05 Vue - M1 0w-40 after GC runs out?

[burnout]

After analyzing a batch of GC that I ran for 5000 miles on my Honda 3.5L, Blackstone said that I should run another batch for 8000 miles then check back. I currently have around 1000 miles on a new fill of GC.

I have 10 quarts left, and that is 2 oil changes worth.

When the time comes, do you think mobil1 0w-40 will allow me to pretty much stick with 8000 mile OCI's, or go to 10k? By this time, the engine will have already been fully broken in.

PS: the TBN was 3.9 after 5,070 miles on my first run of GC.

 

[ToyotaNSaturn]

I suggest running M1 5w30 and skipping 0w-40 for this application. The plain-jane M1 (non-EP) is a hair over 11cSt. Compare this with the SL version of M1 which was about 10.2 cSt.

I'm thinking that this oil will provide excellent service for 8000 miles.

 

[vad]

If it works so well why do wanna switch to Mobile?

 

[Triple_Se7en]

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If it works so well why do wanna switch to Mobil?


My thoughts exactly!

Auto Zone runs Castrol sales quarterly (at least). If you are looking to save a buck by purchasing the Wally World 5-quart Mobil-1 containers for a tad over $20, then just wait for the next AZ sale to arrive on GC.

 

[Cutehumor]

burnout, I can't find your UOA. did you post it? In the honda 3.5 engine, IMHO, I wouldn't go to a 40wt in an engine that calls for 20wt so early in the engine's life. I agree with toyotansaturn. if you do switch to mobil 1, 5w30 if you can't find 5w-20

 

[burnout]

I wouldn't switch to mobil if I could, but the green GC is already discontinued. The chance of me finding more in another year is next to none. I also don't plan on trying to buy anymore online.

Then again, I just remembered that there is still GC Gold, which is still a very good oil. I MIGHT use that.

Where can I host my UOA sheet online?

 

[vad]

All indications are that Gold GC is as good or better than the Green.

You can host the images at www.photobucket.com or www.imageshack.us/

 

[vad]

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The chance of me finding more in another year is next to none.

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You can try to find it now. It's still available at some AutoZones.

 

[burnout]

I scoured every autozone within 50 miles around me. Already got everything they had. (I've been to all of them again recently, no dice)

 

[The Critic]

burnout,
Would you please post the UOA?

Try a 5w-20 conventional such as Havoline, Pennzoil, Castrol, or Exxon Superflo. Anything thicker than 5w-20 in this application is overkill.

 

[vad]

WOW, you cleaned those stores up and have only 10 qts left?

 

[vad]

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Anything thicker than 5w-20 in this application is overkill.

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What do you mean?

 

[The Critic]

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Anything thicker than 5w-20 in this application is overkill.

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What do you mean?

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Any oil that is thicker than a SAE 20 (9.5cst) is absolutely unnecessary. I don't see the reasoning behind running a thick 30wt or thin 40wt in an engine that has shown an excellent results with a 7.5-8cst oil.

 

[vad]

OK, OK...
By that logic it's totally unecessary to use the synthetics either but I'm not gonna go there...

 

[burnout]

I was actually pondering the use of havoline 5w-20 dino in the future, and using the OLM Light. That would most likely produce excellent results, rivaling that of GC.

As I type this, I'm seeking picture hosting. Don't worry! I'll have the UOA up.

 

[burnout]

I cleaned out all the stores, and had a maximum stash of 25 quarts at one time. (Not much by some standards) I bought 5 of them from a user on this board too.

If you also haven't noticed, I do 5 quart oil changes, not 4.5 like the manual recommends.

 

[burnout]

Here it is!

http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=3&t=003017