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Analysis of the Analysis, Disclaimer: I don't by any stretch of the imagination proclaim to be an expert in any of this, this is just my personal observation based on my personal experience of being a semi-intelligent human being who can interpret data given to them by another party. I've got...

Found this online: Q & A "What are the possible sources of silicon in oil?" Silicon is measured by oil analysis labs to determine dirt ingression. While more often than not, high silicon readings indicate dirt, there are several other possible sources. The four most common are: 1. Defoamant...

The silicon *is* high. But as an additive, I'm not too worried. I wanted to ask where that post was that describes every single one of the additives and what their uses are, as well as the metals and where they are commonly found. Thought I saw something like that somewhere around here.

4 Motorcraft 5w-20's 1 Redline 5w-20 2 German Castrol 0w-30's I guess the mix stayed perfectly true to form.

Wash: Armor All Polish: Griots Garage Fine Hand Wax: Griots Garage Best of Show Glass: Windex Tires/Trim: Armor all I guess I'm a little bit snooty with a little redneck mixed in for good measure!!

Sorry, I dumped the unknown factory oil after 5K. This brew was in use for 5k, total 10K on the motor.

Hopefully I'm doing this right, sorry its my first one. first number is my reading, second number is the Universal Average ALUMINUM 2 3 CHROMIUM 1 1 IRON 13 15 COPPER 8 5 LEAD 1 1 TIN 0 0 MOLYBDENUM 107 55 NICKEL 0 1 MANGANESE 0 1 SILVER 0 0 TITANIUM 0 0 POTASSIUM 0 1 BORON 86 48 SILICON 23...

I've got an 05 F150, 5.4, 10K miles. Dumped the factory oil at 5K (I know..I should have dumped it earlier). Now running Pauls Brew: 4 Motorcraft 5w-20 Blends 1 Redline 5w-20 2 GC's My first UOA at 10K is being analyzed at Blackstone as we speak, stay tuned for some numbers.

Harumph, I won't even begin to pretend to know more than you guys as I am just a newB here, but that guy changed his oil three times in less than 7,000 miles!! Y'ought to draw and quarter him just for that! I'm going to throw caution to the wind with my new $36,000 investment and mix my oils as...

Woops, , checking the manual, only seven quarts, I assumed eight. Now I'll have to take away one of those beautiful quarts pictured, hmmm, maybe I'll save a few nickels, do one quart of redline and add some Havoline to get some of its rich moly in there. Hmmm, the perfect oil brew.

Mostly a daily driver, not much stop and go as I live out here in the country a bit, but once a month at most I will be trailering my Jeep (approx 4,800 lbs total) up the New Hampshire hills to the trails. I do like the Havoline as well, I plan on running that with a similiar mix in my Grand...

Actually I've been changing my own oil for 15 years but this is the first change since I found this site. I must say it brings a whole new meaning to the process, and I cannot believe I'm so excited about it. Anyhoo, I got a brand new F150 5.4 Triton that's coming up on its first 5,000, has the...

(first post ever) I've got a brand new F150 5.4 Triton that calls for 5w-20 as well. I plan on using it....and I will tow with it as well. I recall reading snippits here that imply that todays 5W-20 will remain a 5W-20 after 5,000 miles, where yester-years 5w-30 will shear down to a 5w-20 in...