This is the older Castrol w/titanium. This is the oil that went in the car in January 2014 after the 30100 mile run (Dec 2012 to Jan 2014) with Amsoil ASM and Amsoil EAO15 filter (the big filter like a PF8A/FL1A), OEM filter I felt was way too small for this long of a drain.
98 Lexus GS400, 216925 miles at time of Castrol came out. Using Amsoil air filter (application is for V8 BMW 5 series), was a near drop in filter.
I included the first UOA (also in another thread) and the new one that was completed today.
Code:
Amsoil ASM, 30100 miles Castrol Edge w/Titanium 11040 miles
Sample # 1 2
Iron 38 14
Chromium 0 0
Nickel 1 0
Aluminum 5 3
Copper 6 2
Lead 12 5
Tin 0 0
Cadmium 0 0
Silver 0 0
Vanadium 0 0
Silicon 29 14
Sodium 92 28
Potassium 2 1
Titanium 3 28
Molybdenum 108 84
Antimony 0 0
Manganese 0 0
Lithium 0 0
Boron 31 24
Magnesium 25 768
Calcium 2938 1480
Barium 0 0
Phosphorous 554 627
Zinc 654 759
Top off oil 0.5 qt 0 qt
Fuel Dilution < 1% < 1%
Soot < 0.1 % < 0.1 %
Water < 0.1 % - PTIR < 0.1 % - PTIR
Viscosity @ 100C 11.3 9.4
TBN 1.62 3.47
Oxidation 66 25
Nitration 32 18
Comments on Sample 1
Base Number is SEVERELY LOW. Viscosity is SIGNIFICANTLY HIGH; Infrared results indicate beginning lube oxidation; Infrared
results indicate that NITRATION is at a MINOR LEVEL; Sodium is at a MINOR LEVEL; Sodium sources: coolant (antifreeze), lube
additive or supplement, and/or environmental contaminant; Abrasives (silicon/dirt) are at a MINOR LEVEL; Boron is slightly low
for this lubricant. Lubricant and filter change acknowledged;
Comments on Sample 2
Flagged data does not indicate an immediate need for maintenance action. Continue to observe the trend and monitor
equipment and fluid conditions. Base Number is MODERATELY LOW. Flagged additive levels are different than what should be
present for the lubricant that is identified for this unit. (This does not imply that the lubricant does not meet proper API, SAE, or
ISO classifications.); Lubricant and filter change acknowledged;
98 Lexus GS400, 216925 miles at time of Castrol came out. Using Amsoil air filter (application is for V8 BMW 5 series), was a near drop in filter.
I included the first UOA (also in another thread) and the new one that was completed today.
Code:
Amsoil ASM, 30100 miles Castrol Edge w/Titanium 11040 miles
Sample # 1 2
Iron 38 14
Chromium 0 0
Nickel 1 0
Aluminum 5 3
Copper 6 2
Lead 12 5
Tin 0 0
Cadmium 0 0
Silver 0 0
Vanadium 0 0
Silicon 29 14
Sodium 92 28
Potassium 2 1
Titanium 3 28
Molybdenum 108 84
Antimony 0 0
Manganese 0 0
Lithium 0 0
Boron 31 24
Magnesium 25 768
Calcium 2938 1480
Barium 0 0
Phosphorous 554 627
Zinc 654 759
Top off oil 0.5 qt 0 qt
Fuel Dilution < 1% < 1%
Soot < 0.1 % < 0.1 %
Water < 0.1 % - PTIR < 0.1 % - PTIR
Viscosity @ 100C 11.3 9.4
TBN 1.62 3.47
Oxidation 66 25
Nitration 32 18
Comments on Sample 1
Base Number is SEVERELY LOW. Viscosity is SIGNIFICANTLY HIGH; Infrared results indicate beginning lube oxidation; Infrared
results indicate that NITRATION is at a MINOR LEVEL; Sodium is at a MINOR LEVEL; Sodium sources: coolant (antifreeze), lube
additive or supplement, and/or environmental contaminant; Abrasives (silicon/dirt) are at a MINOR LEVEL; Boron is slightly low
for this lubricant. Lubricant and filter change acknowledged;
Comments on Sample 2
Flagged data does not indicate an immediate need for maintenance action. Continue to observe the trend and monitor
equipment and fluid conditions. Base Number is MODERATELY LOW. Flagged additive levels are different than what should be
present for the lubricant that is identified for this unit. (This does not imply that the lubricant does not meet proper API, SAE, or
ISO classifications.); Lubricant and filter change acknowledged;
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