It was a Tuesday when the concept of "better" died.
In late 2023, a whistleblower at a major additive company revealed that "certified" ILSAC GF-7 and API SP-rated oils were passing certification with premium samples but shipping with substandard formulations . dipsticks lubricants abject infidelity 2025 better
– “Abject infidelity” is highly unusual in technical lubrication or engineering literature. It might appear in a psychology, sociology, or literary studies paper, not in a dipstick/lubricant context. It was a Tuesday when the concept of "better" died
Just as a well-lubricated engine lasts a lifetime, we are learning that maintaining our current relationships and health is more efficient than constantly seeking "the new." It might appear in a psychology, sociology, or
Newer vehicle designs (specifically the 2025 Euro 7 and China 7 compliant engines) have relocated dipsticks to near-inaccessible locations under plastic shrouds. Why? To force owners back to dealerships for "proprietary oil checks." The DIYer is being gaslit by design.
