2001 Honda Accord Amsoil 0w-30 15000 mi.

[JB969]

This is my latest analysis from OAI. No makeup was added and amsoil filter was used. The Honda has 121000 miles on it now.

08/05 12\05 12/06 09/07
9300 15835 17400 15000
FE 12 11 11 9
Cr 0 1 0 0
Pb 32 39 34 41
Cu 6 9 10 5
Al 4 4 0 4
Si 19 10 21 22
Boron 36 19 27 15
Na 7 2 0 0
Visc 11,2 12.9 14.4 12.3
Nitr 5 31 39 16
Oxid 23 23 24 14
TBN 5.16 3.99 4.11 3.44

 

[Pablo]

Everything but the Pb looks great. Do you use any fuel additives? How do you drive? Was there any K?

It's hard for me to think this is abrasive wear - because your other metals are amazingly low!!!

Good viscosity, good TBN, low oxidation and nitration says the oil is holding up well.

 

[Turk]

First, congrats on having enough guts to go that long on a drain - I can hardly get past 8,000 miles on my Amsoil...

No make-up oil in 15,000 miles...? Was it even a little low...??

 

[buster]

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No make-up oil in 15,000 miles...? Was it even a little low...??

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I'm at 10,000 miles and I've used 1qt and after checking it today, it's 1/4qt low!

Should have done more WOT heat/cool cycle.

Report is great btw.

 

[Lexura]

My Honda J32 engine never has that much Pb...
OAI is VERY slow to provide analysis result, I mailed my sample on 8/31/07 and has not gotten back the result despite checking daily online. I saw your sample was taken in September 07, did you send overnight via Fedex?

 

[Al]

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Was there any K?

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K = coolant = bearing wear ( Pb.)

 

[Pablo]

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Was there any K?

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K = coolant = bearing wear ( Pb.)

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Yes very good. K = Potassium. Need to get to the bottom of it so to speak.

 

[Turk]

Buster,

My GMC goes 8,000 on the 5w-30 Amsoil ASL and shows on the "Full" mark, so maybe I shouldn't be too surprised.

Has 114,000 miles on it now and still does not use any oil.

 

[JB969]

It was a little low but less than a quart. I do not remember adding any during the year. The vehicle is driven mostly highway miles. All other values were 0 except for what I believe are the additives. Magnesium,Calcium Phosphorous,and Moly. I sent sample off on 9/4 and got email back today.

 

[buster]

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Buster,

My GMC goes 8,000 on the 5w-30 Amsoil ASL and shows on the "Full" mark, so maybe I shouldn't be too surprised.

Has 114,000 miles on it now and still does not use any oil.

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I drive 80-90 mph though 100 miles a day. RPMS are 3k-3.5k. Part of it's that and part of it is I didn't put enough load on the engine from the beginning. IMO.

 

[Lexura]

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I sent sample off on 9/4 and got email back today.

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Thanks, I now felt Amsoil probably lost my sample because you sent three days after me and I still don't get anything back after 2 and half weeks. I used to read a moronic post posted at BITOG from OAI that users often forget to put lab on the sample bottle but I triple checked that label was indeed applied securely on the sample I sent out.
This is the last time I will use OAI.

 

[spiderbypass]

I have a 2004 Accord 2.4 with manual trans. drive similar to Buster, 80-90mph on highway, mixed with brutal stop and go traffic around baltimore, and then city stop and going driving on way to part time job. I use about 1 quart of oil about 10K miles give or take. I have Neo 5w30 and have used about 2/3 quart in 8 K miles. Car has about 81K miles on it now.

 

[Cutehumor]

if you drive 70 in a 70 zone, oil consumption goes down for me.

 

[Pablo]

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I sent sample off on 9/4 and got email back today.

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Thanks, I now felt Amsoil probably lost my sample because you sent three days after me and I still don't get anything back after 2 and half weeks. I used to read a moronic post posted at BITOG from OAI that users often forget to put lab on the sample bottle but I triple checked that label was indeed applied securely on the sample I sent out.
This is the last time I will use OAI.

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Did you call them or send them an email? I agree they are slow at times. BUT before you blame OAI, I suggest you do some reading about USPS "losing" oil samples, not accepting oil samples, etc.

I have NEVER heard of OAI losing a sample when it's in their possession. I'm not defending them, because as I stated, by gawd they are slow at times, but the finger may point elsewhere. Also, I make zero on OAI UOA's. I do think they are a might more accurate then Blackstone though.

If I recommend any analysis anymore, it's Terry Dyson.

 

[TR3-2001SE]

I run 15,000 also on my Honda Accord. Your silicon looks high. I would check for leaks in the intake system and install a new air filter. I had lead readings like yours and droped to almost nothing after I found a loose connection in the intake track. Mine was not quite as high as yours but around 25ppm. It now runs 3 in 15,000 miles.

 

[benjamming]

re: slow turnaround. I have went 3-4 weeks with USPS/Blackstone. I believe it's usually the pony at fault & not the labs although OAI is not the model for lightning fast service.

 

[JB969]

Are you saying your lead levels dropped because of an air filtration leak? What kind of oil are you using in your honda?

 

[ARB1977]

At 5500 miles on my Series 3000 ive noticed my oil level slightly below the full mark. It was alittle over filled...i do alot of short trips though.

 

[Lexura]

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re: slow turnaround. I have went 3-4 weeks with USPS/Blackstone. I believe it's usually the pony at fault & not the labs although OAI is not the model for lightning fast service.

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Not to highjack this thread but I emailed OAI and it turned out they received my sample and test was completed on 9/14/07 but OAI did not post online or email me.
Thanks everyone but I find it is hard to believe it takes four days (who knows how long had I not email) to post an finished result? If I was this slow at my work, I would be fired the next day...

 

[Pablo]

That does suck. Have you received your snail mail copy?

JB969 - Did you use any FUEL additives?