Good post Sid, and very nice pictures. You are correct about the RP filter being top notch, as I would choose it over any Mobil 1 EP or K&N oil filter every time. The newer evolution of synthetic media/fibers being utilized in top tier filters allow for a much better filtration without inhibiting oil flow.
How long should it take for me to get my results back from OAI:??: I sent it UPS and verified that it was received on Friday the 19th! :shrug:
You should have already had your results back. Did you select email or snail mail report results?
I can't remember so I am going to guess snail mail :bash: Should I contact them?
I assume this is for the factory fill ... what year?Finally in!
Although I don't think that I like the results :cuss: I don't see how Ford thinks that this Motorcraft is going to last ~7500 miles.
Finally in!
Although I don't think that I like the results :cuss: I don't see how Ford thinks that this Motorcraft is going to last ~7500 miles.
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Oxidation and silicon were both in red and viscosity was in orange.
Waiting on the oh mighty Beast to tell me what this means.:-D
Miles on engine 5000
Miles on oil 5000
Fe 27 Al 10 Cu 34 Pb 17 Sn 0 Si 315 Ca 2016 Moly 41 B 189
Zn 779 P 686 TBN 2.53
Viscosity @100 13.5
Oxidation 46
Nitration 18
Fuel dilution <1
Soot/Water <.1
I assume this is for the factory fill ... what year?
First post has been updated with NP's UOA information.
I'm already over 6000 miles, so in about 2 months I will give you another MC sample. But I think that I am going to switch to Mobil 0W-40 or Amsoil 10W-40 with the Amsoil filter. Do you have preference of one over the other?
Thanks again Beast!:rockon:
So i'm going with the Amsoil...if my engine blows will you warranty it for me?
I have seen a few UOAs on the M1 0W40 that suggests it is very shear stable especially for a 0W40 with a viscosity index of 185. It does start out as a thin 40 grade ~ 13.4 cSt. Here's a link to a recent VOA of the SN formula.Obviously I prefer the shear stability and ultra low NOACK that 10W-40 Amsoil provides. Mobil 1 0W-40 will shear to a heavy 30 grade lubricant over time and has a higher NOACK. You could use Mobil 1 0W-40 with better results than MC 5W-50.....but I personally would stick with Amsoil, as it's more robust.