Recent content by KEVINK0000

Yes but without the various first change UOA around here, some of us would not have a suspicion that I do at least, that the factory oil is often not the first fill, and there was some short but effective running in done before the car was given to its new owner, as the oil is not overly...

This oil is a pretty weak offering for Valvoline. I hope they revise it soon. VR1 10w30 is better for this.

The only one? Ha. Hahaha. Hahahahahaha.

Ya. The moly formula and amount is “carefully chosen” for this oil.

Thanks for posting your first change. The people that say it’s not necessary for a short initial change are painting with a broad brush. Some engines show that the factory fill was not the first fill with an UOA that looks very clean. Others, like yours, definitely looks to be first fill. I am...

Ah, science. There’s no evidence either for the inverse. It’s just something that makes people feel better to not do early changes.

This one definitely looks like first fill. Lots of interesting metals and moly.

I see this as a great engine/ usage for HPL 40w. Anyone else? @Hohn ?

Interesting that not as much moly as we see in imports. Brings up some fun speculation. When high moly is present: Assembly lube? In the full itself? Is it really the first fill? Is this not the first fill?

Belgian Castrol 0w-40.

Here's the previous reports on this engine: 1 Quaker State Euro 5w40 2 Mobil 1 0w40 SP

Yes, thank you. Picked the wrong file. Good lookin' out! :)

Sample 6 is new API SQ variant. This is the second oil change interval with SQ. Switched to Valvoline Restore and Protect so will post this soon. All other samples were Quaker State Full Synthetic 5W-30 SP. #4 was a concern, there was no explanation found yet for it. This engine and usage...

Three posts and again missing what I said. Man oh man. I never argued in favor of LSjr summing metals. LOL, Look at my post. I especially enjoyed, "We can, and shall, be better than that." Wow! All the best, fellas. I'm out of this one.

Disrespect the staff? You must be joking.