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09-04-2013, 04:57 AM
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True. I was thinking it would be like all season tires. You'd get better performance if you use summer tires, and when you need better grip in the snow, snow tires are better than all seasons.
Would I notice a difference if I use a "summer oil" and a "winter oil" (if that even exists!)
Would I notice a difference if I use a "summer oil" and a "winter oil" (if that even exists!)
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This is what I'm running. I just sent in a 5k mile sample to Blackstone for analysis but didn't change the oil. I plan to send in another sample at 7.5k and one at 10k when I change it (assuming there's nothing in the analyses that suggests I need to change it sooner). FWIW, I changed the factory oil at 5k and the oil from the free dealer change at 5k. I have oil analyses from those two changes as well.
09-06-2013, 04:18 PM
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Very interesting Stereodude.
For as long as I can remember, Mobil 1 was my oil. Still a fantastic oil, but I started reading different analysis results online and switched.
Anything stand out when looking at the analysis for the factory oil, compared to the dealer oil, and then the first fill with the Pennzoil Euro at the 5000 mile mark?
For as long as I can remember, Mobil 1 was my oil. Still a fantastic oil, but I started reading different analysis results online and switched.
Anything stand out when looking at the analysis for the factory oil, compared to the dealer oil, and then the first fill with the Pennzoil Euro at the 5000 mile mark?
09-06-2013, 06:21 PM
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Very interesting Stereodude.
For as long as I can remember, Mobil 1 was my oil. Still a fantastic oil, but I started reading different analysis results online and switched.
Anything stand out when looking at the analysis for the factory oil, compared to the dealer oil, and then the first fill with the Pennzoil Euro at the 5000 mile mark?
For as long as I can remember, Mobil 1 was my oil. Still a fantastic oil, but I started reading different analysis results online and switched.
Anything stand out when looking at the analysis for the factory oil, compared to the dealer oil, and then the first fill with the Pennzoil Euro at the 5000 mile mark?
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Thank you for posting the results Stereodude. As indicated, your oil analysis looks very good.
Two things surprised me a bit...
1) The iron ppm was a higher (by a small amount) on the second (dealer) oil
2) All of the oil viscosities were low, in the 30 weight range rather than 40 weight, particularly with the dealer oil.
Results show our engines are indeed still breaking in after 10,000 miles.
Sharing your knowledge and experience are much appreciated.
Two things surprised me a bit...
1) The iron ppm was a higher (by a small amount) on the second (dealer) oil
2) All of the oil viscosities were low, in the 30 weight range rather than 40 weight, particularly with the dealer oil.
Results show our engines are indeed still breaking in after 10,000 miles.
Sharing your knowledge and experience are much appreciated.
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