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I have checked twice with Imperial Oil. It is synthetic oil as stated on the label. I was told yesterday that the reference to synthetic blend on the box is an error.

I bought my 12 litre case on June 27th, but just got the oil changed on Sept. 15th. The cost of the 0w30 was $6.39 per litre plus taxes & enviro fee. $87.89 for 12 litres in British Columbia. Originally Posted By: Garak Originally Posted By: Shannow Will it fit in a post pack ? I've never...

Thanks. I am not sure how you have determined that it is almost a 40 grade. Your reference to my mild winters is correct. I live on the coast, near the ocean. The coldest it got last winter was -11C briefly and only -4C the winter before that. I have no oil consumption issues. I have owned the...

Eight years ago I switched to synthetic oil in my 1995 Maxima SE. I have been buying Esso Extra XD3 0w30 full synthetic. I recently bought a 12 litre case of Mobil Delvac Elite 222 0w30, which Imperial Oil's technical department here in Canada assures me is the same oil as Esso Extra XD3 it is a...

I belong to Maxima.org and there is a 4th Gen Nissan like mine running strong at 430k miles somewhere in the US and lots at well over 300k. The engines are bullet proof. As far as the timing chains are concerned, I have read about very few failing. Typically, it is the tensioner that needs to be...

I recall Olympic posting. Didn't he run the XD3 in a taxi in Saskatchewan virtually around the clock for about 3 months in the winter about 2 years ago? From what I remember the oil was still good to go after about 40k kilometres (not miles IIRC).

Good stuff! I think my VQ30DE loves this oil. At this time, I am not going to read too much into the elevated chromium level and will stay away from fuel additives prior to the next UOA.

What is the significance of the higher than universal average for calcium, phosphorus and zinc?

I called Blackstone and they couldn't shed any light on the chromium reading, nor could Gumout Regane's distributor. They maintain Gumout doesn't contain chromium and they haven't encountered a problem with chromium in the past. I am scratching my head over this one. I guess I will send in...

I'll call Blackstone on Tuesday.

Please ignore the PM I sent you reddog as I see the post you made. No, the vehicle is driven about 75% highway miles, with absolutely no 1 or 2 miles short hops. Idling is not an issue. Start-up and drive off slowly after 30 seconds or so, given the aluminum block and 0w30 oil and mild winters...

Here they are: Elements in Parts - Maxima Universal Averages Aluminum 4 4 Chromium 9 2 Iron 8 12 Copper 6 4 Lead 3 9 Tin 0 1 Molybdenum 12 60 Nickel 0 0 Managnese 3 1 Silver 0 0 Titanium 0 0 Potassium 2 1 Boron 4 38 Silicon 8 12 Sodium 6 8 Calcium 3537 2052 Magnesium 12 251 Phosphorus...

I just received my first ever results back from Blackston Labs. This is for my 95 Maxima SE. The OCI was 8,000 kms on the nose (just under 5,000) miles. Mileage on the clock was 71,700 mostly highway. The OCI was 12.5 months and I ran Gumout Regane for 260 miles, just before the drain. I use a...

Perhaps he should calculate his MPG the old-fashioned way and determine what it actually is!

Is there any risk of the BG44K fouling the plugs on the Maxima. They are new NGK laser platinum plugs.

The throttle body on the Maxima was cleaned for the first time 7k ago. I also replaced an EGR solenoid control valve in December as a result of a code. I knew about problems with the EGR system and changed the part right away as I was concerned there might be repercussions if I delayed. I have...

Did you just switch to synthetic oil with the GC or did you use synthetic before? If you just converted to synthetic, it is possible that the cleansing process will continue. Hack that oil filter open and look at the filter media.

Assuming price isn't a consideration, what are the better cleaners. Chevron Techron LubeControl FP60 Gumout Regane Redline SI-1 What is the hierarchy of these fuel additives?

What kind of vehicle and how many miles on it? I cut my OEM oil filter in half and pulled out the filter media and was surprised by how much crud was captured following the rinse phase on my 95 Maxima. Granted, the car has an aluminum block and is not prone to sludge, but I feel that I got my...

I have a can of BG44K someone kindly gave me. I have never used the product before. I have two vehicles I am contemplating using it in (but will only use it in 1 of them). I am wondering how much gasoline to mix the 11 ounce can with and whether I should use it just before a scheduled oil...