Recent content by Hawkins12

I think this was something I read or heard somewhere (i feel like it was just recently as well -- maybe in a Lake Speed video?). Like I said, I am not knocking the product or anything -- it seems to do wonders -- but I thought the premise is that you don't consistently need that level of...

I agree with this. What I haven't done (and am probably afraid to do) is run the oil longer to see. I can say my OCI's have kept my wear extremely low at 3k miles; however, it could also be seen as getting ahead of the problem before it becomes a problem.

Yea thats my concern with the hybrid is fuel dilution. As mentioned, I've been battling it with my Lexus which is not a hybrid but turbo charged. Seems to be consistently between 4-5%. I will get UOA on every oil change with the Hybrid and will post in the sub if I remember. I always enjoy...

Thanks for sharing. I starting sharing all mine on the Lexus but life took over :) I'll have to share with the Hybrid as well since there seems to be a lack of data out there. I had planned on using Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0W-20 since I've been using that on the gas engines I have in the...

Valid point. I am new to the Hybrid game so I am still figuring it out which is being hurt by the fact that I don't actually drive this car (it's my wife's vehicle). I've been looking into a "higher quality" scantool (which I'll probably post here for recommendations later) which maybe can...

Thanks for this. I did try to search around before posting but didn't run into this thread. I'll have to check it out. I agree 3k OCI's are quite short in general, but I found it particular helpful with my Lexus. On the Lexus used oil analysis, I've been battling "high" fuel dilution close...

Question for the masses. I understand many will argue that my desire to do OCI's on short intervals for a new car may be excessive (and costly?); however, my desire has been to do short OCI's on brand new vehicles and then slowly extend after break in period. For example, I have a Lexus RX350...

Super old post but came across...where do you have a comparison Kia Carnival UOA. I too have a Kia Carnival and have about 4 under my belt. I'd be curious to see how mine shakes out vs. yours/his.

No doubt. I have actually posted 1 or 2 further oil changes showing the Silicon wear coming down (as expected). Hopefully in the next 1-2 oil changes, it gets settled in.

Thanks a million for this. Did you obtain the results personally? I've been searching far and wide for something like this. How long ago did you obtain? This is great!

You should update your Oil Analyzers submissions with the oil type for a more tailored report. They may even rerun the report if you let them know. I know on mine, they had TGMO vs. the PUP I had indicated and the report (it's more the red and green colors they use) changed quite a bit as they...

Thanks. Completely understand carryover. I had always thought PUP Moly was in the 100's but I guess I am wrong on that. I guess the VOA would help settle that

Thanks for the message. Loving the ride. And yep, planning on OCI's of every 3k miles here on out. Based on usage thats 2 times a year so seems reasonable to me

This is the third oil change on a brand new 2024 Lexus RX350. We are on Sample #3 per the below. If you are following the journey (which I am sure you aren't), you can see the previous two threads here: BITOG Post #1 BITOG Post #2 See current results below: I am still concerned about the...

haha not to sound rude; however, can you expand on this? Is it looking at the Sodium/Potassium levels?