Hi all,
The next iteration of the oil series in my 2006 Civic SI. I wanted to push Pennzoil Platinum up to 11k and beyond. This oil was in service about 6 months. Purolator PureOne oil filter, K&N Air filter....almost the same filters every run.
Driving is very spirited. Once warmed up, the car is shifted at 4500-5000 rpms and hits an 8000 rpm redline about 10 times a day. I routinely cruise at 4000 rpms, and allow the engine to brake itself from 6000-7000 rpms when the time suits. Despite all this, with my highway mileage, I get 29-30mpg on every single tank.
Engine is on original tune-up. Valves have not yet been adjusted, spark plugs are original. Nothing has ever been touched.
Consumption remains fairly steady with PP 5w30 at about 1 quart every 3500 miles. This is slightly elevated compared to past oils (where it was 1 quart every 4000 miles), but I also drive more aggressively nowadays. I've now switched to Mobil One 0w40 for a nice long run and to evaluate consumption on that oil.
Analysis: I can't believe PP 5w30 and the filters did this well. It was run through the entire, brutal winter up here. Plenty of long idling and salted roads. Plenty of very cold starts as well.
The TBN is almost shocking. This oil can keep going. I think 12k would be an easy next target, with 13-14k well within safe territory for my vehicle and driving style.
Overall, I'm quite happy.
Thoughts?
Joe
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