The notion of putting jet engines in cars in one that won't go away. For literally decades, major automakers have played ...

It's also cooled by smartly engineered airflow rather than by oil. All this means that jet oil isn't exposed to the usual culprits like fuel residue, soot, or water that break down oil in car engines.

As such, putting aviation oil in a car engine is not recommended, as it may lead to premature wear. Let's discuss the specifics of why that is and the various needs of each engine type.

The owner says they rebuilt the engine 30 years ago, but they didn't want to use it in a car. Instead, they installed the engine in a jet boat, where it was working regularly until two years ago.