and is a great oil that has proven to pick up a few over other brands

03-27-2018, 09:57 PM	#9
Shadylane Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 191 Likes: 169 Liked 123 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Maxima oil I've used Maxima 'Break In' oil with the extra Zinc in my engine, accidentally overheated it a couple of times and the oil pressure never wavered. Even though my engine is past it's break in period, my engine builder recommended I keep using it because of the chemical protection. I have a flat tappet cam. Also have used the RS full synthetic with good results, it has high zinc/phosphorus too. Not sure if there is any performance gain compared to other brands. I just like the oil.

03-28-2018, 07:29 AM	#10
nhramnl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 504 Likes: 7 Liked 352 Times in 82 Posts	Re: Maxima oil From what I've observed over the years, racing oil is kinda like beer; everybody has their own brand and swears it's better than all the others. The fact that there are many different brands used by many different fast guys (and engine builders) suggests that they're all good.