Recent content by MGG1

gtx510 just saw your reply, I eased into thinner blends and got UOAs to be sure that wear levels were acceptable. That is not being brave but using the science of elemental spectroscopy as a tool. I started out running 10W30 Car Quest mineral oil in this engine and the HLAs did their job just...

Here is some more data on thin oil in an older engine . Oil Type: Mobil 1 3/4 mix of SM 5W20 and 1/4 mix M1 SH 10W40 MX4T motorcycle oil on 06/05/06 oil sample. Oil Type: Mobil 1 2/3 mix of SM 5W20 and 1/3 mix M1 SM 0W40 on 01/10/06 oil sample. Oil Type: Mobil 1 50/50 mix SL 0W20 and M1 SM...

Report date 01/19/06 Oil Type: Mobil 1 2/3 mix of SM 5W20 and 1/3 mix M1 SM 0W40 on 01/10/06 oil sample Oil Type: Mobil 1 50/50 mix SL 0W20 and M1 SM 0W40 on 10/01/05 oil sample Mileage on oil: 5100 miles Time on oil:slightly over 2 months Ford: manufactured by Kia Model: Aspire...

OW30 is not in stock in our area but it could be just the ticket for my engine with (10.3 cST @ 100deg C). I initially was using standard Valvoline 10W30 with no problems at 3000 OCI but wanted to try a readily available synthetic for the supposedly additional protection of the turbocharger...

The oil pan gasket was made of The Right Stuff by Permatex. I agree that some of the high silicone content may have come from this fresh gasket. And thanks for the welcome.

Blackstone Laboratories Report date 10/21/05 Oil Type: Mobil 1 50/50 mix of 0W20 and 0W40 Mileage on oil: 5300 miles Time on oil: 3 months Make: Ford manufactured by Kia Model: Aspire Year of car: 1997 Year of engine: 1993 Engine: 1.6 dohc turbocharged B6T Mazda design from a 1993 XR2...