WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Larry, newer oil compositions are targeted to meet the latest specs, basically API SN+ or ILSAC GF6. These have come out due to the need for tackling issues with direct injection engines and carbon buildup/fuel dilution. Along with continuing improvements in fuel economy etc of course. It seems oils are moving towards more ashless composition to achieve goals, similar to the TCW3 specification for 2 cycle outboard/marine engines. So additives in oils are being reduced. It will be interesting to see how this plays out for engine life, whether you will have to have two tier specs for gasoline engines like what they have for diesel engines currently. Not yet decided. The best test still remains analysis from laboratories like Blackstone, since all us folks can only go by results Visual inspection of oil of course, both on the dipstick and through the oil fill hole, is also helpful in detecting varnish buildup. If there is no varnish and lab testing corroborates wear rates, you are probably good to go with the oil & OCI you chose to have tested. Note that if your driving conditions/style change, you should get the used oil retested to verify your oil/OCI is still good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Young Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 I'm going to continue to use Mobil 1 motor oil in all my vehicles even after you said it is the worst 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted May 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 I'm going to continue to use Mobil 1 motor oil in all my vehicles even after you said it is the worst I have no problem with your decision. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted May 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 Next up some transmission fluid testing to come along with some rather odd oils. Videos production has taken a back seat for a bit until home renovation projects are finished. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted June 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Opening up two Purolator Boss oil filters. One with 100hrs for engine run time and one with 200hrs of engine run time. Now to figure out which one is which? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted June 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Next up I purchased 4 quick lube oil filters at four different quick lube shops. The interesting song and dance to get them to sell me the filter only was interesting and funny. I then opened them up and found..... Video to be released soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted June 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 What type of filter do you get from the quick lube locations? Yeah scary 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted July 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 A visual view of the synthetics blends that are being marketed. See what you get as far as synthetic mixes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted October 14, 2018 Report Share Posted October 14, 2018 Quite a bit of history in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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macbwt Posted October 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 (edited) This space reserved for future use. LOL Edited October 20, 2018 by macbwt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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macbwt Posted November 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 Seems I get some questions on how and who I use for oil samples hope this answers the questions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted November 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Pulled out about 10 oz of gear lube from two PTU's Yeah both were low. Keep an eye on them PTU gear lube levels. I filtered it and check it out in a non conventional manner just as a cursory inspection 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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